Any of you live in the Sacramento area? - Page 9

[veganone]

Originally Posted by natbab

It was really nice to read through this thread...
It was giant, but useful.

My husband and I are considering ne of many places to move and Sacramento is one of them. We love the whole San Francisco area, but need something a little more in our budget...

We're currently in Minnesota. One of the main things we're trying to get away from is the cold. brrrrrrrrr

any suggestions welcome!

I didn't see any replies, so I'll throw in my 2 cents... Sacramento, inside the city limits, is nice. Somewhat, but not overly, crunchy if you want that. The suburbs, in my experience, are pretty conservative. There are nice areas in the county, too, though. Lots of fun stuff to do - two rivers, lakes, hiking, biking, good restaurants, close to mountains and ocean... There's NO nightlife and limited cultural stuff, though. It's much cheaper than the Bay Area, too, but not cheap. I've lived here most of my life, so it may be more boring to me than someone who hasn't lived here forever!

[californiajenn]

O.K. I am in serious need of meeting more people.

Does anyone want to have a big meetup in the next few weeks?

I can only meet in the evenings or weekends so I understand if the big meetup doesn't happen when I can make it. ;-)

[Ginger6366]

I've been noticing that all the groups DS and I visit are made up of middle class, caucasian parents. I really want to expose him to all cultures, different languages, etc. Anyone have any suggestions for creating a multi-cultural playgroup?

[BCFD]

Sacramento Robin, I just went to a parent orientation at the Golden Valley Elementary School and have to say that I was VERY VERY impressed. I love the Waldorf culture, but after a lot of consideration I don't think I will be sending my children there (I have 3 children, the oldest being almost 3, so we have some more time to change our minds ). I am VERY into having a semi-Waldorf home and especially love the natural toys. They are abundant in our house and I am on a first name basis with the owner of the new Waldorf-ish store in Old Fair Oaks (great store called The Great Forest). However, I can't get over the book/reading thing. I do agree with delayed reading, but there is something that makes me a little uncomfortable with that in today's society (long story, I'll spare you ). But the school sounded wonderful. They ask for a $100 donation/month per child (a lot cheaper than Sac Waldorf school at about $1000/month!). I have to say I didn't care for the principals demeanor. She seemed extremely snobbish, for lack of a better word, when I asked her about a pre-school that I'm very interested in (Bev Bos' preschool in Roseville). She just really turned me off. I also understand they promote a very peaceful environment, but they discourage music and especially music in the car in the a.m. on the drive to school. I'm a musician and both myself and DP worked in the music industry. Music is a huge part of our lives. But if that is something that appeals to you, Golden Valley is a WONDERFUL alternative to private Waldorf schools. I give it two thumbs up!

We go to the Funtastic in El Dorado Hills all the time and I have a friend in Elk Grove that I'm going to start meeting there from time to time. It's a GREAT place (I even looked into franchise opportunities, but BIG $$$!).

[bred]

I'm visiting family here, and would love to meet any MDC mamas in the area. We are staying in Roseville this week, and will be at the Farmer's Market "Tuesday Nights" in downtown Roseville tonight. I am wearing a black tank top, black gauchos, and a black headband/bandana with white skulls on it in my black hair, and yellow keen sandals. Please say hi, if you're there!! Otherwise, anyone in the Roseville, or Cool are that would like to meet up this week? We'll be up at Cool part of the time, visiting my in laws.

[catnip]

We LOVE the Funtastic iin Elk Grove.

[lucenamama]

We've finally made it to East Sac! A stone's throw from Ebensmama, in fact

Few things:

Californiajenn and Ginger6366, I'm into having a big gathering and we are a biracial family (I'm Filipina, DH is Caucasian) looking for diverse community.

We are ISO a pediatric dentist, asap! Just noticed a cavity on one of DD's molars

[Eben'sMama]

Lucenamama--No baby yet! Things are progressing, though. DS1 has not been to the dentist yet, but I asked around about a pediatric dentist as soon as he was born (I'm like that) and Craig Hollingsworth, DDS came highly recommended. His address is 2650 21st St. #7, Sac. 95818, and his # is 452-5231. He's near Broadway on 21st. Will keep you posted about the arrival of our LO. Guess you guys won't be sharing a b-day, after all!

I'm also all for getting together with a bunch of you mamas once we finish our babymoon!

[Ginger6366]

I'm definitely up for a meetup. The best times for me are when DH is working (m-f, 8-5), but I could probably swing a saturday morning, so Californiajenn could come. Let me know what works, ladies.

[co-op mama]

Bumping this up Charming Opal and I are meeting at Land Park tomorrow at 10:00am if anyone wants to come!

M

[lucenamama]

Co op mama and Charming Opal, have fun tomorrow! We'd be there but are headed to my mom's in the Bay Area as DH is going out of town. Next time for sure as we're not far from Land Park.

Ebensmama, how's it going?

[co-op mama]

Bumping this up, we will be at the park at 10:00am

M

[Jeanne D'Arc]

OMG, I have been away from the thread i started for sooo long!

Actually just got back on the computer a week or two ago. My orginal computer kinda EXPLODED on me ( well technically not explode but it wont work anymore )

So ...like the wondeful mooch i am , i have my moms iMac ( did i mention Macs drive me nuts?!!)

A big hello to : to :Nat, catnip, ginger, eben, lucen, vegan,bred, BCFD ( i hope im not missing anyone, if i am SORRY :P )

So yeah ive been back online for a week or so. So whats been goin on?
I would still LOVE to meet you all! Sadly i kinda sleep in late cuz of
my condition. My DD kinda has learned to sleep in too...

BUT, i would still love to get together! Would any of you mind if a MAN
was there?? hahahah..my husband has been wanting to meet some
like minded parents, but he is shy.

But hey, if any of you have MSN Messenger i am on fairly frequently !
my Messenger is Lovely.Ishtar@hotmail

I am always open to chat , exchange pictures...

here is my daughter and husband -->http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r...urrent=008.jpg

http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r...urrent=112.jpg

i wont show you the atrocity that is me ..LOL!!

[californiajenn]

So... I'm available this Friday, Saturday and part of Sunday OR the 24, 25, 26.

Do those dates work for anyone?:

[Charming Opal]

Jenn,

I would love to meet up with you, but I've got family coming to help me pack for the next few weeks. I'll keep checking this thread though so if I can duck out I will. Can't wait for my life to return to some type of normalacy.

[lucenamama]

We're available this Friday. And pretty much every Friday.

Briseis, I've got no prob with a man at get togethers.

[co-op mama]

We have no plans this weekend or tomorrow so we are open to getting together. Please do bring your husband if mines home and available I'll bring him too.

[californiajenn]

So, tomorrow it is. Where at and what time? I'd be happy to host, as we have a pool with two bbq's and a very large courtyard with picnic tables, if we don't want babies by the pool. The only problem is I live in Natomas, so it may be a little far for people to drive.

If that doesn't work, we could try Sunflower drive in.

Any other ideas?

I will probably bring my husband, too.

[Jeanne D'Arc]

I would love to come...!

hmmm, how long is someone contagious with a cold though? My daughter had a bit of a sniffle about three days ago and now DH is pretty sick with it ( from not taking care of his immune system! )

gosh guys i really want to meet you! From reading the thread it seems so hard to get the schedules to meet up. Mine is usually open as long as im feeling ok ( which is a definite preventative i have fibro/cfs)

I dont want to get you guys sick though, i usually completely quarantine my family when we are sick, because it makes me mad when people dont quarantine themselves and get me sick ahhahaha!

If i remember correctly he will be contagious for a few more days...darnit

On a high note my daughters birthday is on Tuesday ( the 14 ) she is turning the big 3!!

We arent celebrating it until the 18th or 19th though.
Ive been wanting to get her involved with more children as i think its good for her to learn to play with others.

[co-op mama]

Originally Posted by Briseis_of.Troy

I would love to come...!

hmmm, how long is someone contagious with a cold though? My daughter had a bit of a sniffle about three days ago and now DH is pretty sick with it ( from not taking care of his immune system! )

gosh guys i really want to meet you! From reading the thread it seems so hard to get the schedules to meet up. Mine is usually open as long as im feeling ok ( which is a definite preventative i have fibro/cfs)

I dont want to get you guys sick though, i usually completely quarantine my family when we are sick, because it makes me mad when people dont quarantine themselves and get me sick ahhahaha!

If i remember correctly he will be contagious for a few more days...darnit

On a high note my daughters birthday is on Tuesday ( the 14 ) she is turning the big 3!!

We arent celebrating it until the 18th or 19th though.
Ive been wanting to get her involved with more children as i think its good for her to learn to play with others.

How funny my daughter's birthday is Tuesday too! She will be 10! I can't believe it. As long as your husband doesn't have a fever he shouldn't be contagious. I could come there, just name the time Jenn. I have a bunch of hamburger patties and hotdogs from my oldest dd's kickoff party for soccer so I could bring those. Just let me know

M