tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465510617165180732024-02-19T11:18:47.758-05:00Bryon's Newbie Guide to VegasMy name is Bryon, and welcome to my blog! I felt it would be great to create a blog based on what it is like to move to such a tourist city, and what and how to get along in Vegas. I want to share my experiences with Restaurant reviews, city guides, and entertainment reviews. But this isn't just for the fast paced, I want everyone to see Vegas through a newbie's eyes, instead of the paid media's coverage of it. So, sit back, and enjoy!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-65652477947811583202010-04-22T02:30:00.000-04:002010-04-22T02:30:22.113-04:00Blue's Original Bar-B-QTonight we are checking out a new Barbecue joint behind the Galleria mall in Henderson. At first the service is a bit poor. We waited about 10 minutes just to get a drink order. I ordered the Strawberry Martini, but when it came out, it was the Strawberries and Creme, which comes in a chocolate laced glass. This drink is OK, but chocolate before barbecue is just not gonna happen. After my drink was fixed, our waiter forgot our food order, and we had to order all over again! Thank goodness he got us; a more stuck up group of people would probably caused a scene.<br />
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Eventually, our food did arrive. The garlic mashed potatoes were pretty good, but that was about it. I ordered the brisket. It would be wrong to say that the food was bad. It is more accurate to say the food was mediocre at best. Overall, I do not feel we will be going back to that restaurant, at least not until they get a following.bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-68508711041446089722010-02-21T16:31:00.001-05:002010-02-21T16:31:20.634-05:00Life Changes<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkVGOSPYqdKTjGt0QJqx2eIv3KpELGOnuv5nOrZ-ALwY-6irn7MiDx4ad1WDCxbqTRLCGIYVirluCnSK3X2iA8AAEQa70_5crR8rqiRRciH2YpjAVIot5UkJuwJ_kYaUiLJpZgJif5441V/s1600-h/PIC_0018-780634.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkVGOSPYqdKTjGt0QJqx2eIv3KpELGOnuv5nOrZ-ALwY-6irn7MiDx4ad1WDCxbqTRLCGIYVirluCnSK3X2iA8AAEQa70_5crR8rqiRRciH2YpjAVIot5UkJuwJ_kYaUiLJpZgJif5441V/s320/PIC_0018-780634.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440812518854388802" /></a></p>It is amazing to me how quickly some things happen here in Vegas. On Wednesday, I walked into work as normal. I clocked in, and my boss called me to the back room... His incredibly long speech went over items like how to treat employees, staying calm, and adapting to new managers. In my mind, I thought this was simply a checkpoint speech, to see where I was, and what was next. Come to find out, this was not the case..<p>And I quote:<br>"...and why and I telling you all of this Bryon? Because as of Sunday [yes, as in, 4 days away...] you will no longer be working at 600 [current store location]. You will be 700's [notice a theme in the numbers?] new manager!"...<p>I must say I was quite shocked. First, 700 [new store location, just in case you weren't following] is not exactly the store I wanted. Its another 24 hour store. I was sort of hoping to not get a 24 hour store, since the hours and customer flow was better. Also, 700 [keeping up?] is further away than 600 was. Also, I was hoping I would have more than 4 days to prepare. But, alas, this was not the case. And so, it is Sunday, and I am waiting in the firefly (on paradise) parking lot, waiting Devin. We are having brunch before my first day. Quite nervous right now, but I did pick out an awesome outfit! Here's to rapid changes in life...bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-82945305721996905902010-02-03T01:43:00.002-05:002010-02-03T03:26:18.083-05:00Tuesday Night at Fremont<div class="mobile-photo"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2GwqvBMR5xXMP7TMIR9zJ3fZt1c6wxxG365xsmoSobE2jE7S6Z5E3ATnB2dDnH6q2oBHKiRtrmDuylVy65tFbgL0UZK3yJAr9Si0e0sZH1uZRo78VdOXKxuxAUFpBuWyRc4_o-KpDW3T/s1600-h/PIC_0014-737729.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433904307630516418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2GwqvBMR5xXMP7TMIR9zJ3fZt1c6wxxG365xsmoSobE2jE7S6Z5E3ATnB2dDnH6q2oBHKiRtrmDuylVy65tFbgL0UZK3yJAr9Si0e0sZH1uZRo78VdOXKxuxAUFpBuWyRc4_o-KpDW3T/s320/PIC_0014-737729.jpg" /></a>Tonight we decided to get together with some friends and hang out. We started the night out at Shobu, a great sushi place on Decatur and Twain. I got the Dragon Roll and Japanese Lasagna, which is always good.<br />
Afterwards, we headed down to Fremont Street. We caught the 10pm canopy showing, then hung out at Mickie Finns around the outdoor fire pit! The moon watched over us, as to say, be happy and enjoy!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-42902315157205975602010-01-31T15:21:00.001-05:002010-01-31T15:21:16.518-05:00Brunch!Today we are having brunch at Firefly on Paradise and Flamingo, which features Tapas', mini appetizers that come together to form a meal! I ordered the Filet Minion mini sliders, which sounded good! Me and burgers... I swear its my Achilles heal!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-84028510613872442412010-01-29T00:15:00.000-05:002010-01-29T00:16:03.856-05:00AddictionIt seems that life here in Vegas has began to quiet down a bit. It has been almost 6 months now, come the end of January, and looking back, it feels like we just got here, and also, like we’ve been here all our lives! One of the most prominent new developments in our lives, which may be the biggest downfall, is the ability to eat anything! Though many skeptics may disagree, I am pretty open to trying anything. I adore sushi, Mexican is now a favorite of mine, and Indian is a new curious adventure to be sought out! Food is everywhere here! Anything you can possibly wish to try or want, can be found in this city. I think that is why I love it here so much! I really have not found any restaurants that I did not enjoy. My favorites include In and Out, Jack in the Box, Osaka’s Japanese Steak House, Shobu, Roberto’s, Cardenas, and Sweet Tomato! I guess the only place I have found to have horrible food is Mo Mo Sushi, which was just that… Horrible.. <br /><br />In other news, I am being promoted at work, so I have started working day shifts to train for it. That means I wake up at 5am, am at work at 630am, and off work at 230ish. This is a major change in my life, so it has been hard to adjust! But, I am hoping that within a few weeks, I will be moved to a smaller store that does not open until 9ish, so I may have a few extra hours of sleep!<br /><br />Also, it is now winter in Vegas, which means a light jacket, and some wind. From what I hear though, this has been a mild winter, which is perfectly fine for Carrie and me! Remembering winter’s past, I can hardly even imagine living in that type of environment again. I try to explain that to those who live here, but it sometimes falls on deaf ears. I guess they just need to experience that for themselves!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-4759480726599397582009-12-21T04:12:00.000-05:002009-12-21T04:13:47.796-05:00Entertainment, Here I come!And so, winter approaches Las Vegas! With Christmas days away, one can not help but get in the cheery mood and enjoy all that is happening. Time here sure has gone fast! Almost five months done living in Vegas, and I feel I have been here forever! <br /><br />This weekend I was able to catch an improve style telling of A Christmas Carol. The audience chose the three Ghost before the play kicked off, and our poor Ebinezer was haunted by Elvis, Paris Hilton, and Jack Sparrow! It was performed at The Stage Door down at Towne Square, and was quite entertaining!<br /><br />Last weekend we had the great privalage of seeing Train perform live! What an awesome event that was, I must say. I have also gotten the pleasure of eating at Pin Kows, which was very good, and Chilly Palmers.bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-11840140718234011222009-09-03T13:41:00.001-04:002009-09-03T13:41:23.045-04:00One month down!Time is a funny thing: sometimes it feels like time has stopped all together, capturing you in a moment that can either be amazing, or heartbreaking. Writers utilize this time moment all the time, explaining that time seems to have stand still all together. Other times, time seems to speed up, like a race to the finish. These moments usually happen when we are late for work, and no matter what, that clock seems to start counting the minutes faster and faster! Time is a funny thing...<br /><br />Its been a month since me and Carrie have moved here to Vegas! It seems much longer than a month has passed since we woke up thatThursday morning, shed some tears and goodbyes, and set out on our voyage. Its difficult to realize that within this past month, I have made new friends, had two jobs, and met several met on dates. How does one truly capture a new life and a new start within a month? My old life seems so far way now. The Credit Union, my friends, my family. Simple things here that are taken for granted seem to overshadow life back east, like weather, and the ability to get any food you desire by just going out your door!<br /><br />Last night Carrie and I called on some friends to celebrate our one month anniversary at a local bar. A few friends bailed, as expected, but a few did show up! It was nice to have a place to go to hang out with friends, and just be relaxed. When driving home, we discussed that we absolutely love it here in Vegas. Everything in the world you could possibly want is here in Vegas, even New York City! (Or a smaller replica of it!). How could people not love it here!?bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-78430471256316564262009-08-23T01:05:00.003-04:002009-08-23T01:15:04.265-04:00The feel of home!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOED7MnRQELiAh_WIPN5Torpz5I25KcLzohzKr3wqOC7aPu6wylh2IYgBXOeGhJEkvMgcLUXsWkWBaq8yH3JW1NOrW9_XL3hx4liUjy_RggbVI7V2VywLyFROVmbuECf4BOWNCBnlWDZRR/s1600-h/PIC_0242.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOED7MnRQELiAh_WIPN5Torpz5I25KcLzohzKr3wqOC7aPu6wylh2IYgBXOeGhJEkvMgcLUXsWkWBaq8yH3JW1NOrW9_XL3hx4liUjy_RggbVI7V2VywLyFROVmbuECf4BOWNCBnlWDZRR/s320/PIC_0242.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373023139805207650" border="0" /></a><br />One quickly learns the great differences between the East Coast and the West Coast. People seem friendlier here, more willing to help out. Work is much more relaxed, laid back, and easy going. Food here is different as well. The East Coast truly has no idea what Mexican food is here. I've been to several places here that are great! Qdoba, Chipolte, Guadalajara, and El Pollo Loco. Also, the desire for wings and pizza does not exist here! But tonight has seen the greatest place we have been! A place called Unique Pizza on Sunset and Stephanie. We ordered a small, and the pizza was more like a large! We thought it was a small fluke and maybe they messed up the order, but upon asking, we were informed that our pizza was the small!<br /><br />The thing that was so great about Unique Pizza, is that it felt like home. It is a small Pizza join that has wings and beer, and the people were really friendly! We had the entire place laughing at the size of the pizza! Then a group of customers were so nice, they let us try two pieces of their wings so we could see if they were adequate enough, like those found on the East Coast. Actually, we didn't ask to try them, the lady insisted! It just had the feel of home for us, and because of that, we have deemed Unique Pizza our favorite restaurant so far in Vegas. Good pizza, good wings, good atmosphere!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-7183600530350756112009-08-18T00:25:00.002-04:002009-08-18T00:43:20.852-04:00The exploration of Vegas!This week brought about some celebration and adventure! To celebrate the starting of my new job, Carrie and I decided to find some sushi, to much disappointment. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">MoMo</span> Sushi is not on our list of good food. But, this week did see the trial of two <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Mexican</span> restaurants, Del Taco and El <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Pollo</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Locco</span>. We had gotten a few good reviews about Del Taco, being as good as Taco Bell, in which we had in Erie. So, we ventured off to find a Del Taco, and again, we were disappointed. Small portions, small taco's, big price! Not something I truly would call a good meal. Now, El <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Pollo</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Locco</span>, translated to mean The Chicken Crazy, is AWESOME!!! Love that place! I ordered 3 soft taco's, (used to ordering that at Taco Bell since they skimp on anything inside the taco) and I swear I couldn't keep the taco shut! It was so stuffed, I got full off one! Carrie got a burrito, and loved it. El <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Pollo</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Locco</span> is on our good list for now! I also got to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">go to</span> the Elephant Bar with a friend this week. That was a very nice restaurant if I must say, and our waitress was very pleasant and nice!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBml7l0OPrTW7fzWu-qYlbpE2ZfxPC_hsd-D2-8i4GfOfLXyc2CQBwxp1RFwXwqLJwcSQBWRU9D0FDfBU87s5Ua1yvQWP7-Ti01kDkJHnOaEf5nx3OkNQxLpoEVSVdI-fJMTtn0xuxCmIa/s1600-h/PIC_0231.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBml7l0OPrTW7fzWu-qYlbpE2ZfxPC_hsd-D2-8i4GfOfLXyc2CQBwxp1RFwXwqLJwcSQBWRU9D0FDfBU87s5Ua1yvQWP7-Ti01kDkJHnOaEf5nx3OkNQxLpoEVSVdI-fJMTtn0xuxCmIa/s320/PIC_0231.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371159237392053170" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The greatest adventure of this week is our trip to Boulder Dam, otherwise known as the Hoover Dam! What a creation to behold... Its massive! We actually went down into the tunnels to tour the power plant. At one point we were in the tunnels that had <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">th</span>e pipes that water flowing through them, and the room <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggzhDX3kjn01Xp5ZG8IFO4cckrS1fl4ZKeImB48HKce2aXGXjqVrSiqisOztWq3mHIxtVY2qUyWb95AGC3wDzMQq0YcsdmX_Dyl0egP8MaVTD-v1f_hQfNo_-6dULBw_KXkY8wsKG5w1-g/s1600-h/PIC_0230.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggzhDX3kjn01Xp5ZG8IFO4cckrS1fl4ZKeImB48HKce2aXGXjqVrSiqisOztWq3mHIxtVY2qUyWb95AGC3wDzMQq0YcsdmX_Dyl0egP8MaVTD-v1f_hQfNo_-6dULBw_KXkY8wsKG5w1-g/s320/PIC_0230.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371158821784074354" border="0" /></a>was vibrating from the rush! To see such a marvel is awesome!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-85353733025866611222009-08-11T21:31:00.003-04:002009-08-12T18:59:03.666-04:00MoMo, No No...And so, I have the great pleasure of officially announcing that I have a job! I have been offered the jab at Koster's as a loan officer. I do not know when I will be starting, but it should be soon. I have simply waiting on the drug test to come back clean, which it will. This brings me to my newest restaurant review. In celebration of me getting a job, Carrie and I set out to find sushi. We landed on a place call MoMo Sushi, on Stephanie. We thought it looked to be a nice place. The inside looks very nice, but small. Its outside appearance does not match its inside appearance. Not to say that either were bad, but just different. We ordered the box meals, meaning your food came in a Japanese box that is portioned out in different sections. I felt this was kind of unique, and made for good presentation. Carrie ordered Teriyaki Salmon, and that came with a spring roll, deep fried shrimp, some deep fried veggies, and about 4 sushi rolls. I ordered the New York Steak Strip, and it had about the same as Carrie's, only with spicy salmon rolls. As elegant as this may (or may not) sound, the meal was not that good. The salmon in the sushi was mushy. Not a good mushy like sushi is suppose to be, but a bad sushi that makes sushi look bad! The steak was alright, but I've had better. Carrie was utterly upset about her meal. Her sushi was mushy as well, and her Salmon was not that good. The bill came to about $50, which just seemed outrageous for the amount of food we got, and the sushi we got. All in all, I don't think we will be returning. For a city that has sushi on every corner, we just happened to find the one that wasn't good!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-42747612116357327942009-08-09T15:40:00.006-04:002009-08-09T15:45:35.106-04:00First offical night out on the town!So, to end a long week of job searching, I decided to meet a friends I have made for a night out on the town! The evening started at the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Funhog</span>. We all met there and had a drink. To my surprise, a drink was $4, but it was a pretty big glass! I was very happy! After about 45 minutes, we went down to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Towne</span> Square, to the movie theater called Rave. We decided to watch Orphan, which turned out to be a very disturbing movie. But, the theatre was very nice and clean, I felt. We got out of the movie at about 1:30, and proceeded to The Buffalo. That was a very interesting place to be. I'm not sure if I liked it or not, and at this point, I give it a maybe. Cheap drinks, yes. Atmosphere, not so good! Only time will tell!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-20315631155875719822009-08-07T14:47:00.004-04:002009-08-07T14:53:02.374-04:00End of the first week!And so its Friday, the end of our first week here. This week has gone quite slowly, but we have made a few advancements. I just got word this morning, while leaving from an interview, that I have a second interview for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Koster's</span> on Monday at 10am. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Koster's</span> is a cash loan business that offers signature loans to people who come in and apply. It could be a good job to have, and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">at least</span> I would have some income! I wish the pay would be better, but maybe they will offer a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">different</span> pay once I get through the second interview! This week has also seen our first <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">furniture</span> purchase, and some social networking. I have been trying to meet a few new friends to try and social network. So far, nothing has provided any resources for a new job, but new friends are always good! After my adventure down to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Towne</span> Square yesterday, I basically sat around the apartment and did nothing. Still loving the view from our balcony. The best entertainment in the world is the dirt racetrack outside our complex, in which we have a front seat view of! The best part about it... ITS FOR REMOTE CONTROL CARS!!! So, here's to one week down, and hoping for a better one next week!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-45398704921530555122009-08-06T16:59:00.003-04:002009-08-07T14:46:51.229-04:00While at Towne SquareNow at H&M. Nice store, was here while me and Carrie were on vacation!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-24816163312363363192009-08-06T16:36:00.003-04:002009-08-07T14:47:13.429-04:00Venturing out!Decided to take some time and try to discover what Vegas has to offer. At a place called Towne Square, in Beauty Lounge. Confusing place to get around. Its an outdoor mall that has every store in the world! Pretty nice, as long as I get to know it better!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-11678046156746469782009-08-05T01:34:00.002-04:002009-08-05T01:40:50.400-04:00Sweet Sweet Salad!Today spearheaded one of the crowning achievements of this move... We bought our first furniture! Early this morning we set out to a lovely community in south Vegas. It was completely gates, needing clearance to even get through the front. We made our way down the small street, and stopped in front of a lovely home, very fancy! We paid the lady our money, and put our newest <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">furniture</span> into Carrie's car.... a patio set! 4 chairs and a small round table, just perfect for us! We officially have something to sit on in our apartment, and a table to eat at! Two of the chairs are out on the patio, which was great tonight when we sat out there and enjoyed the lights and evening air.<br /><br />After our pickup, we ran a few errands. We went to Sam's Club for some pet essentials, but not before stopping at one of the coolest places I have seen so far... The Sweet Tomato! Its a salad bar restaurant. You walk in and pick up a plate right when you walk in. You make your salad, and pay at the end. The salad green were very fresh, and so good!!! I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">definitely</span> liked this place.<br /><br />Another bit of new information, I have an interview on Thursday to become a loan officer! First interview since being here, so I am really nervous! I hope I am qualified!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-8057794470544474222009-08-04T03:06:00.003-04:002009-08-04T03:18:18.044-04:00First few daysLadies and Gentlemen, we have arrived! We have been here since Saturday and already it feels like its been a week. Lets bring you all up to speed. On Saturday it seems we made it into town just in time! We successfully <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">go to</span> Turtle Creek and Gina, who was the lady we have been working with, got the papers ready for us to sign. She is a very friendly lady who is willing to help when she can! We got all in and let the dogs explore, and we had to set out to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Walmart</span>. A most terrible tragedy happened before we left Corry.... We couldn't take the coffee maker.... So, we had to buy a new one. An <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">acquaintance</span> that I found here in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">LV</span> directed us to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Walmart</span> on Boulder Highway, which seems to be about 5 miles up from us. We went at about 11pm, and let me tell you, we were not impressed. That <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Walmart</span> had employees everywhere, yet none to help you find anything. Stuff was all over the isles, register lines were very long, and it seemed that no one cared! We did get our necessities *coffee, coffee maker, creamer* and left.<br /><br />The next day, we used Google Maps to find another <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Walmart</span> which is located on Sunset and Marks. This seems to be our favorite! We liked the people, the lines were not too long, and it seem that they had the items we wanted in stock! That was yesterday, which was Sunday. Last night we also had a dinner at Carrie's cousin's house up in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Summerlin</span>. Beautiful home, I will say! Odd neighborhood, but nice house! Her cousin made us a beef dish called <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Tri</span>-tips, which I had never had before. It was very good! Of course, this was after we tried to salvage the Chicken and Bacon he turned into <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">charcoal</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">literally</span>, for an appetizer.<br /><br />Today we did some exploring. We went back to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Walmart</span> for more items, and we also went to Kohl's, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">TJ</span> Max. We are trying to learn our way around the city as best and as quickly as we can. Its a slow progress, but we are doing it!<br /><br />Job wise, I am a bit disappointed. I had an interview set up with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Appleone</span>, which is a temp agency here in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Las</span> Vegas. They called me Friday and discussed that they had no jobs for me, and cancelled the interview... So, I have set my goal to be 10 jobs a day that I apply for. So far, I have been able to reach this goal, but I'm afraid I might get bored and slack. Here's hoping I find a job soon.<br /><br /> Till next time!!!!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-71999270039088373552009-08-01T19:48:00.001-04:002009-08-01T19:48:25.640-04:00We have arrived!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-23162319828910020382009-08-01T17:44:00.001-04:002009-08-01T17:44:06.220-04:00About an hour away, here goes the final drive!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-36247960417659538092009-08-01T00:18:00.001-04:002009-08-01T00:18:19.021-04:00Just came down off the rockies, we think... Start raining while up there, making it the scariest roller coaster I have ever been on! Staying in a hotel for the night, should make it to lv by tomorrow night.bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-90632896744181879072009-07-31T18:07:00.001-04:002009-07-31T18:07:46.386-04:00About half an hour more of nebraska... Boring state!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-51371136774284111902009-07-31T08:28:00.001-04:002009-07-31T08:28:56.922-04:00Back on the road again for day two. At a truck stop in west branch getting mcdonalds. More corn around here! Actually got more sleep then I had planned, which is great, still got two days of driving to go!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-69113129175329208822009-07-31T00:43:00.001-04:002009-07-31T00:43:05.184-04:00We have stopped for the night just inside iowa. Hopefully make it to utah tomorrow... Here's hopin!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-91726333025445319342009-07-30T23:03:00.001-04:002009-07-30T23:03:38.740-04:00At the Iowa 80 rest stop, biggest in the world! It has a dentist! Not a bad place, very big!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-79028984584932743272009-07-30T21:36:00.001-04:002009-07-30T21:36:15.053-04:00At an illinios rest area... A lot of corn! CORN! Had some rain around chicago, 12 hours down!bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546551061716518073.post-32075552698530568452009-07-30T18:14:00.001-04:002009-07-30T18:14:35.042-04:00About an hour outside of chicago... Ohio turnpike sucks, not worth the money.bryoncrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780594100559218084noreply@blogger.com0