It is evening two in Las Vegas, Nevada. We arrived yesterday afternoon and were starved. So, before checking into the hotel we went to a great BBQ place called Lucille's. We are staying at the Green Valley Ranch (GVR) resort which is across the parking lot from Lucille's. The meal was excellent. We went to the resort, checked in and or rooms are great. By 8:30 pm we were beat and in the room.

We started the morning at the GVR buffet. We've eaten there many times and it lived up to the standard we expect from them. Next it was time to go to Kohl's for Kate to do some shopping because she had a coupon that just had to be used because the time period included all the days of our vacation. I held down my parking spot here in Vegas just like I do at home. The location may change but the job is the same.

Next we drove up to Nellis Air Force Base to do a little bit of shopping at the base exchange. I took some deep breaths just to suck in some Air Force air for a change. I commanded the Security Forces Group at Nellis for two years so it was a nostalgic trip. It was nice to be among professional military folks again.

From there we drove the 24 miles from North Las Vegas to the southern end of Las Vegas and the M Resort an Casino where we stayed and played for a few hours, before heading out a favorite resturant that has a weekly special on a whole lobster dinner. We try to do this any time we are in Vegas over a Wednesday evening. Again, we stuffed ourselves with delicious lobster dinner. It is a good thing we only come to Vegas every few months, because I hurt myself eating.

My very exellent neighbor back home has been sending me updates on the renovation prgress going on in my family from back home. It is great to have good neighbors. Dan and I have become great friends over the past decade.

The weather here in Vegas has been foggy and cool the clouds are hanging at roof top and below on many of the buildings. I don't remember having weather like that ever before here.

It is evening now and I'm in the room while Kate and Karen play. I prefer "Cut Throat Kitchen" to a slot machine. So, before I head to bed this evening, I must give thanks to God for our safe travels out here. I also thank God for the rain the Vegas valley is receiving. They need rain so deparately as does southern California.

Have a very blessed day tomorrow..