One of the biggest reasons I wanted to move up to the Sacramento area was its close proximity to so many of the things I love to do. We have in town lakes and rivers to kayak in, National forest practically surrounds us for hunting/fishing/camping and shooting opportunities and aside from the fact that it takes about an hour and a half to get to Lake Tahoe, I'm now only 50miles from Icehouse Road, which leads you to the Rubicon trail. Alas, the Rubicon has become overrun in recent years, but the trail doesn't have to be run start to finish, you can go in, wheel around, head back from the Loon entrance to Georgetown- the options are endless.

Anyway, it was time for a mini-vacation so with a couple days off from work we decided to head up to Tahoe to enjoy a few comp'd nights at our favorite casino Mont Blu. One of the reasons we love that place so much is the fact that not only do they allow dogs but they are very pet friendly in general and on check in they even have a dog welcome kit with a couple dog bones and requisite poop bag. :) Alas, as with all things, the end has come for dog days at Mont Blu as they have changed their policy and after March, no more pets will be welcome. It is unfortunate as I will no longer stay there; their loss I suppose.

That aside, we had a great time out in the snow and relaxing in general. In spite of a few bucks lost on the slots, we managed to do pretty well and considering the fact that our room was free, we really didn't have to spend much at all, except for some new wiper blades for the Rover, which I won't go into in full detail, but let me just say that $50ea is a bit excessive IMHO.

Ready to roll


Saw this on the way up, thought it was funny. Doggie bag :)


Loved the door hanger


Flora says "I see rabbits damnit, let me out!"


Can we go now?


TONS of animal tracks in the snow, it was fun to follow them and watch Flora trail them.


Brooke had fun in the snow.


My girls


I love that dog


Obviously a stone cold killer


Such a sweet dog


Alas, we must head home.