[Snakebit]

I lived in California for 3 years and they had no idea what Italian was. The only cold cuts you could get was Oscar Meyer packaged crap. Every one in CA is into eating healthy so they can live 6 more months in a nursing home.

I don't know what they allow you to bring on a plane any more, but a loaf of crusty Italian bread may be considered a weapon! When you land in CT find an englishing speaking cab driver that doesn't look like Osama's cousin and ask him to take you to a good Italian deli so you can stock up. Peter will be putty in your hands.