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High on the list of “only in Vegas” moments – an ATM to purchase gold. You can buy it in bars, coins, and a variety of other forms, all in different sizes. Wow.

The Ethel M Chocolate company has a cactus garden that they decorate for the holidays. I have to admit that it’s pretty strange to be walking around in short sleeves among cactus during Christmas time.

Possibly the most epic and amazing burger I’ve ever eaten. Two 8oz beef patties stuffed with bacon strips and bacon-filled mashed potatoes, topped with cheese, lettuce, onions and more bacon. Incredible.

Welcome to Sin City, my home away from home for the next week.

The view from our hotel room in Vegas.

This year for Christmas and New Year’s the whole family is going to Las Vegas. My parents have been once before, but for the rest of us it will be the first time. In addition to the normal Vegas Strip activities we’ll be checking out things outside the city.  I plan to post pictures and …

My father and I are headed up to Maine this weekend to close up our summer house.  October is a great time of year to be there, since the leaves are changing and the weather is cool, but not so cold that it isn’t fun.  I’ll be posting pictures on this page while we’re there, …

Hurricane Irene is coming.  It’s gotten lots of coverage, and by the time it reaches my area it’s expected to be a Category 2, transitioning to a Category 1.  While Annapolis isn’t on the direct path for the storm, we’re close enough that they’re projecting up to a foot of rain and a storm surge …

We finally got some real sunshine our last afternoon this trip, and an accompanying sunset.