You just might be from the Pacific Northwest if --

[eridani]

(my canonical list so far--additions welcome)

•Know the differences between Seattle’s Best, Tully’s, Torrefazione, and Starbuck's.
•Every July 1st, it takes half a day to find your sunglasses and sunscreen.
•You remember the date, severity, time of day, where you were, and how long you were out of power for every winter weather event for the last five years.
•Own more than 10 articles of clothing that have microbreweries/brewpubs printed on them.
•You know that Boring is a town in Oregon, not just an adjective to describe your job.
•You know how to pronounce Sequim, Puyallup, Willamette and Oregon.
•You can point to at least two volcanoes, even with cloud cover.
•Say “The mountain is out” when it’s a clear day and you can actually see one.
•You have a bookstore, coffee bar, and brewpub within walking distance of your house.
•You can name more than 10 kinds of berries and where to get them.
•You can name more than 10 beer styles and their hop profiles.
•You know more than 10 ways to order a cup of coffee.
•You think that truck stops, bowling alleys, bait and tackle shops and dry cleaning stores are perfectly reasonable venues for serving espresso.
•When the weather gets above 50 degrees, you put on your shorts, but you still wear your hiking boots and parka.
•When the weather gets above 60 degrees, you replace your hiking boots with sandals, but leave your socks on.
•You think people who use umbrellas are wimps or tourists.
•You know what to expect if the forecast is "Today's forecast, showers developing into rain. Tomorrow: rain changing to showers.”.
•You can go skiing after work.
•A tree or mudslide has ever damaged your house or car.
•You live equidistant to a symphony hall, a winery, and a volcano.
•You feel guilty throwing an aluminum can in the trash.
•You use the term "afternoon sun breaks" and know what it means.
•You obey all traffic laws except "keep right unless passing."
•You never go camping without waterproof matches and a poncho, even east of the Cascades in August with clear weather forecast.
•You feel overdressed wearing a suit to a nice restaurant.
•You hear the word "ferry" and think of boats and long waits.
•You know more people who own boats than air conditioners.
•You have ever stood on a deserted street corner in the rain waiting for the light to change.
•You consider that if it doesn't have snow on it or has not recently erupted, regardless of altitude, it is a "hill" not a "mountain".
•You only honk your car horn if a collision is imminent; never for anything else.
•You think skiing always means being covered from head to toe, in snow or water.
•In winter, go to work in the dark and go home in the dark, but only have an eight hour day.
•You think of swimming as strictly an indoor sport.
•You have actually ridden your mountain bike on a mountain.
•You know what someone is trying to explain when they tell you “Jesus Christ made Seattle under protest.”

[flamingyouth]

1. Every time I read this I laugh

I've had to explain "Jesus Christ made Seattle under protest" so many times to people. :D

[mrbassman03]

2. I love some forcasts...

Such as today, where I woke up expecting 80 degree highs (like King 5 said) and was faced with a soaked car interior from the open sunroof.

[Papillon]

3. This is great.

Thanks for the laugh.

[salcero]

4. How Washington came to be

Once upon a time, God was missing for six days. Eventually, Michael, the archangel, found him, resting on the seventh day.

He inquired of God. "Where have you been?"

God sighed a deep sigh of satisfaction, and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds, "Look, Michael. Look what I've made."

Archangel Michael looked puzzled, and said, "What is it?"

"It's a planet," replied God, "and I've put Life on it. I'm going to call it Earth and it's going to be a great place of balance."

"Balance?" inquired Michael, still confused.

God explained, pointing to different parts of earth. "For example, northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and wealth, while southern Europe is going to be poor. Over there I've placed a continent of white people, and over there is a continent of black people. Balance in all things," God continued pointing to different countries. "This one will be extremely hot, while this one will be very cold and covered in ice."

The Archangel, impressed by God's work, then pointed to a land area and said, "What's that one?"

"Ah," said God "That's Washington State, the most glorious place on earth. There are beautiful mountains, rivers and streams, lakes, forests, hills, plains, and coulees. The people from Washington State are going to be handsome, modest, intelligent, and humorous, and they are going to be found traveling the world. They will be extremely sociable, hardworking, high achieving, and they will be known throughout the world as diplomats, and carriers of peace."

Michael gasped in wonder and admiration, but then proclaimed, "What about balance, God? You said there would be balance."

God smiled, "There is another Washington...wait until you see the idiots.

[miss_kitty]

5. most excellent, and welcome to DU! n/t

[opiate69]

6. An addition....

You know you're from the PNW if you....
ever had to drive with your headlights, windshield wipers and sunglasses on at the same time...

[freeplessinseattle]

7. So true!!

no wonder we're so adaptable and affable.

[eridani]

8. Done! Thanks. n/t

[MadChatter]

9. A Seattle-ite can drive with their knees.

Their hands are busy with the cell phone and the latte!

[progressivebydesign]

10. Damn! I did that yesterday! Too funny! n/t