Whoosh!!!

OK, HamsterFans... Here we go. It's been a while since Our last post because:
-- we drove to Washington DC on the 15th
-- shopped for and rented an apartment
-- bought some furniture to put in said flat
-- drove to Florida on the 18th
-- departed on a cruise to the Bahamas on the 21st
-- came back to celebrate Thanksgiving in Florida on the 24th
-- departed to drive back to Kentucky on the 28th.

Our crowned imperial rodentine head is still spinning. Below, enjoy pix.

First of the new Imperial Hamster Ambassadorial Residence in Washington (2 blocks from the Pentagon):
The building which will house the Imperial Consort's office (2 blocks from the White House):
Here we are arriving in Nassau:
I took a shot of the local Starbucks for Kel & Meritt:
Lots o' barges. There must be a bunch of hamsters in this town...
Many pretty hotels:
Many pretty mansions and yachts on Paradise Island:
This one belongs to the Myers' of rum fame (just for you WC):
Queen Victoria in front of Government House in Nassau. The Bahamas were once oppressed under the colonial rule of the British...
But really, how oppressed can you be when you paint all your government buildings pink? They are pretty...

Meanwhile, back in Seattle...

Amongst the delights of living on Puget Sound are the assorted islands and inlets that provide a charming retreat from the bustle of the big city. So let's hop aboard a friendly Washington State Ferry for a 30 min ride across to Bainbridge Island and indulge in more mindless photoblogging...

The Day of Moi

Yes HamsterFans, once again it's Cosmic Hamster Appreciation Day, that glorious day upon which We condescended to bring Our Glorious Presence into the world. Tributes are pouring in from around the globe! Here, chinchillas high in the Andes celebrate their "Fiesta del Hamstero".
FYI: Jewels and precious metals do make thoughtful gifts.

We interrupt this blog...

for the following paid political gloat:
I just couldn't resist. We now return you to our regular program.

-- by Decree of the Hamster

Space Needle

Whilst awaiting election results, amuse yourselves with Seattle's landmark attraction, the Space Needle and accompanying monorail. There was great satisfaction seeing this in person. I so wanted to go to the '62 World's Fair; finally getting there healed yet another childhood scar...
Cool reflection in the Experience Music Project building -- very much an attraction in its own right.
I just LOVE monorails too!
There are some lovely gardens at the base of the Needle, an unexpected delight.

Pike Place

A few shots of the Pike Place market (which is where the original Starbuck's is; this shot is, in fact, across the street from it).
Didn't get a picture of the famous flying fish, but we did notice this little pet crawling about the finny critters.
There's pretty flowers too, and all sorts of booths and shops.
On the weekend, there's even more stuff, with street vendors and all.
This was just soooo Seattle, I had to take a picture of it.