Typical Saturday in Seattle

This was a spectacular day in Seattle, low 70's, no clouds, the flowers in bloom and too many things to see in just one Saturday. Josh and I were going to go to see a Zack baseball game, but got the times mixed up somehow, so we ended up going to Snoqualmie Falls. Snoqualmie is the English pronunciation of "sah-KOH-koh" or "Sdob-dwahibbluh," a Salish word meaning moon. As a spiritual place, it gave birth to many legends. One tells of "S'Beow" (the beaver), who climbed into the sky to bring trees and fire down to earth. The Native Americans who roamed the valley were known as people of the moon. So much for the history lesson. It is just flat beautiful. Josh has decided to move back to Rexburg to be with Liz, gee I wonder why? As hard as it is for "Oldie Weds" to be apart, it must be much worst for newly weds. He has tried his hardest to find something here in Seattle and it just has not worked out. So, John will be living in restaurants and delis again starting after Labor Day, "Oh the humanities!" Josh is an excellent cook. One of John's favorite is a chicken breast with maple syrup caramelized over it, yummy! It has been nice having him here with today as an example; we went to Snoqualmie Falls, to Pikes Place, to the Rock and Roll Museum, and then back to Mercer Island to throw the baseball to each other. Hopefully Sheri can spend more time in Seattle with John this summer, but she's going to have to learn to catch a baseball and cook caramelized chicken. 

An ancient indian camp grounds is now over taken by Asian tourists. We didn't see any beavers or moons, but lot's of cameras!

I'm sure Sheri knows the name of this tree. Seattle has this most beautiful flowering trees. 

Downtown Seattle Alley with great shops, music and, best of all, food.

Sleepless in Seattle

John and Josh are living on Mercer Island, which is nice, but has it's major drawbacks because, frankly, it would be nice if our wives were here with us. Josh prepares John some very amazing dinners and has the ability of getting fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables from Pike's Place Market, which is only a short 10 minutes from the apartment. It is really nice that John can go on his long walks on "The Island" (that's what the locals call it), and when her gets back, da da, dinner is ready. It's a little like the Odd Couple, Josh being Felix and John being Oscar, because John better not be late for dinner or he is in deep trouble! Josh has been working as an intern learning the wireless cell site acquisition business and searching for a job. Brian got him an interview at really nice restaurant in Seattle, he has been into several other locations, but finding work is still very illusive.  They attended a Mariners game, which was cool because it was "Throw Back Night" which meant the M's and the A's were both wearing the 1939 uniforms or the Seattle Rainiers and the Oakland Oaks. John may get on the M's payroll soon, he has been to two games and they have lost both, so they may pay him to stay away! 

View from Summerset taken while looking for a cell-site location.

Flowers at Pike's Place. Note the prices! 

It is fun to go to Pike's Place and see all the fresh sea food.

Josh on a roof top checking out a possible site for a cell. 

Batting practice at the M's game. I'm sure that this is one of the nicest stadiums in baseball. The vendors and the food is amazing. We were at the game two hours before it started to watch BP and walk the stadium. It was great.

YIKES! John actually felt pretty good before he saw this picture. Note the Seattle Rainiers hat, it was a give away hat night.