In Seattle

Jeff and I are now in Seattle after riding over Snowqualimie pass in a snow storm. It was crazy but an experience. I was totally frozen when we arrived. Jeff a little less so. A few miles later the snow turned to rain and all was well. I went that night to pick up my bike from a friend who had been taking care of it for me. It was cold but not icy so after dinner I rode it home with Jeff following in a borrowed car just in case. It was cold but so GREAT to have my bike back.

Then on Sunday we had a typical day in Seattle. We awoke to 2 inches of snow and still falling. It was beautiful. I love the snow and being in Thailand pretty much all winter I missed snow this year. It soon all melted and was sunny and beautiful. Then after taking Jeff to Pike's Place, the original Starbucks and a really cool Japanese Dollar store ( I am a sucker for $ stores and these are the best. It is a chain of about 5 stores in Seattle right now). Then we came home and it started to thunder and lightening. So we had all forms of weather that day.

Monday, was a day of errands and I got back on my bike. It was fantastic. I had forgotten how awesome that bike is. I am so excited to have it back. It is a Rockster, R1150R80 (the 80 is a special addition that came out in 2004). For me it is the perfect size and so zippy. Especially after riding the RT. It is so nimble and fun to ride. Plus the weather was fantastic yesterday.

It is Tuesday morning now and the weather here is typical for Seattle, a bit cloudy but I can see the Olympics off in the distance and they are shining white with snow. We are going out for a ride to test out the bike to bike autocom system. Jeff has been agonizing about how to set up all the cables for days. I don't really get what the fuss is all about.

We are leaving Seattle on Thursday to head down south. A few more errands to run today and a few more people to see. Then we head out again. I, of course have too much stuff and am trying to figure out how to pack it all. We are going to camp along the way. So I have to figure out how to pack the added equipment. we will probably will make a trip to REI (the Seattle based sporting equipment store) today. Buy the few additional things we might need for the trip.

We are no longer Snow people, I hope that continues. although I am going to get some under Armor today to keem me a bit more comfortable.

Samantha