Gary:
When you decide to move to the real United States (California left the Union years ago) Texas will be happy to have you! Yes, we do have a very active, eclectic and inclusive Cobra club, and everyone is welcome!
As a former Californian (I grew up there), I am very sad to see such a beautiful place become such a difficult place for hard working, tax paying folks to live their lives. Yes, you can't beat the weather, but seeing the unrelenting (and increasing) assault on the personal freedoms and rights of anybody who isn't represented by a special interest group makes me soooo glad I left. Hope AHNOLD can make a positive difference.
Bud