Dave Knows: Elko

Blogging Elko, Nevada. Because it’s there.

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Entries from October 2008

10 things I love about Elko, Nevada (in no particular order)

October 22nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

Basque food. — The Star, Biltoki’s, etc. Plus Chorizos at just about every event!
The sun — As much as I hate the extreme heat and cold, waking up to a bright sunny day 80% of the time is nice.
 
Great customer service — some businesses are great and still give off that friendly small-town vibe
Casinos –  (Sports [...]

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Tags: Complaints · Gambling · Random Thoughts · food · travel

Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!

October 8th, 2008 · 2 Comments

I might be one of the only Portland TrailBlazer fans in Elko.  Heck, I might be the only NBA fan in Elko!  This town is more of a football town.  Baseball is popular too, but if you start talking to people it’s mostly college and NFL football.
I’m fine with that (I love me my fantasy [...]

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Tags: Portland Trailblazers · mancrush · sports

I have soft hands.

October 8th, 2008 · 4 Comments

Awhile back I was at a casino with the wife.  A friend of mine introduced me to his girlfriend, and when I shook her hand, she commented “you have really soft hands”.  I think I managed a feeble “thanks” but it has bothered me ever since.  I mean, yeah, I’ve never been much for manual [...]

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Tags: Gambling · Random Thoughts