Nope, Dean-O, I'm also from Southern California, although I love Hawaii (and even have had a chance to check out some meetings on Maui)!!!
Reece: I've gone to a few meetings in Santa Monica (after getting sober in at a recovery hospital in Marina Del Rey) since 1986, but my home group is in the Crenshaw area. Anyhoo, I've found MIP to be a great addition to my recovery program. Glad to have you here.