Problem is, I totally forgot about Kate's party. Plus you already know how I procrastinate stuff. So don't tell anyone, but I'm regifting my post so that I can party too.
I call this, the tale of 3 cities. Let me do some explaining. I live in southern California in the City of Menifee. When we first moved here 6 years ago & bought our house, the tax records show that we live in Romoland, CA. But our mailing address was Sun City, CA (and still is). But now this area officially became a city called Menifee on 10/01/08. So technically I can say that I live in 3 cities.
Now for some boring information on where I live:
The City of Menifee is located in southwestern Riverside County approximately 30 miles southeast of the City of Riverside. We are about 90 miles north of San Diego & about 90 miles east of Los Angeles. Within an hour or so I can be at the beach, the mountains or the desert.
The city of Menifee encompasses approximately 50 square miles with an overall population of approximately 60,000. But has the look and feel of a small town.
If you haven't fallen asleep already, it's time for the photo part of our tour. First we have a photo of one of the churches in our city. Along with a huge American flag that flies over the local KFC/Taco Bell. And a C-17 airplane. March Air Reserve Base is located about 15 miles north of us. So we get these airplanes flying over our city every day.
You can click on any photo to enlarge

Next I will take you to what used to be down town Sun City. Now to live down town you have to be 55 or older. Those of us under the age of 55 have to live on the outskirts of town.
Here is the price of gas 6/30/09 at the local Chevron station, $2.99 a gallon. Right now, gas at this same station is $3.78. And here is the local thrift store that I love to shop at. I love a thrift store where you can still find things for less than a buck. My favorite grocery store-Stater Brothers and finally the shopping area down town. Up until last November 2008 this was the only place we could shop locally. If we wanted to go to Walmart or a Home Depot, we had to drive about 15 minutes in any direction to find one.

More photos of down town Sun City. I love how the local seniors keep active at the local country club playing either shuffleboard or lawn bowling. Next we have a funny swan shaped boat sitting in someones driveway. Since this is a senior community, there must be some golf courses. I wish I could have gotten a photo of one of the many golf carts that drive around town.



And we finally have some good places to eat. And what is the number one place you want to eat if you come to California? Why In-N-Out of course. They have the best hamburgers. If you ever come to California, you must eat there. Another good place to eat is Red Robin restaurant. I love their fries!!! I just got back from eating my free birthday burger from Red Robin. I didn't like Chipotle which really surprised me since I love Mexican food. But I love Panda Express. Subway is always good too, but we already had a Subway in down town Sun City. I still haven't tried the Breakfast Club of Menifee but I hear it is really good.

We can't forget our local heroes, the hunky firemen and police. We got our own police once we officially became a city. And we do have a local hospital. But there are rumors that you don't want to go there in an emergency. You might end up sicker or worse yet, dead.



And you can't visit southern California without seeing some palm trees.


And finally I will leave you with photos of my house. I have to warn you that our front yard needs lots of work. We have this huge willow tree that takes up most of our yard & hides the house. It grows so fast. Plus my son needs to mow the grass. We live in a Mediterranean style house. I wouldn't call it my dream home. I'd much rather live in a farm house or Victorian house. But not many of those here in southern California. So this one will do for now.


Linking to:
Favorite Things in my Home Town @ Centsational Girl
Hi Kim, Is Menifee close to Temecula? I go through Temecula on my way to San Diego (Santee) to visit The Mr. when he dosen't come home for the weekend. Maybe I'll drop by and we can 'do lunch' sometime ;) Of course you are welcome to do the same if you come over the hill to the desert.
ReplyDeleteI have wondered about Sun City. Does it have anything to do with Del Webb Sun City? I hate to admit it but I am one of those 'over 55 persons' and I live in a Del Webb community in the desert.
I can't wait for you to get your Halloween stuff out! You did such a great job last year.
xoxo Bunny Jean
Home to Wednesday's Bunny Hop Party
ps. Happy belated BD
Kim, you live in a nice little community by the looks...at least you don't have to go to another town to do your shopping!
ReplyDeleteYour back yard looks heavenly for those sweltering days. I am counting the days until it will finally cool off here in the midwest...today and tomorrow are to be around 105°, apparently Mother Nature hasn't bothered to check the calendar to see that it is now September!
Have a great weekend.
My brother-in-law just got home from an LDS mission in Riverside--he spent time in Riverside, Menifee, Sun City, and a few other places. Thanks for the photos--it was fun to look at where he was (He didn't really take many photos--especially of the area he was in).
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