“The reality of airfare for five people, hotel costs, meals out or even having to drive somewhere far was too much,” said Jodi Ross, a real estate agent and mother of three. “It just seemed a lot more reasonable to do the beach right here in Carlsbad.”
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“The reality of BEING 200 THOUSAND DOLLARS UPSIDE DOWN ON OUR McMANSION, eating food that doesn’t come 6 packages for $1, or even having to siphon gas from the neighbors SUV to get to Wal-Mart was too much” said Jodee. “It just seemed a lot more reasonable to feed the squirrels right here in Carlsbad.”
