I only recognize Enumclaw. Where is Sandy, OR? [And WHY is it called Sandy?]

I spent nearly 7 years in what is known as Des Moines, WA. Just west of I-5, at 200th Ave. (Near SEATAC airport.. southeast of the metro area.]

I know what you mean about the rain! It wasn't up to ME when we moved away. But, we used to say, "It doesn't RAIN in Seattle... it just rains for a day or two, then DRIZZLES for two weeks!" :(

Bullhead City... that's right next to Laughlin, NV. Been there MANY times! Love it! Love Vegas, too!

But, I sure would like to hear the story of how you "woke up" in Green Bay! :D

Yes, Seattle has a great history of being one of the first ports on the West Coast. When gold was found in the Klondike, Seattle grew exponentially as the "jump off" point.

One of my FEW memories of my childhood is of wearing the "deep sea diver's mask" at Iver's on Pier 51. I THINK it is still there.

Another childhood memory is of eating in the rotating restaurant at the top of the Space Needle, DURING the Word's Fair of 1960? Tallest building in America at the time... and the ONLY rotating restaurant. FIRST time I ever saw/rode on a "monorail." [sponsored by Monsanto... makers of "Astro-turf."]

Yet, again... I digress...

I LIKE the "tourist pass" idea. I apologize that Raleigh doesn't have one. I will speak to my STATE legislators and my Governor.

EVERY state has a "booklet" of things to do and see. You can find one at most "visitor's centers" or get one downtown at the gov't center.

If all else fails... log onto VISITNC.COM. IIRC, the guidebook is there.

The SAD news is... Raleigh is positioned in the most boring part of the state (IMHO...) It's claim to fame is it's HISTORY. If you're not INTO that... you need to get a car and DRIVE!

No one is completely ignored, posts are just shrunk, 'see no evil, read no evil' then there is less to forgive. I can pick and choose, I guess I could just read it and not get upset. (maybe its an impulsive thing) I don't have two weeks that aren't primarily tied to work. I have two days that I won't be working long hours on. In the area yes, wasting my time? no. I'll just google or use the garmin. Thank you for the help.

I realize you are there to work. I was no help... but, I wish I was. I don't live in Raleigh.

So, you might have two days? That's the most ANY of us might have on a "restart." If you have a CAR, you have an advantage over most of us.

But, I STILL think it was a good idea for a thread... and I hope it keeps going for awhile.

YOU have yet to tell us where YOU are from. Would you be so kind as to tell us a bit about YOUR town? Some of us might be "stranded" there sometime.

I'm guessing near Boston. I've always wanted to SEE Boston!

Was hauling our own products to WI,LTL's back out west. More and more time spent here on sales and woke up one day and that was it.

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give yourself two days in Boston, and you'll be ready to leave. Now, N.Y.city is a place with a lot to see.

Heh, I spent a few years in Boston for school, and I see where you're coming from, as it's a small town. But it does have its own appeal. Real beauty in the fall when the leaves change colors, and the schools have boat races on the Charles. Great Italian restaurants and Irish pubs. Boston Common is a pretty park, and Newbury Street makes for great walking and window shopping. The reflecting pool at the big Christian Scientist church is gorgeous at night. Boston Symphony Hall is a beautiful old place. I wouldn't live in Boston, but it can be a nice, cozy place to visit.

Maybe it's because I have to deal with all the horrible drivers up here that I dislike it so much. I'll take NYC any day.

I am close to Chicago and there is a Place that if you want you can spend some Major Coin having a Good time. Catch a Ball Game at Either Wrigley or US Cell aka Comisciky Fields in the Summer Walk the Mag Mile of Michigan Ave. See the Field Museum Shedd Aquarium and Alder Planaterum. Or go to the Museum of Science and Industry and spend a day there. Or go to a Free zoo at Lincoln Park. Then you have the Taste of Chicago all the Neighbor hoods and their Food Little Italy Chinatown. Just stay out of War Zone that is South Side Gang area and you should be safe.

I will give you that. I would not wish driving in Boston upon my worst enemy :P