Fort Lewis Washington - Land Rovers Only

BIRD · 05-28-2007, 01:55 PM

I will be in the Fort Lewis Washington are for a week or two. And I was wondering what is there to do. Any malls, clubs, etc.

JungleRR · 05-28-2007, 02:38 PM

Well, I have not been there myself, but I hear there are a lot of military clubs and places to hang out... does that sound like fun?

BIRD · 05-29-2007, 12:16 AM

Thanks, I am sure there a few bars around the base. I was looking for some thing bigger. Do you know if they have an Olive Garden Restaurant? We do not have that here in Hawaii. I guess I want to play tourist in someone else back yard

JungleRR · 05-29-2007, 12:18 AM

No they don't have the olive garden there, the only one in western WA is in Lynnwood on 196th (It's like four miles from my house) I'd love to meet up with you if you want:-)

JungleRR · 05-29-2007, 12:20 AM

oh... the address is 4221 196th St Sw, Lynnwood, WA

If you wanted to look it up. Honestly I think it's really overpriced and not all that great:-)

BIRD · 05-29-2007, 07:52 PM

I don't care to much if the place is expensive. Hell going to Mc Donald's here in Hawaii will set you back $10.00. And that is for a value meal!! Not much value there. Oh a $1.00 is for the dine in charge that we have here. Yes you have to pay just to sit down and eat.

nwemerys · 05-29-2007, 08:04 PM

Actually there is an Olive Garden in Tacoma WA om I 5...just a few miles from Ft Lewis. Just further up the road is the Tacoma Mall, but it's pretty lame.

Let me know what you're looking for and I can probably help. I'm just across the water in Gig Harbor.

Dave

JungleRR · 05-30-2007, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nwemerys

Actually there is an Olive Garden in Tacoma WA om I 5...just a few miles from Ft Lewis. Just further up the road is the Tacoma Mall, but it's pretty lame.

Let me know what you're looking for and I can probably help. I'm just across the water in Gig Harbor.

Dave

It would awesome to all meet up...

JungleRR · 05-30-2007, 07:24 PM

I'm glad someone knows more about Olive Garden then me:-) Thanks Dave for the info!

BIRD · 05-30-2007, 10:41 PM

Are there any other good restaurants other than Olive Garden? The only reason Olive Garden come to my mind is that I see the advertisements on TV all the time. Then I remember I am on a rock in the middle of the ocean. We get lots of commercials here for places that do not exist here. We have a the latest tourist trap restaurants like Bubba Gump, Hard Rock, Planet Hollywood and Cheeseburger in Paradise.

nwemerys · 05-31-2007, 08:42 PM

As you can imagine, my wife and I have eaten at each of the tourist traps you mentioned...ugh. The only saving grace is the tourists sometimes where bikinis there..too cold in Washington for that!

Best places to eat around Tacoma:
Primo Grill and ASADA; both on 6th avenue.
Lobster Shop and Salty's; both on Ruston Way and both have great views of the harbor.
Pacific Grill in downtown Tacoma. Expensive but wonderful
Stanley and Seaforts. Again, expensive but great view of the city
Anthony's. Local chain but always great views. There's one in Point Defiance Park as well as across the water in Gig Harbor...only 10 mins from Tacoma except at rush hour
Tides Tavern in Gig Harbor. Great on a sunny day as it sits right on the harbor...boats everywhere.
Jazzbones in Tacoma (6th ave) is a great weekend spot for jazz. Lot's more in Seattle.

Hope that helps!

Dave
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Series 3 guy · 06-01-2007, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by nwemerys

Actually there is an Olive Garden in Tacoma WA om I 5...just a few miles from Ft Lewis. Just further up the road is the Tacoma Mall, but it's pretty lame.

Let me know what you're looking for and I can probably help. I'm just across the water in Gig Harbor.

Dave

Hi Dave- Gig Harbor is great!! I used to tie up outside the Tides Tavern when when were boating up from Seattle. Great times!!! I miss Washington.

nwemerys · 06-01-2007, 05:32 PM

I'll be there in a half hour or so..out on the deck!

Series 3 guy · 06-03-2007, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nwemerys

I'll be there in a half hour or so..out on the deck!

MAN!!! I realy wish I was there right now!!!!!!! I used to have the tides tavern t-shirt but I have worn it out. Gig Harbor is supurb if I move back I would love to live there!! A bit exspensive now though,much like the North end of Tacoma. Maybe up the Hoods Canal somewhere would be lovely. Anyway enjoy the tides and watch all the part-time yachtsmen try to pass eachother at the Harbor entrance and running aground. Much Fun!!!!

nwemerys · 06-03-2007, 09:12 PM

Sory for the late response.

GH is a bit expensive, but there are still several afordable neighborhoods and lots available. N Tacoma is a great area as well.

Let me know if you want another T shirt and I'll make sure to take care of it next time I'm there.

Dave

05-28-2007, 01:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
BIRD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 363 Gallery: 0	Fort Lewis Washington I will be in the Fort Lewis Washington are for a week or two. And I was wondering what is there to do. Any malls, clubs, etc.

05-28-2007, 02:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
JungleRR It's all about my Blue Balls! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanford, California Posts: 2,102 Gallery: 0	Well, I have not been there myself, but I hear there are a lot of military clubs and places to hang out... does that sound like fun? __________________ Silly Boys!... Range Rovers are for girls! Cars: 1988 Range Rover Classic (aka Blue Balls) 2000 Discovery II SE7 (my fiance's... soon to be mine)

05-29-2007, 12:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
JungleRR It's all about my Blue Balls! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanford, California Posts: 2,102 Gallery: 0	No they don't have the olive garden there, the only one in western WA is in Lynnwood on 196th (It's like four miles from my house) I'd love to meet up with you if you want:-) __________________ Silly Boys!... Range Rovers are for girls! Cars: 1988 Range Rover Classic (aka Blue Balls) 2000 Discovery II SE7 (my fiance's... soon to be mine)

05-29-2007, 12:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
JungleRR It's all about my Blue Balls! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanford, California Posts: 2,102 Gallery: 0	oh... the address is 4221 196th St Sw, Lynnwood, WA If you wanted to look it up. Honestly I think it's really overpriced and not all that great:-) __________________ Silly Boys!... Range Rovers are for girls! Cars: 1988 Range Rover Classic (aka Blue Balls) 2000 Discovery II SE7 (my fiance's... soon to be mine)

05-29-2007, 08:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
nwemerys Don't sweat the little stuff....everythings little stuff Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 50 Gallery: 0	Actually there is an Olive Garden in Tacoma WA om I 5...just a few miles from Ft Lewis. Just further up the road is the Tacoma Mall, but it's pretty lame. Let me know what you're looking for and I can probably help. I'm just across the water in Gig Harbor. Dave __________________ 03 Disco 04 Porsche Cayenne 03 CLK 430 07 Harley Screamin Eagle Ultra

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05-29-2007, 12:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
BIRD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 363 Gallery: 0	Thanks, I am sure there a few bars around the base. I was looking for some thing bigger. Do you know if they have an Olive Garden Restaurant? We do not have that here in Hawaii. I guess I want to play tourist in someone else back yard

05-29-2007, 07:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
BIRD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 363 Gallery: 0	I don't care to much if the place is expensive. Hell going to Mc Donald's here in Hawaii will set you back $10.00. And that is for a value meal!! Not much value there. Oh a $1.00 is for the dine in charge that we have here. Yes you have to pay just to sit down and eat.

05-30-2007, 07:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
JungleRR It's all about my Blue Balls! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanford, California Posts: 2,102 Gallery: 0	I'm glad someone knows more about Olive Garden then me:-) Thanks Dave for the info! __________________ Silly Boys!... Range Rovers are for girls! Cars: 1988 Range Rover Classic (aka Blue Balls) 2000 Discovery II SE7 (my fiance's... soon to be mine)

05-30-2007, 10:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
BIRD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 363 Gallery: 0	Are there any other good restaurants other than Olive Garden? The only reason Olive Garden come to my mind is that I see the advertisements on TV all the time. Then I remember I am on a rock in the middle of the ocean. We get lots of commercials here for places that do not exist here. We have a the latest tourist trap restaurants like Bubba Gump, Hard Rock, Planet Hollywood and Cheeseburger in Paradise.

05-31-2007, 08:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
nwemerys Don't sweat the little stuff....everythings little stuff Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 50 Gallery: 0	As you can imagine, my wife and I have eaten at each of the tourist traps you mentioned...ugh. The only saving grace is the tourists sometimes where bikinis there..too cold in Washington for that! Best places to eat around Tacoma: Primo Grill and ASADA; both on 6th avenue. Lobster Shop and Salty's; both on Ruston Way and both have great views of the harbor. Pacific Grill in downtown Tacoma. Expensive but wonderful Stanley and Seaforts. Again, expensive but great view of the city Anthony's. Local chain but always great views. There's one in Point Defiance Park as well as across the water in Gig Harbor...only 10 mins from Tacoma except at rush hour Tides Tavern in Gig Harbor. Great on a sunny day as it sits right on the harbor...boats everywhere. Jazzbones in Tacoma (6th ave) is a great weekend spot for jazz. Lot's more in Seattle. Hope that helps! Dave T __________________ 03 Disco 04 Porsche Cayenne 03 CLK 430 07 Harley Screamin Eagle Ultra

06-01-2007, 05:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
nwemerys Don't sweat the little stuff....everythings little stuff Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 50 Gallery: 0	I'll be there in a half hour or so..out on the deck! __________________ 03 Disco 04 Porsche Cayenne 03 CLK 430 07 Harley Screamin Eagle Ultra

06-03-2007, 09:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
nwemerys Don't sweat the little stuff....everythings little stuff Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 50 Gallery: 0	Sory for the late response. GH is a bit expensive, but there are still several afordable neighborhoods and lots available. N Tacoma is a great area as well. Let me know if you want another T shirt and I'll make sure to take care of it next time I'm there. Dave __________________ 03 Disco 04 Porsche Cayenne 03 CLK 430 07 Harley Screamin Eagle Ultra

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