[MRM]

Well, the trip is starting to take shape. I thought I'd throw a few more things out and see what people think.

Also, Wolfe, it would be great to autocross with you but Mrs. MRM will not allow a car event to invade her vacation. Otherwise it sounds like a perfect day in every way, plus a couple of ferry rides.

Tentatively we're planning to come into Seattle Friday afternoon. We'll stay close to downtown and walk Pike's market, etc. Sunday we were thinking of Bainbridge Island. Sunday we're taking the Victoria Clipper to Friday Harbon on San Juan Island. We'll stay there until Tuesday. We're thinking of driving to Mt. Rainier on Tuesday and staying in the Paradise (south) side of the mountain. Wednesday would be reserved for Mt. Rainier driving, sightseeing and hiking. I want to drive through the complete park and take the gondola up the mountain. Thursday would be for Mt. St. Helens and Friday would be used for whatever mountain we wanted to hike next. We could either drive back to Seattle Friday night or stay in the mountains. I'm thinking we would drive back to Seattle later Friday night and sleep in Saturday. Our flight doesn't leave until 5, so we'll have plenty of time for Walking the tourist high points again.

We will certainly go to the Space Needle. We loved it on our first trip. The meal was excellent, the views unparalleled, and the check almost fatal. But it was well worth it. I will also check out the guy on Craigslist and see if he would be able to take us sailing. I can't sail myself, but I do love being on a sailboat even if the most help i can offer is to stay out of the way.