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10-15-2008, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JetJockey
Yeah! Pozo is GORGEOUS! They could use a Macy's and Bloomingdales though..... maybe a couple more themed restaraunts...
One can only hope!
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A strip joint or 2. Super Wallyworld and maybe a 6 Flags! Yea! Thats the ticket! Sure would make a certain person on this forum happy!  |
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10-15-2008, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Capt. Dan
Just curious--have people discovered the wonderfulness of POZO yet and began moving/building out that way? I hope not. I remember the 1st time i found the dirt road from Lopez Lake to Pozo and took a drive down it. WOW! And what do i discover at the other end of the road? A saloon! i will never forget that day. I hope Pozo stays small and uncrowded.
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Pozo Saloon? I've got a few memories from there. Nice place to stop on a country drive.
Welcome to Pozo Saloon
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Originally Posted by JetJockey
Yeah! Pozo is GORGEOUS! They could use a Macy's and Bloomingdales though..... maybe a couple more themed restaraunts...
One can only hope!
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Doesn't it have to compete with Creston and Santa Margarita? I'll bet Macy's builds in one of those before Pozo. They are really growing and could use more shopping.  |
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10-15-2008, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by FresnoFacts
Pozo Saloon? I've got a few memories from there. Nice place to stop on a country drive.
Welcome to Pozo Saloon
Doesn't it have to compete with Creston and Santa Margarita? I'll bet Macy's builds in one of those before Pozo. They are really growing and could use more shopping. |
How about California Valley? I hear it's booming out there! |
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10-15-2008, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JetJockey
Yeah! Pozo is GORGEOUS! They could use a Macy's and Bloomingdales though..... maybe a couple more themed restaraunts...
One can only hope!
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Gee - thanks for broadcasting more areas for the southern CA's & Bay area people to come visit...ever heard of Santa Margarita Ranch! Ha! |
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10-15-2008, 03:44 PM
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I've lived here for 15 or so years, and I understand that jobs are scarce and cost of living is expensive. I just don't believe an influx of minimum wage positions are really going to help the community. Didn't people say the same thing about Home Depot? They basically hire high school kids part time and employ a handful of decent employees (I worked there for 2 years while in college as a department supervisor). So, we're providing jobs for high school kids.
Goods will be cheaper at Wal Mart, yes... but you can also join the county co-op to get inexpensive fresh vegetables, or go through Cal Poly for milk, eggs and produce. ($26 a week for enough organically grown vegetables to feed a family of 4-5)
Plus, add on the increased traffic and possible crime (haven't you heard of the muggings and whatnot at the Paso Wal Mart? We really don't need that here...)
It just doesn't seem right to me.
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Ditto: these places employ the college students from out of town; not people who live here or raise families here (as a high schooler you couldn't even get a job b/c they all went to college kids and I would assume it is still the same). I was raised here by a single parent on one income and we were able to make it without the likes of all of these stores such as SuperWal-Mart. It was always tight but Wallyworld wouldn't have made a huge difference. There are things such as coupons and grocery store ads. Likewise, there are farmers markets almost every day of the week if you don't want/need to join a co-op.
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10-15-2008, 03:47 PM
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How about California Valley? I hear it's booming out there!
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With the solar plant coming out there I hear power will be cheap for residents. That should help offset the commute to jobs.  |
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10-15-2008, 03:53 PM
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If anyone wants to know what chains have locations on the Central Coast, they can easily check the store's web site.
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Ditto! Can this thread ever die?  |
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10-15-2008, 03:56 PM
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You know--if you don't like what a thread is about, don't click on it. It will fade away if there's no response. Personally, as someone who is about to buy a house in Arroyo Grande, I find this interesting.
Now--is there any chance of getting a Cheesecake Factory within an hour's drive of SLO? If not, I'll be going through withdrawal soon.
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Cheesecake Factory - uh, no! Might consider moving to an area where there already is a cheesecake factory. The Central Coast (other than Santa Maria) is not a cheesecake factory quality-of-life location.  Here we enjoy the outdoors and all it has to offer: hiking, cycling, running; going to the beach. Horseback riding. Wineries. Overall we do not spend time inside chain restaurants rather than outside living, enjoying our surroundings. |
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10-15-2008, 03:58 PM
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With the solar plant coming out there I hear power will be cheap for residents. That should help offset the commute to jobs. |
Nah, the commutes not that bad! Only an hour or so... just buy a hybrid! Of course.... they don't yet have a gas station out there.... maybe you can attach those solar panels to your car! |
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10-15-2008, 07:54 PM
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Health care
I am happy to hear that San Luis Obispo has an amazing Cardiac care hospital. Perhaps that is why the Cheesecake factory is coming into town?
But seriously, I do want to settle in for the outdoor recreation, fresh air and the beaches. Mall walking or hanging out at chain restaurants is what I am trying to escape.
How is the kayaking or sailing in the area? |
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