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Special Time of Year

pattypeep — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 13:21:38 GMT

When the Orcas come to Puget Sound each year, it is a joyous sight for all of us. They are spectacular !!

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Harpa — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 13:35:59 GMT

Whoa! That is neat!!

That's like us on the east coast spotting our first Red-winged blackbird or hummer!

@pattypeep, is that where you are from? (I've always wanted to visit the northwest!

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pattypeep — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 14:37:39 GMT

@Harpa Yes, I've lived here since 1957. My dad was a Navy man and was stationed here for a time during his tenure. He loved it so much, that he reenlisted for an additional two years so that he could relocate his family here. We were in San Diego at the time. IMO, it's the best all around place to live.

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151949 — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 14:49:40 GMT

I had a friend who grew up in Seattle but married a soldier after WW11 and moved to Erie,Pa. She always wanted to go back , but that never worked out for her and she spent the remainder of her days in Erie. She often spoke of how much she loved Seattle.

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pattypeep — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:04:08 GMT

@151949 There's a lot to be said for the East Coast. My daughter lives back East. We have visited and even thought about retiring there to be near her, but it's too hot for my dh. After thinking about it long and hard, we decided that we really do love it where we are. Interesting, all three of our kids were raised here, but they have all moved out of state.

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151949 — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:07:46 GMT

@pattypeep It is beautiful here in SW Fl too but since career opportunities are sparse the young people all move away.

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pattypeep — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:15:31 GMT

@151949 I've never been to Florida. I really dislike flying and if it wasn't for that, I would probably have visited the state. It always looks so beautiful in pictures. It sounds like it's the perfect place for retirees since we don't have to find employment. Sweet. Nothing wrong with being surrounded by folks our own age.

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CatsyCline — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:41:03 GMT

beautiful sight! we have family members who have made their homes in the Seattle area. one is a Navy man . native East coaster but loves the PNW. will have to remind him to look for the Orcas if not out to sea

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sophiesofers — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 16:41:53 GMT

The Orcas are beautiful! That is just a cool sight to see!

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3suwm5 — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:03:51 GMT

That's wonderful!!

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Kachina624 — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 23:50:30 GMT

@pattypeep I'd love to live in Washington even if it does rain all the time. I'd love to see the whales and I imagine gardening is a joy there. Imagine planting something and it grows without a struggle. It's a beautiful state.