Ooh I never played house of the dead! It sounds like one I’d at least like to watch I love that mindful reasoning even if part of it seems impossible, and agreed! Redwoods in late summer sounds great, and does have more of the “retreat” vibe

I loved it on the Wii! You didn't need 10 lbs of quarters if you're as bad as I am. I like your reasoning a lot more - Redwoods it is!

You know what- I think I did play this game once at an arcade with my friend a thousand years ago, we were like 12 and terrible at it. A Wii version is an investment, really Oh shoot I found a super cute ocean view cabin but they’re booked out till October, we’ll figure something out

YES that was my thought process too - I only had two friends get excited about it though 🧟 If it’s super cute maybe it is worth eating up a vacation day to get it in early October? 🏕️🌊 (still might feel like summer compared to here)

Did you get to play the Wii version? I’m intrigued to know! I bet it would be worth it! (How cold does it tend to get there?)

Yes! I want to say it was 2 & 3 on one disc? I got so good at aiming with the Wii mote it is still the best way to play Resident Evil 4. I trust your judgement! (Not too cold - I think the lowest in the winter was like 3 degrees at night?)

I gotta look into those games! And the aiming- yes! I always loved doing the sword motions with the Wii mote in Skyward Sword, or looking around with the WiiU It makes sense, esp if we assume after the first trip we’ll want to go back asap (good to know! I always figured I’d like the PNW climate)

YES literally the best thing, I could never get into the motion controls trying to play Skyward Sword on the switch I would definitely be down to go back asap!! (I think you’d love it!)

Nintendo bring it back for Switch 2! Perfect, me too! And what’s the best time of year to visit the PNW? I’d imagine late spring/early summer but I could be wrong! I was drawn to the idea that it’s kind of fall-like all year but I could be wrong about that too lol

I think you are right! We get like two weeks of actual summer usually and the rest of the time it is rainy or cloudy. I think the only unideal time to visit might be January/February? It snows a little then but it never sticks ☃️

I do love rainy and cloudy weather, esp now that I live in a place where it’s rather rare 🌧️ likewise if you ever need some extra summer you have a place to stay in Sunny SoCal! ☀️

please Nell! I would be super down ☀️what are the winters like there?

Winters are mild here! Kind of like a cool fall day; it can get pretty chilly, esp at night, but I don’t think it ever dips below freezing. Balmy compared to northern Michigan lol

ooh that sounds ideal to me! just found out today that a few of my friends are there right now 😢 I am allowed to feel slightly jealous on this one I think

Um, totally allowed! You should be here too, that would be so fun!