Only in Seattle - Enjoying the Sun

I had to go to the Post Office earlier today and two things struck me as being very Seattle. It is partly sunny and in the temperature is in the low 50's. This in itself is a welcome change although it is what this brings out of the woodwork that seems to bring smiles to our faces.  

The first was two teenage girls sitting in lawn chairs on their front lawn. The two girls were reading and watching people and traffic go by. They were bundled up in blankets and had winter coats and hats on. Yes, when the sun comes out this is one way to enjoy the nice weather in the North West. 

A few blocks later I came to a stop at a red light by a Mazda Miata Sports car with the top down and the radio playing loud music. The driver was bundled up in warm clothes and was smiling as he drove down the road. 

On the way home I had another car - I 1966 GTO Convertible - pass me going the opposite direction. Again, the top was down and the driver was smiling from ear to ear as he drove down the road with the GTO's exhaust sounding of "muscle power" that only a 1060's muscle car can do. 

This phenomenon is not unique to this area as Americans love of their car has been well documented. With the cost of gas on the increase the type of cars we drive will change although our love for the Muscle Car will always remain.