California!!!!

Due to a family medical issue (my mother) we decided to drive all day to get to Southern California.  This meant driving over 700 miles in one day.  Probably not a bad idea anyway as there is really not much going through New Mexico and Arizona (sorry to those who like those states).  We made it into Pomona, CA around 7pm.  We plan on staying here a couple of weeks or more.

On the way we used up a lot gas. Most of the stops we were able to get diesel for just under $4.00 per gallon but we did get HOSED at one station and paid $4.50 per gallon. 

I did want to mention two food spots while in California that are a must.  The first is actually for a drink, Hadley’s Orchard Stand in Cabazon, CA.  It is on the same exit off of Interstate 10 where the Indian Casino is.  Here is there website http://www.hadleyfruitorchards.com/.  YOU HAVE TO TRY THEIR DATE SHAKE!  You will thank me.  I found this place many, many, many years ago and remembered it but did not find it again until a couple of years ago when we were driving through.  It is worth the stop to get the date shake or the banana-date shake.  In addition their store is pretty neat.

The other place is In and Out Burgers.  They are in California and Arizona.  Order a double double with grilled onions, fries and a drink (their shakes are great) and you will thank me, but your arteries will not!