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Sunday, September 13, 2009

Reno, the City that Gambling Forgot...



Reno, The Biggest Little City in the World, is in an uncertain time. It seems that this city has seen some tough times lately as there are a few empty casinos on the main drag here, leaving a vagrant feeling parts of the town. Most of the casinos that are left don't seem to to have been updated in the past decade or so. However, it seems this city is in a period of transition, as the river area is being built up by trendy stops. I believe that this city has seen worse days and will rebound in the near future. While it may never again rival Las Vegas or even Atlantic City, it will remain known to future generations of gamblers, and there is always the fascination of walking the set of Sister Act. As for my time here, most of it has been spent in the casinos whether it be for wagering, hitting the buffet, or a free show at Circus Circus. Other than that there isn't all that much to do within walking distance. Tomorrow I get back on the bike and head west, only about one week left to go. I can't believe this trip has progressed this far. We shall see how far I get, as I have two possibilities for bedding down tomorrow. Well until then....

3 comments:

  1. Hey pal -- getting close now -- I can't beleive how fast it has been going -- seems like yesterday when you started out :-) anywho -- enjoy your last night in Reno and have a hardy buffet breakfast and get on your way to Cali. I checked the weather station -- you should have a good week -- so be careful and I will talk to you soon. P.S. -- send my money home from #7 minus $5.95 for the buffet -- I will pay for that -- LOL -- Oh and one more thing -- the new score to beat is 83,316 and NO -- I didn't do it -- Alex did -- what an ass -- LOL

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  2. “WE ALL HAVE DREAMS. BUT IN ORDER TO MAKE DREAMS COME INTO REALITY, IT TAKES AN AWFUL LOT OF DETERMINATION, DEDICATION, SELF-DISCIPLINE, AND EFFORT.”
    - Jesse Owens

    Hey Matt:
    You continue to make this dream a reality. Your determination and discipline are shining through. Keep it up! I notice the time of this blog entry. I assume that was after some gambling. Sorry you didn't win a bundle. As you get back on the bike put your determination and discipline into your efforts and you will be in San Francisco before you know it.
    Dad

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  3. Hey babe, You are a winner! You do not need money for that, doing what you are doing is a treasure for a life time! Unbelievable! One week to go. You will realize what you have accomplised when you return home. Be safe. Love you, mom xoxo

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