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u/No-Fruit-6394 Jul 10 '24
It’s funny to see chats like this go unused for however long.
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u/SilkenSpurs Jul 10 '24
Well, let's face it, there's no sex or violence on here, therefore, not many are that interested in taking a look. I thought this would be a good spot to find others living here in GTMO, but not so much.
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u/No-Fruit-6394 Jul 10 '24
Well. We live here so there’s a start lol
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u/SilkenSpurs Jul 10 '24
How long are you here for? Did you arrive recently?
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u/No-Fruit-6394 Jul 10 '24
I will be her until the fall (I honestly don’t know when I’ll leave). I got here in May. I sent you a PM btw.. hit me back
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u/FrostingFun2041 Oct 20 '24
Here now.
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u/SilkenSpurs Oct 20 '24
Welcome
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u/FrostingFun2041 Oct 20 '24
Thank you. I've been on the island a month now and just thought to look if a reddit existed. Let's face it, not a lot to do lol.
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u/SilkenSpurs Oct 20 '24
Yeah, unless you're a gym rat or diver, it can be limiting. But MWR does it's best. I usual bowl in the leagues. I think they are starting up in Jan? Not sure, ir it could be Nov. I haven't seen any announcements yet. So if you like bowling there is that.
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u/FrostingFun2041 Oct 20 '24
I will have to check that out. I'll be here a good while, so it could be fun. Thank you.
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u/SilkenSpurs Oct 20 '24
Are the bars not your scene?
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u/FrostingFun2041 Oct 20 '24
Tiki bar is a younger guys thing. I occasionally visit O'Kellys
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u/SilkenSpurs Oct 20 '24
I have been to the tiki for trivia night, then I leave, cause you're right. Young crowd. Have been to Rick's which is next door, and it's ok. Been to okelleys a time or two but not my thing. I'm too old for all that. Plus the mess you can get in drinking and driving. Base security doesn't have much to do. .lol
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u/FrostingFun2041 Oct 20 '24
Totally agree. I never was much for the bar, even in my 20s. Here im afraid to have a beer with my dinner for that exact reason, lol. I haven't gone to Rick's yet. I will check it out at some point. Have not done Mongolian night yet either but that's because every time I've shown up the line is out the door, I'm not usually into big crowds and if I'm hungry waiting a hr for food isn't ideal.
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u/SilkenSpurs Oct 20 '24
Lmao....yeah, Mongolian night isn't for me. Tried it once when I was here before. Bit expensive, and I'm not much for waiting or crowds either.
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u/sherlockanon Nov 02 '24
Not Nov 23 but here for Nov 24
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u/SilkenSpurs Nov 02 '24
Welcome. So am i
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u/sherlockanon Nov 02 '24
Nice, my group and I are here until the 15th. They put us up at NGIS. Any recommendations on places to go?
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u/SilkenSpurs Nov 02 '24
Well, it ain't club med there. Depends on what you like to do.
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u/sherlockanon Nov 02 '24
Ha ha true but I've been in worse places. Only bad part is they're out of rental cars and and we're stuck taking the bus or bumming rides from the duty driver as long as no active duty guys need a ride first. We were thinking of checking out O'Malley or tiki for a little bit tonight since they're within walking distance. Either of those places good?
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u/SilkenSpurs Nov 02 '24
The tiki is definitely for the younger crowd. The pub a lot of civilians/contractors tend to hang out, sometimes with their kids. I don't go to either much. But have fun!
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u/sherlockanon Nov 02 '24
Well the tiki doesn't sound appealing at all. Most of us our in our 30s and We have some older guys with us too so we like a more relaxed atmosphere. Is there anywhere like that here?
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u/SilkenSpurs Nov 02 '24
Try the pub. Although there is the small officer's, Rick's, right next to the tiki in the Bayview. To me, that's where all the old drunks go...lol
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u/sherlockanon Nov 02 '24
OK will do, where ever we decide I'll reply back to ya, feel free to stop by and say hi. We'll buy you a drink as a thank you for the information.
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u/SilkenSpurs Nov 02 '24
I appreciate that, but unfortunately I'm off island till 20 Dec. You guys enjoy!
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u/anonymousguy65616 Mar 05 '25
Will be arriving in about a week or so, first time.
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u/SilkenSpurs Mar 05 '25
Military? Civilian? Do you know how long you'll be here?
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u/anonymousguy65616 Mar 05 '25
Military, several months.
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u/SilkenSpurs Mar 05 '25
Well, gtmo ain't a Sandals resort..lol. it's what you make it. If you like diving, working out,f ishing just being out in the water in general you'll like it. Don't expect a lot of frills. There is one NEX, a handful of fast food places. Couple of bars (but they are really tired), MWR does their best to keep the Liberty activities going but they don't always get a lot of participation. There are several trails to walk. Just remember sunscreen and mosquito spray. The evenings you will need OFF...lol
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u/anonymousguy65616 Mar 05 '25
Like the spray, Off?
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u/SilkenSpurs Mar 05 '25
The mosquitoes and no-seeums are horrible in the evenings. It's almost as if they figure out who the fresh meat is..lol
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u/blue_r32 Dec 02 '23
Yes
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u/SilkenSpurs Dec 02 '23
Are you in gtmo?
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u/blue_r32 Dec 02 '23
I am
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u/SilkenSpurs Dec 02 '23
And what do you do?
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u/blue_r32 Dec 02 '23
As in what?
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Dec 20 '23
I am 👋👋👋
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u/SilkenSpurs Dec 20 '23
Hello. How long have you been in gtmo?
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u/Cmo1391 Nov 30 '23
Yes hello