This is another joint post. Please be kind include both writers in your comments. Thanks. First portion written by Soo I remember the orange groves and the green leafy vegetables.  When I was a kid we drove through Escondido to get to the Wild Animal Park.  Out the car window fruits and veggies grew in perfect rows.  It was peaceful and there were few people around.  Visiting Farmer Boys for a late lunch I marveled at how busy the place was.  The General Manager took my order.  Found a nice comfy booth.  Food was brought out very quickly.  I started my meal with a vanilla shake made extra thick.  It…