Wordless Wednesday: World Famous Reds

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Wordless Wednesday: World Famous Reds

July 30, 2025

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leisure, Wordless Wednesday

For Wordless Wednesday, let your images tell the story.

Pike Place Sign — World Famous Pike Place Fish Market

Seattles Starbucks — Original Starbucks, Seattle’s Pike Place Public Market

“In Seattle, you haven’t had enough coffee until you can thread a sewing machine while it’s running.” — Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon

Sharing for Becky’s Simply Red and Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday.

More about my trip to Seattle and Roslyn, Washington, in later posts. Please join me for Sunday Stills: “Taste of Summer” this weekend.

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51 responses to “Wordless Wednesday: World Famous Reds”

Linda Schaub

Jul 31, 2025 at 6:52 pm

I know it’s the last day for the red prompts … I’ve seen Brian’s all month. Well you sure captured them here Terri. I have seen Pike Place coffee in the grocery store and wondered about the origin. I just use instant coffee so I’ve never had it, but we had a Starbucks in our office building years ago and I was a regular. 🙂 I also like the quote by Jeff Bezos. As a person who used to sew my own clothes as I was so tall, that’s quite a visual. Now, when I have to thread a regular sewing needle, it takes umpteen tries to thread it. 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 31, 2025 at 7:08 pm
  
  I squeaked in the last red post. Seattle is famous for several brands as well as Washington apples. Kirkland, a Costco brand, is a city near Seattle. Starbucks coffee is a little strong in their shops, but I’ve bought their Kcups or used less for ground roast. Have a good rest of your week!
  
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  1. Linda Schaub
    
    Aug 1, 2025 at 7:15 pm
    
    Back in the day I used to have a large cup of whatever Starbucks was brewing that morning – they had different robust brews every day and I drank it black for goodness sake. I liked the Italian and French roasts, but was not keen on Sumatra – it was very strong. I am sure I was humming all day long. I have never been to Costco as it’s just me. I was set to walk for three days at big parks, but the wildfire smoke is back and I decided it wasn’t good for the camera – I would have masked up, so then we go back to the heat and humidity and rain again – what a Summer!! You enjoy the rest of your week too Terri!
    
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Susanne Swanson

Jul 31, 2025 at 11:29 am

Wonderful captures of Seattle Reds! 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 31, 2025 at 12:18 pm
  
  Thank you, Susanne! Everything we saw was iconic and amazing!
  
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Toonsarah

Jul 31, 2025 at 6:52 am

I loved Seattle, thanks for taking me back! I look forward to hearing more about your visit.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 31, 2025 at 7:22 am
  
  Thank you, Sarah! It was everything I expected.
  
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Eugi

Jul 31, 2025 at 4:28 am

Wow! That’s a stunning capture of the sign for Public Market, and I love the quote by Jeff Bezos.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 31, 2025 at 7:25 am
  
  Thank you, Eugi! So many things to see. Jeff Bezos was the founder of Amazon which is based in Seattle.
  
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  1. Eugi
    
    Aug 1, 2025 at 8:42 am
    
    You’re welcome, Terri. Yes, Jeff Bezos married Lauren Sánchez in June 2025 in Venice, Italy. I read the wedding was quite the ado.
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Aug 1, 2025 at 11:45 am
    
    Oh wow, what a juicy tidbit, Eugi!
    
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  3. Eugi
    
    Aug 2, 2025 at 6:27 am
    
    😊
    
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Toni Pike

Jul 31, 2025 at 2:34 am

Very striking – fantastic city

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 31, 2025 at 7:26 am
  
  Thank you, Toni! You have the same last name…Pike 😁
  
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Hazel

Jul 30, 2025 at 4:57 pm

That’s a lot of people at Starbucks. I’ll find another coffee shop.🤭

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 30, 2025 at 5:03 pm
  
  LOL, Hazel, I didn’t wait either!
  
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  1. Hazel
    
    Jul 30, 2025 at 5:07 pm
    
    Nah, crowded places are not my cup of tea.🤭 Good thing I’m not alone.🤩
    
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Retirement Reflections

Jul 30, 2025 at 4:21 pm

I love that Seattle Market, Terri. Thank you for sharing it here. Donna

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 30, 2025 at 5:04 pm
  
  Thank you, Donna! I was so happy to finally see it all with my own eyes!
  
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Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com

Jul 30, 2025 at 4:20 pm

Seattle is such a fun city to explore (as long as you don’t have to drive 🙂 ). It’s been a few years since my last visit but I know I’ll be back!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 30, 2025 at 5:06 pm
  
  And I didn’t have to drive at all, Janis! My cousin drove. Then we took the monorail to see the Needle, which was quite fun. Public Transportation there was really well-thought out.
  
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  1. Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com
    
    Jul 30, 2025 at 5:13 pm
    
    Yes it is! Paul’s aunt and uncle live in Bellevue and we can take an express bus straight into the city from there.
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Jul 30, 2025 at 6:34 pm
    
    Oh! Good to know! That’s where my cousin lives too!
    
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Nancy

Jul 30, 2025 at 12:50 pm

Seattle fun for you! I have been to all those spots! Did you see them throw the fish at the Market?
And Taste of summer is this coming Sunday. My post from yesterday would have been perfect.
Enjoy your vacation!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 30, 2025 at 3:25 pm
  
  I can’t believe hadn’t been to Seattle
  sooner–we literally live 5 hours away by car! It was magical even with crowds. And yes, we stood and waiting a few minutes for the fish throwing. I used to train staff with the “Fish Video Philo&osophy ; years ago and got very nostalgic seeing the fish market in person.
  Feel free to link to my Taste post this Sunday if you wish, Nancy. Vacation is over, so to speak. Just a quick break. 🙂
  
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D. Wallace Peach

Jul 30, 2025 at 11:12 am

Seattle’s Public Market is so. much. fun! I could spend hours wandering. Great photos, Terri.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 30, 2025 at 11:41 am
  
  Thank you, Diana! Its been on my list for years!
  
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Anne Sandler

Jul 30, 2025 at 10:46 am

I don’t like crowds either. I thought it was age.

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photobyjohnbo

Jul 30, 2025 at 10:38 am

It’s been a while since we were in Seattle, but your photos reminded me of the places we visited when we stayed a couple of days before getting on an Alaska-bound cruise ship.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 30, 2025 at 11:44 am
  
  I was thrilled to finally go visit. We live 5 hours’ drive from Bellevue where my cousin lives. We’ll be back!! We sae the Space Needle and walked along Alki Beach too. More on those soon.
  
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Carol Carlisle

Jul 30, 2025 at 10:16 am

I’ve been there! Watched them throw fish and eat oysters!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 30, 2025 at 10:19 am
  
  Fun, isn’t it, Carol? I saw the fish fly too, but too fast to get a photo!
  
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  1. Carol Carlisle
    
    Jul 30, 2025 at 10:59 am
    
    Absolutely flying fish 🐟 are too fast to photograph!
    
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BeckyB

Jul 30, 2025 at 8:35 am

a city I’ve always wanted to visit

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 30, 2025 at 10:17 am
  
  It was surprisingly clean in the tourist spots.
  
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Graham

Jul 30, 2025 at 8:27 am

The market is such a fun place, if a bit of a zoo at times. I hope you had a great visit.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 30, 2025 at 10:20 am
  
  We did, Graham. We visited early Friday and left about 2 when the crowds became the zoo. I’ll share some more sights in upcoming posts.
  
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  1. Graham
    
    Jul 30, 2025 at 9:43 pm
    
    I look forward to it.
    
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Darlene

Jul 30, 2025 at 7:54 am

I love Pike’s Place Market! Seattle is a terrific city.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 30, 2025 at 7:56 am
  
  I’m in love with it now myself, Darlene. My cousin lives in Bellevue and graciously drove us around all weekend. Last time I visited Seattle was when I was 9. I see what all the hoopla is about now.
  
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robertawrites235681907

Jul 30, 2025 at 7:46 am

Great pictures of red wording on signs. Not something I’ve ever thought to photograph.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 30, 2025 at 7:54 am
  
  Thank you, Robbie! I wasn’t the only one taking pics of the sign and view 🙂
  
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  1. robertawrites235681907
    
    Jul 30, 2025 at 12:21 pm
    
    😊💕
    
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Jacqui Murray

Jul 30, 2025 at 7:33 am

Love that Jeff Bezos quote.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 30, 2025 at 7:37 am
  
  Me too, Jacqui! I smiled when I read Seattle is world famous for its origination of Starbucks and Amazon.
  
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Anonymous

Jul 30, 2025 at 7:11 am

I’ve never been there, but I recognize it! Must be the movies made there, or something else I saw over the years on TV.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 30, 2025 at 7:33 am
  
  There are countless movies and TV shows filmed in Seattle. World Famous, eh?
  
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Anne Sandler

Jul 30, 2025 at 7:05 am

Great street photography Terri!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jul 30, 2025 at 7:33 am
  
  Thank you, Anne! I wish they would just get out of the way 😆
  
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  1. Anne Sandler
    
    Jul 30, 2025 at 7:45 am
    
    Oh no, the people make the picture. It’s the vibe of the market.
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Jul 30, 2025 at 7:54 am
    
    You are so right. I’m not used to crowds anymore. Fun day!
    
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