Here's another report from the Seattle microcosm of the economy.  We went over to University Village today for a few items and so that I could check out a new MacBook at the Apple store as I go through the process of picking out a new laptop.

The Apple store along with just about every other one was mobbed with people.  Parking is always an adventure there as you weave among buildings and pedestrian crosswalks, but today it was a serious challenge.

Saw lots of bags and the Apple store was packed full of people so not sure if folks were just ready to be out after a week of being snowed in or if the retail spending fire is still burning a bit in this corner of the country.

It was also very cool to run into a few people we knew.  One of the great things about Seattle is that it is not so big that you won't have a chance unplanned encounter with a friend when you are out and about.