On the lighter side
Sun May 18 2003

Since we are currently in the middle of one of those rare sun breaks we have this time of year, this gave me quite a chuckle. Those that live in SE Alaska/Oregon/Washington/Idaho/British Columbia should appreciate this, even if they have read it a dozen times before!

You might be from the Pacific Northwest if:

1. You know the state flower (Mildew)

2. You feel guilty throwing aluminum cans or paper in the trash.

3. Use the statement "sun break" and know what it means.

4. You know more than 10 ways to order coffee.

5. You know more people who own boats than air conditioners.

6. You feel overdressed wearing a suit to a nice restaurant.

7. You stand on a deserted corner in the rain waiting for the "Walk" Signal.

8. You consider that if it has no snow or has not recently erupted, it is not a real mountain.

9. You can taste the difference between Starbucks, Seattle's Best, and Venetos.

10. You know the difference between Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye Salmon.

11. You know how to pronounce Sequim, Skookumchuk, Puyallup, Issaquah, Oregon, and Willamette.

12.You consider swimming an indoor sport.

13. You can tell the difference between Japanese, Chinese and Thai food.

14. In winter, you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark-while only working eight- hour days.

15. You never go camping without waterproof matches and a poncho.

16. You are not fazed by "Today's forecast: showers followed by rain," and "Tomorrow's forecast: rain followed by showers."

17. You cannot wait for a day with "showers and sun breaks".

18. You have no concept of humidity without precipitation.

19. You know that Boring is a town in Oregon and not just a state of mind.

20. You can point to at least two volcanoes, even if you cannot see through the cloud cover.

21. You notice "the mountain is out" when it is a pretty day and you can actually see it.

22. You put on your shorts when the temperature gets above 50, but still wear your hiking boots and parka.

23. You switch to your sandals when it gets about 60, but keep the socks on.

24. You have actually used your mountain bike on a mountain.

25. You think people who use umbrellas are either wimps or tourists.

26. You knew immediately that the view out of Frasier's window was fake.

27. You buy new sunglasses every year, because you can't find the old ones after such a long time.

28. You measure distance in hours.

29. You often switch from "heat" to "a/c" in the same day.

30. You use a down comforter in the summer.

31. You carry jumper cables in your car and your wife knows how to use them.

32. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit under a raincoat.

33. You know all the important seasons: Almost Winter,Winter,Still Raining (Spring), Road Construction (Summer) Deer &Elk season (Fall).

34. Schools close at the appearance of any snow on the ground and the news reports it as Blizzard/Storm Watch!

5 Comments
  • From:
    Palimpsest (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon May 19 2003
    I didn't try opening either of those sites, figuring it was probably a bad idea at work. Hope you got some sleep.
  • From:
    TraumaMama (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue May 20 2003
    I love the piece about living in the NW. I recieved it via email several years back and stuck it on my bullentin board in the store. I haven't read it for sometime, it is all so true.
    Yesterday was so beautiful and warm. I was expecting the same today and instead it is raining! Memorial Day is this weekend and we all know it rains the last half, never fails!
  • From:
    Biancka (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue May 20 2003
    I spent some time in Oregon while considering moving out there. The bit you posted had me reminiscing. I got a chuckle.

    Spent more time on the poo site then I want to admit... But the Barbie site has changed since last I visited. I downloaded the Barbie screensaver... I am a nerd.
  • From:
    CovertOps (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed May 21 2003
    OMG! LOL! Love your list! I feel guilty about putting paper and cans in the trash too.
    Sun break for me would mean taking a break from the sun. What's yours mean?
    Sometimes it's good to sit there and do nothing rather than worry about dishes or laundry or cleaning. Doing nothing is very life-affirming and gives you time and space for introspection.
    Take care!
    Love,
    E.L.
  • From:
    Oscar (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu May 22 2003
    At least you didn't post the goaste link.....