Must take you forever to pack! But then it's a difficult thing to pack up your life and transplant here. Although, between London to California, there's no question that the weather here is a thousand times better.
I am an unapologetic clothes horse. The shopping is fantastic out here and with so many independent shops and designers unique or tailored-made clothing is a benefit to patronizing their shops.
You must! There's so few of us here who do! I would be happy to teach you! Don't worry about a board. I have a spare or two.