en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/108363 Comments by Yankee http://www.komonews.com/weather/blog/27017514.html#IDComment4465573 Being a native Washingtonian born 56 years ago I seem to dread the rainy weather more each year. I love the warm weather and now I know why so many retirees from this state become "snow birds" and head south in the winter. Gimme the rays! Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:39:39 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/weather/blog/27017514.html#IDComment4465573