Looks like I’m going to spend a week or so in Tacoma WA area over Xmas. Basically looking for anything near Fort Lewis. Any suggestions on where to stay, or where to stay away from? Never been to the area and am completely clueless.
Cards1968...or anyone that knows Tacoma WA
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We haven't made it up there yet. All I can say is we got our first frost yesterday and major snow in the upper ranges. It's an early winter, so if driving out plan accordingly.
I plan on it! I'm quite intrigued by the area, but totally clueless what to expect. You have any knowledge of the area?
Yeah, I'm not crazy enough to make that drive. Will have the wife, a 13 yr old, 8 yr old, and 4 month old in tow. We're going to fly, which should be fun with a 4 month old. Just crossing my fingers we don't wind up in the hospital with her after traveling on that big old petri dish...For reference, I go 40+ yrs of my life a single man with no kids. The woman I meet and decide I can't live without has two awesome kiddos, and we just had a baby. And her ex-husband is Army Special Forces and is in Fort Lewis. Seriously, 40+ yrs and the one I pick is the former wife of one of the world's biggest bad a$$e$. Only me. I just hope I don't wind up on a Dateline episode one day.
Dangit. You and Cards were my big hopes on here. Their dad has literally just got orders for there and has never been there for long, so he doesn't know the area all that well either. Might just wait for him to get settled and try to grab something a little later. I'm telling you, the pics I've looked through on the internet are just incredible. Mountains and water everywhere. I'm just not looking forward to nearly being in Canada in December. Lol
There’s always the Indian casinos. Gotta try a cheapo Rainer Beer. Seattle is a craft brew Mecca. It would be a drive but the Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle is pretty cool.
Hey -- I know you don't know me but saw the thread and wanted to respond because my wife lived in that area for awhile. She says to expect sprinkles or rain daily. Also try to stay away from Tacoma itself if at all possible, many bad places there. Across the Tacoma bridge is Gig Harbor which she says is nice with a lot of crafts and festivals. She also said if you go towards Mount Rainier there will be snow there. Stay away from Spanaway as its the meth capital of Washington in her opinion, lol but Puyallup is nice. So there you have it, paraphrased notes from a complete stranger on Mo Sports, lol. Enjoy your trip
Thanks! Big time appreciate it. I’d read some sketchy VRBO reviews on places in Tacoma about the area, which kind of lead me to seeking advice. This helps a ton! Does she have any knowledge of Lakewood or DuPont? Or thoughts on Seattle? We could possibly stay in Seattle, just would make for a longer commute to the base when needed. But shouldn’t have to do that more than a couple times for the week.
i have a text in to her for some more information -- will get back to you soon good sir!
Lakewood and Dupont would both be fine she thinks. She says Seattle will be unbelievably expensive and the traffic in Seattle is a complete nightmare she says. She says you will absolutely enjoy the scenery so please take that in but stay away from Tacoma and Seattle.
Thanks! I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. Feel free to shoot me an email to paul_andrew_sutton@hotmail.com if it's easier. I'm good either way. Thanks again!
Awesome. Thanks. Kinda what I thought about Seattle. Was hoping I could persuade the wife away from staying there and just visiting for a day maybe. The more I checkout Gig Harbor, the more I like that idea. Place looks really, really cool.
So freaking true. Thank God he's a nice dude and we get along well. If not, I'd probably wet my pants every time I close my eyes at night.
LMAO -- I am assuming that means you look extremely normal here in the mid west
this thread has now gotten my wife excited to go back for a visit and she wants me to go -- lol, now I am 6'5" 350+ and afraid of flying -- SOOOO -- I'm either gonna have to go and show no fear OR fake an injury, cause if you are in a car and your motor blows, you are probably pissed, but still alive -- motor goes on the plane, well -- yeah
I was more referring to the beef you two seem to have. But I do appreciate the fat joke at his expense lol
If I had to sit next to raw on a flight, you better believe I am getting the arm rest!!!
