r/sequim

Hello! My wife and I (both early 30s) are moving to the area for a job in Sequim. We're coming from remote Alaska, and we like to do all things outdoors (rafting, kayaking, sailing, climbing, running, biking, hunting, fishing). My wife works in public health and will be looking for a job. We can and will be buying a house.

Just wondering if anyone has thoughts on whether or not we should move to Sequim, PA, or Port Townsend. Online the commutes from any of these places seem fine, unless there's something I'm missing? We want to be close to the outdoor activities listed above, but also be near good schools and safe neighborhoods.

How much should job availability play into this? We figure if we're in Sequim and my wife gets a job anywhere from PA to Port Townsend, the commute wouldn't be that bad. But if we're in PA, then that kind of rules out jobs in PT.

Are we missing something about the commutes? What are the benefits of outdoor access in each place? Is PT or Sequim too far away from the mountains to be there every weekend? Just looking for some local opinions

Looking for the best source of topsoil in the area. Any recommendations for someone looking for a 2-5 yards?

Monday afternoon: There is a lot of loose gravel on a number of roads (Washington Harbor Rd, Schmuck Rd, Holland Rd, Port Williams Rd, Medsker Rd. to name a few). At first, I thought it was spilled from an overloaded dump truck, but it's too sporadic and along too many random roads for that to be the case. Feels more like a prank done poorly.

Regardless, could be dangerous on a bike or motorcycle and could pose windshield hazards to cars/trucks so heads up if you're driving along those roads.

https://info.espritgala.org/calendar/index.php?format=p

Esprite is THIS WEEK!! Schedule is at the link above

hope to see everyone out and about for a peerless preponderance of pre pride party prospects!

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