Shootout on the I-15

When we got up this morning the news was all about shootings and car crashes in Las Vegas. Apparently the drivers of a new, black, tricked Range Rover and a Maserati got into a tiff, and shots were fired. As usual, innocent people were killed. Pris and I noticed multiple 'choppers and an increased law enforcement presence in our area, so Donna and I decided to vacate.

As we traveled up the I-15 toward Tropicana Blvd, traffic stopped cold as police scanned all vehicles in the area of the incident.  When we finally got through the mess and out of town, we remarked about what seems to be a typical Vegas syndrome:  a combination of lots of money, possible alcohol or drugs, and a loss of touch with reality in a city that never sleeps leads to irrational behavior.  Ok, enough of the lecture.  I like the bright lights as well as anyone, but the environment still makes me a bit uncomfortable.

After a short hop to Pahrump, NV, 86 miles or so, we settled into the RV park at the Lakeside Casino.  I know, I know, it seems like we're always at the casino, but this is another of the "scores" that we made in Quartzsite a month ago, with a substantial discount at a nice park.  There is a lake, with walking trails, nice grassy areas, and trees, with concrete at the rv spaces.

We've decided to stay here for several days.  There are several things that need to be checked, tightened, or repaired on the truck and trailer, so this is a perfect place to do those minor items. Also, we've been anticipating a few days to read, relax and decompress before returning home, so we'll get to do that also.

This afternoon, we got a little hungry (noooo, that can't be possible, can it?), so we drove into downtown metropolitan Pahrump to find the Kountry Kitchen restaurant.  Finally found it and ordered a couple of hamburgers.  Donna ordered a Cowboy, (that's a hamburger, dummy), which had bacon without cheese, and I ordered a Chicago, which was like a Chicago hot dog: sliced tomato, chopped fresh onions, and such.  Wow, makes my mouth water just thinking about it!

On the way home, we stopped at a local coffee hangout, the Off 160, because it's just "off" Nevada Hwy 160.

Donna ordered just a plain cup of coffee (bottom pic), but then juiced it up with hot milk and caramel. She pronounced it the best caramel latte she had ever had!  My Mocha came drizzled with chocolate and was absolutely wonderful!  I suspect that we'll return again.  The owner (nice lady) works from 6 am to 9 pm 6 days a week, and 9 to 5 on Sunday.  What a schedule!

The interior of the coffee shop is a collection of random furniture and chairs, but has a great homey feel.  5 nights a week there is live music.  A great place.

We returned to the trailer to get a pic of the sunset over the lake.