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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's not a real mountain.
9. You can taste the difference between Starbucks, Seattle's Best, and Veneto's.
10. You know the difference between Chinook, Coho and Sockeye salmon.
11. You know how to pronounce Sequim, Puyallup, Issaquah, Oregon, Yakima 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 have no concept of humidity without precipitation.
18. You know that Boring is a town in Oregon and not just a state of mind.
19. You can point to at least two volcanoes, even if you cannot see through the cloud cover.
20. You notice, 'The mountain is out' when it is a pretty day and you can actually see it.
21. You put on your shorts when the temperature gets above 50, but still wear your hiking boots and parka.
22. You switch to your sandals when it gets about 60, but keep the socks on.
23. You have actually used your mountain bike on a mountain.
24. You think people who use umbrellas are either wimps or tourists.
25. You buy new sunglasses every year, because you cannot find the old ones after such a long time.
26. You measure distance in hours.
27. You often switch from 'heat' to 'a/c' in the same day.
28. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit under a raincoat.
29. You know all the important seasons: Almost Winter, winter, Still Raining (Spring), Road Construction (Summer), Deer & Elk season(Fall).
30. You actually understood these jokes and will probably forward them
 
Ex-squeeze me, all postings from the Tropical Tip of Texas on this subject are DISALLOWED and will be summarily deleted by the moderators as "SH*T DISTURBING" provocations, as will any more pictures of the fricky-dicky DOLPHINS!!!!



JamesTXSD":24xpup9h said:
Is it true that you guys all have webbed feet? 8)
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Pat Anderson":doolatge said:
Ex-squeeze me, all postings from the Tropical Tip of Texas on this subject are DISALLOWED and will be summarily deleted by the moderators as "SH*T DISTURBING" provocations, as will any more pictures of the fricky-dicky DOLPHINS!!!!



JamesTXSD":doolatge said:
Is it true that you guys all have webbed feet? 8)
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So, I guess you don't want me to post any beach photos of Spring Break, either?
 
39. You not only know the difference between Chinook, Coho and Sockeye salmon but you also know what river it came from.
40. You own more than one item made from Gortex.
41. You arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time as another driver and spend a minute negotiating who should proceed through the intersection first.
42. You have a moniker like "Tyboo".
43. You know who Herschel is and why he was hanging around the locks.
44. You also know that "Herschel" was which ever one happened to be at the locks and could be female also.
 
Pat Anderson":2l5qg99p said:
JamesTXSD":2l5qg99p said:
So, I guess you don't want me to post any beach photos of Spring Break, either?
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So, Jim, did that snowflake find the back of your sunanned neck?? :wink:
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Hi Pat,

Well, apparently Tom sent you the same PM. 8) The snow in Texas that was in the news was about 600+ miles north of us. We got the cold front - yesterday the wind was out of the north at about a gazillion miles per hour (OK, gusting around 40) and the temp only managed to make it to the upper 60s. Still, it was sunny. I sat out in the boat and tried out the new EcoFan that was delivered the day before. Works great. I had the computer and the satellite radio going. It was plenty comfortable in the cabin with the sun coming through the windows.

Now, regarding that snowflake that Tom wished upon me... had it made it here, I would have suggested he go buy a lottery ticket. We did see snow here once... Christmas Eve, 2004... about 1/4"... people called it a "Christmas miracle"... I said we didn't move far enough south... it was the first time in 109 years that this area had seen snow. It was pathetic; people were outside pushing that little bit of snow around to make 3" snowmen. :roll: They closed airports, roads and the causeway - no snow removal or de-ice equipment. But, the next day there was (dramatic pause)... sunshine. :hot

I don't think I've made any mean-spirited comments, nor wished you guys in the frozen northland more cold and snow. OK, last year's "frozen snot encrusted lip" quip may have been a bit barbed, but - really - I spent the first 35 winters of my life up to my ass in snow; I know winter.

There is something to be said for state pride. As a kid in school, right after the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star Spangled Banner, we sang :note :note "I-O-WA, I-O-WA, that's where the tall corn grows..." :note :note I figure people should live in an area that makes 'em happy. (The reason we don't live in Iowa. LOL) I think the PNW is absolutely spectacular... hey, we've come there two summers in a row! The people are warm and wonderful. The water and and scenery are some of the finest. But that time of year, you also have SUN.

I could deal with the cold. Snow is pretty - high up on a mountain where I don't have to slog through it. But I would go stark raving mad if I didn't have regular doses of glorious sunshine. If we have two days of overcast, I start pacing like a caged animal.

That's why I post images of sunny days, blue water, and yes, dolphins. When we were up to our armpits with work and putting in 12 hour days, seeing a post of someone enjoying their boat was a welcome respite when I could finally sit down and relax. You may have noticed that I have eased off a bit on the posts. We're still out and about on the boat most days. I don't want my buddies up north to think I'm gloating. Karma.

I enjoy reading the "you know you're from (fill in your part of the country)..." posts. I feel for you guys, but also figure you're there because you want to be. So, even though Tom wished me a snowflake, I still wish you guys sunshine.

:hug :love :hug2

:smiled

Warm wishes,
Jim

Roger wrote:
41. You arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time as another driver and spend a minute negotiating who should proceed through the intersection first.
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You know you're NOT from south Texas if you arrive at a 4-way stop... and actually stop. :shock: The drivers in the PNW are the most polite of any I've seen since we left South Dakota. (Yes, even with our out of state plates)
 
rogerbum":8ezyz4j0 said:
41. You arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time as another driver and spend a minute negotiating who should proceed through the intersection first.
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Not a problem here in the Northern Neck in VA. We're pretty much in the boonies, two stoplights in the county and at a 4-way stop, the truck with the biggest tires goes first! :shock: :thup

Charlie
 
Roger wrote:
41. You arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time as another driver and spend a minute negotiating who should proceed through the intersection first.
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Here in the Northern Neck of Va. when you come to a 4-Way stop, the truck with the biggest tires/wheels goes first! :shock:

Jim TXSD wrote: You know you're NOT from south Texas if you arrive at a 4-way stop... and actually stop. :shock: The drivers in the PNW are the most polite of any I've seen since we left South Dakota. (Yes, even with our out of state plates)
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Actually, in Northern VA (not here) , if they are the least bit courteous, no matter what the plates are, you KNOW they're from somewhere else!! :P

Charlie
 
JamesTXSD":134a5wgv said:
That's why I post images of sunny days, blue water, and yes, dolphins.
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So, even though Tom wished me a snowflake, I still wish you guys sunshine.
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Hey, I know you, and know you are not mean spirited! Well, except for that frozen snot thing. Wait, that was Tom and it was probably true, so that's OK too (just kidding Tom, we are still coming for dinner tonight!). Actually, you see it is all about our 10 months of SAD (seasonal affective disorder) here in the PNW. There is a very simple visual test for SAD, and it involves dolphins. The link below is to a picture of two dolphins, which are identical in every way. Empirical research has shown that to people who suffer from SAD (or live in Ballard, but that is a whole different deal) the two identical dolphins do not appear identical. Take this simple test yourself by clicking here.
 
OK, one more view of the rare Longhorn Bottlenose dolphin, found only in our Gulf Waters...

DolphinCow1e.jpg

Also, after discussing it with Tom, I did a search on "fricky-dicky"...

"a phrase used by people in the last stage of sun deprivation. Frequently followed by the use of the term 'poopie head' and then incomprehensible babbling and crying." From the Medical Dictionary of MUS*.

Your pal,
Jim


* MUS = Made Up Stuff
 
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