'Seattle Hunch' - Jelly Roll Morton

We found out this morning that Jeremy, the fireman on our steam engine at home, was in Seattle, just over an hour from where we had spent the night. We quickly convened a Board meeting of The BLR at Pike Place Market, where we ate crabs. We hadn't got round to discussing any business when Jeremy had to leave for the airport to fly home. It just turned into a works outing instead.

Whilst the Executive Fireman was making his way back to LHR, the Chairman and Director of Hospitality caught a ferry across Puget Sound to Poulsbo and, for the first time on this adventure, found all the RV parks full. Never fear though, because we are spending the night at Walmart! There is even a Starbucks next door for wifi and a view of Mount Olympia. An added bonus is that Walmart is open 24 hrs a day for any middle of the night shopping we may require. Yes folks, you can overnight in their car park in your rv for free. American's call it 'boondocking'. Thrilling, and yet another Shooter first!

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