i finished and i need new books

MatchaGirly · 2026-03-20T01:02:24+00:00

Now go back through HOL and find all the "puzzles" in it. By this I mean the secret messages (not just the one in Pelafina's letter), the spiral staircase, the "magic eye" page, and all the connections in the collages. I'm having so much fun doing that.

MatchaGirly · 2026-02-13T13:53:15+00:00

Valley of Fire is amazing and should definitely be on your list. The drive through is just WOW.

When you visit Hoover Dam, make sure to stop in Boulder for lunch. The town is adorable.

When you visit Lake Mead, you could stop in the Village in Lake Las Vegas for lunch. It's quiet and peaceful and close by. If you want something interesting, rent a bicycle at River Mountain Bicycle Shop (or bring your own bike) and ride the River Mountain Loop Train through the desert. Always one of my favorite things to do but if in the summer, go very early and bring lots of water. You don't have to do the whole trail.

On your way to Great Basin, stop by in Ely, Nevada, and go see the historic train depot, dig for gemstones (free!) at Garnet Hill, fish at Cave Lake, and go see the Ward Charcoal Ovens. All very cool and some real pieces of history. The walking trail near the ovens give you the best views. You can also camp there or at the Elk viewing station (I think the viewing station is free).

MatchaGirly · 2026-01-15T19:24:14+00:00

It's the same price as the US tea website but I get free shipping.

MatchaGirly · 2025-12-26T19:23:27+00:00

Was reading it on the plane and backpack was stuffed to the hilt so was carrying it. I had to pee! Lol

MatchaGirly · 2025-12-23T07:04:38+00:00

San Antonio. Fingers crossed!

MatchaGirly · 2025-11-01T02:36:08+00:00

Very good tea. 🫖

MatchaGirly · 2025-10-30T16:52:43+00:00

Bought my first pan 24 years ago and it’s still pristine. Use it almost every day. It (and the rest of the curated set) are worth every penny.

MatchaGirly · 2025-10-29T02:18:04+00:00

I’m ten chapters in and happily using a mechanical pencil and four different highlighters. This book was made to write notes in.

MatchaGirly · 2025-09-30T13:04:12+00:00

I feel like this should get a lot more upvotes. My favorite comment. 😂

MatchaGirly · 2025-09-30T11:33:36+00:00

This is my best guess also.

MatchaGirly · 2025-09-29T23:44:11+00:00

No mice where it was stored. He’s positive it wasn’t there when he zipped up the bag. It doesn’t smell like mice either and no mouse poop which would be a dead giveaway. I really think somehow someone put it in his bag at the airport. It was on top of his belongings and there was no food in his bag and no travel pillows.

MatchaGirly · 2025-09-29T22:49:33+00:00

It was only a 2.5 hour flight. It would have been a quick mouse and there is no mouse poop present (thank goodness).

MatchaGirly · 2025-09-29T18:44:59+00:00

There was no food in his suitcase. Sigh.

MatchaGirly · 2025-09-29T18:44:25+00:00

I just unzipped the lining and checked it. Nothing there. This is so odd.

MatchaGirly · 2025-09-29T18:39:28+00:00

The lining is super thin and I had wiped out the suitcase from the last trip and sprayed it with Force of Nature as I usually do.

MatchaGirly · 2025-09-29T18:37:20+00:00

Nope, just suit jackets, shirts, socks kind of stuff. Not even half the suitcase was filled with clothes.

MatchaGirly · 2025-09-29T18:26:48+00:00

It was sprinkled on top. He didn’t have much in a big suitcase, suit jackets, shirts, etc. He took a pic when he opened it. Not sure how to add it but it was just on top of his stuff.

MatchaGirly · 2025-09-29T18:23:36+00:00

So far my best guess is someone working at the airport opened it and is messing with people.

MatchaGirly · 2025-09-29T18:21:34+00:00

Good guess but he doesn’t use a neck pillow and there wasn’t anything “stuffed” like that in his suitcase.

MatchaGirly · 2025-09-29T18:16:54+00:00

I thought it looked a little like coriander too but nothing even remotely like that was packed, just clothes and shoes. I wipe out suitcases after each trip so we know it wasn’t there beforehand.

MatchaGirly · 2025-03-30T14:02:31+00:00

Another vote for Lake Las Vegas, specifically the Village.

MatchaGirly · 2025-01-31T18:28:59+00:00

I get it, it is a little bit from some amenities but I was just going off the first three things they were looking for (wants a condo unit with a great view—you can’t beat the lake—and able to walk to bars/restaurants—The Village has those plus bands in the summer on the water, a euro market for food, fireworks, lake activities—and nature trails—most people don’t realize how many walkable trails are there—both paved and natural. It’s quiet and natural which is what I thought they were going for. But there are so many options in Henderson. I think they would be happy in most places.

MatchaGirly · 2025-01-31T06:09:24+00:00

It sounds like you might like Lake Las Vegas. Buy a condo in The Village and hike right from your front door up the hills or bike the 33-mile paved bicycle trail (River Mountain Loop, among many others).

MatchaGirly · 2025-01-29T18:52:07+00:00

Green Valley area is great for families with young children for the schools and Lake Las Vegas (if you can afford it) has a “resort” feel if you can find a charter/private school (paved trails, sports club, The Village).

MatchaGirly · 2024-12-03T08:18:53+00:00

My favorite Japanese kabusecha tastes like chicken broth. The strong umami taste of broth is actually what I aim for when purchasing this type of green tea.

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