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A Great Staycation – 21 years in the making
Tulalip Resort, originally uploaded by Jim Warner, Realtor.
You may have heard the term staycation thrown around this summer as gas prices have climbed well above $4 a gallon. It basically means staying close to home and enjoying a vacation in your own backyard.
And, as my friend from James Lupori from Kenmore undressed traipses around Italy with his bride, I have to labor here at home making sure ROCS keeps coming together. So this year as my 21st wedding anniversary closed in on me, leaving town was going to be a tough one so I thought through what might be a nice change of pace locally.
I had driven by the Tulalip Casino Resort about 20 miles north of Lynnwood many times while it was under construction and kinda wondered who in their right mind would vacation in Marysville?
Well, as it turns out, ME. Now my wife Janis is not a gambler, and I am neither a drinker nor a smoker so the idea of spending a weekend at a native american casino where that is pretty much de rigeur, seems a little wacky on the face of it. But Janis is a good sport and it was the grand opening and there was a Bruce Springsteen tribute band palying on Friday night so what the heck.
Well I am happy to report that for all of you wondering if they could pull it off at Tulalip, stop wondering and book a room. WOW, what a gorgeous place. I can honestly say that we had a fantastic weekend to rival anything in Las Vegas and never had to get on a freakin’ plane or drive for hours to do it. (Except the Friday commute to Marysville because I was working late, Sorry Dear.)
Following is a little picture story of what we managed to fit in on our little weekend Satycation at the Tulalip Resort. A good time was had by all.
The room was off the hook, The bed was amazing and HDTV of course for the Olympics
Food everywhere! We hit the grand opening so they threw us a party with about 500 – 1000 of our closest new friends.
Shopping anyone? Seattle Premium Outlets has something for everyone. Get there early though, it gets a little crazy after noon.
Next we headed south to see the Seahawks & Chicago Bears battle it out with some new faces showing up to play. It was an exciting game, We won - Go Hawks!
Justin Forsett & Charlie Frye - They did a great job, both are going to do well!
Then off to a see an old friend for dinner
The Menu changes from time to time but Scott’s Bar and Grill in Edmonds is still a favorite after 21 years. Gotta have the Teriyaki Tidbits everytime I come in.
Lead Chef, Jeff and Sous Chef Allen, Workin’ It! Thanks Guys, Great Job!
Thanks to my wife Janis for keeping me around for 21 years. 
Hope I can be as fortunate for 21 more!
Then home to watch Michael Phelps swim into Olympic History! What a great staycation!
