Trip to Seattle: Day 2, Part 1

I kept my watch on Central Time, but since my cell phone switched automatically, I used it as my primary time-keeping device while in Seattle/Issaquah. I got up and worked in my travel journal a little, then got ready and went down to the dining room to eat breakfast. After eating, I took my map and headed into Seattle. I had thought I would get on the GreyLine tour bus, but parking was the biggest deterrent to that plan. I drove through downtown Seattle, and even crossed the Magnolia Bridge into another section of town. I passed the Pike Street Market, the stadium, the Space Needle, and came within a half block or so of the waterfront area. I inherited my father's sense of direction (and love of following a map!), so I was able to maneuver through the maze of one-way streets. I found a parking lot in the Pioneer Square shopping area (and paid for my parking with my debit card...I felt so cosmopolitan!), and wandered around for about two hours.

I went to the Elliott Bay Book Company, and ate lunch at the coffee shop/cafe located in the basement. I had a "sunshine salad", and it was delicious. I carried my journal with me, and worked on it while eating my lunch. I walked around after lunch, and spotted a clog store across the street. I looked at the shoes, but decided that I didn't need any additional weight added to my luggage (and I think I still had those Privo shoes in my mind from Belk's, but that's a whole other story). I found a Starbucks (what a surprise) and had a Caramel Light and a pastry. I worked in my journal while I ate and drank, and then it was about time to get back to the parking lot.

I drove back to Issaquah without incident, and followed my directions out to the Moores' house. I then drove around town for a while, and found the Costco warehouse store. I'm not a member, and had no interest in shopping there, but since the headquarters is there, it was of moderate interest. I went back to the Holiday Inn and rested (and played in my journal) until it was time to leave for the workshop.

This time the house was marked with a sign, so I was sure of the location. The Moores' house is very unassuming; it is located in a "compound", with Tracy's parents living next door, and the family business (fire protection equipment and services) located in the same area. The house is probably smaller than my house (which is 1900 square feet or so), but the studio is huge. It is two stories, and resembles a garage apartment. There's a covered patio area in front, with a hot tub. There's a larger uncovered patio area, with a couple of tables (and a deck attached to the house). The top floor of the studio is more Teesha's area, and the first floor is Tracy's, and the inventory for their online business. There were tables and lights set up upstairs and downstairs; I chose to sit at the table nearest the outside area, so I got inside and outside light on my work.