Gig Harbor 2007 In Review
Seems like everybody is doing a year in review series at this time of year. Makes sense, since the year is over. I was going to do the 2007 Gig Harbor Year in Review, but realized I didn’t keep any good notes and I’d be sure to leave something out, so I figured I’d let you all do the Year In Review for me!
I’ll get you started. I think Gig Harbor’s biggest 2007 story can be titled “Grand Openings.” In July, the LONG awaited opening of the 2nd Narrows Bridge occurred. Many weren’t happy, but I for one am perfectly willing to pay the toll in exchange for not having traffic. Besides, it was fun to watch it being built.
This summer also saw the opening of our own Gig Harbor YMCA, which is a facility that my family has come to love (my wife can take our newborn around the indoor track in her stroller, getting exercise without having to deal with the elements). We also opened the Gig Harbor Costco, another Thomson family favorite. Seriously, hotdog and a Coke for $1.50! Large pizza for $10! Men’s jeans for $12.96! 32 pounds of mustard for $8! Can’t be beat (that last one is a joke, by the way).
We also saw the opening of the new medical center on Pt. Fosdick, and the new Gig Harbor Borders Bookstore, Panera Bread Co, and others in the Uptown Center.
So what are your area news stories?
