(I'd best own up to it now. Everything I know about Seattle I learned from watching Frasier.
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Most people learn about Seattle from Grey's Anatomy!!!!
We lived in an affluent bedroom suburb of DC ( NOVA) and all peole cared about was what car you drove, how much you or your spouse earned etc. It was a lot of keeping up with the Joneses and it got old, fast.
I think if you are flexible, adaptable and open minded NZ is a great place. (just my opinion). We are very happy here (hubby, 1 labrador and 2 kids)...now if I can find a house with central heating...LOL