Random , Nevada

2012-01-01T15:19:00.000-08:00

Going to make a serious 2012 resolution to add several decent posts a week to this blog...
We are getting a ton of page views-thanks to all of those people who take a look at randomnevada often...

Train Mock Up:From TV'S Petticoat Junction...

2011-11-02T20:07:00.000-07:00

Moving the locomotive....

2011-11-02T19:58:00.000-07:00

Manzanar U.S. Citizen Internment Camp Guard Tower-2011

2011-10-29T14:55:00.000-07:00

Near Lone Pine , California is the site of the site of a internment camp that held United States citizens during World War 2. These U.S. citizens were of Japanese ancestry,and were charged with NO crime.
held United States citizens

Best Service in Carson City, Nevada-Nevada Day 2011

2011-10-29T14:07:00.000-07:00

Nevada Day-2011-Best Service in Town...

2011-10-29T14:03:00.000-07:00

"Mom I wanna Hamburger"-Nevada Day-Carson City, Nevada-October 2011

2011-10-29T13:55:00.000-07:00

Jason and Jennifer Greeting Guests at the Carson Station-Nevada Day 2011

2011-10-29T13:45:00.000-07:00

Great service and a fun day at the Carson Station on Nevada Day 2011..

Carson Station-Fine service from Jason, John, and Jennifer...Nevada Day 2011

2011-10-29T13:42:00.000-07:00

Governor Brian Sandoval-"What Is He Doing in a Military Uniform?" Department

2011-10-29T13:32:00.000-07:00

Perfect Salute-Nevada Day-2011, Carson City, Nevada.

2011-10-29T13:28:00.000-07:00

Parade Rest-Nevada Day-2011

2011-10-29T13:18:00.000-07:00

Parasol Girl-Nevada Day-2011

2011-10-29T13:11:00.000-07:00

A Great Day to Invest-Nevada Day 2011...

2011-10-29T13:10:00.000-07:00

Nevada Day 2011-Waiting on The Parade...

2011-10-29T13:07:00.000-07:00

Under The Eyes of God-Nevada Day 2011-Carson City, Nevada

2011-10-29T13:00:00.000-07:00

Nevada Day-2011 Balloon Race....

2011-10-29T12:55:00.000-07:00

Nevada Day-2011-Carson City, Nevada-The Balloon Race...

2011-10-29T12:52:00.000-07:00

Nevada Day 2011-Carson City, Nevada

2011-10-29T12:47:00.000-07:00

The vivacious Carla made the 2011 Nevada Day better then ever...

2011-10-29T12:45:00.000-07:00

Nevada Day Sunrise-Sat-10/29/2011@6:44 am...

2011-10-29T12:37:00.000-07:00

Carson Middle School-Underside of Solar Panels-Carson City, Nevada

2011-10-29T12:34:00.000-07:00

Solar Panels-Going Green@Carson Middle School-Carson City, Nevada

2011-10-29T12:32:00.000-07:00

Robinson Street-Carson City,Nevada, October 19, 2011

2011-10-29T12:20:00.000-07:00

Carson City Fall Day-October 19, 2011

2011-10-29T12:19:00.000-07:00

Covered Street Sign-October 2011-Carson City, Nevada.

2011-10-29T12:17:00.000-07:00

Robert and Jesus

2011-10-29T12:12:00.000-07:00

More fun at the Carson Station Wing Off-10/2011

2011-10-04T11:02:00.000-07:00

Bo enjoys a Fall Afternoon-10/2011

2011-10-04T10:55:00.000-07:00

Tons of Fun at the Wing Off-Carson City, Nevada October 2011

2011-10-01T16:09:00.000-07:00

Sports Investments with a Smile...

2011-10-01T15:28:00.000-07:00

Busy Intersection-Carson City,Nevada

2011-04-22T20:02:00.000-07:00

The proud mother and father lead their flock of 5 goslings across a busy intersection at Clear Creek Road and HWY 395 in South Carson City. This photo was taken near Bodine's Casino in South Carson...
Photo Credit: RandomNevada.blogspot.com

Fri-4/222/2011-Accident-

2011-04-22T18:42:00.000-07:00

Head On Collision-Fri-4/22/2011
Moundhouse, Nevada

Photo Credit
(c)
RandomNevada.blogspot.com

Skyview, Nevada

2011-03-14T21:57:00.000-07:00

Bob checks out the skyview...
Virginia City, Nevada, March 12, 20111

St. Mary's, Virginia City, Nevada....

2011-03-14T21:50:00.000-07:00

The incredible St. Mary's, Virginia City, Nevada. March 12, 2011
All photographs copyrighted by Bob and Trevor Wilkie, 2011

TWilk blitzes Virginia City, Nevada

2011-03-14T19:25:00.000-07:00

This image was taken near St. Mary's Church in Virginia City, Nevada on Saturday, March 12, 2011.
All photographs copyright by Bob and Trevor Wilkie, 2011.
St. Mary's was built after the great Virginia City fire in the early 1880's,
the church rebuilding funded by Comstock Silver Baron John MacKay.

St. Pat's Fun in Virginia City....

2011-03-14T04:37:00.000-07:00

Here's well known talk show host and former hard rocker Panama with his family at
the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Virginia City on March 12, 2011.
Did Panama ever try the Rocky Mountain Oysters that day?
(Photo Credit:RandomNevada.blogspot.com)

Fun in Virginia City-March 2011

2011-03-14T04:27:00.000-07:00

Well known Reno talk show host Panama with his lovely wife and daughter at the BOBFM booth
in Virginia City on St. Patrick's Day in Virginia City.

Balcony: with a Snow View

2011-03-07T18:30:00.000-08:00

This is our balcony rail the morning after a snowstorm on February 26, 2011

Wild horses grazing in Moundhouse, Nevada

2011-03-07T18:25:00.000-08:00

Wild horses find grazing areas inside property in Moundhouse, Nevada. March 2011
All photographs on Random, Nevada are copyrighted by Bob and Trevor Wilkie.

Stormy Winter Drive

2010-05-29T15:45:00.000-07:00

This photo was taken on a stormy day as we travelled east on Hwy 50 into Dayton, Nevada. On the right is Mt. Como,
this photo was taken at 8:15 am.

Red Maple in Spring

2010-05-29T15:36:00.000-07:00

All photographs copyrighted by www.randomnevada.blogspot.com

Peeling Poppies-Carson City, NV

2010-05-29T15:33:00.000-07:00

Oranges

2010-03-06T20:43:00.000-08:00

After a Reno snowstorm, the winter light was bouncing all around, late at night

Local Reno Sports Radio Legends

2010-03-06T20:31:00.000-08:00

Times were very good on December 23, 2005-On the left is sports talk host Bob "D" (Robert Dirosario), and on the right the late Paul Sonner, owner of Bully's Sports Bars. The sports experts posed for a quick photo during a commercial break on the ESPN broadcast
for ESPN Radio 630 in Reno. Sadly Paul passed away almost exactly 4 years later, on December 21st of 2009. Paul did many good things for area people and gave much time and cash
to Nevada sports.
Bob D was a talented and funny sports host for many years on KPLY 1270, (later called KBZZ), and for a year on ESPN 630.
Photograph by "Pony Bob"
Wilkie

Pit Bull at play....

2010-03-06T19:55:00.000-08:00

Bo may look vicious in this shot, but he is just having fun with his owner, Trevor...
He is a very gentle dog,and friendlier than most....

Wild horses-Roadside, in Moundhouse, Nevada

2010-03-06T19:46:00.000-08:00

These wild horses were grazing on the west side of Linehan Road, in Moundhouse,Nevada.
This photograph was taken 1/2 mile north of Highway 50.
March 3, 2010

Wet 2009 Summer-Green Growth above Carson City

2009-07-11T20:18:00.000-07:00

The hills west of Carson City are green this year...
In the center is C Hill..This view is from Roop Street...

Lake Del Taco...Carson City

2009-07-11T20:16:00.000-07:00

With a wet 2009 summer so far, Lake Del Taco, at the corner of
College Parkway and part of Old Hot Springs Rd, has plenty of water,
but no fish...

The Paul Family @ Mills Park, 2009

2009-03-23T04:49:00.000-07:00

The Paul Family at Mills Park, 2009.

Stainless Steel Stallion...

2009-03-22T17:36:00.000-07:00

This fine stallion was seen along Division Street on Sunday-March 22, 2009.

Carson City Cemetery after a March 22, 2009 Snowstorm

2009-03-22T17:07:00.000-07:00

Views of the Civil War Statue and Memorial at the Carson City Cemeteryafter a snowstorm on March 22, 2009
The Civil War Memorial was built in 1891.
All photographs copyrighted 2009 by Bob and Trevor Wilkie...

Carson Cloudbank

2009-03-22T17:00:00.000-07:00

A Sierra cloudbank rolls in at Carson City...

Reggae Concert in Carson City Again Soon?

2009-03-16T00:04:00.000-07:00

This image was taken at a great Battle of the Band at Doppelgangers in Carson City, Nevada.
All photos copyrighted by Bob and Trevor Wilkie...

Reggae @ Doppelganger's Carson City, Nv.

2009-03-15T23:59:00.000-07:00

Summer is not too far away, which means we will soon be getting more great concerts at
Doppelganger's in Carson City, Nevada.

Mills Park-Carson City, Nevada

2009-03-15T23:48:00.000-07:00

Mills Park-Carson City-a quiet morning after a overnight February snowstorm...
Photograph copyright 2009 by Bob and Trevor Wilkie

Nevada Opera:Send Them Money, or Else...

2009-02-04T03:31:00.000-08:00

The Nevada Opera is currently trying to raise more money to continue their dazzling productions...
www.nevadaopera.com

Shrouded in Winter Snow

2009-02-04T03:27:00.000-08:00

9 th Street in Reno is shrouded in winter snow...

Trevor@19: 1/08

2009-02-04T03:25:00.000-08:00

T-Wilk on 1/1/2008...

Retired DRI Scientist Dr. Roger Jacobson

2009-02-04T03:21:00.000-08:00

Dr. Roger Jacobson recently retired from DRI in Reno, Nevada.
photography copyrighted by www.randomnevada.blogspot.com

Award Winning Scientist Ariana Verde

2009-02-04T03:16:00.000-08:00

Nightime after the Snow Storm...

2008-12-15T03:33:00.000-08:00

After a strong snow storm in January 2008, Bell Street was covered with snow
in the early morning.

All photographs copyright by Bob and Trevor Wilkie,
email info is BobWilkiePhoto@yahoo.com

Kris and Mike in a snowstorm....

2008-12-15T03:27:00.000-08:00

Kris and Mike Marek visited us last January, and we were treated to a snowstorm at the old house on Bell Street.
January 2008. The Bell Street house was built in 1928, and had a old school Hollywood-Moorish style of design...

Last day at work, after 10 years....

2008-12-15T03:18:00.000-08:00

Mary Anna on her last day at work for Washoe County, after 10 years of service in the County Health Department.
She looks pretty happy....

Peavine Mountain After Storm-2008

2008-12-15T03:12:00.000-08:00

This is a view from South West Reno, looking towards a snow covered Peavine Mountain in the late afternoon. 2008.

Carson City Christmas 2008

2008-12-14T20:21:00.000-08:00

The V&T Bridge over Hwy 50, Carson City, 12/11/08

2008-12-14T19:37:00.000-08:00

This is a photo taken on Dump Hill while travelling west on Hwy 50 nearCarson City. The new railroad center span upright for
the track is immediately ahead, in the center of the highway. The large crane to the left is sometimes moved to
the center of the highway to lift equipment and build area. At all times the speed limit here is 35 mph, and
sometimes the highway is narrowed from two to one lanes. Construction is by QD Construction....
All Photographs copyright by Bob and Trevor Wilkie, 2008

8/11/2004 Strapping the Gear On...First Day of Tackling

2008-12-13T18:49:00.000-08:00

Trevor on 8/11/2004, strapping his pads on, the night before the Reno Huskies two a day practices....

Trevor suiting up...2004-Old School,,,,

2008-12-13T18:42:00.000-08:00

Trevor getting set for practice in 2004..
A old school RandomNevada.Blogspot.com....

Carson City, Nevada Pioneer Cemetary

2008-11-30T17:08:00.000-08:00

The Carson City Cemetery, in Fall 2008.
This view is looking west, towards Ash Canyon and the Sierra.

Storm coming in...

2008-11-30T16:59:00.000-08:00

With the fast moving clouds of the High Sierra, a storm approaches Carson City. This view is looking west on Hwy 50,
at Saliman Road. A school bus is turning left, on it's way to Carson High School.

Random Fall View from The Jiffy Lube...

2008-11-30T16:53:00.000-08:00

The Fall view from the Jiffy Lube on North Carson Street,
Carson City, Nevada.
We have been using this lube shop since 1990, and have seen it called a "Grease and Go", then a "Pennz Stop",
and for about 10 years it has been a Jiffy Lube...

Brianna Denison Memorial Photograph...

2008-11-30T16:41:00.000-08:00

In front of The Governor's Mansion in Carson City, a memorial photograph to Brianna Denison is still posted, a few days after a suspect, James Biela, was arrested for her murder.
Brianna was a 2006 graduate of Reno High.

The Sharp Chevy Astro Van....

2008-11-30T16:37:00.000-08:00

This is our sharp new Astro Van, before we made a few nice upgrades...

The Clemens Home in Carson City, Nevada

2008-11-30T15:34:00.000-08:00

This view is looking west across Division Street in Carson City. The Clemens Home is now used as professional office space.
This November 2008 view shows a old carriage step in front of the residence across the street from
the Clemens house, which is at 502 Division Street , at the corner of Spear and Division Streets.
Actor John Wayne's final movie, "The Shootist" was filmed a few blocks west of this intersection, at Spear and Mountain Streets.

All photographs copyrighted 2008 by Bob and Trevor Wilkie, www.randomnevada.blogspot.com

Orion and Mollie Clemens Home-Carson City, Nevada

2008-11-30T15:23:00.000-08:00

This is a photo of the sign that has been placed in front of the Clemen's home in Carson City, Nevada.
This well built home cost $12,000 to build in 1861.

The Clemens Home Porch in Carson City, Nevada

2008-11-30T15:17:00.000-08:00

This view is looking south from the Clemen's porch in Carson City, Nevada.
Th roof of the First Presbyterian Church, two blocks away,
is barely visible, left above the green sign across the street.

First Presbyterian Church-Carson City, Nevada

2008-11-30T15:12:00.000-08:00

Founded in 1861, before Nevada was even a state, the First Presbyterian
Church on Division Street was where Sam Clemens (Mark Twain)
and his local family attended church.
Twain's brother Orion, wife Mollie, and niece Jennie
lived 2 blocks away, at 502 North Division Street.

Dead Mustang -near Virginia City, Nevada

2008-11-20T19:18:00.000-08:00

A wild mustang died, and the horse remained propped up by a bush, near
Virginia City, Nevada.
November 2008. All photographs copyrighted by Bob and Trevor Wilkie...

Fall Football Action:2008

2008-11-15T23:56:00.000-08:00

Reno High plays @Bishop Manogue in Reno, Nevada, on a beautiful Fall Day-Sat-11/15/2008

Jennie Clemen's Gravesite-Carson City, Nevada

2008-11-02T19:00:00.000-08:00

This is the gravesite of Jennie Clemens, the niece of Mark
Twain. Jennie died in 1864 and was buried in Lone
Mountain Cemetary in Carson City.

Jennie Clemens-Mark Twain's Niece

2008-11-02T17:46:00.000-08:00

In 1864, the niece of Mark Twain,(Sam Clemens) became very ill in Carson City at age 9, and
Jennie Clemens was buried in Lone Mountain cemetery Carson City after her death.
Twain was then living in Virginia City, and also spent much time at his brother's house in Carson.
Twain was bitter after her death, and wrote a story the undertaker
had greatly overcharged his brother Orion for Jennie's funeral services.
Twain then began a lifelong battle against overpriced undertakers, and his writing became more sarcastic
and hardhitting after Jennie's death.

Teahouse of the Sierra, near Carson...

2008-09-30T20:37:00.001-07:00

This great wooden Teahouse is at the end of a hike near Carson City, Nevada...

Random Dead Man's Creek, Nevada

2008-09-30T20:29:00.000-07:00

Dead Man's Creek is actually a spring in Northern Nevada...

The Survival of Plants and Man

2008-09-01T22:54:00.000-07:00

The plants struggle to survive, and on the large boulders there is visible
evidence
Native Americans ground pinon nuts here
hundreds of years ago, while
watching
tribesmen hunt in the valley far below...

Pinon Pine, Growing in a Small Crevice....

2008-09-01T22:43:00.000-07:00

This Pinon Pine is stubbornly growing in a small crevice on top of a large boulder on Mt. McClellan, north of CArson City, Nevada...
All photographs copyrighted by Bob & Trevor Wilkie, Carson City, Nevada...

Al's Newest Unrestored Classic...

2008-09-01T22:33:00.000-07:00

Al's newest car classic is his 1957 Ford Ranchero, with a stock 292 cubic inch V-8...
Al says he has plenty of work to do, but the newest entry in his stable looks very nice to us.

Old Hwy 395 Near Bishop, California...

2008-09-01T07:28:00.000-07:00

Several Views of Hwy 395, Outside Bishop, California...
Sat-9/29/09
All photographs (c) by Bob and Trevor Wilkie.

Maple Rocker...

2008-08-26T23:08:00.000-07:00

The Maple Rocking Chair....

The House on Bell Street...

2008-08-26T23:05:00.000-07:00

The House on Bell Street-built by Otto Schultz, Reno, Nevada,
in 1928. A great looking brick housae...

Miss Carson City is now Miss Nevada

2008-07-20T16:45:00.000-07:00

Juliana Erdesz, Miss Carson City, wins the Miss Nevada Pageant
This photograph is of Miss Erdesz in Carson City....

Beautiful Eagle Lake, California

2008-06-08T03:21:00.000-07:00

Eagle Lake is located 30 miles from Susanville, California....

Sunrise on Ninth Street

2008-06-07T20:34:00.000-07:00

Miss Carson City, Nevada, 2008

2008-06-07T20:31:00.000-07:00

Miss Carson City, Nevada.....

Hall of Fame Jockey Laffitt Pincay, Jr.

2008-06-07T20:28:00.000-07:00

Hall of Fame Jockey Laffitt Pincay, Jr. at the recent opening of Bodine's Casino in Carson City, Nevada

The fun at Bodine's grand opening in Carson City....

2008-05-21T19:10:00.000-07:00

Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux talked about his chances in the Belmont, on Big Brown.

Kent had plenty of fans wishing him well....

The great Laffitt Pincay Jr. was there, and looks like he could ride tomorrow-he looks incredibly fit...

Random views at Bodine's Grand Opening....

2008-05-21T19:05:00.000-07:00

The lovely Miss Carson City was there for the ribbon cutting...

Bodine's staff was friendly, and had great service, too.

The staff at Bodine's did a nice job, and looked good doing it, too....

Grand Opening @ Bodines in Carson City

2008-05-21T18:53:00.000-07:00

Pony Bob with famed horse trainer and Kentucky Derby winner Bob Baffert....

Roger from the Bodine's staff served up great snacks...

Bob Baffert spent time talking to many guests at the Bodine's grand opening.

Greater Tuna Does Nevada

2008-05-16T23:27:00.000-07:00

Greater Tuna
is playing all over Nevada and California....

Actor Tony DeGeiso (above)

Actor Paul Dancer (above)

Actors Tony DeGeiso and Paula Dancer run their whacked out Texas radio program during
the zany play "Greater Tuna", written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard.

Greater Tuna

2008-05-16T23:13:00.000-07:00

Actors Paul Dancer and Tony DeGeiso both played many roles in the two actor play "Greater Tuna"