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Thursday Thirteen #3: 13 Things about Lodi, California
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- Where the heck is Lodi?
- It’s located near the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, which is beautiful.
- Every year in November there is a Crane Festival to celebrate the return of the sandhill cranes.
- Wild grapes always used to grow in the area, but the first attempt at grape growing for wine was in 1850 when Charles Weber, founder of Stockton, planted some. Two years later, Massachusetts man George West planted more and established the first major vineyard of the area.
- Tokay and zinfandel grapes thrive here.
- In 1986 Lodi received its own appellation, allowing vintners to proclaim that their wine was from Lodi. Ever since, “boutique wine” has become a strong industry in Lodi, with hundreds (if not thousands) of acres dedicated to vineyards.
- There are at least thirty different wineries. With the increase of this industry, Lodi has become a “trendier” place to live and prices have gone up enormously in the last ten years (as has building).
- Despite all this, it still manages to retain a “small town” feel.
- Historic downtown has recently been revitalized with many pretty murals being added.
- The city was incorporated in 1906. (It was actually founded in 1869 when Charles O. Ivory and John M. Burt established “the Ivory Store” and its original name was Mokelumne. Before white settlers came, it was home to Miwok Indians.
A&W root beer was first introduced here.
- In the winter, thick tule fog is more than common. Then, in the summer, it gets hot–over 100 degrees on a regular basis in July and August.
- The city has an estimated population of 68,500. I’m not entirely sure where they all hide. According to Wikipedia, the racial makeup is 74% white, 27% Hispanic, plus a couple more percents “other.” Do the math and tell me what is wrong with this picture?
- Most people who don’t live here, if they have heard of Lodi at all, have so because of the Creedence Clearwater Revival song Lodi.
“Just about a year ago,
I set out on the road,
Seeking my fame and fortune,
Looking for a pot of gold.
Things got bad, and things got worse,
I guess you will know the tune.
Oh! Lord, Stuck in Lodi again.”
© Creedence Clearwater Revival
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36 Comments, Comment or Ping
Joely (3 comments.)
Wow, that’s a lot of wineries to sample. *winks*
Dec 6th, 2007
DrillerAA (3 comments.)
Fogerty and CCR are among my all time favorite groups and Lodi is one of my favorite songs. I have actually been through Lodi on business. Happy TT
Dec 6th, 2007
Janet (1 comments.)
Love that song!
Dec 6th, 2007
Tickled Pink (1 comments.)
Wine and rootbeer. We’re moving!
Dec 6th, 2007
momhuebert (1 comments.)
Wait– I thought we here in Nebraska had all the sandhill cranes. Or is Lodi where they go when it’s too cold here?
Dec 6th, 2007
Matthew James Didier (4 comments.)
“A&W root beer was first introduced here.”
Get’s my vote now! :)
Dec 6th, 2007
pussreboots (88 comments.)
I’ve been to Lodi a couple of times. The last time was in 1991 and possibly 2000. Happy TT.
Dec 6th, 2007
MissDJM (1 comments.)
Wow I would have never guessed that. Then again I’ve never been to No. Cal. I’ve live in So. Cal for 9 years. But thanks for all the information it really helps. I promise I such at geography. lol.
Dec 6th, 2007
Jeannene (1 comments.)
OK, I just came from my sister~in~law’s blog. I saw Lodi, Ca mentioned. I grew up in North Stockton/ went to school in Lodi, (Tokay) / and live in Lockeford.
Wow, are a “Lodian??”
Jeannene
Dec 6th, 2007
Nicholas (8 comments.)
I remember that CCR song!
Dec 7th, 2007
Damozel (1 comments.)
Me too—the first thing I thought was “Oh, Lord, stuck in Lodi again”! I was glad to learn more about it, though.
Dec 7th, 2007
Dawn (1 comments.)
I have never been there, but years ago I knew someone who lived there. I remember the song by CCR.
Dec 7th, 2007
Sue (1 comments.)
Another cool list idea. Thanks for telling us a little bit about Lodi, I too remember the CCR song… :)
Dec 8th, 2007
AtomiK Kitten (1 comments.)
How close is Lodi to Hinkley? I studying Tort law and she made us read Erin Brockovich’s bio. Yucko! I applaud what she did and everything - but does she have to always dress like a hooker?
Dec 8th, 2007
Frances (1 comments.)
Makes a girl want to head right out to Lodi.
You do impressive 13s!
Dec 8th, 2007
katster (12 comments.)
Hehe, I had a bit of fun with that Lodi wine thing when I was back east. I was staring at the list of wines, just seeing where they were all from, and sure enough, one of them was from Lodi, which led me into a giggling fit.
-kat
Dec 9th, 2007
Tink (2 comments.)
I love to learn more about places abroad! Lodi definitely sounds interesting.
Dec 9th, 2007
ellen b (1 comments.)
I am familiar with Lodi! In my teen years I used to go to a Bible camp at Hume Lake and there were always kids from Lodi there.
Dec 12th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
Hi Joely!
Yes it is…and guess what’s on my to-do list? *grin*
Dec 14th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
Cool, Driller :) I like it much better than Silicon Valley.
I hadn’t heard the song until earlier this year.
Dec 14th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
Janet: Neat. Yes, it has a nice a melody to it. :)
Dec 14th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
Tickled Pink: and it’s not *too* cold in the winter, either. ;)
Dec 14th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
MomH…yes, I think the cranes overwinter here. :)
Where’s “here”?
Dec 14th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
MJD: You’re a fan of A&W, then *grin*
Dec 14th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
Well, pussreboots, if you ever fancy making it a hat trick, let me know. There’s a little zoo in one of the local parks and museum and a couple of snarfs. :)
Dec 14th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
MissDJM: you’re welcome! Glad it was interesting.
Dec 14th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
Jeanene: You live in Lockeford? Neat. I’m not a native Lodi-an. My husband lived here for a while years ago, but we just moved here in October. So far I like it much better than Silicon Valley. :)
Dec 14th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
Nicholas: lots of people do ;)
Dec 14th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
Damozel: *grin* They actually joke about it in their “about Lodi” magazine. :)
Dec 14th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
Dawn–cool! Thanks for visiting. :)
Dec 14th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
Sue: you’re most welcome. :)
Dec 14th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
Frances: thanks so much. :: shuffles feet and blushes ::
Dec 14th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
Katster: hee! I know my Dad recently found one in Scotland.
It’s a small world. :)
Dec 14th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
Tink: Yup, it’s a nice wee place. :)
Dec 14th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
Ellen: fun! It’s amazing how many points of contact there often are.:)
Dec 14th, 2007
Linda R. Moore
Atomic K:
Here’s a map of the route from Lodi to Hinckley:
http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?do=nw&long=%2d119234593&2n=San%20Bernardino%20County&height=526&1y=US&r=f&mo=ma&1si=gaz%5fus&2s=CA&2c=Hinkley&dtype=s&2si=gaz%5fus&1da=%2d1%2e000000&1rc=A5XAX&2da=%2d1%2e000000&2rc=A5XAX&1n=San%20Joaquin%20County&cl=EN&width=1024&2v=CITY&lat=36526060&did=1197677189&1gi=YJtN9pQ9RkOD%2bGMVgaSm0Q%3d%3d&qq=1ADqpk24ofDyNySOuh2TNE3LmOYPuVTsRaRjaO%252fKtzd4I8SwZUwNR5QA8eXKvEWNKf2vxUwhnwP8eRSw%252bcfdef2C9QiDwZ8xbzD0PxWe8j4%253d&2gi=YJtN9pQ9RkOD%2bGMVgaSm0Q%3d%3d&2y=US&un=m&1s=CA&1c=Lodi&zoom=3&go=1&rsres=1&1v=CITY&ct=NA&1l=4ou1FomgnvceH1OmX+JUew==&1g=52SpnxV1H0RYrwwdmWpgug==&2l=hzzjH9Vv1mHc59I6dhXjLA==&2g=ubxhadGHglzU0EQvQpD4mQ==
Hinckley is in the Mohave Desert, some 360 miles south of here.
100-degree days are the norm down there during the summer. I too would wear as little clothing as I could bear if I worked there–and if I look half as good as her when I reach that age, I’ll be happy.
I’ve always felt it better to judge a person by their deeds than their looks, myself. In the end, what comes from the heart is what is important. The rest is just an outer shell.
Dec 14th, 2007
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