[misterKeno]

Hello everyone... It's me, plain ole misterKeno. Right now it's a mostly clear afternoon here in LV. Today it got up to 103. The forecast for the next 7 days is 102 or 101 for all seven of the days. A slight chance of a t-storm this sunday. But, then again, i got suprised just this last wednesday when the skies opened up for 40 minutes.......... then clear again.


My drive from N. Calif was eventful. It included me falling asleep on the highway and me running into a cactus. It's not a joke. I didnt realize that i fell asleep til i was a good 20 feet off the paved highway 58 and onto earth. Then my eyes finally opened and i swerved to miss some tumbleweed. But, next in my path was a cactus. I guess it wasnt too bad, on account of there really wasnt a jolt & no airbag went off, but my vehicle seat felt like a pogo-stick. I couldnt see any damage to the vehicle. So, i kept going.


I would have stopped 8 more times between Edwards AFB and mecca. These were for stretching the feet & my eyelashes. Sigh.


I rolled down I-215 from the I-15, and soon was in Henderson. Met with the roommate & unloaded some stuff. I had been up for 29 hours. My only nutrition for the last 511 miles was potato wedges from jack in the box. Yeah, same one i think from 20 days ago (when i drove down with Steve).


So, i wanted to eat. Headed to GC for the lunch buffet. $8.03. Was good as usual.


This really isnt going to be a traditional TR... because, well, it just isnt. Read on if you want to folks.


I spent monday/tues/wed (of this week) doing a combination of:

1) bringing stuff from storage to the room
2) hauling it upstairs to the 2nd floor
3) relaxing and taking aspirin ... also trying to sleep (tough in a new town)
4) doing tourist stuff (which is costly & not making any sense)
5) burning fuel left & right
6) learning about the spaghetti bowl (if you're a local - u know)
7) misc.


On thursday i went to an employment agency & they said come back friday. Today is friday. Went there & they have me starting at a warehouse monday morning. I'm not too sure about the type of work, because the recruiter was vague. But it's 9-10 hrs per day (M to F).


Frankly, i'm nervous as heck - ive burned thru dough quick this week (even some gaming). I need this job to WORK OUT for me. I havent worked in a heck of a long time. My room for error is very very small. There's work avail in this town -- quite a bit i think. But, you just need to get your foot in the door. But, i wont lie -- i'm nervous as heck. I've got rent due in 28 days.


I'll do a summary of my eating / gaming. It's not my style to do it in a format such as this, but oh well. I guess this isnt a real TR.

Sunday...Dice @ GC won $315
Monday...Dice @ GC won $77
Tuesday...Dice @ Orleans lost $200
Wednesday...Dice @ GC lost $220
Wednesday...Dice @ TI lost $200
Thursday...Dice @ SC lost $80

Sunday...lunch buffet @ GC $8.03 -- $1 tip
Monday...didnt eat
Tuesday...lunch buffet @ GC $8.03 -- $1 tip
Wednesday...hotcakes @ McDonalds $3
Wednesday...produce from supermarket $6
Thursday...lunch @ EI $4.95 steak special & soda $8 total with tip
Friday...lunch buffet @ Orleans $8.03 -- $1 tip


I've been eating about once a day. I've had some tough headaches each morning when i wake up. I guess my chemistry or barings are off. Heck if i know. The gaming was pretty much dumb. In every form of gaming............ you may win, you may lose.... but eventually.... the House wins. Way i see it, i'm going to keep clear of gaming. Would you believe i'm nearly to the point of saying LV is 'ho hum' ??? Nawww, just kidding -- but i've got a new perspective (now that i'm a resident).


Speaking of which, i spent 5 hrs at the NV DMV getting my documents on wed. My photo isnt too hot. Well, heck -- if you want to see it, then come to LV folks, lol.


I still dont know if this town is for me or not. I'll have a better idea once this job 'takes hold'.


I ventured to the Orleans, GC, SC, Sam's Town, and one other place to look at the bowling facilities. All seemed pretty good. Then again, they have to be on account of the tourists. I dont even know if i'll join a league or not... i need to get a ROUTINE DOWN first of INCOME etc etc etc. I cant even say for sure if this job will work out. I've got a lot of worry in me.


The Orleans buffet is a notch below the GC buffet. It's due to it's age, offerings, more kids @ the Orleans, and general quality. I think the salad bar is less than 'fair' @ the Orleans. Yep, it's just random info. But, heck----so is this 'report'.


I'm a gallon' worth of gas (r/t) between the nearest major casino, i guess that's a good thing.


My roommate seems like a good person. He is quiet. Just like me.


He has told me about the commute directions & times. More random info.


Well, there's HIGH-SPEED internet in this place, so that's a plus. I have a walk in closet, and my own 'this n that'.


I think i'm getting a headache again. Well, i'll talk to you all later.


Sigh.

mK