back from vegas. it wasn't crowded at all over the 4th of july holiday, to my surprise. i thought it would be packed and stacked. only went for like 2 1/2 days, but visited lake mead for the first time. its very close to vegas and its good for swimming. lit some illegal fireworks, ate some 24 hr. buffet and drove home. highlight: i ate at the train mcd's at barstow again. woo woo.