after this past week, i need a vacation from the news. since that’s not possible, i’ll just post some pics from my recent holiday at laughlin, nevada.

our favorite hangout during our stay was the lariat saloon, the only lgbt bar in 120 square miles, according to their website, and the owner deborah, who served our drinks the first day we stopped by. we also met paul, who served us during our subsequent visits. the drinks were great, everyone was very friendly, and they even have a patio out back for us smokers. if you’re in the area, i highly recommend stopping by.
they’re right across the river in sunny downtown bullhead city.

be sure to stop by lake mead. beautiful scenery and a recreation center.

we drove around and came across this place. not sure why it was never finished.

fortunately, harrah’s was fully featured, complete with a starbucks in the lobby.


with a beautiful view from the rear of the hotel, overlooking the colorado river.

and here’s donatello catching some “z’s” after a hard night of drinking.

