I forgot my camera. And believe me, this was not a time to forget it.
Ev and I drove over to Virginia City this weekend, and wow - what an experience. It's an old west towne (yes, with an 'E'), and they were taking it all way too seriously. Half of the tourists, and all of the locals had long, slicked back hair, leather hats, chaps and spurs (and walked in the "just off a horse" stroll); and whether or not they were wearing the getup, just about everyone was slinging a pistol or two.
Apparently, Mark Twain wrote about this townE at some point, so everything there bore either his name, or had "BONANZA" strewn across it (filmed in at the nearby Lake Tahoe). Because we're in Nevada, if it wasn't a museum, it was a bar - and if it was a bar, it was also a casino. The whole townE is basically on one side of the street, perched on the side of a mountain, making for some beautiful vistas out of every casino/bar door down the magnificent valleys. And, because it is on the side of a mountain, there was even a mine tour leaving from the back of one of the bars. The whole townE had the traditional, rustic covered boardwalk in front of all the stores, that clicked with every cowboy boot that struck it.
Interestingly, some nearby mines made upwards of 180Million in gold, silver and iron; but this mine in this town made a total of 438 DOLLARS over the course of the entire time they worked it.
Anywho, because we were in an old west townE, something about the sound of all the spurs and the ONE resident horse we saw, made us want to take some old west photos. So the three of us got all gussied up like gun-slinging bank robbers (except Elsie, who looked so precious in her little old-time gown) and we got our sepia on.
It was a perfect day, and Elsie did SO well all day - just as amused looking at all the ridiculous get-ups as we were. We stopped by an old fudge store, too, and got some ice cream and divinity (which was indeed divine). And on the way home, enjoyed some truly magnificent views of all of Reno from the hills. This townE, although it's only about half an hour away, is really in the middle of nowhere; and I have no idea why anyone would have chosen to settle there. There wasn't even a water source except for all the booze. And it occurred to me that I wonder how anybody traveling through would even FIND this little street up in the highlands? Maybe that's why it has so much charm, and was never really modernized?
If you ever decide to go, it's definitely worth your time to experience it. Especially if you like to see people with no life look like mazda-driving cowboy wannabes.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Moving
Welp, if you have no life and check my blog at all, you'll notice it's been a while since I posted. This last week has been a rough one for Elsie, and any free time I have had has been devoted to packing up our things for our next move. In less than a week, we're hitting the road for yet another adventure; this time in Denver'ish.
I'm super looking forward to moving. I'm super done with Reno. No people I love here, no friends, not a lot of water, and WAY too much hot. I take Winston out a maximum of once a day simply because I can't stand the heat. If he has to go again, he gets to wait until after dark. And these air conditioners are a joke. It's always well over 85 IN THE HOUSE by mid afternoon, And with my little space heater-baby too? Ugh.
It has been fun, though - especially when we had visitors! It's just a shame they have their own lives to go back to. :(
Probably checking out for a week or two to get settled in Colorado.
I'm super looking forward to moving. I'm super done with Reno. No people I love here, no friends, not a lot of water, and WAY too much hot. I take Winston out a maximum of once a day simply because I can't stand the heat. If he has to go again, he gets to wait until after dark. And these air conditioners are a joke. It's always well over 85 IN THE HOUSE by mid afternoon, And with my little space heater-baby too? Ugh.
It has been fun, though - especially when we had visitors! It's just a shame they have their own lives to go back to. :(
Probably checking out for a week or two to get settled in Colorado.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Every girls' guide to being pregnant
For the ladies
* Understand you're going to uber tired, and be okay with going to bed when you can at night. For me, more often then not, it was within minutes of getting home from work. Frozen meals for the man are great when you just don't have anything left to give.
* Buy a pregnancy back brace, especially if you're on your feet at all. You can get them on Amazon cheaply, and their worth every penny.
* Belly Bands - great for style and keeping the "flesh-belt" contained; worthless for support. Buy aforementioned back brace.
* Don't bother with Motherhood Maternity, Boutique places, or even Ross for maternity clothes, except for the few style pieces for your wardrobe. JC Penny for maternity pants, and Target for the rest are your best bets. They'll fit you through the end, and not make you feel like a heifer doing it.
* Don't bother with "stretch mark" lotion, especially in the dinky little bottles you have to squeeze. By the time you're done slathering yourself, the bottle will be slimed and empty. Instead, opt for the PUMP type bottle of regular vaseline lotion. Works like a pro and goes a long way.
* Buy a nice new water bottle you enjoy drinking out of. As often as you'll use it, you might as well like it. I love these.
* Buy new, animal print undies in a size up from your regular. Trust me on this one, you'll need some fierce undernares to feel at all sexy.
* Tylenol's the only drug you really can take. Buy it now.
* Just go to Costco and buy their bottle of Tums.
* Hot nail polish goes a long way.
* At least for me, chapstick and Head-and-Shoulders became used daily
* Get your hands on a huge pillow or four. It takes a while, but a pillow fortress is amazing for sleeping better. Tilted sideways, one under head, one behind back, one under knees, and one supporting belly...aaahhhh. Then watch your poor hubby try to snuggle you. :(
* Keep a weekly journal. Record what you felt and what you were feeling. It goes by so quickly, and you'll forget.
What did I forget?
* Understand you're going to uber tired, and be okay with going to bed when you can at night. For me, more often then not, it was within minutes of getting home from work. Frozen meals for the man are great when you just don't have anything left to give.
* Buy a pregnancy back brace, especially if you're on your feet at all. You can get them on Amazon cheaply, and their worth every penny.
* Belly Bands - great for style and keeping the "flesh-belt" contained; worthless for support. Buy aforementioned back brace.
* Don't bother with Motherhood Maternity, Boutique places, or even Ross for maternity clothes, except for the few style pieces for your wardrobe. JC Penny for maternity pants, and Target for the rest are your best bets. They'll fit you through the end, and not make you feel like a heifer doing it.
* Don't bother with "stretch mark" lotion, especially in the dinky little bottles you have to squeeze. By the time you're done slathering yourself, the bottle will be slimed and empty. Instead, opt for the PUMP type bottle of regular vaseline lotion. Works like a pro and goes a long way.
* Buy a nice new water bottle you enjoy drinking out of. As often as you'll use it, you might as well like it. I love these.
* Buy new, animal print undies in a size up from your regular. Trust me on this one, you'll need some fierce undernares to feel at all sexy.
* Tylenol's the only drug you really can take. Buy it now.
* Just go to Costco and buy their bottle of Tums.
* Hot nail polish goes a long way.
* At least for me, chapstick and Head-and-Shoulders became used daily
* Get your hands on a huge pillow or four. It takes a while, but a pillow fortress is amazing for sleeping better. Tilted sideways, one under head, one behind back, one under knees, and one supporting belly...aaahhhh. Then watch your poor hubby try to snuggle you. :(
* Keep a weekly journal. Record what you felt and what you were feeling. It goes by so quickly, and you'll forget.
What did I forget?
Monday, August 1, 2011
Things that are impossible...
...To do one-handed: top ten discovered today
1. A worthwhile, thoughtful blog
2. Folding Laundry
3. Making a sandwich for lunch
4. Opening a can of soup because said sandwich can't be made
5. Brushing hair (well, you can, it just hurts a lot more for some reason)
6. Potty break
7. Picking up after Winston outside. Sorry neighbors - it's gonna have to wait
8. Read a book that has more than one page
9. Pack the house up for our move
10. Change clothes after an attack of the spit-up
Things you CAN do one-handed:
1. Hold my beautiful baby, and forget the rest. I'll eat when I'm dead...or whatever
1. A worthwhile, thoughtful blog
2. Folding Laundry
3. Making a sandwich for lunch
4. Opening a can of soup because said sandwich can't be made
5. Brushing hair (well, you can, it just hurts a lot more for some reason)
6. Potty break
7. Picking up after Winston outside. Sorry neighbors - it's gonna have to wait
8. Read a book that has more than one page
9. Pack the house up for our move
10. Change clothes after an attack of the spit-up
Things you CAN do one-handed:
1. Hold my beautiful baby, and forget the rest. I'll eat when I'm dead...or whatever
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