you know you're from the pacific northwest when you know how to pronounce sequim, puyallup, issaquah, oregon, yakima, and willamette.
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and when you know all the important seasons as Almost Winter, Winter, Raining (which is spring), Road Construction (summer), and Deer and Elk season (fall)
or when you're not fazed when you hear the that the forecast calls for showers followed by rain, and tomorrow there will be rain followed by showers
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