The City of Pullman is located in the Southeast corner of Whitman County, seven miles from the state of Idaho. Pullman is the county's largest city and is situated at the intersections of State Routes 27 and U.S. Route 195. (Traffic, is nil) The city size allows for virtually everything being within walking (biking) distance. A small town of approximately 25,000, Pullman offers cultural amenities combined with small town atmosphere making for a very high quality of life if you consider boredom a virtue!
Biking is the ultimate form of transportation in Pullman! After purchasing my Univega, Rover 305, during my first week in the Pacific North West, I have been biking in to the office everyday since classes have started! Not only that, but during my first few weeks on campus I had the opportunity to ride down a set of stairs near French Admin without injury. Most Excellent!!! (It was completely unintentional and unavoidable.)
Welcome to "the initial" La Casa De Nuke!!! I'm busy at work sending email, which is the third most frequent activity done at my abode other than the mass production of slop and the occasional drift into revery. As one can clearly see from the other picture, Pullman is quite lovely!!! (The spectacular view from the front door, breathtaking!)
Welcome to my very plush abode!!! Here I'm seen relaxing and casually reviewing select topics in physics; that is, when I'm not updating the webpage. As it turns out, my humble home is the excellent locality for hosting such events including BBQ and other social functions.
Mr. Taste T. Lentil
THE (NATIONAL) LENTIL FESTIVAL
(Brought to you by Pullman, Washington)
Such a grandiose event only occurs once a year and only in one location on this Earth... Pullman, Washington, Host of the National Lentil Festival! The level of merriment that was observed can not be compared as the occupants of this modest town held an omnifarious amount of activities, stopped traffic, and presented various foods (containing lentils), all of which span the weekend. Oh, we must not forget Mr. Taste T. Lentil, featured above during his grand procession through Pullman.
Note: News of the arrive of a Y12 elite to Pullman has sparked concerns for next years motorcade. The addition of bullet proof glass to the Lentil Mobile along with runners and a chase car have been suggested.
Festivities were kicked off with "The Largest Bowl of Chili in the World", lentil chili, that is... Free Chili (as much as one could devour) for all the residents of Pullman, Washington! The chili flowed well into the late evening (from one bowl to another!).
Main Street was closed to traffic Saturday while those being festive with lentils gorged oneself with chili and listened to a diverse group of bands, which played into night!!!! Featured above is a Celtic band from Canada (they love South Park!) I have to admit to having the pleasure of encountering Paul Hoffman during the evening, fellow brother in the class, electro-optics researcher, and water flow inspector for various classrooms containing speakers (who are in the process of...) in Webster!
The next morning I awoke to a massive breakfast hosted by Pullman across from the Library. Among the foods served included Lentil Pancakes! Most excellent, indeed. Once again, traffic was inconvenienced, all in the name of Lentils! Parades, parades, parades... These included floats, bands, firetrucks, vintage cars, etc. Afterwards, was the presentation of a plethora of lentil dishes at the local park... There is no measure to the joyousness and deep felt affection Pullman has for Lentils.
Pullman's Main Street looking East toward WSU
Turn of the century; Not much has changed!!!
Main Street and Grand are the two primary roads in Pullman Washington (excluding various vehicular boulevards contained within Wazzu!) The majority of commercial establishments are located along one of these routes. These vital causeways link Pullman to various localities including Spokane, Colfax, Lewiston, and Moscow.
The Locals!!!! Observe these curious creatures as they make their way down Grand. Spawned from a long heritage of moonshine production, these technicians are the pride of the community! Not only are they experts at the creation of alcoholic elixirs but also the consumption there of...
Identification: Lengthy hair, elephantine beard, denim apparel, capacious trousers, slurred speech, panoramic odor of home
brew inebriant, and can often be seen carrying a massive shotgun (brand and model may vary).
Caution: Do not approach, may be confused, armed and dangerous!
