Simple America

Three years ago my family went to Vegas for Thanksgiving holidays. Part of the fun of Las Vegas is walking the strip and exploring the different themed properties. Paris Las Vegas is one of those stops that really impressed me. They have a lot of French landmarks on their property. The most notable being the Eiffel tower, which has a restaurant on the eleventh floor with a great view of the town.

Inside the hotel you can find many great shops, and more dining choices. The best thing is experiencing France without fumbling through a French-English Dictionary. You can find some premiere shows inside as well. And this is Vegas so the casino is nearby when you need to roll some dice or yank on the one-armed bandits.

When you tire of the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas go up to your room. These rooms are comfortably furnished with European style furnishings. Take a nap. Watch a little TV. Don’t forget to take advantage of the internet access and blog about your day.

My phone’s camera has made me dangerous. Why do I suggest that?

See what happens to my passengers. Fall asleep and you too can be a star on my blog.

Now when I get bored at work. *snap*

Even I am not safe from me. What to do?

Even other drivers are subject to this camera. Though I am trying to show my readers a real low rider. Got to figure out how to use the zoom feature. Can you tell that truck’s undercarriage is only a short distance above the ground.

After a tough day of taking pictures I go home and my missus says there is no food in the ice box. So she just thossed something together.

See how I suffer on these kind of days?

The next day I returned to the Malay Bistro. My son had Boy Scouts, so I took advantage to visit this restaurant for the third time in as many weeks. This time I ordered asam laksa, roti canai, and teh tarik.

I had tried asam laksa twice before at another Malaysian restaurant and it was prepared a lot different there. I remember the other restaurant used a glutinous noodle and the broth had a yellowish tint. This laksa has rice flour noodles chopped to a very short length. It included some small fish akin to mackeral and a pair of nice sized shrimp. They had chopped up bitter gourd, purple onion, and cilantro into very fine thin strips. And the broth looked to be brown and I am uncertain what they used for a base. There was some chili hiding in the bottom of the bowl, which gave it a nice bite. But overall I did not like this laksa and shall not order it here. I do not like how they prepare the asam laksa at all. My tummy rumbled the rest of the evening, and it takes a lot to make me feel this kind of discomfort.

Also I noted the dhal sauce was not as spicey this time. My eyes did not tear once while eating my roti canai. Very dissappointing.

I had my first teh tarik during this meal. They served it in a tall teacup and it was sweet, but just right for my taste. I expected the tea to be bitter and was delighted that it was not. The menu says that the tea is pulled. I do not know what that means.

I need a Malaysian to come visit me so I can get some idea on the quality of these foods. Who wants to volunteer? If you get here I have a guest room with internet access. Even has a PC if you don’t bring a laptop.

Since I was a young boy I have loved history. In college I minored in history and if I should ever pursue another degree it shall most likely be a history major. One of my favorite topics is the American Civil War. Once I retire I hope to get an RV and cruise from one battlefield to the next. Finding Military Campgrounds is really going to help me achieve this quest for history.

At Allstays.com they provide links to the Military Campgrounds‘ websites, contact numbers, and traveler reviews. They list locations in all 50 states so there is no limit to your travels. Why travel blind? Make your arrangements and then relax as you hop from one historical spot to the next.

I have been honored to have been tagged by the master contortionist herself, YogaJess. If you want to learn how to walk on your hands then visit her today. If your bum needs a rest, try sitting on your head. Jess can show you how to achieve this. Okay, now on with the tag:

Write your own blogging tip for other bloggers.Try to make your tip general.

1. Look, read, and learn. http://www.neonscent.com/***
2. Be, EXCELLENT to each other. http://www.bushmackel.com/****
3. Don’t let money change ya! http://www.therandomforest.info/******
4. Always reply to your comments. http://chattiekat.com/***
5. Blog about what you know & love. http://sugar-queens-dream.blogspot.com/***
6. Don’t use filthy language-buy a dictionary. http://shinade.blogspot.com/***
7. Blog about something educational http://climateofourfuture.org/**
8. Be yourself; others will follow http://sfgirl-thealiennextdoor.blogspot.com/< **
9. Don’t have too many blogs that will become a chore to maintain http://cubicledenizen.blogspot.com/*
10. Keep it simple, user-friendly, interesting and organised! http://erishaling.blogspot.com/ **
11. Keep the blog simple and sweet!! http://www.leslieho.com/ **
12. Share with others your thoughts and don’t be shy! http://groovy-olives.com/blog
13. Never ask for link exchange. Blog hop to increase traffic. http://www.jessieling.com/*
14. Blog about something uniquely you. Or post some unique pictures http://bernardchan.net
15. Beautify your post with a good pic. http://yogajess.com
16. When you run out of topics. Find a meme and tell all. http://simple-america.com/

No tagging today. Still busy busy bee!

Still getting adjusted to the new school year’s schedule. I recall last school year and it seems like that first day was only yesterday. That means it shall be Christmas before I know it. So I better come up with some Christmas gift ideas while it is still early.

The site on the other end of that link has an interesting way to present your special photographs. Put those photographs on canvas, just like a painting at your local art museum. Add the perfect frame and hang your loved ones on the wall. Then you can get that warm feeling every time you gaze upon their smiling faces.

Nice? I think so.

We have been in my house for eight years this November. You can tell a lot of warranties have expired, because things are going kaput. The most annoying item that broke is the fan in the master bath’s toilet. How dare the fan on my throne not work? Think about my poor missus having to…, uh. Well pity the woman okay?

I found a place on the web that carries bathroom lighting. They carry many makers and types of lamps that would make my throne room brighter and prettier. But more important they have fans that will make the place less funkier. The missus would be pleased to check this off the honey do list too.

I had been talking about my little truck and Pinkie asked to see a picture of this vehicle. So here it is:

It’s old, ugly and needs a bath but it drives real good for a ‘97. It has less than 30,000 mile (50,000 km) on it. This used to be my brother’s truck. At the current rate I drive I will double the mileage by this time next year. Another reason to leave this job soon. Mileage shall go down a great deal once I only have to walk upstairs to go to work.

I took some pictures on the drive to work a couple of weeks ago when that hurricane was skirting my part of Texas. Sorry for the poor quality, but I am trying to stay on the road.

Dark clouds looming over the street where I lived. Man I wanted to stay home so bad.

Lot of camera shake. Still driving in my neighborhood. Rising sun is peeking through.

Raindrops hit the windshield as I approach the intersection of 99 and Interstate 59. Lot of construction going on here. Will they ever finish?

Driving in the rain towards the George Ranch about 5 miles from my house.

Buildings on the George Ranch property. There is a creek near here that is the home to aligators. Been trying to snap a picture of them, but no luck as of yet. One day an aligator actually sun bathed next to the rode as everyone drove by.

Cows getting ready for the promotion to McDonalds and Taste of Texas Steakhouse.

Back home that evening. I tried to catch those sunflowers for some of you readers. I recall a few of you receiving sunflowers lately. Yours were much larger than these. I need a zoom. The buildings in the background are part of the mall adjacent to my neighborhood. I can walk to this location in less than ten minutes.

I often reminisce about my Alaskan cruise. The food. The shows. The ports. I really want to take a week long cruise once more. It is such a neat way to travel. This is the hotel that goes with you. You just unpack once and visit all the different stops. This time I am looking at Caribbean cruises. Not going to travel so far away. The big question is which way to I go. Jamaica or Mexico? Maybe both!

Trinity made me aware of a couple of folks over in Indonesia that need our help. You can read about these folks right here. Just give them a moment in your prayers or thoughts.

Thanks!