You know you're from Oregon when...
I got sent one of those funny, random lists that reminds me know how hilarious it is to be an Oregonian (mostly from the Portland Metro Area). I thought I would share a few golden ones.
You feel guilty throwing aluminum cans in the trash.
You know more than 10 ways to order coffee.
You know more people who own boats than air conditioners.
You stand on a deserted corner in the rain waiting for the "Walk" signal.
You consider that if it has no snow or has not recently erupted, it is not a real mountain.
You know how to pronounce Sequim, Puyallup, Issaquah, Oregon, Yakima, and Willamette.
You are not fazed by "Today's forecast: showers followed by rain," and "Tomorrow's forecast: rain followed by showers."
You know that Boring is a town in Oregon and not just a state of mind.
You switch to your sandals when it gets about 60, but keep the socks on.
You think people who use umbrellas are either wimps or people from California.
You buy new sunglasses every year, because you cannot find the old ones after such a long time.
You measure distance in hours.
You own more than 10 articles of clothing that have microbreweries and/or brewpubs printed on them. Bonus for embroidered stuff.
You live equidistant to a symphony hall, a winery, and a volcano.
You complain about Californians as you sell your house to one for twice as much as you originally paid.
You know a bride and groom that registered at REI.
If someone ran your car off the highway, you might drown.
Know at least eight people who work for Intel or Nike, or used to work for Tektronix.
You obey all traffic laws except "keep right unless passing."
You think downtown is "scary" because you were panhandled there....once.
You've definitley used the five main freeways/highways: I-5, 217, 205, 26, and 84.
You know that Kindergarten Cop and The Goonies were filmed in Astoria and Cannon Beach, respectively.
You take pride in Lewis and Clark and know who Sacagawea is.
You were excited when the Crater lake, Oregon quarter came out.
You love The Shins... because they live here.
You love the Decemberists.... because they are from here...and live here.
You dress in layers (tank top, t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, sweatshirt, jacket, etc).
You remember Ramblin' Rod --and you laugh because you used to watch it or because you were on it for your birthday.
You are sad during Christmas because it never snows in the valley.
You know where the valley is.
You go out of state and wait in your car for someone to pump your gas.
You are more concerned about packing a sweatshirt or a jacket when going to the beach than packing a bathing suit.
You are aware that "The Shining" was filmed at Timberline Lodge.
The red nose on the 'made in oregon sign' starts your holiday season
You've seen the elvis impersonator at saturday market
You've been in or heard about a pillowfight in the middle of downtown.
You smile at people you don't know as you walk by them on the sidewalk.
You make subtle remarks about washington drivers, but save your real road rage for california drivers.
You know The Shane Companies radio commercial word for word -- "...Across the freeway from the washington square mall...open monday through friday til 8, saturday and sunday til 5...also available on shaneco.com."
You've witnessed 300 nude bicyclists just cruising around downtown like its no big deal.
You were thrilled that Scott Thomason finally stop putting his face on the back of his cars.
You should know it is illegal to buy or sell marijuana, but it is legal to smoke it on your own property.
You have a Bimart Card
You own more than two pendleton blankets
You own a 1st Season Portland Timber's Wall Poster
You know who the Sunser Highway is named after.
You remember when they put up 'Welcome to Oregon' Signs at the border.
