Been in Spokane long? I was in the Tri-Cities from 1977-1986 Bellingham 1988-1990 and MY BELOVED SEATTLE until I had to move to OH-Stinking-IO in 2001, and am stuck here now. Growing up in So.Cal from 1964 - 1977, obviously I'm used to the ocean. 14 years here and I'm still hating being landlocked. Spokane is beautiful, in the right areas. Riverfront Park, Etc. I really miss WA. I consider Seattle my adopted hometown. Just sayin' =)