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The McKee family is Seattle bound!

May 27th, 2009 Posted in Things I Like

Ant's Eye View World HQ

If you follow me on twitter (@jakemckee) you know that I’m in the midst of pretty big life change. That’s right, after 6 years in Dallas, our family is moving to Seattle!

When Sean and I created the new and improved Ant’s Eye View in January, we wondered if it made sense to have us geographically spread out so that we could more easily service regional clients. But almost immediately it became obvious that we needed to be in the same physical location. After all, the Wonder Twins can’t active their powers if they can’t fist bump their rings.

Not to say that I’m comparing Sean and I to alien Super Friends.

Ant’s Eye View World HQ (aka thinkspace) is located in Redmond, WA and we’ll be living right up the street. We’re pretty dang excited, both to be Seattle area residents and to get this damn moving stuff completed. Oh, and of course to be a member of Social Media Club Seattle and SEALUG!

Dallas has always been great to my career and my life. After a total of 12 years living in Dallas, I’ll miss it. But I’m also really excited about the move.

And for the record: yes, I know it rains a lot there. Thanks for the reminder.

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  • http://www.patrickokeefe.com iFroggy

    That's awesome. Congrats. :)

    Patrick

  • http://www.buzzgain.com/ Mukund Mohan

    Congratulations. Well done. Its a big move but I think Sean and you will build it will. I think you have Dustin also on board right? Seattle's also got better coffee BTW.

  • http://antseyeview.com/ Sean McD

    Drive Safe!

  • Anonymous

    Congrats, man!

  • http://www.helenjane.com/ Helen Jane

    Congrats, yo. Seattle's on our short list!

  • http://www.BrandAutopsy.com/ john moore (of Brand Autopsy)

    Jake … yes, it is gray and spitty in Seattle … but when the giant orange orb in the sky shines, there isn't a more beautiful place than Seattle. You and your family will absolutely enjoy Seattle.

    (The biggest thing you'll miss about Dallas is travel-related. Living in the Pacific Northwest makes flying most places an all-day affair. In Dallas, you can get to both coasts in half-a-day. Not so in Seattle.)

  • Steven

    The Pacific Northwest is paradise as far as I'm concerned, and we're more than glad to have you. Enjoy Seattle!

  • http://www.sonnygill.com sonnygill

    Congrats and best of luck!

  • http://www.thinkspace.com/ Peter Chee

    Looking forward to having you inside our space. I think you'll have a great time getting to know the other startup people inside here too.

    Peter

  • BryanPerson

    Jake: I want to offer my best wishes on your move as well. I've always heard very good things about Seattle–except for the rain, of course. I hope to visit for the first time later this summer, so maybe some kind of Tweetup is in the offing? That, and that long-overdue discussion about our moderation services we keep talking about :)

    Bryan | @BryanPerson

  • http://www.changeitmarketing.com kevinurie

    Good to hear you are moving to Seattle, and want to be a part of SMC Seattle! Contact me on Twitter @kevinurie when you get here, and I would love to plug you in.

    Kevin
    SMC Seattle President

  • Donna Tocci

    Congratulations! Hope this is a fantastic move for you and your family! It might rain a lot, but it's such a beautiful city and area. You'll love it.

  • http://randomintroductions.com joesunga

    Great news. Welcome to Seattle, it's definitely a great place, especially in the spring and summer. Enjoy!

  • http://www.fullcirc.com/ Nancy White

    Hey, Jake, a belated welcome to Seattle. Once you are settled, I'd love to host an old timey potluck of the local online community community. or network. Or whatever we are!

  • http://www.fullcirc.com/ Nancy White

    Hey, Jake, a belated welcome to Seattle. Once you are settled, I'd love to host an old timey potluck of the local online community community. or network. Or whatever we are!