Going to Seattle. The State Volcano is most likely to erupt!

[gkearneycaptain of 1,000]

Not visiting Seattle out of fear of volcanos is a bit like not visiting Yellowstone put of fear of the cauldara exploding.

[Juliettecaptain of 1,000]

I think the "ring of fire" will be the least of your worries in Seattle (I live in the area). Oregon and No. Cal that have a few of their own volcano's as well (Mt. Hood, Mt. Bachelor, 3 Sisters, Mt. Shasta). If you talk to climbers who scale them, they'll tell you that they are always rumbling and I wouldn't be surprised to see one or more go off in the next 20-50 yrs (St. Helens started steaming again a few years ago). My wife lived here when St. Helen's went off the first time and was quite a sight for a few weeks, but it was the folks living just outside the mountain that refused to leave who suffered the most (some with their lives). Mt. Rainier is actually the mt. that would do the most damage in the area if it were to blow. It's the closest to urban areas and would completely wipe out several large towns down stream of the lava flow. For now, we just admire it for it's beauty and pray it will never blow in our lifetimes.

Funny qwinky dink - we're heading on a cruise the week after you to Alaska as well with family and really looking forward to it. It's one of the few places in the US I haven't been too and live relatively close (first time on a cruise too).

I'm not sure if you're staying in the Seattle area over night, or just going straight to the ship, but the only thing to worry about here is the bad traffic and construction going on downtown (we seem to only venture down only when we have too anymore). Summer has officially started here (July 5th marks the beginning) and has been nice and not too warm. If you have time, take a cab and see the "needle", maybe some of the sights on the water-front (aquarium, dock shops, etc.). If you like music, go to the EMP (no, not that "emp") near the needle at the Pacific Science Center, which also has other exhibits and things to do for all ages.

Happy cruising...

Thank you digitali! We are from a small town so the traffic will be especially annoying! We are going to take the monorail. Granddaughter wants to see the aquarium, and son wants to see Pikes Market. Wow, to live there and jump on a cruise!
I hope you have happy cruising also! I will have my laptop and tell you how its going. We have been trying to charter some fishing trips.
They are all booked. ( we are staying overnight in Seattle)

[Juliettecaptain of 1,000]

Not visiting Seattle out of fear of volcanos is a bit like not visiting Yellowstone put of fear of the cauldara exploding.

I was fearful the last time I was in Yellowstone too! As you drive through the park they have signs that say " Earthquake Zone".
So many wild natural disasters are happening. When I get home from this crusie, I am tunneling underground and not coming out.

[Juliettecaptain of 1,000]

The agony of defeat! Juliette's heart was broken. She couldn't bear to take down the posters of Hugh. "When I Look At You My Heart Skips A Beat But Later That Beat Could Mean A Lifetime Of Tears Wasted On Something I Knew I Could Never Have" (sniffle)

I sent Hugh a note.



I sobbed as I wrote, Hugh + Juliette = The child we'll never have!


Hugh promised to see me again. He encouraged me to open a bakery, and even financed the building, equipment etc.
He loves my cupcakes, and we reminised about how he always liked licking the frosting.




Hugh attended the "Grand Opening" of Juliette's Bakery. He brought me this this apron for good luck!


I told him I hoped he and Jules would be happily ever after, and with tears in my eyes I asked" Do you truly love her"?


I've decided that Sean Connery is my new man!

[Juliettecaptain of 1,000]

Leaving tomorrow for the long drive. Can't wait to see the Redwood Forest. Is it worth seeing?

My youngest Granddaughter!

[Juliettecaptain of 1,000]

Getting ready for the cruise. So much to do! Thanks for all the fun Jules!



I hear Ryan Reynolds will be on the ship!


I know, I know, you and he were in love once! But unless you can swim out to sea, he's mine! ( evil laugh)

[A Random Phrasecaptain of 1,000]

Juliette, you are an excellent writer.

Okay, Jules and Juliette, I would really like to copy your conversation and share it with the world - only I don't know where I'd share it.

[coachmarcMy own worst enemy]

Hey, even I can appreciate a good physique. The man is my age. Here ya go, Jules.

[A Random Phrasecaptain of 1,000]

Well, it looks like there are now enough men around for Jules and Juliette to each have a couple of them.

[HeirofNumenorthe Heir Of Numenor]

LOL just to play devil's advocate here... but what if us guys started posting pics of bikini babes in here? How would you ladies react?

(Give me Catherine Zeta-Jones any day - though I prefer her classily dressed)

[Juliettecaptain of 1,000]

LOL just to play devil's advocate here... but what if us guys started posting pics of bikini babes in here? How would you ladies react?

(Give me Catherine Zeta-Jones any day - though I prefer her classily dressed)

Ummmm Jules, you answer this one! You are the woman with da power...

[Juliettecaptain of 1,000]

Juliette, you are an excellent writer.

Okay, Jules and Juliette, I would really like to copy your conversation and share it with the world - only I don't know where I'd share it.

Maybe start writing romance novels! I've had so much fun with this thread. Jules is a hoot!
I always enjoy you too, Random. You are peaceful and intelligent!

[A Random Phrasecaptain of 1,000]

And Random.... I ain't sharing with Juliette, so it's a good thing there are enough to go around!!

Yep. like I was sayin', I saw at least 4 men up to this point. Two for you and two for her.

[A Random Phrasecaptain of 1,000]

Maybe start writing romance novels! I've had so much fun with this thread. Jules is a hoot!
I always enjoy you too, Random. You are peaceful and intelligent!

Aw, shucks, thanks (head down, kicks at the dirt)

[A Random Phrasecaptain of 1,000]

I always enjoy you too, Random. You are peaceful and intelligent!

Big ditto!!

[WhiteNoisecaptain of 100]

Yikes, what did I stumble Into! LOL