MarvB
Well-known member
You might be from the Pacific Northwest if:
1. You know the state flower is "mildew."
2. You know more people who own boats than air conditioners.
3. You stand on a deserted corner in the rain waiting for the "Walk" signal.
4. You consider that if it has no snow or has not recently erupted, it is
not a real mountain.
5. You know the difference between Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye salmon.
6. You know how to pronounce Sequim, Puyallup, Coquille, Issaquah,
and Willamette.
7. You consider swimming an indoor sport.
8. In winter, you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark-while
only working eight-hour days.
9. You never go camping without waterproof matches and a poncho.
10. You are not fazed by "Today's forecast: showers followed by rain," and
"Tomorrow's forecast: rain followed by showers."
11. You have no concept of humidity without precipitation.
12. You know that Boring is a town in Oregon and not just a state of mind.
13. You can point to at least two volcano's, even if you cannot see through
the cloud cover.
14. You notice "the mountain is out" when it is a pretty day and you can
actually see it.
15. You put on your shorts when the temperature gets above 50, but still
wear your hiking boots and parka.
16. You have actually used your mountain bike on a mountain.
17. You think people who use umbrellas are either wimps or tourists.
18. You knew immediately that the view out of Frasier's window was fake.
19. You buy new sunglasses every year, because you can't find the old ones
after such a long time.
20. You measure distance in hours.
21. You use a down comforter in the summer.
22. You carry jumper cables in your car and your wife knows how to use them.
23. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit under a raincoat.
24. You know all the important seasons: Almost Winter (Winter), Still
Raining (Spring), Road Construction (Summer), Deer & Elk season (Fall).
25. You actually understand these jokes.
1. You know the state flower is "mildew."
2. You know more people who own boats than air conditioners.
3. You stand on a deserted corner in the rain waiting for the "Walk" signal.
4. You consider that if it has no snow or has not recently erupted, it is
not a real mountain.
5. You know the difference between Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye salmon.
6. You know how to pronounce Sequim, Puyallup, Coquille, Issaquah,
and Willamette.
7. You consider swimming an indoor sport.
8. In winter, you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark-while
only working eight-hour days.
9. You never go camping without waterproof matches and a poncho.
10. You are not fazed by "Today's forecast: showers followed by rain," and
"Tomorrow's forecast: rain followed by showers."
11. You have no concept of humidity without precipitation.
12. You know that Boring is a town in Oregon and not just a state of mind.
13. You can point to at least two volcano's, even if you cannot see through
the cloud cover.
14. You notice "the mountain is out" when it is a pretty day and you can
actually see it.
15. You put on your shorts when the temperature gets above 50, but still
wear your hiking boots and parka.
16. You have actually used your mountain bike on a mountain.
17. You think people who use umbrellas are either wimps or tourists.
18. You knew immediately that the view out of Frasier's window was fake.
19. You buy new sunglasses every year, because you can't find the old ones
after such a long time.
20. You measure distance in hours.
21. You use a down comforter in the summer.
22. You carry jumper cables in your car and your wife knows how to use them.
23. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit under a raincoat.
24. You know all the important seasons: Almost Winter (Winter), Still
Raining (Spring), Road Construction (Summer), Deer & Elk season (Fall).
25. You actually understand these jokes.
