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November 30, 2022 at 12:42 PM #827057
gzz
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2.5 months in, still loving it! 5500sf fills up fast, already thinking about a 2nd building. I am glad I went big.

It is nice that unlike in OB, I don’t have to worry about maxxing out the land, I can throw up a 1000sf 1-floor place pretty easily without damaging the value of the property.

In addition to really liking RSD, I am growing fond of El Cajon city. So much to do, such great variety of housing and shopping, so family friendly. We probably go into “downtown” El Cajon once a week and do a triple-grocery run of Sprouts, Grocery Outlet, and a rotating back and forth between a mexican or arab grocery store, of which there are many. I also like the quick drive to Jamul and to Granite Hills (unincorporated area just NE of El Cajon)

Favorite restaurants:
Hooleys Irish Pub & Grill: Creative Irish menu and great environment

Crafted Greens: Very high quality and healthy take out. Like Tender Greens but a bit better in every way.

Royal Sweets: Very high quality desserts at 1/2 the price of coastal bakeries. Middle eastern run, and the selection is about half middle eastern / half European.