Anyone out there?

[Daveo 485]

I'm at work and bored. Anyone out there?

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

Sorry I haven't been around for awhile, we're getting my husband prepped for surgery tomorrow. He has colon cancer and they are going to rescind the cancerous part. His name is Dave, too.

I usually check the site a couple of times a day, but it will be hit and miss for awhile, until we get him home, anyways. It might seem like there is no one around, but usually there is someone who wants to visit. I think because the weather is getting so much nicer out, people are getting out to enjoy it. Time zones differ, also. We are up in Washington state, Pacific time zone, so we are up later than most in the country. Where in Nevada are you? We used to live at Lake Mead. Loved it, but the jobs moved us around a bit.

Need to get things ready for tomorrow, have a great evening!

[Daveo 485]

Yeah I think it depends on the time of the day. I live in Henderson.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

Henderson is a really nice area! We lived at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, as we both worked there. I also used to work at Hoover Dam. I sure miss the southwest, but not the summer heat. I would go up and work the Coconino National Forest in the summers, where it was a little cooler.

How long have you lived there? It has been a long time since we have visited that area. I think everyone we knew has moved on, typical in our line of work. Or maybe they retired.

The recreation area has ALOT of great hiking trails, from short to long, and they used to offer guided hikes. It used to be free to go on them, so might be worth you while to look into that, if you like hiking. And they vary in degrees of difficulty, as well. I do believe they have implemented a entrance fee for the recreation area, but the may have an annual pass. Things probably have changed a lot since I worked there, almost 20 years ago now, but it still is a beautiful area with a lot to offer. Have you had a chance to visit it?

And Hoover Dam' s "new" visitor center is awesome, as well. When I worked there it hadn't been built yet! I love that place! I have a friend who worked on the A1 generator, it was "his" generator! I was allowed to operate the bridge crane a few times, and that was such fun!

Time to stop babbling, need to get to work!

[Daveo 485]

I moved here in late 2011 and Lake Mead was the first place I took a drive to. It was so nice! Unfortunately the lake has gone down so much since then. I didn't know about the hikes, thank you for that information I am going to have to check it out. I haven't been on a hike but I need to get my butt moving and exercising now that I got my new and improved stomach. haha

I haven't been to Hoover Dam, I will have to check that out too! Thank you for both suggestions!

I wish your husband a speedy recovery from his surgery, from one Dave to another!

Edited May 22, 2015 by Daveo

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

Thanks, we are on our way as of 1pm our time. Dave said to thank you for your kind words, and he said to tell you bout Mt. Charleston, northwest of Vegas. It is Forest Service land, and there used to be lots of trails/campgrounds to enjoy! AND a bonus...since the altitude is so much higher there, it is so much COOLER! Lovely place to go when it gets hot! Enjoy, and write anytime!