One of the goals I had in mind than pushed me into #motorcycle riding was easier access to Eastern #Washington roads. (I don't have as much time as I used to for doing that by bicycle.) This ride marks my first time doing so, and it was definitely worth it! I was treated to sunny weather and pine trees, which were exactly what I needed after all of the rainy days around #Seattle over the past few months. Really makes me want to move to Eastern Washington!

Snoqualmie Pass & Cle Elum (2022-05-01)

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Went on a nice little spin around Capitol Hill this morning, before potential bad weather rolls in. It was really nice to get a little more hill climbing than usual in! #cycling #bicycle #seabikes #Seattle (Album)

Also, the new deck on the Montlake Bridge looks very nice.

City of Seattle Moves All Bus Stops to Queen Anne to Reduce Crime

After the 3rd and Pine bus stop closure single-handedly ended all signs of crime, drug addiction and homelessness in Downtown Seattle a month ago, the City of Seattle announced today it’s now ready to reduce crime in the city even further by moving all bus stops to Queen Anne.

• Shootings in the "good" parts of town are becoming more frequent. My partner was stuck in a store lockdown yesterday because of a nearby shooting, and saw the body bag on her way back home.
  
• Our building is broken into a couple of times per month, with the expected property crimes following. My motorcycle was nearly stolen a while back and I had to have expensive repairs done on it because of the damage.
  
• Random people are screaming and throwing things when we're outside. We've even been assaulted a couple of times while being accosted.
  
• Everything is so expensive here!
  
• The weather over the past 6 months has been mostly terrible. I'm tired of downpours and want a better rain shadow.