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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

The "Becoming Las Vegas Residents and Exploration", edition.

iPad shuffled to Jimmy Ruffin, "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted". Classic Motown. Sometimes I think I am becoming accustomed to the heat. I think, though, I am moving fast to get to the shade or into a building. Yesterday we got to the Nevada DMV around 7:35 AM. It opens at 8:00 AM, but based on our past experience, we figured the wait would be a little shorter if we got there early.  When we arrived, the line was starting to wrap around the building. Lol. We may have berm number 50 or 60.  The god news was there clouds that blocked the sun. Still, it was better than being number 424 and seeing "Now Serving Number 302". :-/

Barry White, "Practice a What You Preach".  Once the doors open, we move pretty well. Their system is pretty good and appears equitable. You go to the desk and explain what you need, you get a number and then wait. There is a giant room with about 40 numbered stations. You are called to a station via automation. And there is a leader board indicating which numbers are being called and which numbers are being served. Well, that's the way it was last week. They switched to a new system yesterday. Of course. 

The Stylistics, "People Make the World Go Round".  The new system.  We still go to the desk and explain the type of service we need. Then they ask for your phone number and first name. I give my phone number, "313..", the clerk says,"702..", I go, "313" and the rest of the phone number.  Yeah because no is moving to Vegas and every one has a 702 area code. ;-/   Apparently you get called by the last 4 digits of your phone number, instead of a number they give you.  In addition, the leader board displays the " next number".  The clerk tells me in case of duplicates, blah blah blah. Yeah, I didn't pay attention.  I go and wait. Now instead of listening for a number they gave me, I have to concentrate on listening for the last four digits of my phone number.  Seriously, who really knows their phone number like that. We don't call ourselves. ;-(  Needless to say, there was confusion. 

Aaron Neville, "Tell It Like It Is".  I got called after about 20 minutes. Brian found the marriage license. Excerpt DMV says it was a copy. The need one with a seal. Yes.  I was pissed. Anyway, I had to order  an original from Wayne County.  Cost and shipping and "fees" was  $50.00 or so. (This equals Pat With Attitude).  We'll try this again next week. Oh yeah, Brian got his new license with no issues. Grrrr.  

So after that little event, we went to the credit union, then off to breakfast. We've been looking for breakfast spots to go to after dialysis.  Because, you know, I am ravenous after treatment. In Detroit, Noni's Sherwood Grille was our Monday, Wednesday, Friday breakfast hangout. So here in Las Vegas there are a quizillion restaurants. And I'm not talking casinos. We've been to The Egg and I, IHop, Omelette House, Hash House A Go Go (good but massive portions) and Blueberry Hill.  That being said, I usually get 2 eggs over medium, sausage links, hash browns (I mix my eggs in the hash browns and some hot sauce) and toast. Yesterday we ended up at Mary's Hash House. We found breakfast nirvana. Lol. Home made hashes, corned beef, roast beef, chicken, vegetable, lobster and more. Stuffed french toast. Home made jellies..apple jalapeƱo, peach and others. Massive cinnamon rolls. While we're pigging out on the corned beef hash, Mary herself comes out. All we can do us give her a thumbs up as we're savoring the food.  Lol. Oh and the coffee..mild or strong. Mary's Hash House?  Winner.  Ding ding ding!!!!

Kool Moe Dee, "Wild, Wild, West". I also wanted an Olga's a few weeks ago, but they're not here. I found a Greek Restaurant. Well I don't ever need Olga's again. The Gyros were massive and absolutly delicious. We'll be back there also. I noticed a Pakistani restaurant.  We'll have to that one day. :)

Signing off with The Originals, "Baby, I'm For Real".  No blog on Friday, will be on the way to Nawlins, New Orleans. I will be doubling up on treatment by going tomorrow. I told Brian I'd be good and dry for the weekend. Not that I plan on overloading on fluid intake, but still being on the safe side. Have a great Wednesday. 


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