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Topic: Downtown's little Nugget to close |
Shooty
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Forum: Reno Comments Posted: Sep Wed 02, 2020 3:10 pm Subject: Downtown's little Nugget to close |
How disappointing!
LOVED that place! Always a struggle to decide between the Awful Awful and the hot wings!
They used to sell ridiculously large drinks in huge glasses. They called them the Nugg ... |
Topic: Terrific NYTimes Article on Reno's (Mostly Wanted) Resurgenc |
Shooty
Replies: 1
Views: 19294
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Forum: Reno Comments Posted: Mar Tue 20, 2018 1:15 pm Subject: Terrific NYTimes Article on Reno's (Mostly Wanted) Resurgenc |
"A growing homelessness crisis. Complaints about traffic congestion. Worries that the economy is becoming dominated by a wealthy elite.
Those sound like California’s problems in a nutshell. But now ... |
Topic: Italian Festival LAST TRIP of 2016 |
Shooty
Replies: 110
Views: 448849
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Forum: Trip Reports Posted: Oct Fri 07, 2016 4:49 pm Subject: Italian Festival LAST TRIP of 2016 |
Hmm, I was going to spend a Thursday night in Yerington in a couple weeks (on my way up from Vegas), you've got me thinking maybe I should scoot over to Virginia City instead. Never stayed there, or p ... |
Topic: Italian Festival LAST TRIP of 2016 |
Shooty
Replies: 110
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Forum: Trip Reports Posted: Oct Tue 04, 2016 4:28 pm Subject: Italian Festival LAST TRIP of 2016 |
Worst one day video Poker beating EVER. Dbl Dbl Bonus and thousands of hands.MASSIVE respect for JD for posting this.
Casino gambling today is about managing losses at negative expectation games ... |
Topic: World's shortest trip report |
Shooty
Replies: 8
Views: 62778
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Forum: Trip Reports Posted: Oct Mon 03, 2016 9:59 am Subject: World's shortest trip report |
Congrats John, happy for you.
the Feds got there 25% off the top for doing nothing!
https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/styles/732_width/public/nodeimage/haiyan_111713_ofda_tacloban.jpg
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Topic: Victory Celebration Reno Trip |
Shooty
Replies: 17
Views: 67283
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Forum: Reno Comments Posted: Sep Tue 27, 2016 8:57 am Subject: Victory Celebration Reno Trip |
Belated congrats on your big health success, CaSwede, very happy for you and yours. |
Topic: Virginian's "Casino" Sign Coming Down |
Shooty
Replies: 2
Views: 18026
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Forum: Reno Comments Posted: Sep Sun 11, 2016 12:59 pm Subject: Virginian's "Casino" Sign Coming Down |
So reported http://www.downtownmakeover.com/images/files/images/maquee-coming-down.jpg |
Topic: Siena Part 5 |
Shooty
Replies: 12
Views: 50267
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Forum: Reno Comments Posted: Jun Wed 29, 2016 8:25 pm Subject: Re: Are they crazy? |
I remember reading an article about the true unemployment rate in Reno-Sparks at the height of the recession, saying that it was around 25-30%. Of course I can't find that one now. But In the United ... |
Topic: May 28 to May 31 at the Sands |
Shooty
Replies: 37
Views: 243049
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Forum: Trip Reports Posted: Jun Sat 25, 2016 3:45 pm Subject: May 28 to May 31 at the Sands |
Bulldoze the Heart O Town and Golden West and make them into a grocery store to serve the neighborhood.That would be quite the irony, since a lot of us remember that the Silver Legacy now sits on the ... |
Topic: Siena Part 5 |
Shooty
Replies: 12
Views: 50267
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Forum: Reno Comments Posted: Jun Fri 24, 2016 5:43 pm Subject: Re: Are they crazy? |
Then the recession hit (in Reno it was a true depression with 25-30% unemployment) and few people were coming to Reno to lose money.Reno was one of the worst hit regions following the economic collaps ... |
Topic: May 28 to May 31 at the Sands |
Shooty
Replies: 37
Views: 243049
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Forum: Trip Reports Posted: Jun Fri 24, 2016 2:52 pm Subject: May 28 to May 31 at the Sands |
First off, thanks for the TR. I just worked out my own trip to Reno for the first three nights AFTER HAN (thank god). I like Reno empty, which is how I think those days should be. Should be at Sands R ... |
Topic: Who has the best Happy Hour in Reno |
Shooty
Replies: 8
Views: 40923
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Forum: Reno Comments Posted: Apr Sun 24, 2016 4:28 pm Subject: Re: Who has the best Happy Hour in Reno |
I've always been curious as to the best Happy Hour when one considers price, brand and/or size of the beer. Also include mixed drinks.This is easy for me, because I know the correct answer.
It is t ... |
Topic: 11 Reasons Reno is Better and Cheaper Than Vegas |
Shooty
Replies: 4
Views: 24132
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Forum: Reno Comments Posted: Feb Wed 10, 2016 1:04 pm Subject: 11 Reasons Reno is Better and Cheaper Than Vegas |
I'm convinced. I'll be in Reno for two nights coming up, Sun the 21st and Mon the 22nd. Comped at Sands Regency (ooohh la la!!!) Can't wait! |
Topic: RGJ Photos: Reno Stuff We'll Never See Again |
Shooty
Replies: 8
Views: 36183
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Forum: Reno Comments Posted: Jan Sat 16, 2016 6:00 pm Subject: RGJ Photos: Reno Stuff We'll Never See Again |
I also miss the ComstockI miss the Comstock as much as any long-gone place.
http://media.jsonline.com/images/44130067_Comsto%20k.jpg
Back in the late 80s when I was poor, I'd find $100, take a f ... |
Topic: RGJ Photos: Reno Stuff We'll Never See Again |
Shooty
Replies: 8
Views: 36183
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Forum: Reno Comments Posted: Jan Wed 13, 2016 1:28 pm Subject: RGJ Photos: Reno Stuff We'll Never See Again |
The Gazette-Journal has published a set of 109 photos of things we'll never see in Reno again.
[url=http://www.rgj.com/picture-gallery/life/2015/03/02/54-reno-institutions-youll-never-see-again/232 ... |
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