Seattle Was A Mistake | Pike Place, Water Taxi, Storyville Coffee

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Been having the feeling that coming back to Seattle was a big mistake. But instead of being negative, I decided to do something touristy in an effort to find some joy in this city.
Today I took the Water Taxi from West Seattle to downtown. Riding the water taxi is always an enjoyable experience. Then I walked to Pike Place Market. And I bought lunch at Beechers Cheese. They make a great mac&cheese. I finished my time in downtown Seattle with a stop in at Storyville Coffee. Storyville Coffee is a fanciful cafe that serves some of the best coffee in Seattle.
This was exactly the day I needed to regain my joy of Seattle.
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@kippywylie Год назад

Sold hippie belts, wallets, and purses in the market in the 70s. It always felt like a village where you'd see the same faces, with minimal tourist near zero homeless

@sunnyrivers Год назад

Very enjoyable to see my old stomping grounds again Scott thank you for the tour😊💙

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

You’re welcome!

@VivecaV2020 Год назад

Nice video. Thanks for taking us along. Also glad you are doing some tourist things before you leave. Glad you treated yourself since you live a frugal life.

@lillianzybarra6405 Год назад

Thank you Scott for taking me along with you to Seattle, beautiful just beautiful 😍

@mralekito Год назад

You videos are some of the best on RU-vid. Straightforward, honest, relatable and lots of coffee ☕️!!

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Aww, Thanks

@sharonstanley5054 Год назад

I enjoyed your video. I left Seattle after 50 years. Doing smaller town in Idaho now.

@dh2392 Год назад

I moved to Seattle 33 years ago from Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. My brother had moved there after college, and I visited him in December, and was so happy to see no snow that I applied for a job on my way back home, and low and behold I was hired. I loved Seattle then, but now homeless drug addicts have been allowed to set up tents any where they please, even in public parks. I'm tired of seeing what looks like mini landfills all over the city. The city completely enables this drug addiction lifestyle. There are no arrests for shop lifting, or drug possession, as long as you're homeless that is. I'm sick of the enabling, and am rapidly nearing retirement age, and it makes me somewhat sad that I can't wait to flee a city I once loved.

@bencuraza6503 Год назад

Sometimes life takes people on a journey you from Coeur D’Alene to Seattle and I sub to another You Tuber who recently moved from TX returning back home to D’Alene. This Country has a Homeless Epidemic. Im currently traveling CA this week from Venice Beach now in San Francisco and the Epidemic is EVERYWHERE / SAD.

@j.glover1838 Год назад

The new mayor has cleaned the parks remarkably well. I would give them another shot. Downtown and some side streets can still be filled with rundown RV’s and refuse, but the city is starting to crack down on the long term ‘rolling’ encampments.

@dh2392 Год назад

@@j.glover1838 I agree, the new mayor Bruce Harrell is a lot better than Jenny Durkan was. The problem is the city council members, they sell this narrative that the homeless are victims of unaffordable housing. Now personally if I couldn't afford to live here, I would find another job, and relocate to where I could afford to live before I chose to live on the streets, and anyone would make that choice, unless they know they are unemployable, for example, drug addicts, and that their situation would be the same wherever they are. But let's face it, cities offer more social services, so of course they gather in cities. There are companies all over looking to hire, and yet they're having trouble filling those positions, meanwhile the homeless population grows, so what does one take from this? I take it that more and more are choosing life on the streets over working, as they're given more and more of the things that people generally work for.

@freeindeed5393 Год назад

This is what you get with Woke Democrat government! They are turning once beautiful cities into nasty shjtholes!

@diggy4963 Год назад

I would never move from Coeur Idaho, with that lake, absolutely beautiful

@brycehongola2425 Год назад

Gum wall should be outlawed as unsanitary ☮️🌵

@livingsimplytosimplylive6817 Год назад

Wonderful thank you again for bringing us along.

@kellyb5980 Год назад

Seattle certainly looks gorgeous in your vlog, but your right it’s a lot for the senses. Glad you made an enjoyable day of it, sure the water taxi adds a lot to your enjoyment.

@Hiker_who_Sews Год назад

Thanks for having me along, Scott. I like Starbucks ok, but I'm not a fan of big corporations. Thank you for supporting a small business.

@magmasunburst9331 Год назад

I have been going to Starbucks usually about once a week for over 25 years (Seattle native so have gone way before that). However, I've never really had a GOOD cup of coffee there. Pete's I have, as well as smaller places. I guess truly good coffee requires more expense, and as a true modern "planned obsolescence business model' corporation, they feel they don't need to spend that kind of money to make money. I go there because I like having an office with reliable WiFi outside my house on occasion.

@daemoneinhart9005 Год назад

Nice one, as always. Stay safe ! ❤😉

@ChrisJohnson-hk6es Год назад

I drove transit bus in Seattle for about 10 years. It's like driving a car after you get used to it. I also used to work security at Pike Place Market. That place is weird after it closes. The things you see on graveyards there is unreal.

@mozfonky Год назад

Like what?

@bencuraza6503 Год назад

At 1st I thought i do not remember when visiting a graveyard then realized Work Shift LOL. Should I revisit this City I will remember to avoid night time.

@joebaseball17 Год назад

You seem like a genuinely good guy. I really enjoyed your video. Thanks! I wish safe travels and good fortune for you. Be well, my virtual good friend.

@madhatter909 Год назад

just found you today! I'm so glad you spoiled yourself and had a good day. I enjoyed the tour of Seattle. Thank you!

@Icepanda88 Год назад

Lovely trip you took us all to see. Thank you again. 😊

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Thanks Angela

@amrakx1 Год назад

I’m glad you had a Seattle moment, it’s when your low expectations are pleasantly surprised and upsided by an enjoyable experience. Seattle has its problems like all big cities, but I find it has more redeeming qualities than most. Just my .02 from an airline person who has extensively travelled for the past 43 years and calls Seattle, home…

@N617A Год назад

Trucker, private pilot, northwest dweller and born in Kent guy here! I agree. Seattle does have its problems like other big cities but it really does have more redeeming qualities than negatives, even post pandemic Seattle.

@johns6431 Год назад

To each their own. Lived in Puyallup for 12 years prior to moving to San Antonio last year. I enjoyed my time there weather takes some time to get use too but it’s not the same city it was even in 2007. I had to get out. I’ll always have a special place in my heart for it though. Nothing like PNW summers for sure!!

@N617A Год назад

@@johns6431 It's different even compared to 2019. When everyone retreated inside during covid, 2 things happened: 1, tweakers were shipped up to Seattle and Portland by busloads and they and the ones that were already starting to show up started taking over downtown because yknow... Nobody was there.

@olyokie Год назад

It's the 3rd richest city in Amerika. Perhaps with biggest wealth gaps. It's a shadow of the place it used to be. It got californicated.....

@N617A Год назад

@@olyokie not really. Being a trucker and traveling to all of the states including California, Seattle isn’t even in the worst condition. Hell, Portland down south is in MUCH worse condition than Seattle. Seattle is fun! But just like every other big city, you gotta approach with caution in some places, at some times.

@incywincyspider8748 Год назад

Thank-you for sharing your day. it is so nice to go with you on your travels to see the places I will never visit. I hope you enjoyed your left overs. 🤗

@barbaragriffin869 Год назад

Thanks! I enjoyed doing the touristy things with you!

@_dewinther Год назад

Thanks, This was such a fun adventure 💖💖💖

@Selahbrooke3 Год назад

I appreciate you sharing your content.

@CBAmakingAusername Год назад

A little treat does you good . The water taxi looked lovely. I hope you enjoyed your day.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

It was a great day

@CBAmakingAusername Год назад

Good x

@cooksmary Год назад

Dear Vlogger, it is Pike Place, not Pike's Place. Native Seattlite, living in Egypt, where it never rains and wow, do I ever miss it. Thanks for the memories of Pike Place. My heart. Just keep your memory of the time at the Market, Doc Maynard, and Storyville coffee. That money might have just gone into gas and been forgotten. The memories will stay.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Hi there. Would you be so kind as to provide a timestamp for any time I misspoke Pike Place? Thanks in advance.

@cooksmary Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan I don't know how to do that but it was in the beginning of the video and then you switched over to Pike Place. Was just trying to be helpful, not critical, really. I enjoyed the video of my home town.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Ok. I can’t locate it. I was being quite careful with my words.

@one2beeluved Год назад

It hasn't rained for months. You're not missing much.

@one2beeluved Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan don't worry about it. It doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. You're much braver than I as the last time I was there, there's people shooting up in the toilets and not very clean. Looks like they've cleaned things up a bit. Thank you for your video. 💚

@Michaelw777.52 Год назад

I'm glad you went back Scott!

@Dani1165 Год назад

Thanks for giving us a touristy video. I'm from NYC but have always been drawn to Seattle for some reason and haven't yet made it there. So this is a nice glimpse.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Seattle is less rainy than NYC, you might like it.

@N617A Год назад

I’ve been to NYC a couple of times. Seattle actually reminds me a lot of it, but it’s more futuristic looking.

@yogadowntheroad Год назад

I really enjoyed your visit to Seattle and was glad that you decided to turn back for Storyville Coffee. I visited Seattle many years ago and by lucky accident happened upon Storyville Coffee and since then have it shipped to me on the east coast on a regular basis!

@SandraHof Год назад

Enjoyable video. Thank you. My husband and I lived in Keyport on the Kitsap Peninsula from 1989 to 1992. I normally go back every year or two to visit friends. But because of the pandemic I have not been there since 2018. I live outside of the country now and before the pandemic I went back once a year. On one of those visits my friend took me to Storyville Coffee. Thank you for bringing back great memories of an area I love, the great PNW.

@peggypeery1559 Год назад

My grandmother lived in Keyport for many many years- always referred to as 'old lady Cronin' ❤️. It so warms my heart to see Keyport referred too, not many know of it. Loved my summers there as a kid.

@SandraHof Год назад

@@peggypeery1559 What a wonderful place to spend your summers! For 3 years we rented a little house sitting on a knoll overlooking Liberty Bay. Our landlord lived right on the bay, there was acreage seperating our house from his. His parents lived behind us on the lot next to us. You are right, not many people know about Keyport. Unfortunately, many of those little houses on big lots have been torn down and large homes have been built in their place. So I am sure this has affected the atmosphere and rent prices. Glad I lived there when I did!

@elcubanito2442 Год назад

Very enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing with us.

@sharonoldham4374 Год назад

Enjoyed seeing Seattle i waa there in the 80's. Really enjoyed it then and enjoyed seeing a few of the sites today. Thanks for the walk down memory lane. It was nice seeing you enjoying your visit and coffee ☕️. Till next video have a wonderful week. 😊

@CITAP1 Год назад

You certainly picked a primo summer to be here. I like you took time to do some detail video of specific things and placed them throughout the video. Nice touch, it worked. Woke up to another nice blue sky weekend here in the Jet City. I think it's going to be a beef brisket smoking day all day today. Take care.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Mmm, brisket

@jhenley321 Год назад

Such wonderful content and such a likable personality

@rbmh Год назад

Great video, nicely done, filled a lonely void feeling for a moment. Growing old and traveling alone letting go.

@alcozome Год назад

Nice video - Thank you!

@cinbadras Год назад

Glad you came to visit, sorry about the haze from the wildfires burning in the mountains nearby. We live east of the city but two daughters live in West Seattle so we're over there all the time. Hope you make it around the corner to Alki Beach. Downtown businesses have been hard-hit from COVID, the riots a few summers ago, and being overrun by the homeless, it's sad to see so many businesses close.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Alki is great but a little too busy for me. Been there lots in the past though.

@Wagons-Rule Год назад

Here here about Starbucks. Thanks for showing us around, like yourself I can’t stand to be in busy locations for too long, but still nice to visit occasionally. Coffee Cheers from South Devon.

@jhonnyCA Год назад

Seattle is one of my top 5 city’s in America we love it so much great videos as always 👍🏽😎🏙

@phoenixrising1305 Год назад

Curious, where is it in your list of Top 5 cities in USA and, what are your other 4 favorites?!

@jhonnyCA Год назад

@@phoenixrising1305 Oh yeah San Francisco, Portland, Boston and Philadelphia just personal opinion cheers👍🏽

@webbtrekker534 Год назад

I haven't been in that part of Seattle since the Viaduct was removed. I use to live in Seattle as a kid and was downtown almost every weekend with my friends. Other than going down to visit with my niece who lives right downtown on 3rd Ave I really wouldn't consider going back. I moved out of the city and county over 20 years ago and so happy to have done so. Boats! " What the Water Rat said to the Mole: “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing-absolutely nothing-half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” Boats II: A boat is something of a size as to be lifted onto and carried on the deck of a Ship. That is why Submarines are traditionally called "boats" as they were carried on ships to long distance destinations early in their history. They have long since grown too big for that but within the service the term "boats" is used with affection. (Proud "Boat Sailor" here!)

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Thanks! I forgot that the new tunnel is a toll. That’s another reason to avoid driving downtown. I always liked the Viaduct.

@larry_anderson Год назад

I haven't been in the Seattle area in 30 years, so there's certainly a lot that's changed. Regarding the water taxi, years ago I used to do something similar when going to San Francisco - I'd park in Sausalito and take the passenger ferry across. Oh, and as for boat vs. ship-who cares, it's a vessel. 😉

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Didn’t know Sausalito had a ferry, cool. Although these days I avoid the Bay Area. Haha, vessel is easier!

@joerutan3723 Год назад

Ships carry boats. Boats don’t carry ships.

@macymakesmagic Год назад

Good luck finding parking in Sausalito😂

@thizizliz Год назад

Good idea to balance your budget and prevent any food waste. Not really a big sacrifice & well worth the treat. It's good to enjoy life a bit now & then.

@LoOnTheGo Год назад

Thank you Scott. I was there in June, 2007 and it was a lovely trip.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Lots of changes since then

@sandyn1440 Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan boy howdy!

@nanabananainavana7534 Год назад

Very much enjoyed this video. What excellent shots of Seattle. You’ve encouraged me to pop on over on the Bainbridge/Seattle ferry with my husband soon and just grab lunch and walk around a bit while it’s still sunny and somewhat warm. I never did understand why you felt Seattle was a poor choice for you right now. I’m still curious; you did seem to have an exceptionally nice day and it was nice to see Pike’s Market and Storyville Coffee. Thanks for sharing so much with all of us.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

I’ve talked about my struggles with Seattle on other recent vlogs. I wanted to stay positive here.

@papasmurf1904 Год назад

You do indeed have to treat yourself on occasion! 😉 Great adventure video in Seattle......thanks man! ☺

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

✌🏼

@rainshadow88 Год назад

I moved there in 1990 in the revolution of grunge, coffee and tech. I left in 2007. It's been destroyed

@susanevans1294 Год назад

I loved the scenic stroll ❤ could give the gum wall a miss.😮 it brought back memories of my visit in 2011 and makes me want to come back for the water taxi. Oh, and the good coffee and Mac n cheese. Thanks Scott. ✅

@DWsSouthernCookingBBQ Год назад

Enjoying my Morning coffee and your video before some of my camper van work. You got that right about Starbucks I wouldn't go in there if there wasn't a waiting line and the coffee was free, even McDonald's has better coffee. Thank's for sharing your video's and take care out there.

@Israelxox Год назад

Good for you’ Sir! Enjoy

@juliehoot3916 Год назад

Great video! Thank you!

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Thanks Julie

@A222Z Месяц назад

The mackinaw ferry & statute of liberty ferry have been quite windy & cold when I've taken them, but a boat ride in east TN was fantastic w/the breeze on your face & wind in your hair.😊

@charlottescott6609 Год назад

Enjoyed this blog 💯

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Thanks Charlotte

@tonyasreadyforwhatsnext1561 Год назад

Thank you for sharing never been to Seattle but love my coffee not big on Starbucks the water taxi seems cool.

@shanec.7105 Год назад

Its nice to revisit my old stomping grounds. It used to be nice before; now it over built and crowded.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

It felt more open than I remembered. Then I realized the Viaduct being gone gives the area a different feel.

@alexanderweaver7066 Год назад

That was totally enjoyable, Scott! I've always wanted to revisit Seattle and do the tourist thing like most large cities I visit. You've given me so many ideas from your travels and I appreciate and use many of them. Like parking and staying in West Seattle to avoid the throngs of people. Taking the ferry into the city would be my way of visiting as well. As far as Starbucks it is not my favorite and I can't even stand near any Starbucks without feeling nauseous from the coffee odor. I love finding the lesser known coffee shops. I make pretty decent coffee in my van. Thanks for sharing your day with us.

@RawOlympia Год назад

It sucks what they have done to this once great city. When I last did a revisit, it was so awful, I could not even imagine how much all had gone downhill.

@dh2392 Год назад

This video shows none of the tents, and garbage strewn all over downtown Seattle. The reality is that Seattle city leaders have allowed homeless drug addicts to turn the city into an unsanitary eyesore.

@Dimbochan Год назад

I really enjoyed this video. The lens and angles brought out the experience of crossing the Puget Sound, the height of the buildings, and the ambience of Pikes Place and the vendor shops. Your narration =smooth and descriptive, evocative of Seattle's essence I thought. The music was very enjoyable and synced so well with your story. Thanks kindly.

@richardt1792 Год назад

I hate Starbucks coffee also. I much prefer Peets coffee, I get a 2 pound bag, whole bean at costco for around $15. The owners of Peets actually taught coffee roasting to the owners of Starbucks.

@John-od9zp Год назад

I was leaving seattle today the smell of old manure was in the air.i ran a few red lights on the way out of town just to get the hell straight out of there.

@tumblebugspace Год назад

That ABC gum wall is surely a curious tourist attraction! The noise of a city is certainly a problem for me now, having lived in the countryside for fifteen years, and I haven’t been interested in going through an airport since 2010. They’re *really* strange places to be now. Glad you didn’t leave without having some good coffee, and sorry that other location has closed. Star- coffee is gross. You definitely did well avoiding them. Happy Travels!

@ChristieNJ Год назад

“ I wouldn’t even stand in a short line for Starbucks.“ lol could not agree more. Loved this video!!

@vampirebatbite Год назад

Great video ☕️

@JG-kv4oi Год назад

Thanks for show us the downtown area. I was there a few years ago to pick up some refractory brick but was in and out that fast. Cash will soon be going the way of the Promaster City and Transit Connect.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Well, I hope I can keep my PMC for a while

@jbs909 Год назад

You and your video were a breath of fresh air. I’m feeling really chill after watching.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Thanks Jonathan

@downtime86stars17 Год назад

You were in the safe zones. If you had gone east a couple of blocks to 3rd Avenue, like those of us who live here and have to come into town to work or commute, it wouldn't have been such a nice day.

@suecampbell4811 Год назад

I've never been to Seattle and didn't realize how much of a city it is - and how "touristy" Pike Place is - the only locals seem to be those who work there! Thank you for escorting us around - I agree , I'd get a Storybook over the other burnt, bitter coffee from the other shop!

@nanarobin1 Год назад

We go to market occasionally but you're right, tourists took over beginning in the 70's. My grandparents did all their grocery shopping at the market, 40's through half of the 60's. It still looks a LOT like it did when I was a kid. The last census said "Seattle Metro" was 4,000,000. I guess they include Tacoma, Bellevue and maybe Everett in the "metro"? We sure feel it. Growing pains began in the late 80's and early 90's and started up again 2010 or so, on. One of the richest cities in the country. 3rd highest median income next to San Francisco and San Jose' I believe.

@thurtythree9668 Год назад

I think any city with density gives you anxiety. It's all good, city life isn't for everyone. I enjoy the countryside as well. I enjoy the space and peacefulness.

@knockknockbusted Год назад

Used to hit up Zeitgeist really close by. We used to take the Bremerton Ferry weekly for something to do, it was a great time.

@nancyward3190 Год назад

Enjoyed your video

@alvinmousseau1100 Год назад

Great video

@christapowers6405 11 месяцев назад

It is beautiful there by the water.

@LGDiscipleshipCenter Год назад

I was thinking you probably felt better about it because you had some coffee & the brand you really like! I've never been to Washington state or Seattle. Thanks for taking us along. Possibly the cheapest date ever, you & all of us 😊

@JeffreyFate Год назад

Plenty of great food and coffee in W Seattle too 😋

@ninjapm46 Год назад

Awesome video! My hometown. Grew up on Beacon Hill, walked everywhere. Thanks for bringing me back. West Seattle, the market, ferry ride. I've never seen the gum wall in person, don't think I care to also. 👍

@anthonysmith8321 Год назад

I grew up on beacon Hill to in mid 80s I went to Vanessa elementary do you remember that school.

@ninjapm46 Год назад

@@anthonysmith8321 no I don't remember that. I went to kimble

@anthonysmith8321 Год назад

@@ninjapm46 I remember Kimble.

@ninjapm46 Год назад

@@anthonysmith8321 I saw on maps that they tore it down

@WanderingNature Год назад

Wonderful video 🎉

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Thank you

@Sunshine_day Год назад

I enjoyed visiting Pike's Place about 17 years ago, it was a great visit! I loved the little handmade vendor shops & street performers. It's funny, I don't go to Starbucks very often, but when I do, I never get coffee. I always get the Chai Tea Latte and sometimes a lemon bar. But that storybook coffee ☕️ looked very good 👍. It's cooling off wonderfully in northeast Texas. If out this way, you should come visit the State Fair or if you don't care for the crowds, the National and State Parks in Texas are great to visit in the fall if you haven't visited any before.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Good to know. Thanks

@marzsit9833 Год назад

it's called Pike place market, not Pike's place...

@valyd45 Год назад

Hi Scott! Interesting trip. FYI (The main difference between a boat and a ship is that of size. A boat is smaller than a ship. A ship is very large and humungous and can fit many boats in it.). It also said that ships can travel the ocean and boats don’t but then that should exclude all fishing trollers. I’d say that water taxi could be a small ship? That coffee sure must be good if you walked back for it! After all, you were there for the day and why not! This was a nice tour of a city I will never visit. Now I hope you can find a more quiet home to visit. See ya soon😎

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Ah, Thanks. The water taxi is minuscule compared to the other ships in the Sound. Someday I’d like to get my house on a ferry.

@webbtrekker534 Год назад

You need to read "Tinkerbelle" by Robert Manry. He sailed his 13 1/2 foot "ship" across the Atlantic. A boat can be carried on a Ship.

@ElwoodAndersonNV Год назад

Wow! That was very interesting. It was like old home week for me. I had several relatives who moved out to Seattle during the war to work in the defense industry. One couple lived on Vashon Island, another in South Seattle, another in Renton, and another on Mercer Island just above where the hydroplane races were held. We used to watch the races from their balcony. I also had friends in Snohomish. I visited these people from the 1960's to 2005 a year before the last aunt died at the age of 97. I was at Pike Place before there was a Starbucks or a Space Needle. I was there again in 1962 after a hike I took from Lake Chalon to Diablo Dam with a couple college buddies when I was at Cal, again on the way to the Worlds Fair in Vancouver in 1986, and again in 2005 when I toured the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier with my grandson, when my nephew was serving on the ship. Thanks so much for bringing back a lot of memories!

@KipVaughan Год назад

Cafe Lardo is good too, they have one very close to Pike Place. I went there on the day it really snowed and everyone stayed home so they where giving away food since no one showed up and they would have had to toss it. Lucky me! I was there to see a concert that day which didn't get canceled.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Very cool!

@stephenelder4599 Год назад

I spent 25 years in Seattle. I watched the turn happen about 10 years ago and the worst was the last 5 years. I sold everything and moved to Texas last summer. Best decision ever.

@WastedTalentIndustries Год назад

Just a quick question from a Seattlite. And I'm not attacking you. Do you feel your values line up with your fellow Texans? Like as far as Texas having a lot of conservatives and far right leaning individuals? I just know that most Seattelites are so naturally liberal that we don't even reize how liberal we are. Also to us even the word liberal is a bit passe you know? I just wonder how it is living there in a very red state and how that matches up with your values?

@sinistereleven9145 Год назад

@@WastedTalentIndustries , there are many "live & let live" liberals, it is the one`s who like to judge. 🪞

@14sasst Год назад

I live in Texas and visit Seattle often. A few times a year. The walkability is hard to beat. Driving driving for every little thing in Texas gets so old. Plus access to the sea and mountains in less than an hour. Trying to move to Seattle soon !

@dontbeadogsbody3564 Год назад

My husband and I honeymooned in Puget Sound, moved there five years later with the intent of living there forever. Lived there 20 years. Bought our forever home and 7 years later did an extensive remodel, finishing a few months before the global takeover. Life became unlivable politically so now I live somewhere else. A wonderful place that was intentionally destroyed. A tragedy.

@kylitojens4999 Год назад

As someone who grew up in Texas and now lives in Seattle, this take is hilarious to me (despite Seattle’s issues) but I’m glad you’re happy in TX

@rvgrandmacharlotte4604 Год назад

We lived in Burien in the 70s. Use to love taking the bus into town going to Seattle Center when it was still more like it was during the world's fair, Pike Place and the waterfront. None of it looked familiar, not even Pike Place. I use to love to go downstairs where there is a tea shop. I don't drink tea but loved the smells that came out of it.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

I think the tea shop is still there.

@rvgrandmacharlotte4604 Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan I was watching a show on TV. I guess the ghost of Pike Place Market she haunts the floor the tea shop is on.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Maybe I need to go back and meet her

@martykong3592 Год назад

:) GREAT SHARE and Video! THANKS MUCH and welcome back! Yes, I agree you took one for the team going to the waterfront :) Even the new Mayor, recently said our streets are NOT safe, and with you being gone or so long, it has gone downhill in so many areas of Seattle.... be careful and Beechers is wonderful, but expensive, and there is MUCH BETTER coffe than StewBux as I call them... ALL THE BEST and Cheers! :)

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Thanks Marty

@laskatz3626 Год назад

What a pleasant video. My sister and I are going to be learning all the modes of transportation that takes the monthly Orca Card. The water taxi is one of them. The sounder Train is another we are going to take. I’ve heard there are cheap parking spots if you take the sounder, at least in Edmonds. Anyway, thanks for taking us along with you on your adventure. ♥️

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Thanks Katz

@IAmNotA.12345 Год назад

Thank you Scott - just what I needed today. Peacefulness and calm in amongst the madness.

@curtismaes9727 Год назад

This is great. I love the foot ferry. I worked in the Coleman building for years when the viaduct was up. Watching it get torn down was interesting. It is so nice now that the loud eyesore is gone. It's good to see more people out and about downtown. Pioneer Square is picking back up again too. But I also prefer the woods to city noise. It takes getting used to now that things are open back up.

@moonbeam7702 Год назад

I went to Marysville to see Tommy James & The Shondells perform and over the course of 2 days I took a ride on the Great Wheel and went up the Space Needle, both of which were a lot of fun. I also walked around souvenir hunting 😊

@goldensun168 Год назад

I found you channel by accident and I love it. I just love the way you speak. Very relaxing to me. Great work.

@CD-gh1uf Год назад

Badass video. Subscribed

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Thank you

@dieseltherapy59 Год назад

Love me some Bechers cheese!!!! Great video as always.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Never seen the line so short. I had to go in!

@janncoons7445 Год назад

I've lived in western Washington primarily the Seattle area my entire life. 69 years and have just slowly watched it corrode away. I won't go anywhere near downtown now. Very crazy unsafe insane world out there.

@leonaweltzer4023 Год назад

I don’t like driving in the city either and I agree with it being loud and busy. However, I would be apt to try if it wasn’t for the steep streets. I also like Beechers and even stopped in that shop a number of years ago.

@rgs559 Год назад

Scott, you really lucked out....both weatherize and Pike Place Market crowd-wise. Early fall can often bring some warm, sunny days in Seattle (but certainly NOT always). But you had a nearly perfect day, weather-wise, for your excursion. Pike Place Market, nowadays, can be completely overrun by multiple thousands of cruise-ship folks. But you obviously snuck in between cruise ships. Glad that you enjoyed a nearly perfect downtown Seattle walkabout....it really can happen, even in 2022. And two-thumbs-up for Storyville Coffee. BTW, as a grad student at UW in the late 1970's, I usually rode a bus downtown from the U District, on Saturday mornings, and shopped for produce at the Pike Place Market. While there, I often picked up a coffee at a funky little place called Starbucks.

@smalltimeadventures_usa Год назад

Well made.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Thank you

@stebishopnomad1838 Год назад

That mac and cheese was tiny ..😀wish you did more videos a week thanks for uploading.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Thanks. I’m gearing up to do more videos.

@robertlutz2244 Год назад

Pike Place! Home of REI for decades, on the second floor above one of the fish markets, until they expanded and ended up closer to the Space Needle. Memories!

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

REI flagship store is another good Seattle destination.

@webbtrekker534 Год назад

REI moved up to 11th before moving to its current location.

@robertlutz2244 Год назад

I was a bit surprised to find great coffee at the REI flagship store cafe, but that was 20 years ago. My definition of 'great coffee' though may not be the same as yours :)

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Last visit to the store I bought a cup of coffee from Carabiner Coffee in the foyer. Good stuff.

@webbtrekker534 Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan I shopped at REI when it was still a "good deal" to buy there or couldn't find it anywhere else. When I could get many things at lower cost elsewhere I didn't visit as much. Have to say It has been a while. I have never been to the current store. It's location just seems like a hassle to get to.

@patriciaherlevi6217 Год назад

I can relate to over sensory overload. I left Seattle at the end of 2007 and moved to rural areas. When I visited Seattle afterward, I suffered from vertigo. Oddly, I hadn't been affected that strongly when I lived in Seattle.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Sorry to hear that. It's odd, in my travels, a lot of people have been telling me that they have had vertigo for the first time recently. The rural areas of Washington are some of my favorite places anywhere. You have such an incredible home state.

@hank9663 Год назад

I think you should have over 100k subs. Well done.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Thanks Hank. You’re too kind.

@leonalarson1598 Год назад

I agree, this was an awesome day and I love the water taxi trip. It would be an awesome way to spend one's day, to enjoy some good food and an great cup of coffee. That was a place I would consider seeing and traveling on the water taxi just to experience. Thank you for an amazing day 💛

@sarahjamieson-bas6156 Год назад

Were you the only passenger going over??🤣 Thank you SO much showing me this wonderful city ❤

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Everyone else sat inside or in back for some reason.

@ozzywon Год назад

Oh man…next to that Starbucks is Le Panier. The croissants in there are as good as France. All the food in there really. And the coffee is really good too. I travel up for business and stay in the Renaissance and hit that every morning I’m there. You’re right btw, I always laugh at the line outside SB when one of the best French bakeries is right next door (and has better coffee) and I walk right in and order.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

People think that SB is the original location. If they only knew. Good croissants are few are far between.

@ournewneighborhood581 Год назад

We prefer people think it's still a mess so we locals can enjoy an old fashioned, not over populated day in our city.

@hib723 Год назад

Stop lying. No one goes downtown unless they want to pay an arm and a leg to step over some needles and doodoo..

@paulden3158 Год назад

@@hib723 uh huh

@ba5ozfamily Год назад

Don’t worry no one is perfect so you can call a boat or a ship, as long as you enjoy your time and be happy

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

It was an enjoyable ride.

@RLC506 Год назад

Well, Scott, we all really enjoy you sharing your day trip with us. The water taxi is the way to do the tourist thing. Ugh! to the gum wall but you did warn us. At one time, l was a regular customer at Starbucks, please don't judge me too harshly, but Storyville Coffee looks awesome and like Cinderella is going to magically appear as your fairytale barista . I will drink hot coffee but if l had been with you enjoying the sights, sounds, and people, l would have opted for an ice coffee on a sunny day. Does Storyville have iced flavored coffee? I appreciate you not dwelling on the negatives and turning it around to a positive. That is a very important lesson for us all. You also are not afraid to admit to not being certain if water taxis are ships or boats. You have lifted my spirits today so thank you! Remember from whom all blessings flow and God bless you on each and every journey!

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

I believe Storyville has all the popular coffee drinks on offer. I also believe Cinderella was the barista who made my coffee.

@RLC506 Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan You are so funny!

@mikebailey7071 Год назад

So many people have not returned to the offices and are perminately working from home. Downtown on a work day at lunchtime is quite. If you like to walk try the Elliot bay trail toward the Magnolia bridge (new Expedia headquarters )

@doncheechako8084 Год назад

Flying out tonight transpac, after being back for 3 weeks. Downtown, it seemed at times, Starbucks paper cups were blowing down deserted city streets. OS since 2000 so to me everything has changed. Spent a week clearing out a storage locker with my brother in Interbay. Taking the D bus past Expedia all last week. Still can't help liking the place.

@A222Z Месяц назад

Glad you Enjoyed your day .. never been to Seattle. .. Whenever i overspend, I usually do a 'no spend month' & work on using up some surplus foods as well.😊

@davemenard5089 Год назад

I’m with you on the background noise. I lived aboard an aircraft carrier for 3 years. We called her a boat but clearly that is a ship. I don’t think a boat could ever be a ship though.