Really? Aww. I find the whole idea of living in the Pacific Northwest fascinating. I really liked Seattle when I went to visit. I can do without the thunderstorms if I get mildish weather and lots of rain. Then again, you don't get that rush of warm air and the sharp smell of ozone without thunderstorms, do you? I remember when I was younger pressing my face against the screen panel on my window as the skies opened up...I sort of do the same thing now, but I'm more "grown-up" about it. :)