itsmedave Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 After visiting some family in Colorado, we arrived in Vegas last Monday. On Tuesday, we went apartment hunting, found something the same day,and moved in on Thursday. We didn't have any furniture to speak of because a Uhaul truck would've been around $800 (plus gas) which was more than what we paid for our stuff, so instead we just loaded up two cars with whatever we could fit. Dee has some friends here, and luckily one of them was looking to get ride of two beds and a living room set. SOLD! (for $300...really nice couches too) Then on Friday we went to a goodwill superstore which had almost everything else we needed for less than $200. So by Saturday we were almost fully furnished...with the execption of a dining room table. The apartment is located close enough to the strip that we can get there easily, but far enough away that the traffic and crime won't affect us. It is a large complex wigth over 500 units, and plenty of new freinds for Katie to play with...and 3 pools, 2 basketball courts and a playground. We got pretty lucky, I think. Also on Friday I took my test to work for the State Department in overseas consulates. I had gotten a study guide form them earlier, which was really difficult, but thankfully, the actual test was much easier. I won't know the results for another few weeks, (and the end of the process won't be until after the first of the year) but I think I did pretty well. Next is finding a short term job. I often get free room deals so let me know when you'll be coming and I'll see if I can hook you up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygye Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Best of luck in your new digs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imperial Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I see Vegas like Bangkok, great place but if you let it, it can suck you into the dark side. If you are a drinker or a gambler look out for the signs Good luck BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lazyphil Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 i hope you take your beloved to grand canyon at some point, totally overwhelming place....hold fire on trying to get a thai maiden to hike it though, much whining! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faustian Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Best of luck and nice to hear from you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rchapstick Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 If you get a hankering for Thai food, try Lotus of Siam , arguably one of the best Thai restaurants in the entire USA. Reasonably priced too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partyguy Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 very true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hi, Good luck, Dave. Sanuk! PS Was good seeing you and Dee again recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Vegas can be a great place! They say the prices have declined, so making it even better! Chok dee!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Say hello to Elvis for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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