dallas=seattle of the south
Jul 2nd, 2007, 11:07 AM
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dallas=seattle of the south
with as much rain as the dallas-fort worth area has seen recently, almost on a daily basis for the past 2 weeks. it has rightfully earned the moniker "seattle of the south".
Jul 2nd, 2007, 11:10 AM
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I enjoyed eight non-quality hours at DFW last Tuesday en route from (sunny, 82) Seattle to (sunny, 74) Anchorage.
Would that it were the "Seattle of the South" instead of the Place where Vacations Go to Die.
Would that it were the "Seattle of the South" instead of the Place where Vacations Go to Die.
Jul 2nd, 2007, 11:38 AM
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June was the second wettest June on record, and the 10th wettest month on record. It has rained almost daily for about 48 days. (Raining right now.) It DOES NOT feel like summer.
It's actually my fault. We just put in a pool.
It's actually my fault. We just put in a pool.
Jul 2nd, 2007, 12:27 PM
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I doubt anyone would mistake White Rock Lake for Puget Sound -- 
-- but still. (I'm in Tulsa and it's just as bad if not worse than DFW.)
The break from our usual June temps (hovers around 95 usually) has been lovely, though. And it has shown me one thing: I used to say I could never live in Seattle (though I love it here) "because of the rain." Now, after 30 sun-free days, most of which have included at least a little drizzle, I can honestly say I don't mind it ... much.
-- but still. (I'm in Tulsa and it's just as bad if not worse than DFW.)The break from our usual June temps (hovers around 95 usually) has been lovely, though. And it has shown me one thing: I used to say I could never live in Seattle (though I love it here) "because of the rain." Now, after 30 sun-free days, most of which have included at least a little drizzle, I can honestly say I don't mind it ... much.
Jul 2nd, 2007, 01:24 PM
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BeachBoi, there are well over three times as many Starbucks within 10 miles of Seattle as there are within 10 miles of Dallas.
That perception is about as off as the nation-wide perception of rain in Seattle. (it rains considerably more in Daytona Beach, Florida than it does in Seattle)
That perception is about as off as the nation-wide perception of rain in Seattle. (it rains considerably more in Daytona Beach, Florida than it does in Seattle)
Jul 2nd, 2007, 01:35 PM
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Regarding Starbucks: At one intersection near my house, on the NW corner is a Starbucks in Albertson's grocery store, next door to Starbucks in a strip center. On the SW corner, there is a Starbucks inside Target. On the SE corner, the drive through Starbucks is almost finished. (Just waiting for one on the SE corner!)
Jul 3rd, 2007, 07:34 AM
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The rain's been a mixed blessing. We're now well out of the drought conditions that have plagued N. Texas for past couple years. AND, I've never seen it look so lush & green at this time of year.
On the other hand, I'm hoping the rains (a/k/a monsoon season) will abate later tonight & tomorrow for the holiday. Would like to be able to see a fireworks display for the 4th!
On the other hand, I'm hoping the rains (a/k/a monsoon season) will abate later tonight & tomorrow for the holiday. Would like to be able to see a fireworks display for the 4th!
Jul 3rd, 2007, 12:34 PM
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why is it when many people mention seattle, one of the first things they mention is starbucks. ive never been to seattle, but i have been to starbucks. and if i ever go to seattle, the last thing i care about seeking out is an overpriced latte.
Jul 3rd, 2007, 12:51 PM
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mireaux7, the first time I went to Seattle (for a conference) I was amazed. There was a coffee shop or stand on every corner between the hotel and the convention center. I finally "got it" regarding the Seattle/ coffee connection.
I usually have a coke in the morning and I was out of luck
I usually have a coke in the morning and I was out of luck
Jul 3rd, 2007, 09:09 PM
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mireaux7,
being in Seattle is understanding that...
first time I ever went to the east coast, I was in Boston, and everyone else was looking around the harbor or the North Church, but I was in a little deli shop photographing the sign that said: "We proudly serve Seattle's Best Coffee".
(which is made even more absurd by the fact that I don't even drink coffee!)
being in Seattle is understanding that...
first time I ever went to the east coast, I was in Boston, and everyone else was looking around the harbor or the North Church, but I was in a little deli shop photographing the sign that said: "We proudly serve Seattle's Best Coffee".
(which is made even more absurd by the fact that I don't even drink coffee!)
Jul 3rd, 2007, 09:12 PM
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Oh, and, Mireaux7, the thing about Seattle is, you wouldn't HAVE to "seek out" an overpriced latte here.
We could blindfold you and send you out into traffic, and if you didn't get hit by a car, the next thing you would hit would be an overpriced latte.
We could blindfold you and send you out into traffic, and if you didn't get hit by a car, the next thing you would hit would be an overpriced latte.
Jul 4th, 2007, 05:57 AM
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LOL NorthwestMale! Now that is so true. And not necessarily a Starbucks latte.
I must say that I thought London had more Starbucks than Seattle! It seemed like everywhere I looked there was an SB. I wonder if it is true. I should look up the stats.
I must say that I thought London had more Starbucks than Seattle! It seemed like everywhere I looked there was an SB. I wonder if it is true. I should look up the stats.
Jul 4th, 2007, 10:58 AM
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Well OK, I guess you got me there... according to Starbucks.com, within 10 miles of (the center of) London there are 191 Starbucks, and within 10 miles of (the center of) Seattle there are just 175.
HOWEVER it seems right at this point to mention that London has more than ten times Seattle's population.
HOWEVER it seems right at this point to mention that London has more than ten times Seattle's population.
