Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?
Even though we moved out of Laughlin, the wind found us again. However, this time it wasn’t the norm. It was an actual wind storm. It’s amazing how noisy the wind can sound from inside a motorhome. Straight winds rose to 44 MPH and gusts were hitting the 63 mph mark. The winds started during
the day and lasted all through the night. Some parts of the city even lost power. However, we weren’t in that part of the city. At times we wondered if we should bring our satellite antenna down but we didn’t. I think it’s still there. Our slide covers flopped around all night and kept Duchess and I awake. Now the cold front will follow and in a few days it’ll be back to where it should be – calm winds and nice temperatures. At least that’s what we’re hoping.The clocks in Arizona don’t change when daylight savings time hits the rest of the country. Even though it is an hour ahead of Nevada, we did not adjust our clocks when we crossed the state line from Arizona into Nevada. This weekend the people
in Nevada will move their clocks ahead. At that time they will catch up with us since we decided to stay on Arizona time until they did. --- Las Vegas New York, New York
Sometimes we have to think twice about the time but we had to do that in Yuma when we were just across the state line in California. It seems we were always busy adjusting our internal time clocks. This is no different.
Terry and I hit the outlet mall on Tuesday. He was sorting through his clothes and wanted to replace a couple of shirts so that’s where we went. There are lots of places to spend your money in Las Vegas from the casinos to the shopping malls and there are lots of each of those. There are also lots of places to visit. We’ve done some of those places but still more we’d like to take time to check out. The exhibits, displays and shows just keep changing.
Terry heads to Portland Thursday morning for his three month check up leaving Duchess and I to
entertain ourselves. Our kids have lots of things planned over the weekend while he’s there including a trip to Timberline Lodge at Mt. Hood and razor clam digging – from the mountains to the beach. He’s going to take my little GoPro Hero camera so hopefully he’ll have good pictures to share when he returns.Las Vegas Paris ---
I also have a few things planned while he’s gone. To begin with Bellagio’s has an exhibit of Monet’s paintings. That’s on my list along with a suggestion Sandie made about checking out the new Mob Museum. Then, there’s also the Missile Testing Museum I still haven’t had a chance to visit. Keeping busy will not be a problem. However, there is one museum I probably will not visit and that’s the Erotic Heritage Museum.
Our plan is to head towards Utah on Wednesday. We’re still struggling with places to overnight around St. George, Zion and Kanab right now. Some of the campgrounds I looked at are already full and it’s only March! Not sure what time zone that is in so not even sure if we'll try to adjust to their clock or just keep our own. Does it really matters anyway?
Last year when we were in Las Vegas we followed another one of Sandie’s suggestion and ate at Dessy B’s Restaurant. We ate there again Wednesday night. Terry now calls it Delcie’s because it sounds close. We thought the food was fantastic before which meant we just had to return again. We weren’t disappointed as it was just as good as we remembered. It’s nothing special other than a great salad bar, perfectly seasoned steaks and at a great price.
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'Tis life on the road.
Jeri, It seems the winds were howling everywhere the last days. I even pulled the slides in when I went to bed.
ReplyDeleteAlso I was driving on the I-10 through Texas during most of it === NOT FUN !!
The wind was howling last night here also. I get nervous, so I told Paul I was putting the satellite down. I slept better after that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up with the clocks this weekend. I guess we won't touch our clocks. I hope that is right.
Hope everything goes well with Terry! ~wheresweaver
Las Vegas all by yourself? At least you got people around. Out here in the Wickenburg mtns. there is only the occasional vulture over the crest of the mtn. That's why they called it Vulture Peak, I guess.
ReplyDeleteStay cool there and stick with the arts, not the gambles!
As crazy as it may sound, and knowing me, you might find it hard to believe that Monet is one of my favorite artists.
ReplyDeleteWish we were in Vegas now and we'd tag along to see that exhibit. Enjoy! (I know you will).
I am so glad that the winds have stopped. They weren't near as bad as what you had but they were driving me nuts. Glad the kids are going to keep Terry busy. And Duchess will definitely keep you company so you aren't too lonely. Glad to hear Dessy's was still good. We plan on going back when we're there in May.
ReplyDeleteArt and museums! Hmmm better you than me. Doug would love it. I'd stay with Duchess.
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