Skippers Vancouver

03/08/2024

03/08/2024

Top photo was taken in 2008. Mike and I had just opened the restaurant that year in April. I’m not sure what month we received the HWY signs but I know it took awhile as there was a waiting list. I remember being so excited about these going up on the 5 Freeway. I’m sure in the last 16 years at least 37 million cars have driven by those signs. Probably ten times that.
The bottom photo was taken today as I handed them off to Mike to use for his place up in Silverdale.
A big thank you to Mike Hertz and his brother Eric at Designs of All Kinds here in Hazel Dell.
Known those guys from the beginning and they made a sign that took 16 years of the elements and still looks great.
They also always did all of our crew shirts and hats etc so hit them up if you need quality logo apparel for your company or whatever.
Another thank you to my Uncle Ted for all the way cool graphics and menu design over the years. You rock brother. It was good to see Mike today. We talked about Skipper’s a lot. We shared some laughs. And maybe a few tears. If any of you are ever near Silverdale WA - stop in and check out his Skipper’s. His restaurant looks great and it is everything it should be.
I have some more thank you’s to get out there and a few stories to tell before I shut this page down but until than - Cheers and eat more seafood~

12/06/2023

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It’s for a good cause.
Homies helping the homeless.
Please help or share if you can.

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11/30/2023

Safeway has the Skipper’s sauces. Always has for as long as I can remember. I have not seen the canned chowder anywhere though

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving 😊

11/22/2023

There have been several days since our closure where I have done very little except spend the time with my two dogs and cat. Taking my dogs for walks and than just chilling with them.
I’ve gotten good(even my wife says so) at taking them for those walks without her help as she’s at work. I’ve truly enjoyed this time with them❤️

11/21/2023

Seriously. Groceries are out of control🤨

11/18/2023

For Stephen.

11/15/2023

We used to have great onion rings.
I didn’t keep them in stock as much as i should have. And when we did have them - they would always sell out. Thick cut and beer battered yum.
Who has your favorite Orings? And why do you love them- let me know!

11/11/2023

My father served our country for just shy of 30 years. I don’t recall my Dad ever bragging about his sacrifices or service. He always looked at it as a privilege to serve. It was his honor. Such a humble and gentle man. I’m thankful for the life he gave us. And for his service. And for the sacrifices we all made during the early years.
The time spent away on deployments were especially tough. Especially tough on my mother. She would have to do the job of both parents while he was on deployment. That made our family stronger. A strength that military families understand and share. Strength.
Thanks for all you gave Dad.

11/11/2023

Lol this is a little harsh.
I am going to make some cheesesteaks soon though😂👇🏻

11/07/2023

A GoFleet location recently opened in Beaverton. Has anyone checked out a GoFleet Skipper’s yet? I have not tried one in probably 8-10 years. Let me know