I've been convinced that the greater Tacoma/Seattle area is a winner. This thread is now about how Dax would be a good hoa guy
Tacoma is Wichita, with a big freaking volcano in the background. Lots of meth and rednecks. Also, really great if you enjoy wearing a parka on the 4th of July. Also, what are your thoughts on earthquakes?
Parts of Seattle area are nice . . . but def high in hipster (formerly grunge) content. Like, there is no way to avoid hipsters in all of western Washington.
You could go Port Townsend or Bainbridge Island . . . would be a nice, wet life. Good coffee though. And Bainbridge is a 20-30 min ferry ride away from Seattle, which is a fun way to get to the downtown of a big city.
Don't bring umbrellas. Only dorks use umbrellas.