You Might Be From Washington if:
>> 1. 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. Know more than 10 ways to order coffee.
>> 5. Know more people who own boats than air conditioners.
>> 6. Feel overdressed wearing a suit to a nice restaurant.
>> 7. Stand on a deserted corner in the rain waiting for the "Walk" Signal.
>> 8. Understand that if it has no snow or has not erupted, it is not a real mountain.
>> 9. Can taste the difference between Starbuck's, Seattle's Best, Veneto's and Tully's.
>> 10. Know the difference between Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye salmon.
>> 11. Know how to properly pronounce Sequim, Puyallup, Issaquah, Skokumchuck, Stilliguamish and Pend Orielle County.
>> 12. Consider swimming an indoor sport.
>> 13. Can tell the difference between Japanese, Chinese and Thai food.
>> 14. In winter, go to work in the dark and come home in the dark -- while only working eight-hour days.
>> 15. Never go camping without waterproof matches and a poncho.
>> 16. 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. Have no concept of humidity without precipitation.
>> 19. Know that Boring is a town in Oregon and not just a state of mind.
>> 20. 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. Put on your shorts when the temperature gets above 50, but still wear your hiking boots and parka.
>> 23. Switch to your sandals when it gets about 60, but keep the socks on.
>> 24. Have actually used your mountain bike on a mountain.
>> 25. Think people who use umbrellas are either wimps or tourists.
>> 26. Knew immediately that the view out of Frasier's window was fake.
>> 27. Buy new sunglasses every year, because you can't find the old ones.
>> 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 design your kid's Halloween costume to fit under a raincoat.
>> 32. You know all the important seasons: Almost Winter, Winter, Still Raining (Spring), Road Construction Summer), Salmon runs season (Fall).
>> 33. You actually understand these jokes and forward them to all your friends in the Northwest or those who used to live here!
>> 34. LAST ONE. PEOPLE IN SEATTLE DON`T TAN , THEY RUST!
P.S. My husband was born in the State of Washington and he emailed this to me instead of printing it out and walking across the room! Technology!
>> 1. 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. Know more than 10 ways to order coffee.
>> 5. Know more people who own boats than air conditioners.
>> 6. Feel overdressed wearing a suit to a nice restaurant.
>> 7. Stand on a deserted corner in the rain waiting for the "Walk" Signal.
>> 8. Understand that if it has no snow or has not erupted, it is not a real mountain.
>> 9. Can taste the difference between Starbuck's, Seattle's Best, Veneto's and Tully's.
>> 10. Know the difference between Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye salmon.
>> 11. Know how to properly pronounce Sequim, Puyallup, Issaquah, Skokumchuck, Stilliguamish and Pend Orielle County.
>> 12. Consider swimming an indoor sport.
>> 13. Can tell the difference between Japanese, Chinese and Thai food.
>> 14. In winter, go to work in the dark and come home in the dark -- while only working eight-hour days.
>> 15. Never go camping without waterproof matches and a poncho.
>> 16. 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. Have no concept of humidity without precipitation.
>> 19. Know that Boring is a town in Oregon and not just a state of mind.
>> 20. 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. Put on your shorts when the temperature gets above 50, but still wear your hiking boots and parka.
>> 23. Switch to your sandals when it gets about 60, but keep the socks on.
>> 24. Have actually used your mountain bike on a mountain.
>> 25. Think people who use umbrellas are either wimps or tourists.
>> 26. Knew immediately that the view out of Frasier's window was fake.
>> 27. Buy new sunglasses every year, because you can't find the old ones.
>> 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 design your kid's Halloween costume to fit under a raincoat.
>> 32. You know all the important seasons: Almost Winter, Winter, Still Raining (Spring), Road Construction Summer), Salmon runs season (Fall).
>> 33. You actually understand these jokes and forward them to all your friends in the Northwest or those who used to live here!
>> 34. LAST ONE. PEOPLE IN SEATTLE DON`T TAN , THEY RUST!
P.S. My husband was born in the State of Washington and he emailed this to me instead of printing it out and walking across the room! Technology!
