Important SolidWorks World Attendees Information

If you've never been to Southern California, here's a list of information that can help you feel at ease, while you're here:

You'll have to add a few new words to your vocabulary;

Epic-"May I please have the epic hamburger?"
Cool-In California, EVERYTHING is cool, use this word often.
Awesome-"Your car is awesome!" Talk about vehicles alot.
Dude-Unfortunately, this word will not go away. Native Californians, like me, use this word sparingly.
Freeway-Yes, it's free to drive on our overcrowded Freeways.
Like-"Like, yesterday, OK, I saw my friend at the beach and he was like, you know, totally stoked". Speak just like this to fit in.
SoCal-This term is used by natives to describe California south of "Frisco". Use this word to appear ultra-cool.

Now, if you're driving to SolidWorks World, you'll have to have your vehicle (another word to use) FULLY DETAILED. You see, every car here is washed and waxed once a week, usually at a cost of say $75.00 or so. Really. :-) Expect dirty looks if you're NOT driving a new Toyota Prius, in the Car Pool Lane, of course.

Next, is our Governor, the honorable Arnold. Don't use his last name, nobody can spell it nor pronounce it anyway. It's OK to call him the Governator. Our state is 14 billion dollars in debt, but hey, live for today, the California way!

Purchase a case of bottled water. Carry a water bottle with you at all times, to appear healthy and fit.

For our Dassault Systemes friends from France, NOBODY smokes cigarettes in California, sorry. It's illegal almost everywhere.

Starbucks coffee? Nope, it's so yesterday. Look for Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf or Peets Coffee. You might see a movie star or a professional athlete there.

Fast food? The only choice is Taco Bell, highly recommended by the State Mascot, Britney.

Welcome to California, see you soon!

Now, I'll crank up my iTunes and listen to The Eagles, Hotel California.

Comments

[Devon T. Sowell]

The weather forecast for the next 10 days looks good.

Californians drive trucks too, we just don't carry anything in the bed. We wouldn't want to scratch the paint :-)

Devon

[Steve Calvert]

Howdy from Texas, Devon. It sounds like you fellows from the sunshine state have just as many different words than us Texans. We all drive trucks down here and run over those little bitty cars like them Prius', especially when they're in the fast lane.

Steve

[fcsuper]

Also, do comment on the nice weather. Californians take it as a personal complement.

(Note on Prius: of course, here in NorCal, Prius owners are becoming piriahs, replacing Corolla drivers as the most annoying people on the road. Of particular problem is their habit to drive in the fast lanes at mind-numbingly slow speeds.)

[Devon T. Sowell]

Hi DJS-

We accommodate our friends from Mass. by pronouncing the word drawings as drawrings.

Cheers,
Devon

[DJS]

There's a bunch of geeks from Massachusetts coming. They won't be reading this.....

[Devon T. Sowell]

All right Mike! Now you're into it!

Devon

[Mike]

Dude,

This going to be one epic happening out here in SoCal! I can't wait to meet everyone, and have an awesome time.

Later,
Mike

[Devon T. Sowell]

OK, Jason, see you soon.

Devon

[Jason Raak]

Thanks for the tips Devon. Make sure to point it out to me next week if I have a hard time breaking my Midwest habits. See ya next week and keep up the great work.