RV-Dreams Journal

Golf At The Elks - (Keystone, SD)

It was cold this morning, but I was so happy to see the sun.

I had plans to play golf with J.C. this afternoon, taking advantage of the twilight rate at the Rapid City Elks Lodge golf course.

I picked up J.C. at the Sweetgrass Inn B & B where they have a few RV sites, and we headed over to the golf course.

The Elks course is short but challenging.  Like yesterday, I wasn't very focused and the winds didn't help.  I had some good holes, but for the most part it was ugly.  :)

Still, the two of us "bachelors for the week" had a good time.  After golf, we found a Chinese buffet for dinner.

Back at J.C.'s rig, he showed me a back way to get home.  It was pretty drive and I made it home before dark.  I've seen deer along the road every day I've driven around here.  You definitely have to be careful around here.  :)

The Black Hills exploded with people this Memorial Day weekend, and they were certainly out today enjoying the sunshine.  Memorial Day tomorrow is supposed to be about the same - cool and windy.  I think I'll just relax and take it easy at home.

Have a great holiday!  :)

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Wet Trip To Deadwood - (Keystone, SD)

It was another wet, chilly day, so I drove the 60 miles to Deadwood.  Since I was going to have to be inside, I thought I would enter a couple of cheap poker tournaments at the casinos.

The historic western town of Deadwood fell on hard times and was looking for a way to preserve its history and buildings.  In 1989, they approved limited-wager gambling as a way to attract tourists and increase tax revenue.  At the time, it was the only place in the country besides Nevada and Atlantic City that legalized gambling.

There are currently between fifteen and twenty casinos in the small town.  Many have slot machines only, but a few have table games and small poker rooms.

I found two tournaments with $20 entry fees, but that was a bit misleading.  In both tournaments, entrants could purchase additional chips, so those willing to pay the most had big advantages.  I don't like those kinds of tournaments, but I was already there.

Unfortunately, I wasn't very focused and the best part of the day was the burger I had for lunch at The Lodge at Deadwood.

On the way back, I had planned to check out the campgrounds at a couple of the recreation areas along Hwy 385 on the beautiful lakes.  However, the fog rolled in and it was so dense there wasn't much point in stopping. 

Oh well, it was another lousy weather day, but at least I got out and saw some new territory.  Tomorrow is supposed to be better and I'm gettin' together with J.C. for golf.

Here's hoping for some sunshine.  :)

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