Almost forgot to mention that I had spent two weeks in Las Vegas in December 09. While I was there I decided to check-out the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, which is featured on T.V.s Pawn Stars. Got to meet everyone except Rick. Big Hoss, Chumlee and the "Old Man" where there and I was able to have some items autographed by them. They are the same in person as they are on the show. Especially the "Old Man". Was unable to spend much time speaking with them as thier shop has now become a tourist attraction and they were packed.
What got me thinking about them is that the shooting that took place yesterday, 1-04-2010 in Vegas is just about 1 block from the Pawn Shop. My wife and I had stood in the front of the building where the shootings took place admiring the architecture.
Also in person the shop is not as nice a shown in the show. Think cluttered. Reminded me of the shop that my Grandfather had in L.A. in the 50s and 60s that dated from the 20s .
If I had known how cold it was going to be here in the East, I would have stayed in Vegas until Spring.
