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Return to Roslyn, Washington

Last updated: Jul 25, 2024

Return to Roslyn, Washington

Recently, I had the pleasure of spending ten days in Washington, a state that holds a special place in my heart. During this trip, I got to visit Roslyn, the actual setting for one of my favorite TV series, Northern Exposure. While the show portrays a fictional town named Cicely in Alaska, most of the outdoor footage was filmed in Roslyn, Washington. Fans of Northern Exposure often make these journeys as a tribute.

This marked my second trip to Roslyn, the first being in 2014, which I detailed in my post titled 'My Overexposure to Northern Exposure' on my blog. On this visit, I shared my enthusiasm for Roslyn with my wife, who is also a fan of the show. Here are some snapshots from our time there.

Dr. Fleischman’s office — The picture above was captured in 2014 right outside what was known as Dr. Fleischman's office, now transformed into a gift shop. The gentleman standing with me is the shop owner and was once an extra on the show.

same place ten years later — Fast forward ten years, and here I am at the same spot. It’s fascinating how time flies. You can see my shirt matches the proprietor's. My pose is almost identical to my earlier one, purely by chance. This time he mentioned having spoken to Darren Burrows, who portrayed Ed in Northern Exposure, just two days prior. He said there are serious discussions about a seventh season, with Rob Morrow as the producer.

ruth anns store — In this photo, I'm horseback riding in front of what used to be Ruth Ann’s store in the series, which still operates as a general store today. Interestingly, the interior of the actual store is larger than its depiction in the show. Most major indoor scenes were filmed in Redmond, Washington. I assume they chose to make the store appear smaller in the series to enhance the small-town ambiance. As of 2022, Roslyn has a population of 985, while the fictional Cicely was estimated to have between 400 and 500 residents. One of the final episodes touched on the theme of dwindling populations.

I engaged in a pleasant conversation with a local sitting on a bench. Although he wasn’t familiar with Northern Exposure, he seemed intrigued by my enthusiasm as I pointed out the key buildings featured in the series. If you look closely, you can also see the sign for the Brick reflected in the door.

Here’s a photo of me alongside Mrs. Wizard in front of a mural that appears in the opening credits of each episode. One of the episodes narrates the story of Roslyn, the founder of Cicely. There is indeed a Roslyn Cafe, although it was never showcased in the series.

I am pictured here outside The Brick, a restaurant that played a significant role in the show. However, the interior scenes were shot in a studio in Redmond, which differs quite a bit from the actual Brick. Fun fact: The Brick is the oldest operating bar in Washington. It even has a small canal next to the bar, which was presumably used for discarding chewing tobacco.

This is a picture of me outside the KBHR radio station. Currently, it’s just a closed-off area within a boutique. On the walls, you can find album covers for musicals that Maurice discussed on the show.

I initially thought the image above represented the church from Northern Exposure, but it turns out I was mistaken. I realized I had correctly identified it during my visit in 2014, which is documented in the blog entry I mentioned earlier.

To wrap things up, I found the residents of Roslyn to be exceedingly friendly and conversational, which was a refreshing change from my experiences in Las Vegas. It genuinely makes me consider the idea of relocating to a small town. I never expected to say this publicly, but I'm actually contemplating a move from Las Vegas in 2026, likely to the northwest, and possibly even Alaska.

As a reminder, here is the July 18 Puzzle :

Imagine an oasis with four camels, each having their own driver, along with 20 water canisters. Each camel has the capacity to carry up to five full canisters, with every canister providing enough water for a camel and its driver for one day. Water canisters can be transferred between camels, but no camel can exceed five canisters at any time. The outpost is located four days away from the oasis, and canisters cannot be refilled or left unattended in the desert. The camels at the oasis do not need water. The challenge is to deliver a letter to the outpost and return all camels safely to the oasis. What is the best strategy to achieve this?

Solution:

Let’s label the camels A, B, C and D.

On the first day, each camel sets off with a full five-day water supply for a one-day trek. By the end of the journey, each camel will have four days' worth of water remaining. Camel A distributes one day's supply to each of Camels B, C, and D, keeping one day for itself.

On the second day, Camel A heads back to the oasis. Camels B, C, and D continue their journey towards the outpost, starting with a five-day supply and finishing the day with a four-day supply. Camel B shares one day's supply with Camels C and D, leaving itself with a two-day supply.

On day three, Camel B, now with a two-day supply, travels back towards the oasis and ends up one day away with a one-day supply left. Meanwhile, Camels C and D, both starting with five days’ worth of water, make progress towards the outpost, concluding the day with four days’ worth. Camel C gives one day's supply to Camel D.

By the fourth day, Camel B, with its one-day supply, returns to the oasis. Camel C, with three days' supply, also makes its way back towards the oasis, ending the day with a two-day supply. Meanwhile, Camel D successfully reaches the outpost, finishing with a four-day supply.

On day five, Camel B makes its way back to the oasis. Camel C, which has a two-day supply, retreats a day closer to the oasis, ending the day with a one-day supply and being one day away. Camel D, starting with a four-day supply, moves back one day, ending with a three-day supply.

On day six, Camel C returns to the oasis while Camel D makes its way back for another day, ending two days away from the oasis with a two-day supply left.

For days seven and eight, Camel D completes its journey back to the oasis.

July 25 Puzzle:

A group of five pirates has discovered a treasure of 1000 gold coins. In true pirate fashion, the highest-ranking pirate is tasked with proposing how the coins will be divided. This proposal must clearly state the number of coins each pirate will receive. Once the proposal is made, it is put to a vote. If the majority agrees, the division is executed. If not, the proposing pirate faces the fate of walking the plank. Consequently, the next highest-ranking pirate will then present their suggestion. This cycle will continue until a proposal receives approval. If there happens to be an even number of pirates, a tie vote results in the proposed pirate walking the plank, as there wouldn’t be a majority.

The pirates prioritize their preferences in a specific order.

1. Get as many gold coins as they can.
2. Make other pirates walk the plank.
3. Save their own life.

Each pirate is a master logician and is aware of this shared quality among them. What is the most strategic proposal the highest-ranking pirate can make to ensure a fair division of the gold?