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LyndseylovesHugh
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Fort Lewis
Hey ladies! For the past 6 months we thought we were going to Germany, so I have been focusing all of my attention and research there. A few weeks ago we found out H's orders were changed and in about a month we are headed to Fort Lewis. For those who are stationed there/have been stationed there, can you give me some information on best areas to live? I am a planner and would love to start doing some research on areas! Thanks!
Re: Fort Lewis
My BIL is stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and he and my sister live in Yelm. I can't remember the name of the community, but it's pretty nice and secluded, you have to have a key card to access the front gate, and it's surrounded by trees and there's a lake and a pool. The only problem is that cell phone coverage is spotty since it's so remote.
My mom and stepdad live in Roy, which is a bit closer to the base than Yelm. If you like small towns, Roy is great. They have one main street that has a drive-thru coffee stand, two or three small bar/restaurant type places (one of them has karaoke), a liquor store/gas station, and the fire department. They have a rodeo every year, as well.
I know some folks stationed there that live as far north as Federal Way, Fife, Kent and even Renton, but then you have to deal with rush-hour traffic on I-5, which can be a pain, especially during construction season...err, I mean summer lol.
my currently-reading shelf:
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Back at ya!
I'm not down there, but my father used to be and my whole fam is in Washington state (we're at a base more north in the state)
How are away are you willing to commute (minutes-wise.. by miles vs. minutes are a huge difference in that area with rush hour traffic :P ).
Are you hoping to find a job there as well? If so, what field of study? (that may also help you find a place that is more central to both job areas)
my currently-reading shelf:
<a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y212/coastiemeg/?action=view
I would say 20 minutes for my H. Since I will be 5ish months pregnant when we move and get settled I am not going to look for a new job, I am hoping that my company will let me work from home (cross your fingers)! I am a corporate recruiter, and my company's parent company is in Seattle, so hopefully that will work out.
responding now!
Thanks!