Dave Knows: Elko

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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

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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Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

August 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I like to think I’m an intelligent person, but I like to gamble anyway.  I played the lottery when we lived in Portland, even though I’m fully aware that lotteries are a tax on stupid people who are bad at math.  I guess there’s always just that little sliver of hope that we’ll hit the [...]

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Tags: Gambling