Any NATIVE San Diegans here?

[lostkitty]

I was just kidding, you are the same age, you couldnt have worked for him. Maybe you sat next to him at Mass. He used to live in LaJolla, right on Coast Blvd…. I lived on Pearl St at the time. He was a good Catholic boy and attended that something-or-other ‘by-the-Sea’ church, near or next to Bishops. I cant remember the name of it just this minute (must be my advanced age). He was a Hoover-vacuum pilot (S-3’s). Cruised on so many carriers, I cant keep them straight. He also went to Test Pilot School in Pax River MD.

[NotCranky]

“Did you see the photo of Wendi Murdoch? She’s beautiful and very smart to boot. No wonder Rupert left his second wife for the lastest bride.”

You have got a good eye Perry. Not that anyone here would be swayed by her or be able to afford her either. Where was she made? In any case I don’t thinks she has transceneded much time yet especially not compared to that old geezer.

Seriously isn’t there an element of sadness to it. People ,usually more beautiful than average, who just don’t think enough of themselves or fear being unwanted if they don’t get it all fixed up?
She will probably end up the next tabloid tragedy anyway.

[NotCranky]

“Did you see the photo of Wendi Murdoch? She’s beautiful and very smart to boot. No wonder Rupert left his second wife for the lastest bride.”

You have got a good eye Perry. Not that anyone here would be swayed by her or be able to afford her either. Where was she made? In any case I don’t thinks she has transceneded much time yet especially not compared to that old geezer.

Seriously isn’t there an element of sadness to it. People ,usually more beautiful than average, who just don’t think enough of themselves or fear being unwanted if they don’t get it all fixed up?
She will probably end up the next tabloid tragedy anyway.

[Anonymous]

Good work by your husband, flying S-3s.

Mary Star of the Sea is a beautiful little church. We tried it out when we moved to LJ, but I had a hard time understanding the priest (Filipino fellow). So, we make the 25 minute hike to USD/Immaculata.

Someone said the Catholic Church is horrendous, that the stigma of divorce leaks to the kids. Nah. Our priest at the Immaculata, a Clairemont kid, his Marine father divorced his mother. Yet the son has risen to be priest of the nicest Catholic church in town.

May your husband have an awakening, remember his roots, crack that whip, and get those kids of yours religion!

They’re going to believe in something. Might as well be something good.

[Anonymous]

Good work by your husband, flying S-3s.

Mary Star of the Sea is a beautiful little church. We tried it out when we moved to LJ, but I had a hard time understanding the priest (Filipino fellow). So, we make the 25 minute hike to USD/Immaculata.

Someone said the Catholic Church is horrendous, that the stigma of divorce leaks to the kids. Nah. Our priest at the Immaculata, a Clairemont kid, his Marine father divorced his mother. Yet the son has risen to be priest of the nicest Catholic church in town.

May your husband have an awakening, remember his roots, crack that whip, and get those kids of yours religion!

They’re going to believe in something. Might as well be something good.

[sdcellar]

Must be me. I don’t find her all that attractive. Perhaps it’s the smirky smile (?). Either way, not something to aspire to (although I know you’re only joking, right Perry?)

[sdcellar]

Must be me. I don’t find her all that attractive. Perhaps it’s the smirky smile (?). Either way, not something to aspire to (although I know you’re only joking, right Perry?)

[sdcellar]

Back on topic, however…

San Diego Native– Perhaps I missed it, but I can’t tell if you’re “bearish” on San Diego real estate. Clearly, you like the city, but the two things don’t really have much to do with each other, do they?

I mean, I love San Diego, but I sure as heck don’t see myself buying a house here anytime soon.

[sdcellar]

Back on topic, however…

San Diego Native– Perhaps I missed it, but I can’t tell if you’re “bearish” on San Diego real estate. Clearly, you like the city, but the two things don’t really have much to do with each other, do they?

I mean, I love San Diego, but I sure as heck don’t see myself buying a house here anytime soon.

[meadandale]

“You appear to be implying that the analysis of non-natives is somehow different than the analysis of natives”

That’s what I get too.

Look at it this way. I’m bearish about the Santa Ynez Valley north of Santa Barbara as well and that’s where I grew up. Older houses that were selling for $200-250k back in the late 80’s and early nineties are going for $800+ now.

Buying a house in Santa Barbara County is worse than here.

[meadandale]

“You appear to be implying that the analysis of non-natives is somehow different than the analysis of natives”

That’s what I get too.

Look at it this way. I’m bearish about the Santa Ynez Valley north of Santa Barbara as well and that’s where I grew up. Older houses that were selling for $200-250k back in the late 80’s and early nineties are going for $800+ now.

Buying a house in Santa Barbara County is worse than here.

[jennyo]

I am a native San Diegan, born in Sharp Hospital in 1968. My father was a SD City firefighter for 35 years, my mother did not work outside the home. We lived in rentals in Escondido until I was about 8 (apparently the commute on I-15 wasn’t terrible at the time) and then my parents bought a lot in Valley Center and built a home on it. At that time, all the VC lots were a minimum of 2.5 acres. Our road did not get paved until 1981, and there was no high school. I agree that most of inland north county is pretty soul-less (a bit racist too). Around 1979 my dad got involved in some “speculative” real estate deals and the RE market crashed so he was carrying the costs of 3 houses (2 specs and our home) on his firefighter salary. I remember feeling very, very poor at the time. Eventually the market improved and the spec houses sold. But I don’t remember viewing SD real estate prices as being out of control until the past 5 or 6 years. I moved to Northern Cal for college in the late 80s and and stayed here after, but until 2001 or so felt that the pricing insanity was worse in the Bay Area than in San Diego. There were always “rich places” like La Jolla, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe where prices were going to be exclusive, but what shocks me now is that people are willing to pay high prices to live in places like Escondido, Vista, Temecula (ugh) and yes, VC. Especially with the crowds. Other than the beautiful weather, I don’t see how the quality of life can be as good as it once was.

[jennyo]

I am a native San Diegan, born in Sharp Hospital in 1968. My father was a SD City firefighter for 35 years, my mother did not work outside the home. We lived in rentals in Escondido until I was about 8 (apparently the commute on I-15 wasn’t terrible at the time) and then my parents bought a lot in Valley Center and built a home on it. At that time, all the VC lots were a minimum of 2.5 acres. Our road did not get paved until 1981, and there was no high school. I agree that most of inland north county is pretty soul-less (a bit racist too). Around 1979 my dad got involved in some “speculative” real estate deals and the RE market crashed so he was carrying the costs of 3 houses (2 specs and our home) on his firefighter salary. I remember feeling very, very poor at the time. Eventually the market improved and the spec houses sold. But I don’t remember viewing SD real estate prices as being out of control until the past 5 or 6 years. I moved to Northern Cal for college in the late 80s and and stayed here after, but until 2001 or so felt that the pricing insanity was worse in the Bay Area than in San Diego. There were always “rich places” like La Jolla, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe where prices were going to be exclusive, but what shocks me now is that people are willing to pay high prices to live in places like Escondido, Vista, Temecula (ugh) and yes, VC. Especially with the crowds. Other than the beautiful weather, I don’t see how the quality of life can be as good as it once was.

[San Diego Native]

No negatives meant to be inferred concerning the analysis by SD natives vs. “non.” Just a matter of curiousity.

Many of us who have owned property here for years–now free and clear–just don’t think about these things–so it’s great to read all of the responses from people who are tracking the market.

Sure, the market may change dramatically, but no one I know in La Jolla or other coastal areas is buying or selling, so until friends asked our opinion about buying in the near future, we hadn’t given it much thought. Directing them to this forum has definitely given them a lot to think about!!

[San Diego Native]

No negatives meant to be inferred concerning the analysis by SD natives vs. “non.” Just a matter of curiousity.

Many of us who have owned property here for years–now free and clear–just don’t think about these things–so it’s great to read all of the responses from people who are tracking the market.

Sure, the market may change dramatically, but no one I know in La Jolla or other coastal areas is buying or selling, so until friends asked our opinion about buying in the near future, we hadn’t given it much thought. Directing them to this forum has definitely given them a lot to think about!!

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