Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Can u get a jersey with tebow on back? -
Best place to look for accommodation in Berkeley California? -
There s a site called Berkeley Parents Network which consists of thousands of local people who get this weekly newsletter. Many people place ads for sublets/rentals. That should help you. You can also look through UC Berkeley for rentals, since you are a visiting researcher they may help you out. Be sure to check out the adjoining cities such as Albany, Kensington, El Cerrito, Oakland, in addition to Berkeley. Good luck!
Is Hwy 101 in CA an easy route to take from Southern CA to Northern CA instead of the I-5? -
Here s an idea. Just before you depart call the toll free, 24 hour Caltrans Highway Information hot line at 1-800-427-7623. It will give you the up to the minute road conditions so you can then decide which route you would rather use. If you drive the speed limit using I-5 will take about 7 hours, and Ca 101 will be about 9 hours.
I-101 is not a bad drive and likely you ll NOT have to contend with the snow that usually impacts the Grapevine. It is a lenghtier drive and likely highway speeds tend to be a bit slower. In addtion, traffic tends to get busy in certain places like leaving the LA/SFV area, Ventura and Santa Barbara. On the other end you run into the traffic of the Silicon Valley. But hey the I-5 can sometimes be a bitter pill to swallow in terms of traffic as well. But if you ve been on one Interstate you ve been on them all so I think you will find I-101 a bit refreshing and actually find and see places you might actually want to stop and visit. And if you want to make it interesting you can actually drive up a portion of the PCH as well.
I drove up to Monterrey, CA last February on the 101 in what I would classify as gale force winds. The wind was blowing the rain so hard it felt like needles hitting us in the face. We even had to cling to the car when we got out. The SUV we were in was getting blown all over the road and when you re driving along a road that clings to the side of a cliff that drops into the ocean it makes for a very interesting trip. We even had to take a couple of detours since some large trees were blown over into the road. Check first to make sure there aren t high winds also on the 101 because it can be just as treacherous as the 5.
During storms like this, I d say easier . It s definitely longer in terms of miles, but I think it s a wise choice at this time. They are talking about snow levels in So Cal down below 2000 feet, so it s pretty much a guarantee that the grapevine (up and over the Tehachapi Mountains through Gorman) will get snow. And when it gets snow, you need chains, and it s pretty dangerous to pass through. If the weather is clear, driving to San Francisco takes 6 hours via I-5, or about 8 hours via 101. But if there s snow, I-5 can close down, and you could get trapped.Plan A should be to go via 101. If you hear that the grapevine through Tejon Pass is open with no restrictions (and no new storms on the way), then take I-5. 101 s a really beautiful drive, so enjoy it. You travel through a lot of rolling hill country. Nothing difficult, just curvier than I-5 and longer. Say hi to the Happy Cows for me. Good places to stop for a short break are Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo (go check out the Madonna Inn), and Salinas. Have fun. Be safe.
It s a bit longer and a bit curvy in certain spots, whereas the 5 is pretty much a straight shot. But it s certainly a more scenic and pleasant drive, with no cow farms stinking up the freeway.The grapevine can indeed be tricky. I ve experienced rain, fog, high wind, high heat, and snow while traveling the grapevine.
Definitely...I DO NOT like the 5 going north at all...no matter what time of year.. dry, ugly, and boring. ..and you re right, the grapevine can get a little dicey in the winter months. The 101 is much nicer...It will take you all the way into SF...and beyond if you choose to do so. Keep in mind it will take a little longer to travel north but well worth it...you ll see a little bit of the coastline on this route too.Edit 12/8/09: Oh, wow, I saw the news last night and the grapevine is snowy and very icy...good choice to take the 101...plus you will go through some great towns like Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo...or you can stop off into Solvang (just about a 10 min. drive east from the 101). ...enjoy your road trip!
How should I organize my Chicago Christmas visit? -
The city is the center of the nightlife, so I would say spend the friday and saturday in the city, suburbs are boring to visit on a trip anyway except for the botanical gardens and a few malls. So on friday and saturday you should check out museums and clubs, and the other days venture outside of downtown to some real chicago hot dog joints, have fun!
What is the closest public beach to los angeles air port? -
Just go to www.google.com and enter the search term LAX. Click on the map that comes up at the top of the page. When that page loads you ll see the nearest beach, which is Dockweiler State Beach.http://www.beachcalifornia.com/dockw.htm��http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=617
Dockweiler State Beach, but you probably wont want to go there unless you like the sound of jets taking off about every 2 or 3 minutes, along with the wiffs of kerosene mixed with sea air.
venice beach
Poll : California,Texas,Florida or New york ? -
I live in Texas. I vote Texas because the weather is good most of the time and it is affordable to live here.
texas. Its nice living in texas, especially if you have a family. Big open roads. lots of parking. and cost of living is lower
texas rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!��
California all the way ;)
im in californiai lived in texas for 2 years though :)
I am from London and I go for New York.
Texas, all the way (:
Best Places to go in NYC? -
Statue of liberty,Empire state building,times square,broadway,starbuck s LOL everyone goes there,Subway (train as you europeans say it) theres loads of vietnam war veterans on the subway and there all crazy so watch out LOL,em em em em em em em OH Mc donalds.
What is the distance between MT.SINAI NEW YORK amp; BRONX NY? -
What part of the Bronx are you coming from? You need to make your question more specific in order for us to help you.Drop me a line by clicking on the avatar and e-mail icon in the profile. I ll be glad to help.Good luck
Are there any good stargazing spots near Tallahassee? -
When I was going to UCF in Orlando I would go to the observatory on campus and it was amazing to watch the showers. I m sure the college up there has an observatory that is open to the public. Plus, the observatory s set in an area that is away from lights so they shouldn t interfere.