Good-Bye Pioneer Square and I.D., I will miss you so!

Today was our last day working in the Smith Tower. It was a sad day for many. I had to say good bye to the lovely baristas at S'Bucks in the building. Not that I'm a huge fan of Starbucks coffee, but it was convenient, and the people working there are awesome! I also had to say good bye to the elevator operators and other staff of the building who have been so fantastic to all of us over the years. They will be missed!



At lunch we headed over the the International District (I.D.) for one last good meal at the Green Leaf.



I like this shot for many reasons, but originally took it for my dad who makes model airplanes.



After work we headed over to Collins for one last time to drown our sorrows and I spotted this on the door of an empty business between the Smith Tower and Collins.

Going up and down all day long...

I'm really going to miss these guys and gals when we move out of the Smith Tower. This is the last building left in Seattle that has people manning the elevators. They are always there to greet you with a smile and sometimes a joke or song if you are lucky. My co-worker decided to jump in the shot as well and is squatting in front of one of the ladies.



I spotted this cornucopia at Green Garden Cards and Gifts today (one of my favorite stores in Pioneer Square). It feels like one of the few decorations I've seen in the stores that is a reminder of Thanksgiving instead of Christmas which are already adorning most stores!

Newly Washed City

This is the view from my room at work in the Smith Tower. Less than a month before we move and it goes away. So so sad.

waiting... waiting... waiting...

This is the board in the Smith Tower lobby that shows where the elevators are. When those red lights get to the bottom, the elevator is there. I waited a long time this morning for that to happen!



I spent a great deal of the rest of my day staring at screens like this waiting for that blue bar to get to it's destination.

Window View

Can you spot the Smith Tower?