I'm SoCal also but have family in Indy area. Drives me crazy when I visit and get to see how it could be Oh, well, they're good folks back there and it's always refreshing to visit.
Welcome from Centerton, I too use to live in the Republik of Kalifornia (Born and raised in San Dieko). Left in 1992 when i joined the Marines and got transfered to North Carolina and have never looked back. Was an eye opener to see how the free live West of the Great Wall of Kali LOL.