Archive for May 16th, 2024

Well, that was easy.

Thursday, May 16th, 2024

The email I got from the NRA approving my credential request said to bring a copy of the email, a photo ID, plus “proof of media employment (business card, press credential, online bylines, etc)“.

I printed out some of the gun related articles from the blog. I have a press pass (thanks LawDog) so I brought that. I printed business cards.

They didn’t ask for anything except my ID. I was in and out in less than five minutes.

Show starts tomorrow. Tragically, our hotel is charging $14! Dollars! A! Day! for WiFi. I may be limited to phone blogging, unless I decide to eat the cost for you, my loyal and tolerant readers.

You’re scheming on a thing, it’s sabotage…

Thursday, May 16th, 2024

While Mike the Musicologist drives, I have just enough time to note:

The Mirage is closing.

My first reaction was: that’s a big space, what are they going to do with it?

Answer: they’re actually going to spend three years turning it into “Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas“.

There is no word yet about the volcano, though the press report mentions a “Save the Volcano” petition.

On the road again…

Thursday, May 16th, 2024

Heading to Dallas for the NRA Annual Meeting.

Reportage to come once we get checked in and etc.