Well valkyrie & SATX*APhi,
If you come to Seattle, this Vancouver girl would love to come and meet you! I do know my way around Seattle somewhat, so that would be lots of fun.
Just one thing....if you decide to make the leap, invest in a good umbrella, because in Vancouver & Seattle, it rains....and I do mean a LOT!
(How do you think those trees get to be so tall and green?
hee hee!)