Annie Mae NYC

You Know You're from Oregon When...

You feel guilty throwing aluminum cans or paper in the trash.

You use the statement "sun break" and know what it means.

You know it never rains in Autzen Stadium!

You think people who use umbrellas are either wimps or people from California.

You know more people who own boats than air conditioners.

You consider that if it has no snow or has not recently erupted, it is not a real mountain.

You know the difference between Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye salmon.

You know how to pronounce Sequim, Puyallup, Issaquah, Oregon, Yakima, and Willamette.

You are not fazed by "Today's forecast: showers followed by rain," and "Tomorrow's forecast: rain followed by showers."

You can point to at least two volcanoes, even if you cannot see through the cloud cover.

You notice "The mountain is out" when it is a pretty day and you can actually see it.

You have actually used your mountain bike on a mountain.

You measure distance in hours.

Your grandparents drive at 65 mph through a rain storm without flinching.

You carry jumper cables in your pickup and your wife knows how to use them.

You know what and when the Columbus Day storm was.

You go to a coffee bar and see two guys get into a fight over who makes the best India Pale Ale.

You own more than 10 articles of clothing that have microbreweries/brewpubs printed on them.

You know what is in between the East Side and the West Side, and how to pronounce it.

You are sitting at a red light surrounded by Subaru Legacy Outbacks.

You live equidistant to a symphony hall, a winery, and a volcano.

You only honk your horn if collision is imminent and never for anything else.

You find a wallet with $500 and give it back to the owner.

You know a bride & groom that registered at REI.

Know at least eight people who work for Intel or Nike, or used to work for Tektronix.

You got your senior pictures done with Carole Meyer.

Are amazed by an accurate weather forecast.

You know that Burgerville has the best hamburgers...ever.

You know that Kindergarten Cop and The Goonies were filmed in Astoria and Cannon Beach, respectively.

You think that the Beach is the best place to go for vacation, or just for a day off.

You love going to the Original Pancake House.

You take pride in Lewis and Clark and know who Sacagawea is.

Were excited when the Crater lake, Oregon quarter came out.

You love The Shins...because they live here, and the Decemberists because they are from here.

You went to Washington Square just to eat lunch at Panda Express or Scoozi.

You love the smell of rain.

You dress in layers (tank top, t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, sweatshirt, jacket, etc).

You have been to camp 18 or just driven by it.

You remember Ramblin' Rod - and you laugh because you used to watch it or because you were on it for your birthday.

You play Tony Hawks Pro Skater and recognize Burnside.

You go out of state and wait in your car for someone to pump your gas.

You are more concerned about packing a sweatshirt or a jacket when going to the beach than packing a bathing suit.

You are aware that "The Shining" was filmed at Timberline Lodge.

You say "pop" instead of "soda."

The red nose on the 'Made in Oregon Sign' starts your holiday season

You smile at people you don't know as you walk by them on the sidewalk.

You've witnessed 300 nude bicyclists just cruising around downtown like its no big deal.

You were thrilled that Scott Thomason finally stop putting his face on the back of his cars.

You've ever been in a heated debate over whether it is sprinkling or misting.

You meet someone from Oregon while living on the East Coast and feel an enormous special connection.

posted by Annie Mae @ 7:38 PM