Wednesday afternoon, just sitting inside the house after a busy morning of cleaning and what not. Sitting in front of the fireplace to get a blog posted. Ken has been outside doing things, he brought the Can AM home from John and Karen's, Nellie came home too this afternoon. Just can't keep that man inside! 😁
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| Love this view out my kitchen window! 💗 |
We awoke to sunny, clear skies with chilly temps in the low 20's. Right now at 1517 it's 33 feels like 29, so yeah it's warmed up a lot today LOL, and it's overcast skies. I swear this is the coldest, snowiest winter we've had in the almost 10 years we've been here! Not complaining, but brrrr it's cold.
Saturday, out of the blue Ken suggested we go to town and visit the Wagon Wheel in town. It's a local bar with food (especially pizza) that I've never been to in the almost 10 years we've been here. Ken had been a few times when our neighbor Joe lived here. Who am I to argue LOL. Maggie, the owner is a doll! She greeted the both of us with a hug! Yep, I like her! Cute little hole in the wall, quite a menu list and reasonable priced food. Friendly people too. We didn't eat as we'd had a late lunch. Didn't stay long, but I could definitely see going back. In the evening we headed next door to continue Happy Hour 😊🍷🍺
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| Just a cute little place, 2 pool tables too! |
Sunday morning we had our breakfast and then Ken suggested going for a drive, again who am I to argue?! We headed towards Dayton, NV and the oldest bar there, The Dayton Taphouse. We've been there once before a few years ago. Very friendly owner, lots of beers, wine and food. Again, we didn't eat as we had a late breakfast. We'll be back for that purpose next time.
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| Inside the Dayton Taphouse |
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| Love the rock fireplace..gas operated now. Marilyn Monroe used to love it here in the day. |
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| A few movies were filmed here. This is one of them.. |
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| A nice eating area in the rear and inside the bar too. |
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| The front of the bar |
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| Looking across at the Union Hotel. Supposedly very haunted, but it's a residence now. I'd love to stay there if it was still open! |
After that we headed up to Virginia City which we love, and not too far away from Dayton. We went to a bar that we heard about. The Corner Bar. Very nice, I love all these old buildings! Again, a very nice bartender and certainly can't complain about the quality of the drink! LOL.
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| On the road to VC |
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| Inside the Corner Bar |
Then to our favorite place, The Shaft. Again, the bartender Doug was very friendly. Snacks on the bar, just very down home!Then it was time to head home! It was a great day, but we're both glad we don't do it very often. This way it's just a nice treat!
We've been home the rest of the week. Trying to decide when we want to head out for a little vacation. Ken ordered a new gun yesterday online, so we've got to wait for it to come in to Cabela's. He's been wanting this one, but with Covid you couldn't find any anywhere! Hopefully it comes in quickly.
Happy Birthday to 3 lovely ladies! 💖🎂 Daughter in law Cheryl had a birthday on the 13th and tomorrow is Daughter in law Christina's and my sister Wendy!
Yesterday afternoon Ken started a fire out in the kitchen. It's been awhile since we've done that. He planned on barbecuing some hamburgers while I made zucchini fries in the oven. Well, the fireplace does pretty well, but it sure took awhile to heat up our little area. He went and got our larger propane fire pit then we were nice and toasty! 💗 🔥
We had a nice evening together out there. The burgers were delicious too!
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| Ken loves this basket to start the burgers and then takes them out after cooking a bit :) |
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| This is a once piece tool that has everything for barbecuing. Even a wine opener! Jacob and Allissa gave it to Ken for Christmas and he loves it! Has a brush that snaps off for easy cleaning. Thank you Jacob and Allissa! |
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| Comes apart and goes back together easily! It's going in the Mansion for our trip. |
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| Two fireplaces needed, but oh so toasty! Have a great night, it's Happy Hour! Guess we'll see if it's inside or outside. I'm guessing inside as today the cold seems really cold! ⛄🏔 |
Sounds like a great week discovering a few new watering holes! We'll have to stop by some day and join you at one, or two, or three.....
ReplyDeleteAnytime! It was fun!
DeleteThat snow sure makes me glad I'm not in it. Brrr. 😉The weather this winter is strange for everyone.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a nice outing, Marilyn Monroe stayed there? How cool!
You are right, the weather is so different! We've had lots more cold and snow than ever!
DeleteSounds like a couple of fun days. The snow continues to look beautiful from a distance. I like the Do Not Park Here on the road in front of the one bar.
ReplyDeleteYes it was nice and such a surprise! Haha..we like that sign too!
DeleteAll those bars have that old west look. It's great you both enjoy visiting these places and I hope they remain in business. Looked at reviews on Ken's new toy. May have to add to my collection at that price. Enjoy your winter.
ReplyDeleteKen's been wanting that for awhile. So he can carry into CA. The Governor he's got is not legal. Not a bad price for nowadays :)
DeleteNothing better than a good hole in the wall. Seems you have several in which to partake!!
ReplyDeleteWe do agree about he hole in the walls. Only the one here in town, Dayton is about 60 miles away and Virginia City about 70. So you definitely have to watch your alcohol intake. Well, the driver does LOL.
DeleteHappy Birthday to the three ladies. Great gift, very handy! It sounds like a great day to wander around exploring. It is odd weather everywhere I think.
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Thank you!It was fun. Yep the weather is very strange this year!
DeleteWatering holes sound like a great way to cure cabin fever. I love the one in Dayton. I hope Cheryl, Christina and Wendy had awesome birthdays.
ReplyDeleteI think Cabin Fever is the correct term, it was nice to get out and not just because of errands and Walmart. I think they have/will have good days.
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