The 80's. A side trip to Santa Barbara
The 80’s Side Trip to Santa Barbara It took me a bit longer than planned, but here I am again at the keyboard. I have my 80’s playlist going and I guess I am ready. I decided to take a little side trip. I was going to continue where I left off, but I decided no story about my life in the 80’s would be complete without mentioning Santa Barbara California. I mentioned Santa Barbara a few times in the past. From the very first time I visited, I knew I wanted to go as often as possible. While working at the White House we could select our hometown trip preference. I initially selected Utica/Rome New York. After my first visit to Santa Barbara I quickly had them change my hometown to Santa Barbara. This did not mean I would go on every trip there as it was a favorite for a number of people. Rancho Del Cielo, the Reagan Ranch, was not far from there and it was his frequent vacation spot. As it turned out, from 1985 on I made all but one or two trips. I would go with the team or be on th