tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post5089615344067007825..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: Why We Go to This Big CityJodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-65914572268667921052017-08-02T09:22:38.375-07:002017-08-02T09:22:38.375-07:00I have a hard time with figuring out where they be...I have a hard time with figuring out where they begin and end :-)) The only pubic access we could find was packed with peeps. Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-82123056178334468792017-08-02T09:19:55.026-07:002017-08-02T09:19:55.026-07:00It is very beautiful with lots of trees - and lots...It is very beautiful with lots of trees - and lots of houses/people.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-29561264026420530342017-08-01T12:25:31.535-07:002017-08-01T12:25:31.535-07:00Unless Kerry opened a new office, you actually wen...Unless Kerry opened a new office, you actually went to see him in Sammamish. :) The two towns run together. Pine Lake, and our former home, is a block from his office. How come no fishing at Pine Lake? :)The Choutershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11798787090141843431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-89890680806728430172017-07-28T19:55:39.553-07:002017-07-28T19:55:39.553-07:00I'm not much for cities but do like Seattle an...I'm not much for cities but do like Seattle and the surrounding area. Had friend who lived in Issaquah long ago so nice to see it's still a beautiful, and protected, place.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-44815814777044433382017-07-25T15:30:01.306-07:002017-07-25T15:30:01.306-07:00Driving through those narrow streets with soooo ma...Driving through those narrow streets with soooo many cars and pedestrians and bikes, I was thinking how glad I am I learned to drive in L.A. and also out in the wilds as well :-) I'm going to look for roasteries in other areas to see if they do cuppings for the public, it really is very cool!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-14373695562078839232017-07-25T15:26:44.805-07:002017-07-25T15:26:44.805-07:00So sweet to see Tessa with her big brother. :-)) W...So sweet to see Tessa with her big brother. :-)) Whenever we visit a big city I tell Eric it's good for us so that we don't totally lose our ability to navigate in a city, haha! At least in the PNW it's possible to find nature close by. As always, you find such beautiful, peaceful spots wherever you go. The coffee tasting sounds fun, but I'd be doing teaspoonfuls, too! Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-55644503511175706332017-07-24T08:47:29.333-07:002017-07-24T08:47:29.333-07:00She is so happy to hang out with him, he gets lots...She is so happy to hang out with him, he gets lots of tail wags and kisses!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-12299000295081711192017-07-24T08:46:12.393-07:002017-07-24T08:46:12.393-07:00Oh-my memory is nowhere near as good as yours so i...Oh-my memory is nowhere near as good as yours so if I don't get the blog caught up to real time I can't remember all the good stuff I want to save :-)))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-11680145619568352542017-07-24T08:44:25.930-07:002017-07-24T08:44:25.930-07:00Visiting the city of Seattle itself is challenging...Visiting the city of Seattle itself is challenging, but we love the surrounds! Rent is so high that four of our six sons rent rooms in shared houses (SoCal and Seattle both) rather than affording their own apartments - thus the interview to see if he is a good fit for the rest of the folks living there. Seattle is coffee lovers heaven - lots of independent roasters in addition to the "big house".Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-86760151763351215822017-07-23T16:50:03.950-07:002017-07-23T16:50:03.950-07:00Fluffy sure is happy to see Jeff! 😊Fluffy sure is happy to see Jeff! 😊exploRVistas - Diana and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370218758023274707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-62434521851390390342017-07-23T13:12:14.913-07:002017-07-23T13:12:14.913-07:00I cannot believe you are so current that this is d...I cannot believe you are so current that this is dated yesterday. I need to take some lessons from you. How great to spend time with your son. Nice that he lives in such a fine place to visit. We have to go to the beltway around DC – yuck! That is a fabulous picture of THE mountain. Calendar quality for sure. Wonderful that the state protects the beautiful gorge and that the river is winning. Gorgeous falls! But that rock made me laugh out loud. That is a nose above a screaming mouth if I ever saw one. Love the “parking ransom” But an “interview” for a place to live? That’s a new one on me. I thought the tenant decided if he wanted to rent. Boy would David LOVE those coffee tastings. Not sure which is his favorite, specialty coffee or craft beer. You are so right about hanging out with your kid. Enjoy! Enjoy!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-34952026748979793722017-07-23T10:45:37.076-07:002017-07-23T10:45:37.076-07:00It's a beautiful city, one of my favorites, bu...It's a beautiful city, one of my favorites, but if Jeff didn't live here we wouldn't have come back. It's just too busy for us too. But nothing better than seeing the kids :-)))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-89478197265056255362017-07-23T10:43:40.438-07:002017-07-23T10:43:40.438-07:00Not far outside the city is glorious natural beaut...Not far outside the city is glorious natural beauty - and still quite few other people :-( It was actually an interview for a new place to live.....house to share thing. So far he thinks he's in :-)))) You really would enjoy the cupping.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-3570189038502172912017-07-23T10:41:35.802-07:002017-07-23T10:41:35.802-07:00Thanks Gay, I was really surprised (and delighted)...Thanks Gay, I was really surprised (and delighted) by the pink lillies, don't think I've ever seen one! For anyone who enjoys a good cup of coffee, the cupping is so interesting.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-73567904204253575972017-07-23T10:40:29.963-07:002017-07-23T10:40:29.963-07:00Although the traffic is unpleasant in most areas h...Although the traffic is unpleasant in most areas here, it is still a gorgeous place.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-89503611698877330272017-07-23T10:39:39.930-07:002017-07-23T10:39:39.930-07:00Sadly the falls are very "low" again thi...Sadly the falls are very "low" again this year even after all the rain here. Still beautiful of course. We love this area.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-19875587335294492612017-07-23T10:15:24.187-07:002017-07-23T10:15:24.187-07:00Seeing the photo of that traffic made me remember ...Seeing the photo of that traffic made me remember why we skipped Seattle when we visited Washington. Looks like you had a fun and busy week!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-57263343083898489142017-07-23T09:11:07.762-07:002017-07-23T09:11:07.762-07:00Nothing better than spending time with the kids:) ...Nothing better than spending time with the kids:) Love Tessa's excitement being with her brother. You wouldn't know you were in a huge city area if you slipped the first photos. You found some nice areas. That is an awesome rock with all the holes. Beautiful flowers on the lily pads. I would have loved joining you for the "cupping." Very cool!!! Hope the job interview went well for Jeff!John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-35253365222691757792017-07-23T09:02:38.837-07:002017-07-23T09:02:38.837-07:00I totally agree! It's so nice to share time wi...I totally agree! It's so nice to share time with the kids. And how cool to join Jeff for a cupping. <br />The falls close to the shore is a beauty...love the mist so visible in your picture. The pink lillies are gorgeous.<br />Awesome post Jodee! Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-26878007019154080762017-07-22T20:25:38.444-07:002017-07-22T20:25:38.444-07:00I agree. Don't forget Snoqualmie Falls. Gorg...I agree. Don't forget Snoqualmie Falls. Gorgeous. I love the places your visiting. Your finding the hidden gems.Wanderin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18099094689836499939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-30189685734494879112017-07-22T17:10:19.065-07:002017-07-22T17:10:19.065-07:00Trust Snoqualmie is part of your agenda, love to s...Trust Snoqualmie is part of your agenda, love to see your views of the falls. There is a decent winery and casino that is RV overnight friendly in the area too ... Thanks for the memories!Jeff Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254493317843044109noreply@blogger.com