On 7/15/2015 12:43 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:47:59 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 7/14/2015 6:16 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Indeed it does - we're looking at maybe moving again in February - the
>>> rent is pretty steep here, and it's *extremely* crowded.
>>
>> Crowded? You are next to Alaska. It cannot be crowded.
>
> BWAH!!!!  Alaska is about 2,000 miles away from us.
>

 From what I've read. That is a mere bagatelle for Americans.
Okay, I just remembered trying to get to SLC. A wagon train would have 
been quicker. :-)

> In the Seattle area, the current population is around 3.61 million
> people, and it's the fastest growing metro area in the US.
>

How large is the Seattle Metropolitan area, versus the city?


> I'll grant you that that's less than half the population of London,
> though - practically rural by comparison. ;)
>

Even the rural areas close to London are packed with bodies. But on the 
other hand. In Scotland, outside of the urban areas. The sheep have 
facebook accounts because it is so lonely. :-)

>>> We're looking at perhaps a place on Bainbridge Island, on the west side
>>> of Seattle (other side of Puget Sound).
>>>
>>>
>> Looks nice and you don't have to commute.
>
> Which is a hugely positive thing.  The ferry ride takes about 30 minutes
> from the island. :)
>

One of the joys in my life was taking the ferry to work when I lived in 
Sydney. I used to walk through the Botanic Gardens to Circular Quay, 
have a short black*. Then enjoy the ride. :-)

* Strine** for espresso coffee. I thought I had better clarify. You 
never can be too careful.

** Australian word for Australian slang.


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Regards
     Stephen

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