Anyone who lives in, around or knows about the Seattle area...

[NoahsMommy]

Tell me what you think of it, honestly. I can't go into why just yet, but I'd like some information. Feel free to PM me if you'd like.

Thanks in advance,
Kelly

[CatDad]

I'll send you a PM.

[NoahsMommy]

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[Nomilynn]

I don't live in Seattle, but I do live in the proximity. I would never leave this area if I didn't have to. I just love the Pacific NW coast. It's SO gorgeous!

[RubyMutt]

I can honestly tell you, I'd NEVER want to live anywhere else in the world. I absolutely love it here. Do you want any specific information?

I love Seattle - I love the atmosphere, the environment, all the activities - I truely believe it is a city where anyone can find something they like there. Not to mention, it is beautiful. It's bordered by two huge lakes - Lake Washington & Lake Union - as well as Puget Sound and has views of two breathtaking mountain ranges. What more could you ask for?

I also love how easy it is to get away from the city. Western Washington has some of the most beautiful landscape I have ever been to. Going into the Cascades and the Olympics is, just, magnificent! lol, it's really hard to put into words. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful environment here. It truely is a blessing.

I guess those are my favorite things about the area. I love the "big city" feel of Seattle, it's just so easy to find something to do there. It's a fun place. And I LOVE the landscape. On my commute home from work I can view the gorgeous Olympics and Cascades (ok, only on clear days, but we get more of those than what our area's reputation may lead you to think ) and drive by the Puget Sound. It's such a good feeling, I feel so lucky to be able to see it every day. After living here, I could never live away from the Sound. It's just a wonderful place.

I don't know if that helped or not, but honestly, it is such a great place, IMO at least. I'd be happy to share more if you're interested (I could post some photos as well).

[RubyMutt]

oh, I should also mention...

The PT meetings at Marymoor Park are FABULOUS!

[NoahsMommy]

I'd LOVE pictures!!!!

Where would you live in the city? I prefer somewhere safe...any recommendations??

What are the drawbacks? If any?

[Cheshirekatt]

Ditto what RubyMutt said plus:

I love the fact the you're about 3 hours away from so many different climates; desert, mountain, ocean, rainforest . It's amazing.

Heading downtown on a clear day with an amazing view of Mt. Rainier is breathtaking.

[tomkatzid]

We live half a hour south of the city, in Auburn. Tom has lived here all his life, and I've been here since 1970. Spring time is the "Best", just beautiful.
Here is the city site:
http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/

[popcornbird]

I ***love*** Seattle. I've been there many times, and it is just beautiful. Only drawback is...........the Mount St. Helen volcano resides there.

[tomkatzid]

Oh, and :
http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/NASA...x.jsp?c_id=sea

[RubyMutt]

I don't live in Seattle, I live around 30 minutes north in Everett. I know there are neighborhoods in Seattle that are considered safer than others. I'll ask my dad tomorrow, he grew up there. Ballard came to my mind immediately, although, my sister who lives there recently had her car stolen right out of her driveway Luckily it was found a few days later. All in all, I think Ballard is a nice neighborhood (I think things like that happen just about anywhere nowadays ) I'll still check with my dad tomorrow and get his opinion. I'll also post some photos tomorrow since I should be getting to bed soon

[RubyMutt]

Originally posted by popcornbird
I ***love*** Seattle. I've been there many times, and it is just beautiful. Only drawback is...........the Mount St. Helen volcano resides there.

I think St. Helens is pretty dormant. I think the bigger concern "volcano-wise" is the possibility of Rainier erupting.

[tomkatzid]

Originally posted by RubyMutt
I think St. Helens is pretty dormant. I think the bigger concern "volcano-wise" is the possibility of Ranier erupting.

Very true.

The worst thing about Seattle is you get to buy rain coats in every color. We love to shop !!!

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by RubyMutt
I think St. Helens is pretty dormant. I think the bigger concern "volcano-wise" is the possibility of Rainier erupting.

I watched a documentry on the National Geographic Channel regarding the eruption of Mount St. Helen just a month or so ago, and they said there's a possibilty of it erupting anytime again. Could be soon, could be in a few years, a few decades, but they said eventually, it will erupt again. They did talk about Rainier too though. But still...........Washington is beautiful. I love it.