Author: OBRT2018NEW

What a blast. Rick was not there when we were there but his brother (also on the show) was there. They gave us a nice tour and even took pics with the kids. When visiting Las Vegas, Don’t bother with Gold and Silver Pawn shop, skip it and head right to Ricks Restorations.

As fans of the TV show, we were very interested to get inside. But then we heard stories that Rick and they guys are only there when filming and that they can be VERY rude to their fans. We checked it out but did not bother to stand in line, just to buy a Pawn … Read More

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill restaurant is owned by singer, Toby Keith.  It’s located in Harrah’s Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.  We ate lunch when we were there.  We ordered the meatloaf and the ruben.  Everything was fantastic, and the portions were huge!  The waitresses were also friendly and inviting.  The … Read More

When we were driving through Flagstaff, Arizona, we were hungry for lunch and were craving Mexican food.  We stumbled upon Kachina Restaurant on Route 66.  This is not a brand new restaurant but it has a comfortable, family atmosphere.  We ordered the beef burritos with sides of beans and rice.  The kids ordered grilled cheese … Read More

Big Sky Movie Ranch, in Simi Valley, California, was the filming location for most of the Little House on the Prairie TV series. We contacted them to see if it was possible to get a quick tour since we were going to be nearby on a road trip from NY to California and back.  The … Read More

This luxury boutique hotel is located in Burbank, CA and is just seconds away from Warner Brothers Studios and minutes from Universal and NBC studios. According to their website:  “With only 132 rooms and suites at our boutique Burbank hotel, we provide individualized attention to our guests and their unique needs. Because we are a “home away … Read More

The Mississippi River is just a few steps from the main strip in Le Claire, Iowa.  We stopped down to have a look.  We got there late in the day so most things were already closed but this is what you will find if you decide to visit.  

We were looking forward to visiting the Buffalo Bill Museum in Le Claire, Iowa on our recent trip but when we got there, it was closed for the day.  Here are a few photos we were able to get.

WOW, I’ve not been so stuffed in quite a while.  We stopped for dinner right across the street from where we were staying at the Le Claire River Loft.  The Blue Iguana has a very nice patio with lots of tables out front and a nice cool dining room and bar area.  The dining area … Read More