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Another very warm night for sleeping windows open, less blankets and was very comfortable. After the coffees, breaky and computing this morning really nice to get a walkabout enjoying this area and another nice sunrise. This was about 6:30 this morning down by the Hot Springs.
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Even early morning the Hot Springs are getting busy with a bunch of friendly people enjoying this area |
I love to check out this lagoon here really reminds me of an Oasis in the desert.
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overflow from the hot springs |
Back home I puttered around for a cut checked out our Mr Heater, and having an issue with it, Cleaned it the other day and does not want to stay lit. Hmmmm, will check this out tomorrow when we have more time, don't really need it much with this very warm weather anyway.
Then at 8:30 we headed down to the meeting place for the FREE Casino shuttle. Needed up 35 people from this LTVA boarded the bus. And now nonstop to the Casino.
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a few of us from this corner |
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getting everyone ready to board |
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A very nice Highway coach with blinds, air-conditioning and a washroom nice FREE bus ride 6o miles to the casino |
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a nice coach |
Ewe were thinking of going there anyway for the Prime Rib dinner deal, but heck a free bus ride! we enjoyed the scenery, saved money on fuel and got to enjoy our books for an hour each way. Ok Did look up a few times to see new sights.
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lots of crops growing here as well |
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huge solar farms as far as you can see, making good use if the desert |
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passed a few ghost towns always makes me think back of what it was like back then. |
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lots of wind turbines as well |
Before we knew it at the Casino 80 minute drive that flew on by chatting with a few people and enjoying our e-readers, This bus trip to the
Golden Acorn Casino in Campo California was sure an awesome deal ! And a fun day.
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here we are 10:10 am |
Now because we took the bus and have new players cards we each got $30.00 of free slot Play. Really that is a great deal! Well we played the slots and were doing well, then stopped to meet some of our friends for lunch.
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Suzie had more luck than me but we were having fun |
The 7 of us met at the restaurant for lunch 11;45 we ordered off the menu but I was here and a few others for The Prime Rib Special $7.77 now that was an awesome deal! And I Had a craving for that for a while but did not want to spend $50.00 on a roast, on sale! Just for me.
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our happy group here, LR, Suzie, Judy, Janis, Aline, Barb, Alvin and ME the empty chair |
Suzie had Fish and chips that came with a salad we shared
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just right for the 2 of us |
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very tasty fish n chips that she enjoyed |
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My prime rib excellent a bit more done than I like but still very tender for the price no complaints |
After lunch we did a walkabout outside in the sun, Casinos are known to be cooler and here at over 4,000 feet elevation is cooler weather but the bight sunny skies and fresh air for a few minutes was wonderful.
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these shrubs all around, do you know what they are with the red berries? think I used to years ago, hmm... |
Back inside we still plying the penny slots and having a ball we have never played so long on the slots with their free money. We were both up and down. I cashed in $15.00 and at one point Suzie was up $48.93 but we still had 2 hours before the bus left and she was having a ball. Go for it it is free money and fun entertainment .
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she was having good luck here and it was all with their free money anyway |
It was a different day us but also a fun time, Free Bus ride, $60.00 free slot play between us (actually Suzie go and extra $5.00). I cash in my winnings so we pretty well had a free lunch relaxing drive, fun with friends and even a couple of hours enjoying our e-readers.
Now back here at 4:10 pm we all get together for Happy hour.The weather perfect just cooling down slightly in the shade.
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Hang on Judy, Cody is a wild ride! |
What a great group we had here today for Happy hour according to Don (red shirt at the front) the largest group yet, So I got a few shots, just because I could and again as usual I am not in them but heck can't have everything on the spur of the moment.
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almost everybody , but Patsy Hiding behind the Umbrella |
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thanks for ducking down Patsy ,now we gotcha |
Soon it was cooling down, bare eegs and arms getting chilly so time to call in a night and head in inside.
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Cody and the Puppies getting treats |
What a fun day we had pour of the moment thing. Sometimes these are the beast times. Fun with friends, casino time a great meal and a very warm sunny day.
Thanks for taking the time to check us out and like I say hope y;all had a great day as well.
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It was a good day back at the ranch too. Glad you got to have your Prime Rib and lots of fun gambling with someone else's money!
ReplyDeleteLove doing something different and spending the free money is always fun especially when we come home with more that we left with.
DeleteThe Golden Acorn. It's our stop going east and often west - clean restrooms, free soft drinks and coffee. Food is pretty good too. We've also taken advantage of their free over-night parking, aka Casino Camping. I usually put $1 in a dollar slot to pay for the facilities.
ReplyDeleteIt would be a nice e spot to stop for the night, the free deals and a Casino Cam-ing spot fir the night is always good.
DeleteSounds like a really fun time especially with good food and a little winning - something I rarely do.
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun time we just won enough to pay for lunch all using their money.
DeleteWhat a day job you have!!! Looks like a very busy happy hour. Glad you had an excellent time.
ReplyDeleteYup it was a fun day , actually quite relaxing enjoying the bus ride with a book. Happy hour here was a busy one today as well.
DeleteWhat a great looking group you have there!
ReplyDeleteWe always have fun when we hook up with these guys every year!
DeleteThat looked like fun!! The plant is a pyracantha ... always full of red berried just in time for Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun time Nancy and thanks for the plant ID. Very pretty.
DeleteSounds like you had a great time. Can't beat anything for free.
ReplyDeleteIt was a wonderful time and yes free is always good.
DeleteThat trip was a bargain all around, plus you didn't have to do any driving! :c)
ReplyDeleteIt sure was a bargain and a fun day as well.
DeleteWow what a great day you guys had . Fun with friends . Free casino bus and on top $30 to play . What a deal . As well as a good prime rib dinner and Suzie‘s fish and chips good as well . Keep on having fun and do it for us as well . ��������
ReplyDeleteThanks guys it was a fun day Free bus trip, , slot play and good food. We having enough fun for you guys as well.
DeleteLooks like a wonderful day! Good food, friends, weather and free $$$...great! Looks as though the hot springs is very popular with that many people in the morning..wondering how many later in the day?! Weather looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIt was a great day for sure.
DeleteThe hot springs here pretty popular all day long.
Pretty cool to have a fun filled day all paid for! Desert life is good!
ReplyDeleteYes Peter it sure was a bonus!
DeleteYou can't beat free! I'm way behind but it looks like you guys found another great spot to be.
ReplyDeleteYes we did always enjoy our time her with these guys and the freebies is a bonus as well.
DeleteThe driver wasn't tipped by the passengers? We've been on Casino buses and tips were in order. Sounds like a fun trip!
ReplyDeleteOh yes I did not memnon that sorry, a collection was made n=and we all tipped quite well.
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