"Isn't too far".... I guess that's relative.... LOL... it's about 1200km from Calgary, Alberta to Seattle Washington....

Well, in the US and I guess Canada too, 1200km is 'close by' Even in Europe 1200km isn't that far away, and since I'm used to travel and driving, 1200km is just around the corner. It's all about perception Anyway I would seriously consider making the trip from Belgium. I've been close to Seatlle before, it's quite doable....