You said it took you guys 90 minutes to get ready yesterday......gotta assume that was an "85 + 5" morning! 
Official fairgambit travel thread. FINAL THOUGHTS (Long)
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Now, on to the titty bars.
WEDNESDAY PM Update:
Just returned to home base before heading out for supper. Red Rock Canyon was beautiful with certain areas being spectacular. We ate lunch at a place we found not far away called Bonnie Springs Ranch. They've got some Wild West stuff there, animals (including peacocks that roam around), a hotel.... but we just had lunch. I had a really good "Philly" cheese steak.
Then it was on to the Clark County Museum where "The Beard of Knowledge" from Pawn Stars hangs out. He was not there but I did have my picture taken with his cutout and it looks authentic. Admission is only $2, or only $1 if you are over 55. The Museum building is not that large and the exhibits were average, but they had a "Heritage Street" outside with historic homes that was excellent. You would walk into an actual home from 1912, or 1930, for example, and see it exactly as it was then. Many museums take you back hundreds of years, but few take you back 70, or 90, to see how your grandparents lived. It was extremely well done and I have never seen anything like it anywhere else. We then spent some driving around the Vegas area before heading back. A good day so far. More later.
Red Rock Canyon
Clark County Museum 1912 House (in part)
Just returned to home base before heading out for supper. Red Rock Canyon was beautiful with certain areas being spectacular. We ate lunch at a place we found not far away called Bonnie Springs Ranch. They've got some Wild West stuff there, animals (including peacocks that roam around), a hotel.... but we just had lunch. I had a really good "Philly" cheese steak.
Then it was on to the Clark County Museum where "The Beard of Knowledge" from Pawn Stars hangs out. He was not there but I did have my picture taken with his cutout and it looks authentic. Admission is only $2, or only $1 if you are over 55. The Museum building is not that large and the exhibits were average, but they had a "Heritage Street" outside with historic homes that was excellent. You would walk into an actual home from 1912, or 1930, for example, and see it exactly as it was then. Many museums take you back hundreds of years, but few take you back 70, or 90, to see how your grandparents lived. It was extremely well done and I have never seen anything like it anywhere else. We then spent some driving around the Vegas area before heading back. A good day so far. More later.
Red Rock Canyon
Clark County Museum 1912 House (in part)
Isn't his statue at Little Bighorn?They may have allowed it at one time GLOV, but no longer. You go through security, including a metal detector, and the guards look for violators. You are on an Indian Reservation, and they take this stuff seriously. This guy didn't listen...
Have to wonder if Clark County Museum guy was over giving Rick advice.WEDNESDAY PM Update:
Just returned to home base before heading out for supper. Red Rock Canyon was beautiful with certain areas being spectacular. We ate lunch at a place we found not far away called Bonnie Springs Ranch. They've got some Wild West stuff there, animals (including peacocks that roam around), a hotel.... but we just had lunch. I had a really good "Philly" cheese steak.
Then it was on to the Clark County Museum where "The Beard of Knowledge" from Pawn Stars hangs out. He was not there but I did have my picture taken with his cutout and it looks authentic. Admission is only $2, or only $1 if you are over 55. The Museum building is not that large and the exhibits were average, but they had a "Heritage Street" outside with historic homes that was excellent. You would walk into an actual home from 1912, or 1930, for example, and see it exactly as it was then. Many museums take you back hundreds of years, but few take you back 70, or 90, to see how your grandparents lived. It was extremely well done and I have never seen anything like it anywhere else. We then spent some driving around the Vegas area before heading back. A good day so far. More later.
Red Rock Canyon
Clark County Museum 1912 House (in part)
A few questions for youWEDNESDAY PM Update:
Just returned to home base before heading out for supper. Red Rock Canyon was beautiful with certain areas being spectacular. We ate lunch at a place we found not far away called Bonnie Springs Ranch. They've got some Wild West stuff there, animals (including peacocks that roam around), a hotel.... but we just had lunch. I had a really good "Philly" cheese steak.
Then it was on to the Clark County Museum where "The Beard of Knowledge" from Pawn Stars hangs out. He was not there but I did have my picture taken with his cutout and it looks authentic. Admission is only $2, or only $1 if you are over 55. The Museum building is not that large and the exhibits were average, but they had a "Heritage Street" outside with historic homes that was excellent. You would walk into an actual home from 1912, or 1930, for example, and see it exactly as it was then. Many museums take you back hundreds of years, but few take you back 70, or 90, to see how your grandparents lived. It was extremely well done and I have never seen anything like it anywhere else. We then spent some driving around the Vegas area before heading back. A good day so far. More later.
Red Rock Canyon
Clark County Museum 1912 House (in part)
- Are these "in law relatives" with whom you're staying, older than you and wife?
- Are these same relatives averse to and offended by the "sins of Vegas" (wagering, alcohol)?
- Did your wife ever, in the course of planning this trip, ask you what you wanted to do?
You are TOTALLY missing tha Gambit's strategy. He has already planned a two week "boys only" trip to one of his favorite haunts that will resemble the movie The Hangover Prequel!
1. Younger, by a few years.
2. No. One worked in a casino for a time.
3. Yes. We both expected to do some gambling. We each set aside money for it. So far it just hasn't worked out. I think it will but it won't bother me much if it doesn't.
Where do we sign up for this excursion?
THURSDAY AM update:
Leaving Vegas today and driving 400 miles to Tucson where the temperature will be 99° today and 101° tomorrow. Joy. Oh joy.
Leaving Vegas today and driving 400 miles to Tucson where the temperature will be 99° today and 101° tomorrow. Joy. Oh joy.
THURSDAY AM update:
Leaving Vegas today and driving 400 miles to Tucson where the temperature will be 99° today and 101° tomorrow. Joy. Oh joy.
Have fun. I did.
Trust me try the Sonoran Desert Museum. You wont be disappointed.
Also maybe the best Tamale I've ever had was at El Charro Cafe.
Thats a nice temp. perfect for hiking and biking, remember its a dry heat.
All kidding aside I've been there at those temps and if there is a breeze its pretty pleasant.
And hey if it gets too hot you are in one of the best places for a cool refreshing Margarita.
One last thing and I know this trip has pretty much been planned out for you but if you get the chance.
Sunset at Gates Pass in awesome.
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THURSDAY AM update:
Leaving Vegas today and driving 400 miles to Tucson where the temperature will be 99° today and 101° tomorrow. Joy. Oh joy.
Why should we care??
Two hands on the wheel at all times!!
THURSDAY AM update:
Leaving Vegas today and driving 400 miles to Tucson where the temperature will be 99° today and 101° tomorrow. Joy. Oh joy.
Cinco de Mayo should be fun in Tucson, AZ. Probably could swim in a margarita there.
Thanks.Have fun. I did.
Trust me try the Sonoran Desert Museum. You wont be disappointed.
Also maybe the best Tamale I've ever had was at El Charro Cafe.
Thats a nice temp. perfect for hiking and biking, remember its a dry heat.
All kidding aside I've been there at those temps and if there is a breeze its pretty pleasant.
And hey if it gets too hot you are in one of the best places for a cool refreshing Margarita.
One last thing and I know this trip has pretty much been planned out for you but if you get the chance.
Sunset at Gates Pass in awesome.
I honestly forgot the winkie sir. Yes we are buds! But were you texting and driving when you responded sir??
Two hands on the wheel my friend!!
Thursday PM.
I am at my wife's in law (female cousin) about 30 miles North of Tucson. The drive down from Vegas took almost 7 hours, primarily because we'd be cruising at 90 mph and my wife would suddenly yell STOP THE CAR AND PULL OVER!!! and I would pull over and she would jump out and take a picture of a cactus, or a Joshua Tree.
The house here is beautiful. The cousin has traveled the world and has a lot of really great stuff from Peru, Vietnam, Eastern Europe, India.....
This actually has been a very good trip except for my not gambling in Vegas and I'm OK with that. I may get another chance when we return to Vegas Monday.
I am at my wife's in law (female cousin) about 30 miles North of Tucson. The drive down from Vegas took almost 7 hours, primarily because we'd be cruising at 90 mph and my wife would suddenly yell STOP THE CAR AND PULL OVER!!! and I would pull over and she would jump out and take a picture of a cactus, or a Joshua Tree.
The house here is beautiful. The cousin has traveled the world and has a lot of really great stuff from Peru, Vietnam, Eastern Europe, India.....
This actually has been a very good trip except for my not gambling in Vegas and I'm OK with that. I may get another chance when we return to Vegas Monday.
SMOKE SIGNALS.....
I spent last night talking to an old Native American about smoke signals. I learned a lot and this morning, out my window, I can see actual smoke signals coming from New Mexico to the east. I am going to test my knowledge and translate while my breakfast is being cooked.
G-L-O-V-E
O-W-E-S
M-E
M-O-N-E-Y
C-H-I-E-F
R-E-D-C-L-O-U-D
I spent last night talking to an old Native American about smoke signals. I learned a lot and this morning, out my window, I can see actual smoke signals coming from New Mexico to the east. I am going to test my knowledge and translate while my breakfast is being cooked.
G-L-O-V-E
O-W-E-S
M-E
M-O-N-E-Y
C-H-I-E-F
R-E-D-C-L-O-U-D
SMOKE SIGNALS.....
I spent last night talking to an old Native American about smoke signals. I learned a lot and this morning, out my window, I can see actual smoke signals coming from Mew Mexico to the east. I am going to test my knowledge and translate while my breakfast is being cooked. See below.
G-L-O-V-E
O-W-E-S
M-E
M-O-N-E-Y
C-H-I-E-F
R-E-D-C-L-O-U-D
G-L-O-V-E is the blacksheep of our family fair.
T-h-e-G-L-O-V (me) owes you no money sir.
Did you:
Go to Freemont Street yet?
Have a giant .99 hot dog?
Do the night time helo ride?
Play any craps?
Do any buffets?
Go to Freemont Street yet?
Have a giant .99 hot dog?
Do the night time helo ride?
Play any craps?
Do any buffets?
No to all, but we really are having a great time. We've spent a lot of time seeing sites like the Grand Canyon, Boulder Dam, Red Rock Canyon, Joshua Tree Scenic Road... There have been a lot of great suggestions given here and I pass them on, but time is limited, so many will be missed.
Good point GLOV. We attended a Byzantine Rite church in Vegas and have similar plans for Sunday in Tucson.Go to church as well fair!
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