Q: positive

A: We've been stopping in this store for a few years now. I remember going to a location in Southern California years ago, before this store opened up, so I am familiar with the "50% off everything" deal (whatever the marked price). But last night, we actually did make a purchase. Three ladies were working last night, one of them asked my husband many times how he was doing. Rings are sorted according to size in the middle of the store, on the counters, in velveteen covered boxes. Nearby (hanging) are necklaces and earrings. On the walls, there are pendants, and more earrings. One part is labeled "Genuine Stone." But you might need to ask about the actual type it is, as the label does not always reflect the type of gemstone (turquoise, opal, larimar). The higher-priced items are protected in the glass cases which are locked, and you will need assistance from the employees, if you want to know the price or if you want to take a closer look. Everything's arranged in an orderly matter. Lots of pretty .925 Silver jewelry here. My husband had been looking for new earrings and he found two pairs (under $20) with Beth's help (she wasn't pushy). I was just looking, but I spotted a larimar pendant with a thick bail that resembled bali silver, and knowing that larimar is somewhat rare and only found in the Dominican Republic, I couldn't resist @ $34 (I saw pricey pieces in Hawaii this past February, well over $100 and even in the $200 range). I didn't need a chain because I can use my other ones. In the locked glass display case, there was a gorgeous larimar and mother of pearl bib necklace marked $590 (remember it's half this price), which is out of my price range, but it was gorgeous! You never know what treasures you'll find.

Q: negative

A: I love the idea of getting mail and packages in the mail. I even love the old-fashioned idea of the U.S. Postal Service and feel sorry for their slow extinction. I don't love the idea of having to pick up packages in person from this station. The line is always long and the service S.L.O.W. They have a separate pick-up only window that is rarely open or staffed, so you usually have to wait in line with everyone else doing paid transactions. The staff seems to have no motivation to be helpful or move quickly - they just plod unhappily along. Post Office Purgatory!

Q: positive

A: We had great seats, second row, center stage. The showroom at the LVH is a pretty good venue ( we have previously seen Twisted Sister's Xmas show and Cheap Trick doing Seargeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band) the acoustics are nice and there aren't many bad seats. This show is a tribute to rock and roll from the 1960's though the 1980's. Normally that would be a boring cover band performing lackluster music. However this show features musicians from top bands such as Survivor, ASIA, Quiet Riot, Heart, Guns N Roses and Offspring. The show loosely focuses on a team of explorers who come back to earth from hundreds of years from now and find a vault of musicians who play (flawlessly) hits from the 60's through the 80's with full costume changes, a radio DJ and corresponding video. The song list includes includes hits from, The Doors, Jimmy Hendirix, RollingnStones, Queen, The Who, Free, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Van Halen, David Bowie, Foreigner, Journey, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams and more. The musicians clearly enjoy themslseves and give their all singing and playing their instruments. The show was 2 hours with no intermission. We recommend this show.

Q: positive

A:
Everytime I go, I get the same thing: Uncle Sam's Ultra Special. It's a steak and cheese with extra meat, mushrooms, grilled onions, and peppers. This place has great steak and cheese, and they'll make it right in front of you. It's worth the wait. The bread tastes great. Their yam fries are good too.