You know your from the Pacific Northwest if...

I know this has been floating around the internet forever but it is so true!

You know you are from the Pacific Northwest if:

You know the state flower is mildew.

You know the state motto: "Rain? What rain?"

You have a T-shirt that says, "200 Billion Slugs Can't Be Wrong!"

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

You open the windows in the summer to let the warm air in.

Your Early Girl tomatoes ripen in September.Names like Point No Point, Useless Bay, Deception Pass, Destruction Island and Friday Harbor don't faze you.

You feel guilty throwing out paper or aluminum cans.

To you, if it doesn't have snow or hasn't erupted recently, it is not a real mountain.

You know more people who own a boat than own an air conditioner.

You will stand on a deserted corner in the rain and wait for the "Walk" signal.

You feel overdressed if you wear a suit to a fancy restaurant.

You can order coffee 10 different ways.

You can taste the difference between Seattle's Best, Tully's and Starbucks.

To you, swimming is an indoor sport.

You never go camping without a poncho and waterproof matches.

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

You know how to pronounce Puyallup, Sequim, Sekiu, Yakima, Oregon, Wenatchee, Steilacoom, Quileute, Cle Elum and Willamette.

You know Forks is not a bunch of eating utensil but a town on the Olympic Peninsula.

You can tell the difference between Thai, Japanese and Chinese food.

You know that Boring is not a state of mind, but a town in Oregon.

You have no concept of humidity without precipitation.

You know that a forecast of "rain, changing to showers" means "constant drizzle changing to intermittent drizzle."

You are not fazed by the weather forecast, "Today: Showers followed by rain. Tomorrow: Rain followed by showers."

You rejoice at a forecast of "rain with sun breaks."

You know what "The mountain is out" means.

When the temperature gets above 50, you put on your shorts (If you're warm blooded, that is. If you're cold blooded, you wear a sweatshirt all summer.)

You can point out at least two volcanoes, even if you can't see through the cloud cover.

You think people who use umbrellas are either tourists or wimps (or both).

You have actually used your mountain bike on a mountain.

You knew immediately that the view out of Frazier's window was fake.

You use a down comforter and wear flannel pajamas in the summer.

Your kid's Halloween costumes fit under a raincoat.

You know all the seasons: Almost Winter, Winter, Still Raining (Spring), Road Construction (Summer), Deer and Elk season (Fall).

Every year you have to buy new sunglasses because you can't find the old ones after such a long time.

If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the lovely Pacific Northwest, give Karin Kay Properties a call at 360-479-7653. We are based in Bremerton but do business just about any where in Washington State.

Karin Kay Properties Thanks Our Veterans

Today is Veteran’s Day and I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has served and defended this wonderful country. I really don’t think they get the credit they deserve nor do I think it is possible to thank these men and women enough.

Karin Kay Properties is proud to house two veterans of different wars, Rob Rieder and his son Packy Rieder. Rob served in Vietnam and Packy served in Iraq.

I hope they, and all other Veterans, feel appreciated today. It is too bad we only dedicate one day a year to these individuals. They should be thanked 365 days a year.

A Great Way to Save Money!

I don't know about you but I always throw away the informational pamphlets that I recieve with my gas and power bills. Luckily this month I got a glimpse of one before it made it into the waste basket.

Many older homes in Kitsap County lack proper insulation (including mine!)and some have no insulation at all. This of course leads to higher heating bills in the colder months. Cascade Natural Gas is offering monetary incentives to customers who will increase their insulation levels in their floors, walls, and ceilings/attics.

If you are interested in the program visit:
http://www.cngc.com/conservation

To learn more about Federal tax credits for energy efficiency visit:
http://www.energystar.gov/

Featured Listing in Manchester

This week's featured listing brings us to Port Orchard. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is located on 2307 California Avenue East. Listed at $289,900 this nearly 2000 square foot beautiful home is priced to sell quickly!

Check out this marvelous view from the master suite. Imagine watching the New Year's fireworks from the comfort of your own home.

This bright kitchen is great for entertaining with it's breakfast bar and dining room area. Included are tall ceilings, recessed lighting, lovely cabinets, and a pantry.

The spacious living room is very cozy with this cherry wood and marble propane fireplace serving as the focal point of the room. The vaulted ceilings and many windows keep this room bright in the gloomiest days of winter.

The covered back deck allows you to barbecue in the rain or sunshine. Check out the spacious picnic area practically begging you to use it. This will be a frequented spot during the summer.

The fenced in backyard is wonderfully landscaped and features a well established garden. The garden is a gardeners delight! Just bring your green thumb! Think of all the fresh vegetables and fruits you could grow in the warmer months.

For more information on this home, please called Karin Kay Properties at 360-479-7653 or send an email to officemanagerkkp@yahoo.com