We saw rain in the forecast for Hood River and didn't go (from Vancouver). Sadness

Dark blue is a good concealer

One of my favorite places in the state.

Pick your poison, I guess.

Yeah, but then you're in... Aberdeen.

Interesting. I like the color bands, how they correspond to the major geographic sections of the state.

Maybe a late - model hybrid would work? I was looking for a Sienna or Highlander but couldn't find one that I could afford and I was determined not to have a sedan (we already have those, need something with ride height and cargo space)

Same. I bought a 1999 Toyota 4Runner last year and plan to drive it until one of us dies. I'm 55, so it's a toss up :p

Maybe someone, somewhere, sometime. But do really want to be that guy?

It's a built-in situation at this point. We live within 2 miles of Costco, Wal-Mart, Safeway, Fred Meyer. Best Buy, Ikea, etc are all in Oregon. Then again, we don't buy brand-new appliances. Honestly, it doesn't really enter into our decision-making very much. I don't mind paying taxes when I get to live in a functional society.

https://dor.wa.gov/education/industry-guides/private-mailing-business-tax-guide/retail-sales-tax

Base rate is 6.5%. Counties and cities can add to that for reasons.

Vancouver. Washington. Where I live.

Where did that 10.2% number come from anyway?

"Jump the river" is easier said than done for day-to-day shopping. Local sales tax is 8.4%. Buying a home? $400k and up. Rent is still high, forget about even a 1-bedroom apartment for under $1k per month.

Same down here in Vancouver. Fortunately I am married to a brilliant woman with a PhD and a senior-level public sector job, bc my $20/hr wouldn't be enough for me to live on my own.

Create chaos.