So much to see......so little time to write about it

Now where was I.....we were in Winnemucca. Well, the room was cheap. It turned out to be a win win situation. We got a cheap room and the motel owner got more than it was worth. We ascertained that the next morning in the day light.

We arrived in Reno that evening just as the snow started. Saw a Holiday Inn and after last night decided a higher class would be in order. One that Pam wouldn't be scared to shower in.
Pam wanted to get on the Internet and try price line.com and try getting the room at a reasonable rate. Translated from Alaskan to English.....'cheap'. I decided against it and told her I had my own price line.com technique.
This is not for the weak at heart or those that can't look someone in the eye and start laughing. Before I walk into the lobby, I use lots of Murine for the eyes. I walk in and ask how much for a room. They tell me a price. I look at them and give them the "I don't think so look". We both look at each other waiting for the other to blink. I don't blink. I have though had to turn around and walk out. But usually they come back with a counter offer. "Lets see what I can do". After they lower their rate $10.00, I ask, "Is that the senior rate'? Now this is where the Murine comes in. No blinking and no looking away. Eye to eye contact. It's usually worth a few dollars more. Then I have no shame and ask if there's any more discounts I can ask about. Their answer is always, "No". Still one should always ask.
That's my Priceline.com tech.

We're in Beattie this evening. Turned out to be where good friends of ours in Ketchikan grew up. In fact, his step father works where we're staying. I met Gary and we had a few good minutes talking.

Oh, on the way out of Reno, saw 2 accidents. One involved a 18 wheeler and a car. Just happened. Then a few miles more we witnessed a car roll over in the meridian. Rolled 3 times. I stopped to help. The young man seemed OK. Seat belts do save lives, so buckle up.

The temp here is 49 and finally finding warmer weather. Going to a ghost town tomorrow and look at some art. Thanks Stormie for the heads up.

Pam gambled tonight in the casino. She went over to the cashier and asked for change to play the penny slots. She handed the cashier a dollar. Funny. Didn't win anything and contrary to what we thought, you don't get 100 spins for a dollar.

Ok, that's it.

Everyone have a good week.