I grew up in Bremerton, spent my 20s and early 30s in Seattle, and returned to Washington, residing in North Central Washington since my late 30s. Washington is home. And I’ve noticed some phrases we use that make out-of-staters wonder WHAT THE HECK DID YOU SAY?
“Do the Puyallup”
The Washington State Fair in Puyallup used to be called the Puyallup Fair. When you planned to take the family and go, you’d say, “We’re gonna Do The Puyallup.” I still use it to this day.
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