'A rainy day here is better than a sunny day wherever you're coming from,' is what I would say. It's worth it, by far.

Even during the rainy seasons, the sun gets a chance to shine, and when it does, it shines brighter and the whole world seems brand new again.

I bounce around wherever I'm needed,

You need to spend time walking, ... You have cold air, sunny day, rainy day, even snow. Spend time experiencing the project.

Look for a typical Seattle Christmas, mild and rainy.

I have had days when it was 35 degrees and sunny and people are bundled up on the deck like it's a football game.