west coast bound..yea baby!

gshisme
gshisme Posts: 1,038
edited April 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
Well my agent and I have accepted an offer on my house. Hopefully just a matter of formalities now and than I'm outa' here. :D Gonna' haul my A/V gear and some tools with me to the Santa Cruz area to stay with some kin 'till I can get this wrecked old body of mine fixed up...hopefully. Procedure I'm hoping to receive is the CHARITE artificial disc replacement for my lumbar area. I need two of them bad boys. The procedure has been approved in the USA for one dics only but hopefully it will be approved for multiple replacements by early fall....what my surgeon tells me.

Anyway, there seems to be a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel to getting fixed up right.

Monterey bay, here we come. And I'll be setting up a little kick **** H/T theater system for my sister out there.

Greg
suds, suds and more suds!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2005
    Good luck with the surgery Greg!
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited August 2005
    Welcome to Cali. Hope all goes well for you in your surgery, Back surgery is no joke.
    Monterey is beautiful and the babes in Santa Cruz.....Ohhhhhhweeee.
    See the friday broccoli thread. :o)
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited August 2005
    Wow....good luck with the back surgery. If I would have known, I would have packed the HK a little lighter... :D

    How long does it usually take to iron out the formalities of the home sale?
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited August 2005
    I was just wondering whether I can transfer the truck title to the state of Ca. I'm not sure if it is equipped with the Ca. emissions crap. Would I have to modify it to comply.
    suds, suds and more suds!
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited August 2005
    Mike682 wrote:
    How long does it usually take to iron out the formalities of the home sale?

    Closing is slated for Sept. 27. But it can be done much quicker as was the case when I purchased the house. I think it was about 3 weeks.

    And yeah, I'm familiar with the babes in Santa Cruz. In one instance, very familiar. And very laid back around that area compared to around here.

    And the surgery, as long as they put me out of my mind I should be just fine. And thanks for the well wishes.
    suds, suds and more suds!
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited August 2005
    gshisme wrote:
    I was just wondering whether I can transfer the truck title to the state of Ca. I'm not sure if it is equipped with the Ca. emissions crap. Would I have to modify it to comply.
    I have never brought a car into the state but when My boss did about 10 years ago they charged him a fee for bringing a newer car into the state.
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    Front L/R RT3000p (Bi-Wired)
    Center CS1000p (Bi-Wired) (under the television)
    Center RT2000p's (Bi-Wired) (on each side of the television)
    Sur FX1000
    SVS ultra plus 2

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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited August 2005
    Good luck with the move, Greg! we'll get together one of these days, you just need to haul yourself up Highway 17 to civilization :) to San Jorge...I am spending most of my working time in SJ.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited August 2005
    Best of luck Greg and if you find yourself in the Orange County, Huntington Beach area I'll buy ya a beer.
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited August 2005
    Do NOT transfer your car title to CA!!!!!!! They have some of the hightest property taxes in the country for vehicles (even though the triple rates were repealed a few years ago).....

    Guess it depends on if/what you guys pay on vehicle taxes out there comparatively.....

    Good luck with the surgery though.......serious stuff there.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2005
    God I love Arizona.
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  • kingtut
    kingtut Posts: 813
    edited August 2005
    brettw22 wrote:
    Do NOT transfer your car title to CA!!!!!!! They have some of the hightest property taxes in the country for vehicles (even though the triple rates were repealed a few years ago).....

    Guess it depends on if/what you guys pay on vehicle taxes out there comparatively.....

    Good luck with the surgery though.......serious stuff there.

    I believe that DMV requires the owner the vehicle to transfer the registration to CA after either two to three years. Otherwise, there is a stiff fine. Brett is right though. CA fees are some of the highest in the country. :eek:
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited August 2005
    I'd be surprised if it was as long as 2 years.....most places will give you a month if you're actually moving there. The key is to keep some form of presence outta state (bill address in PA or something).

    If it's a temp thing, you probably have some leeway.....
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited August 2005
    Jeez, I remember driving that Rt.17 one night in the rain and fog from SJ to SC. Thought I was gonna' die that night. Had those double tractor trailers wizzin' by like I was standing still. And Fransesco, it would be cool to meet some of you on the west coast. Just hopin' Ron-P buys me more than just one beverage though. Hell, I'm good for a six pack just for starters.

    And thanks guys for the feedback on the title thingy.

    Yeah, the disc replacement sounds like a GREAT alternative to getting half my lumbar fused together. Doctors have been doing that procedure in Europe for some time now. Wish they would get it together here in the US for approval. Gotta' believe there are liability issues holding it up.
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  • kingtut
    kingtut Posts: 813
    edited August 2005
    gshisme wrote:
    Jeez, I remember driving that Rt.17 one night in the rain and fog from SJ to SC. Thought I was gonna' die that night. Had those double tractor trailers wizzin' by like I was standing still. And Fransesco, it would be cool to meet some of you on the west coast. Just hopin' Ron-P buys me more than just one beverage though. Hell, I'm good for a six pack just for starters.

    And thanks guys for the feedback on the title thingy.

    Yeah, the disc replacement sounds like a GREAT alternative to getting half my lumbar fused together. Doctors have been doing that procedure in Europe for some time now. Wish they would get it together here in the US for approval. Gotta' believe there are liability issues holding it up.

    With the FDA, it takes almost forever. Good luck with the surgery Greg, and welcome to the West Coast.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited August 2005
    Just hopin' Ron-P buys me more than just one beverage though. Hell, I'm good for a six pack just for starters.
    Well then, sounds as if Steelhead Brewery in Irvine is just the place to go. Drink as much as you'd like and it's all on me, just say the word. It is, by far, my favorite brewery in the area for both great beer and food.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2005
    Good luck Greg, stay in touch! :D
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited August 2005
    kingtut wrote:
    With the FDA, it takes almost forever.

    Yea, so I'm told. There is also the Pro-disc which was and will again be under clinical studies in the late fall. I applied for the studies in Ca. but need to get my butt out there for evaluations. Kind of a waiting game right now. I'd rather deal with the pain now for a bit longer and wait for the availability of what is certainly the better fix.
    suds, suds and more suds!
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited August 2005
    Ron-P wrote:
    Well then, sounds as if Steelhead Brewery in Irvine is just the place to go. Drink as much as you'd like and it's all on me, just say the word. It is, by far, my favorite brewery in the area for both great beer and food.

    Ron-P, as good as it gets. If I get down that way you are on.
    suds, suds and more suds!
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited August 2005
    Best of luck Greg! Be patient after your surgery. I will take some time and rehab to get where you want. Don't be disapointed if you don't immediately have relief. It will take some time, rehab and hard work. Stay off the narcotics if you can. The side effects aren't worth it.
    Carl

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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited August 2005
    G, let me know once you settle down and recoup, we'll figure out something, those 17 is indeed something to avoid (which is almost impossible, coming out of SC)...take care, bud.
    gshisme wrote:
    Jeez, I remember driving that Rt.17 one night in the rain and fog from SJ to SC. Thought I was gonna' die that night. Had those double tractor trailers wizzin' by like I was standing still. And Fransesco, it would be cool to meet some of you on the west coast. Just hopin' Ron-P buys me more than just one beverage though. Hell, I'm good for a six pack just for starters.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • marker
    marker Posts: 1,084
    edited August 2005
    Congrats Greg!
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