Sorry we [true Californians] don't count the mountains, and especially Lake
Tahoe, as California.  First you can't see the air.  Isn't it kind of scary
not being able to see what you breathe?  Second, while occasionally there's
the correct amount of traffic [grid lock] usually there isn't.  How can you
enjoy the drive unless you stop every 15 feet to admire the scenery?

So it true there is cold weather in California.  It's only Technically
California, not truly.

Mike
'85 Westy [purchased to use at Tahoe at my running camp in August]

----- Original Message -----
From: Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net>
To: Mike Miller <mwm@lanset.com>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 1999 4:11 PM
Subject: Re: Re: Winter Camping

> Mike,
> this may come as a surprise to you, but I have seen -40 degrees F in
> California!
> While it is true that most of California has a mild climate, the mountains
> can get quite cold and we get MORE snow depth than most of the test of the
> nation due to all the moisture in the storms coming in off the Pacific.
> Bill
> 90 Westy Syncro
> Lake Tahoe, CA
> >