You know you're from Oregon when . . .

1. You know the state flower (mold).
2. You feel guilty throwing aluminum cans or paper in the trash.
3. You use the statement "sun break" and know what it means.
4. You feel overdressed wearing a suit to a nice restaurant.
5. You stand on a deserted corner in the rain without an umbrella waiting for the "Walk" signal.
6. You consider that if it has no snow or has not recently erupted, it is not a real mountain.
7. You live in a town of over 50,000, you're from the big city.
8. You know the difference between Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye salmon.
9. You know how to pronounce The Dalles, Yachats, Spokane and Willamette.
10. You consider swimming an indoor sport.
11. You can tell the difference between Japanese, Chinese and Thai food.
12. In winter, you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark while only working 8 hour shifts .
13. You never go camping without waterproof matches and a poncho.
14. You are not fazed by "Today's forecast: showers followed by rain," and "Tomorrow's forecast: rain followed by showers."
15. You cannot wait for a day with "showers and sun breaks."
16. You have no concept of humidity without precipitation.
17. You know that Boring is a town in Oregon and not just a state of mind.
18. You can point to at least two volcanoes, even if you cannot see them through the cloud cover. 19. You notice "the mountain is out" when it is a pretty day and you can actually see it.
20. You put on your shorts and fire up the barbecue when the temperature gets above 50, but still wear your hiking boots and parka.
21. You switch to your sandals when it gets about 60, but keep your socks on.
22. You have actually used your mountain bike on a mountain.
23. You think people who use umbrellas are wimps, tourists or women with a good hair day going.
24. You buy new sunglasses at least 3 times a year, because you can't find the old ones from the last sunbreak.
25. You measure distance in drive time.
26. You often switch from "heat" to "a/c" in the same day.
27. You use a down comforter in the summer.
28. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a raincoat.
29. You know all the important seasons: Almost Winter (Winter), Still raining (Spring), Road construction (Summer), Deer & Elk season Fall).
30. You know that when clear cutting the forest you must leave 2 trees standing per acre (one which must be alive).
31. You actually understand these jokes and forward them to all your friends in Oregon and Washington or those who used to live here!