In light of the Minnesota bridge collapse tragedy, all the local media outlets are discussing what could happen here in Seattle, or really anywhere on/surrounded by water or with bridges, etc. Forgetting for a moment the hows, whens, whys, or where something like this could happen, it's important to know what to do if it does happen, no matter who ( Read more... )

Ugh, as of yesterday, Washington State has a new higher Sales Tax of 8.9%. I swear it just keeps going up and up...are there even any other states out there that have a higher one? New York was for a time, but I'm not sure anymore. Edit: Oh, I've learned we're only 2nd in the U.S. behind Tennessee, which has a Sales Tax of 9.35% (egad). Holy shite ( Read more... )

And no need for a retake or anything! (And I didn't even Google for any answers!) Well, hug a tree and just pass along the trail mix, hiking boots and cappuccino already, LOL. O_o

You are 100% Washington State!

Are you a tour guide? High-five, man! I see SOMEBODY paid attention in their history classes. You obviously know Washington well. That's ( Read more... )

To sum up American Idol for this week, but especially for last night alone:

OMG. Seriously...WHAT? Excuse the extremely rude and tasteless phrase usage here but uhm...( I'll be nice and cut it... )

I spy with my nekkid eyes: Grass! And...trees! And...dirt! And OMFG...pavement!!! *SQUEE ( Read more... )

Okay, so not all kids, mind you, but when something like this happens:

Fatal School Shooting in TacomaWhat a way for the area to get on the National news. 0_o ( Read more... )

Wow, look, we made the National News! Woo. O_o ( Read more... )

This is just so beyond messed up that I have to share it:

First 'Official' Arrest Under New Washington Bestiality Law

Okay, for those who want a quick summary: a 26 year-old man in Spanaway, WA was caught by his wife in-the-act of having sex with their four-year-old dog, who TOOK PICTURES OF IT ON HER CELLPHONE before calling the Police. (The ( Read more... )

Picture this...or try to.

The Setting: Liquor store. Typical Saturday night, around 9 p.m. (the store is open until 10 p.m.).

The Scene: Two friends, both in their late twenties, walk in to purchase some liquor for another friend, whose Birthday is today.

FRIEND #1 is the person buying the liquor (about 4 ft. 9 in., blondish hair, blue eyes, ( Read more... )

Show and tell time! ashjulall and I went on a ROADTRIP! this weekend, and came across this gem:

Best store sign EVER. Taken at Safeway store in Centralia, WA.


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