Sep 30, 2009 - The Bright Lights of Vegas

The drive to Vegas through the Mojave Desert was arduous and tiring, with long, steep grades going up into the upper elevations of Southeastern CA toward Nevada. We wanted to stop in Vegas because we'd never been there and wanted to see the famous "strip" at night, and try out an RV Resort we've heard is one of the best in the country, Oasis Las Vegas. ... The resort was opulent, with a huge marble columned, palm tree lined entry and a pool that looked like it came out of the Casablanca movie set.The drive to Vegas through the Mojave Desert was arduous and tiring, with long, steep grades going up into the upper elevations of Southeastern CA toward Nevada. We wanted to stop in Vegas because we'd never been there and wanted to see the famous "strip" at night, and try out an RV Resort we've heard is one of the best in the country, Oasis Las Vegas. ... The resort was opulent, with a huge marble columned, palm tree lined entry and a pool that looked like it came out of the Casablanca movie set....

Sep 29, 2009 - Viva Las Vegas!!

After getting everyone up and ready for the bus at 6:30 am we were able to begin our bus ride to Vegas!! Observing the desert scenery along the way made us very anxious and at the first sight of a casino everyone was in a buzz of excitement! When we finally reached the infamous Las Vegas strip we were in awe at the sheer size and beaty of all the hotel casinos stretching for miles. ... Now for 7 people it is a bit hard to fit into one cab.After getting everyone up and ready for the bus at 6:30 am we were able to begin our bus ride to Vegas!! Observing the desert scenery along the way made us very anxious and at the first sight of a casino everyone was in a buzz of excitement! When we finally reached the infamous Las Vegas strip we were in awe at the sheer size and beaty of all the hotel casinos stretching for miles. ... Now for 7 people it is a bit hard to fit into one cab....

Sep 29, 2009 - Liberace Museum

Today I visited the Liberace Museum and really enjoyed it. At that time, it was at the edge of town because Las Vegas was much smaller than now. ... The tour begins in the building which houses his pianos and cars.Today I visited the Liberace Museum and really enjoyed it. At that time, it was at the edge of town because Las Vegas was much smaller than now. ... The tour begins in the building which houses his pianos and cars....

Sep 28, 2009 - “Night on the Town” Tour

Right after noon I went to the Rose Cosmetic and Family Dentistry office for my appointment to get the sharp edge of the broken porcelain crown smoothed off. Our last stop was at the light and sound show on Fremont Street (at Las Vegas Boulevard). ... It features the largest LED screen in the world, a four-block-long “space frame” erected in 1995.Right after noon I went to the Rose Cosmetic and Family Dentistry office for my appointment to get the sharp edge of the broken porcelain crown smoothed off. Our last stop was at the light and sound show on Fremont Street (at Las Vegas Boulevard). ... It features the largest LED screen in the world, a four-block-long “space frame” erected in 1995....

Sep 27, 2009 - Being a Bum

Today I didn’t do much of anything, to speak of.Today I didn’t do much of anything, to speak of....

Sep 26, 2009 - Red Rock Canyon

Today I visited Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (www. It is just a few miles west of Las Vegas at the termination of West Charleston Boulevard/NV159. ... I stopped first at the visitor center, but it is incomplete.Today I visited Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (www. It is just a few miles west of Las Vegas at the termination of West Charleston Boulevard/NV159. ... I stopped first at the visitor center, but it is incomplete....

Sep 25, 2009 - Deluxe Hoover Dam Tour

This morning I was up at 5:00 (Ouch! That’s way early!). After our Dam visit, we headed back to Las Vegas. ... From the highway in Boulder City we could see Debbie Reynolds’ white house on top of a hill.This morning I was up at 5:00 (Ouch! That’s way early!). After our Dam visit, we headed back to Las Vegas. ... From the highway in Boulder City we could see Debbie Reynolds’ white house on top of a hill....

Sep 24, 2009 - Brake Repairs

Mario ordered the master cylinder and hydro booster from their warehouse this afternoon. It is about halfway between Las Vegas and Grand Canyon’s north rim, so that will be a nice break. ...

Sep 23, 2009 - To Las Vegas, Nevada

To Las Vegas, Nevada This morning I was on the road by 9:00. ... The day started off normal but it certainly didn’t end that way! All was well until I was just a few miles from the RV park in Las Vegas when my rig started shaking. ... Las Vegas was founded in 1905. ... STATS Route: CA 58 E to Barstow => I-15 N to Las Vegas => Flamingo Road E => Boulder Highway S Total Miles Driven: 299 Weather Conditions: Hot and dry Road Conditions: Good. ... 739 at Las Vegas, NV RV Park: Sam’s Town Boulder RV Park, Las Vegas (www. ...

Sep 20, 2009 - Last Day In Vegas

Our time in Vegas is almost over.Our time in Vegas is almost over....

Sep 18, 2009 - Vegas & Birthdays

Las Vegas in September? HOT. ...

Sep 16, 2009 - More Vegas

More Vegas sight seeing for us, both on the strip and the surrounding area. Jo decided on red, the ball rolled and settled on RED! So we cashed in our winnings and enjoyed our Mojitos! Took a drive out to the multi billion dollar Las Vegas Lakes development where the desert has been transformed into an Italian styled lakeside village. ... The development has been victim of the economic downturn with most of the property in foreclosure.More Vegas sight seeing for us, both on the strip and the surrounding area. Jo decided on red, the ball rolled and settled on RED! So we cashed in our winnings and enjoyed our Mojitos! Took a drive out to the multi billion dollar Las Vegas Lakes development where the desert has been transformed into an Italian styled lakeside village. ... The development has been victim of the economic downturn with most of the property in foreclosure....