[GretchenEE]

I love this city, too. And don't tell anyone, but this summer we broke the record, since records began being kept in 1895, for the driest summer ... and had 61 consecutive days between 70 and the 90's. I used to wilt above 75 degrees, but after a month or so of that kind of weather, I grew acclimated and felt comfy even around 90 degrees while I was exercising. One could get addicted to being warm LOL

My friends tell me I could work for the state's tourism department, I do such a job of advocating the beauties and wonders of the Puget Sound area. And there is something about the salt air that draws me, and keeps me. I would love it if I never had to be more than a few miles from it. We have just about everything here -- two gigantic mountain ranges, "inland" salt water, ferries, seaplane rides, ocean, hiking, breathtaking vistas everywhere, mountaineering, parasailing, theater, symphony, rain forest, great pro sports, rivers, lakes, fishing, boating, horse trails, four fantastic seasons and yet moderate weather overall ... I better stop now hehe.

[OldFriend]

There was a long dry period when my daughter was working there too. Rarely a day of rain. There were jokes about giving CA back their earthquake in exchange for the rain that was falling in CA.

Her summer was warmer and sunnier than ours here in the east!