Rumor

Date: Mon Sep 11 7:00 PM, 2006

Rumor

Date: Tue Sep 12 8:04 AM, 2006

I know you must be joking, we have lived in Northern Cali and Southern Cali and I think Bar none the Northern Cali people (right in the silicon valley) flaunt their money more. I don't know if they have more money then So Cal but I think its a little crazy when mothers are going bonkers over Juicy bags and clothes and other items that are all the craze. Haven't all the parents graduated from high school yet? I love dressing my daughter cute but I sure as heck do not want to dress like her. I love the comedian who made the joke about chubby moms wearing juicy (he said I am sorry but all that weight does not look juicy) HE HE HE.

Date: Tue Sep 12 10:38 AM, 2006

I lived in the Silicon Valley for 20 years before I moved to the OC 3 years ago....

You have NEVER EVER EVER seen women like the women here in the OC. Trust me. Never.......

Let's put it this way, the "neighborhood" voted down a very very VERY famous singer because of how she presented herself, and Coby had to go elsewhere also.... Silicon Valley has NOTHING on this area.

Yea, it's nuts. Thank goodness my teen remembers where we came from.

Date: Tue Sep 12 11:32 AM, 2006

In general, for middle class families, it is less expensive to live in Southern CA than Northern CA (we've done both, and have families on both ends). How that impacts how many cheer gyms are down south vs. up north, and the cost difference, who knows. It would be interesting to see.

I would love to see a study done sometime of the cost of cheer throughout various areas. Unfortunately websites don't post their fees, so it would take a lot of calling to get information. Another interesting study would be the cost of a gym vs. it's success. Less expensive could mean more members, larger pool of talent to draw from. More expensive could mean higher paid coaches, better equipment, but less members (since it costs more to join). So many factors to consider.

Date: Tue Sep 12 12:00 PM, 2006

The most expensive areas in the US are: Rancho Santa Fe, Loma Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, Carmel Valley, Del Mar and La Jolla (all in San Diego), New York and San Francisco. This was stated in Forbs Mag. last month. The areas in San Diego are all in the "North County" areaswhere the Bullets are located.

Date: Tue Sep 12 12:47 PM, 2006

Hey...have you all asked those that are in Competitive Softball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Ice Skating, etc., how expensive their sports are? Those sport really rack up a huge price. They catch tournaments/competitions all across the U.S., they pay lots of money for private lessons, they have to pay for their coaching staff, and let's not forget all the equipment and uniforms that need to be purchased. It's a crazy world we live in. However, I prefer spending money on my daughter...it keeps her away from all those "bad elements" out in this world. My motto "KEEP THEM BUSY...SO THEY HAVE NO TIME TO THINK. AN IDLE MIND IS DANGEROUS!"

Date: Tue Sep 12 2:16 PM, 2006

What town do you live in OC mom that the "Association" is turning away celebrites. I live in the OC and I don't have celebrities in my neighborhood. (Although Coto De Caza is righ down the road) enough said.

Date: Tue Sep 12 3:20 PM, 2006

Janet Jackson (Fairbanks Ranch), P. Diddy (Rancho Santa Fe), Marlon Jackson, (Carmel Valley), Barbara Striesand, (La Jolla), just to name a few in San Diego North County.

Date: Tue Sep 12 5:15 PM, 2006

Not sure what the point of that was, we can all list celebrities in or around most areas we all live in. But thanks anyway, I guess.

Date: Tue Sep 12 6:51 PM, 2006

if anyone wanted to know which celebs live in San Diego. It was interesting to me. What celebs live in your town and what celeb is being turned away in the hood in OC? I don't know of any that live in our area, Central Cali.

Date: Tue Sep 12 8:07 PM, 2006

We've got MC Hammer in Tracy CA!!!

Date: Tue Sep 12 9:07 PM, 2006

Really? mc hammer, are you serious!?

Date: Tue Sep 12 9:33 PM, 2006

Coto.....

Date: Tue Sep 12 9:34 PM, 2006

And this isn't OC Mom.... that's another person. But Coto was the place I was speaking of. And yea, you don't need to say anymore.... hehehehe You knew exactly what I'm talking about!!!!

Date: Tue Sep 12 9:58 PM, 2006

What celebs are living in your area?

Date: Tue Sep 12 10:04 PM, 2006

How bout e-40 livin in Blackhawk!?!? awww yaaaa

Date: Tue Sep 12 10:15 PM, 2006

I know lots of celebs in San Francisco and the bay area in general. Regarding the cost of living, I know we can sell our home in the bay area and buy a house for less about 40 min. from San Diego (because we considered it), so I guess it all depends on what areas we're talking about. But regarding the cost in general, I do hope there are gyms that work with families whose children want to cheer but are not as fortunate as others, wherever they may be located.

Date: Tue Sep 12 10:19 PM, 2006

Oh, I don't actually know and hang out with the celebs, lol .. I meant I know OF them. Blackhawk is a good example of a few. Does Hillary Duff still live there?

Date: Tue Sep 12 11:35 PM, 2006

I'm not sure what all the celebrity stuff has to do with cheer, but I do agree that the cost of living can vary even just half an hour away from another. If you're opening a new gym somewhere, I guess you do have to look at areas where people would be able to afford such an expensive sport, but still try to make it affordable for everyone in surrounding areas. Tough task!!

Date: Wed Sep 13 9:39 PM, 2006

The cost of living in California is OUTRAGEOUS,but people also make more money here. I know because I almost moved to Atlanta and Florida. Tuition is much less at gyms in the south, but real estate/rent for building up her ein NOR CAL is crazy.