After a great couple of days in Seattle, we returned home with our U.S. purchases - crossed the border again without issue. Back to rain, rain and more rain. What a poor summer, particularly with all the heat wave back east affecting over 1 million Americans. We'll be back Seattle, you're a great town to visit.

Deb and I left the poor weather in Vancouver for a few days in Seattle. We've always liked Seattle, the market, the ocean, and the cheap hotels. We stayed at the Sheraton on 6th Street - just another Priceline deal. Some great dinners at the Cheesecake Factory in both downtown Seattle and the next day we also had lunch in in Bellevue as well. For lunch we ordered their cheesecake and carrot cake, they just can't be missed. We also took in the Woodland Park (Sea...