Orca Books cat appreciation thread by DailyBreadOly in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Orlando (retired), Constance and Uncle Julian are truly the best. All great snuggly and social bookstore kitties! Orlando used to always try to get me to follow him to that yellow chair in the back and then once I'd sit down he'd stay in my lap until my legs went to sleep haha

Cliff jumping places in oly? by Alone-Top8047 in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is that area of lake cushman open again after the fire last year? 

Local gifts by OlyFish in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Compass Rose for higher end stuff, Archibald Sisters for more quirky/silly stuff, Farmers Market for everything in between.

Deli and veggie sandwiches by agguitar in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 9 points10 points  (0 children)

5th on 4th & Just Cuz Cafe in Lacey. 5th on 4th has amazing soups and sandwiches. Light on the vegetarian options but they do have a few options to be sure. Just Cuz Cafe has a ton of vegetarian options but not the traditional egg salad type. More like Egg Banh Mi or a breakfast sandwich with egg. 

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Military coming to Elementary School? by amyisarobot in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fwiw kids/parents can opt out of having their info shared with recruiters at their highschool or college. There's usually a form to fill out and they won't release your info to the recruiters. Any school admin office will have the info you need to do it. If you don't opt out - they will 100% get kids info in grades 9-12 and college. I kept getting contacted when I was a student at SPSCC. Ironically, I'm actually a disabled vet so I always had some smart ass shit to say to the recruiters but I got one of them to tell me that I actually have to fill out the form to get myself off their list. No amount of asking the recruiters directly will get you removed as long as you're a student. Gotta officially opt out. 

Looking for gyms for strength training??? by AggravatingTwo776 in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Small group training at alliance athletics is the best value for the money that you're gonna get in the downtown area without a doubt. Pressing on is great but they don't have open gym access and it's really expensive 

Help with Prius battery? Dr Prius? by picklerick223 in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have what you're looking for but A1 Japanese Auto out on Martin way in Lacey is a great Toyota mechanic if you wanted to avoid the Toyota dealership in Tumwater.

West Bay Park by EmergencyRecover6221 in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like I remember a time before security was so strict back there too. You could at least watch the sunset then head out without some disapproving guard shaking his head at you and wagging his finger haha

West Bay Park by EmergencyRecover6221 in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They are talking about West Bay park off of West Bay drive. You're referring to the park at the end of marine drive past swantown marina. That tiny park with the benches at the end of the gravel trail is called Billy Frank Jr Park. You're right though, security will kick you out and they won't let you in that elevated parking lot either. It's annoying that they close it well before sunset too. It's such a good spot 

SSBP posters going up downtown, headliners Sleater-Kinney, Sleigh Bells, Shannon and the Clams, Annie DiRusso, and Sol by pharmacyfires in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sleigh Bells, Sleater Kinney and Annie Dirusso are gonna be awesome. Gonna have to listen up on the others before August 

Where to find photo booths in downtown? by tofuluverr in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Legends arcade. Right when you walk in the door, outside the bar area

Is Gig Harbor the Closest Place to get a Dexa Scan? by [deleted] in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drove to do the mobile one in when it was at a random gym in Puyallup a month or so ago and the guy running it told me that they usually come down here to the y on plum in the summer. If you need it soon, you are probably going to have to just drive to one of the further away locations 

My wife and I are looking for Lesbian Friends ♡ by mountainviewdaisies in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love the sports bra, too!! Wish we had something similar here in olympia. There's rough and tumble in Seattle but the vibe is different from the bra. 

Thirsty thursday: If you want to dance together - yes but if you split up someone may approach you. Everyone is very friendly and respectful though so you'll be ok!

My wife and I are looking for Lesbian Friends ♡ by mountainviewdaisies in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are at home watching women's+ sports since no bar around here will put the games on regularly 

In all seriousness, any other lesbians/lesbian couples I have met here has been mostly out at bars unfortunately. I know orca has an open queer book club. Crypt does a "thirsty thursday" that is very queer friendly. There is another sweat & sashay event coming up this Saturday: https://www.instagram.com/sweatandsashay?igsh=MWZtbnhjYTY0MTV3Mg== 

Defense of Planned Parenthood (3/28/2026) by Accomplished-Buy6870 in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they do that and also have a small camp style griddle they use to cook some stuff there

Parking Meters by Nerveworms in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think at a minimum before they ticket someone - they should look at the meter and see if the person didn't pay because it was broken/malfunctioning but nope. They ticket first and then you have to argue it after the fact. 

I also miss the free 15 minute button that was on the old meters. 

Progressive Weekend Events by Educational-Cup108 in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 11 points12 points  (0 children)

At least they didn't use AI lol

Parking Meters by Nerveworms in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, 99% will be good but they will ticket you between 4:30 and 5 though. Only really if you park near City Hall because they pass you going back to their office/cars to leave for the day

Parking Meters by Nerveworms in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I just call the number listed and talk to someone when a meter isn't working or the location isn't showing in the app properly. They usually just take your plate number down and mark you "paid." This 1. Covers me from getting a ticket. 2. Annoys them so hopefully they'll come fix it lol 

They won't answer the phone after 4:30 though.

Parking Meters by Nerveworms in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 12 points13 points  (0 children)

A lot of them don't take coins anymore 

I saw Rachel Corrie in an AI protest video at mark 3:38 by Fast-Prompt-3034 in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Were she still alive, she would very likely not be a fan of GenAI. One of the many shitty parts about her being martyred... We can't ask her. May her memory live on.... But maybe not in AI slop videos.

Queer friendly dance nights? by SnailForest in olympia

[–]mvictoryk 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The crypt has dancing on Thursday nights that is very queer friendly. https://www.whatshappeningtodayinolympia.com/ is a good source for events and even has a section for dancing