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Uncle Markie out and about.

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Tue
25
Sep '07

Hello Virgin River Casino!

Well — who’d have thought I’d end up at the Virgin River Casino in Mesquite, Nevada — just over the border from that place called Arizona. Turns out you can get clean modern rooms for $29 a night. Seems odd that this small town has three huge neon lit casinos (and probably more. Of course, [...]

Tue
25
Sep '07

9-25 — Lunch Stop At Tonopah.

Greetings from the middle of Nevada. Tonopah — home of the burning ring of fire at the Mexican restaurant. Humorous name for the place: El Marque Restaurant and Lounge. Half way through today’s 800 mile drive. Headed to Mesquite, NV. Totally easy drive. I’m the sweeper in this wagon train. It means I pick up [...]