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Ahh, the good old pre-drinking days, when "yeah dude, that's how you grind that tranny!" was a perfectly innocent and normal show of support for a well-executed maneuver.
QUEUE TIP: When coming down for special events in the summertime, beat the line through online ticketing services. Also, hydrate properly before, during and after the event. Sunblock and an extra shirt to put over the back of your neck helps.
XTREEM, DOODS!: Remember, the skate park is concrete. Knee+elbow pads and helmets, despite your kids' protests. If Tony Hawk can pop 900s in full gear, it's not too much to ask. If you're gonna run, park on the side near the basketball court. The vehicle traffic coming in and out of the lot is somewhat less here, so you don't have to worry about looking out for 4x4s at the end of the 6-miler.
Since we don't have a beach here, I tend to get my "outdoors" on at this spot as well as Sunset Park http://www.yelp.com/biz/sunset-park-las-vegas. Again, step away from the computer, stop Yelping for 30 minutes, and hope to see you here. We can compliment each other in person! Woot! ..........
.....crickets and silence also can be found at Desert Breeze, especially in the late evening hours.
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