Shhhh! Marc, don’t tell anyone about the natural beauty in the Vegas area! We tell everyone we go there for the blackjack but we actually go for the amazing geology and beauty of Mt. Charleston, Red Rocks, the wild burros in the area and Lake Mead 🤫 Our little secret, okay? 👌🏻😎
I love that you give us full views of where you stay plus the cost per night. That’s so super helpful when planning and sometimes so hard to find online. Thank you, I really enjoyed this adventure.
Dang it! I had my alarm set to make sure I didn't miss the premiere of this video, but life happens and I was not where I could watch it. So, I had to miss out on the live chat. It's a great video!
So glad to be back in the US and able to stream again - missed my Grand Adventure fixes. So sorry you had all the issues with smoke. I knew a Vegas video from you wouldn’t be the typical about the area. Great to see there is more to offer out there - never thought of that kind of beauty so close to Vegas. Thanks to this video, I’ll rethink visiting this area 🤗 Alice
Heck, George, it was 106ºF while we were there over Labor Day Weekend! That's why we headed up to to the Spring Mountains where it was 30 degrees cooler. Glad that you enjoyed this episode, thank you!
When in Pahrump also try Wine Ridge RV Resort & Cottage. it is a great park AND Located immediately next to the Pahrump Valley Winery which includes a tasting room and retail sales of award winning wines. Also at the winery right next door is the fabulous Symphony’s Restaurant: Elegant, delicious dining in a relaxed atmosphere. It is a great venue....
Marc, I was expecting (hoping) that you would have had the camera zoomed in on you talking about this not being one of you typical videos......as the camera backs out showing you in you floating in your kayak in the center of the Bellagio fountain! Thanks for what you do.
My kids & I had an "Out West " vacation,& they loved visiting Valley of Fire state park! We did not have enough time to visit red rock. Had no idea about these small towns or Mt Charleston!
As we always say, Karen, that just leaves some things on the table for next time. Thanks for watching! We did VOF way back in the early days of Grand Adventure, so we thought that we'd cover some other sights in the Vegas area this time.
Interesting areas outside of Las Vegas, playing catch up with your videos we took a 2 week camping trip to South Dakota, had a great time, we also had about a day and a half when the winds picked up and carried the smoke with it, couldn't sit outside at all just too smokey, then it cleared up, thanks for the video, travel safe
Enjoyed the NON Vegas features of the video...We usually stay up the road from where you did at the Sams Town KOA...Gonna have to go check out that Red Rock Canyon thing...
Thanks, Marc, for showing the surroundings around Las Vegas. I’ve been to Vegas more than a dozen times but never got too far out of the city except to see Hoover Dam.
You're most welcome Don. Lake Mead and Valley of Fire are also worthy stops just outside the city, but as we've filmed both of those locations in the past and we had only one full day in Vegas this time, we opted to do Mt. Charleston and Red Rock Canyon instead.
This was a very informative episode. The Nevada Treasure RV Resort is now on my list to stay at. Mt. Charleston brings back memories when I was a kid going with my parents in the jeeps to play in the snow. Last November Sean and Kristy from Long Long Honeymoon got into a little snow staying at Red Rock Canyon. The Las Vegas RV Resort look like an ideal place to stay when we go to SEMA. I'm not sure but did you get footage from two different magical flying cameras on this episode? Great footage!
That's marvelous Marv! Happy to provide the ideas. Nope, we only used one of our drones in this episode, our new DJI Mini 2. I'm trying to use that one as much as possible presently, to get accustomed to the way it handles and what it can handle, and also because it's less hassle to recharge.
When in Red Rock Canyon, did you see the desert turtles? They had a few at the visitor's center. Amazing creatures. They live off of the scarce vegetation that exists in the dry, hot climate around Las Vegas.
We kept our eye out for them but unfortunately didn't see any, Tom, and the Visitor Center was already closed by the time we completed the loop. We only had one full day in Vegas this trip.
I am in Preferred RV park, Pahrump Nevada. Sadly the Mt. Charleston Lodge burnt down to the ground this past week. From Pahrump, I ride into the spring mountain on my 750 brute force quad. I love it here!
Yes it's sad news that the lodge burned down. At least no other structures were burnt and the fire inspector couldn't determine the cause. At least it wasn't intentionally set.
Oh no!!!! I nearly included a shot of the MCL in this episode, but wasn't 100% happy with how that clip turned out so we didn't use it in this video. That's so sad, the deck looked glorious.
Thanks Robert! Yep, another viewer mentioned Lakeside and we'll check it out sometime. At some point this winter we'll do a 1-year review of the Durango once we're stationary in SLC for the winter months, but we share your love for Durango and KZ. The quality is much better than we expected, and it's thoughtfully designed.
At 106ºF while we were there, boondocking was not an option on this visit but we've done so in the past: ruclips.net/video/7YP_iMytzBU/видео.html It's a very early episode of ours so we're a bit embarrassed by the production values, but it's terrific boondocking close to Vegas.
Really neat adventure, Marc. This is like scouting out the area for those who have never visited. Austin was really Nevada charming for sure. Kyle Canyon was my favorite of the three. It really looked like parts of southern California, west of LA. The volume of Ponderosa pines was great to see. Red Rock Canyon seemed much more tropical of Nevada, but with a real Utah favor. I noticed that there seemed like particulate in the air around Red Rock Canyon. Is that normal or was it partly smoke from the fires? Gord
Eureka and Austin looked like a couple cool towns to visit. Did you keep your speed at 60 for the trailer? I know the speed limit is around 80. Thanks for showing some sites to see on the west side of Nevada. We have family in Vegas so it was good to see that resort in Vegas, although it looked full. Thanks for sharing. Ram 👍🏼👍🏽
Thanks Ram! It's great to hear from you again. I will confess to having a lead foot even while towing. If the speed limit is 80, I'm usually pulling at 75 plus.
You’re not worried about a tire blow out? Our trailer manual says to not go over 60. However, it also says if you need to go 65, to increase the air pressure in the tire. We kept it at 60 and did have one semi honk his horn as he went by. Fortunately the roads were pretty empty. Ram 👍🏼👍🏽
@@laughingram7287 nah. Our tires are N-rated to 87 mph. On a wide open desert road I'd rather not get rear-ended by an inattentive driver. IMO it's speed differential that causes most accidents.
@@GrandAdventure I totally agree with your opinion about the speed differential. How do you find the rating for your tires; is it written on the tires themselves or was it in the trailer manual? What is the make and model of your tires? When I go to change my tires out, I would like to put better tires on the trailer so I won’t be limited to 60 mph. My local trailer place recommends changing tires every four years. Ram
@@laughingram7287 often it's printed on the tire, but you can always look up your tire's specs. We've upgraded to Goodyear Endurance. In our case we wear out tires via mileage long before the manufacture date gets too old.
That oasis made me sad for the wildlife. They can smell the water, but not a drop to drink. Have you checked out the new Toyota Tundra? Looks neat, but I don’t know if it will be as 5th wheel compatible as your model.
There's not a lot of wildlife out there Rabbi. Wild burros, kit foxes, coyotes, bighorn sheep, and birds and small rodents. All have their own sources of water that they know and depend upon, so no one's going thirsty. Yep, we've been following the coverage on the redesigned Tundra. Nice truck. Pity, though that they're still not importing their diesels. We have a big decision to come to this winter.
@@rabbi6225 I hear ya. By next season I'll have >= 150K on the OD, so I want to do something by spring. Yeah that's mid-life for a Toyota, but the way we travel I put value on dependable issue-free driving.
@@rabbi6225 Of course I'd agree. But for the past 50K it's been worked pretty hard, as >50% of those miles have been pulling 10K lb. If we were sticking near home it would be a much more difficult decision; however, wandering all over the US full-time I'd like to avoid any potentially costly and time-consuming breakdowns.
It was 106ºF in the RV park, Thom, but only in the upper 70s up on Mt. Charleston. It's the perfect way to escape the heat the Western way: gain elevation.
Yes! You are correct Marc! High country is best place to be. We headed to the New Mexico mountains (my home state by the way). Wonderfully cool and refreshing, not to mention some very good margaritas! Keep up the great videos and drive safe. We always look forward to the next adventure!
I get what you're saying completely, and yes we can -- but hand-holding it gives me the ability to move and aim the gimbal. It also requires far less preparation for a shot, I can run-and-gun this way. The feedback is appreciated.
Finally college of southern Nevada third largest community college in USA bad things in les Vegas bumping when temperature rises in summer long check in resets fees water tastes rotten goat cheese mini bars have sensors no fresh air in 2012 down town projects costed hundreds millions including Smith center for performing arts discovery children museum mob museum neon museum new city hall complex Zappos com cop rate headquarters in old city building in 1951 nuclear weapons testing Nevada test site nicknamed atomic city visitors residents saw mushroom clouds 1963 partial nuclear test treaty 1955 moulin rouge hotel opened iconic welcome to las Vegas sign by Betty Willis 1959 located with municipal limits in 1995 opened Fremont street experience downtown features 12.5 led to lights really just reading about history geography civilization of USA is very stunning how about traveling there stay safe blessed good luck to you your dearest ones
How are you doing master Marc as always iam gathering main information about places you visited briefly here it’s las Vegas in Spanish means meadows it’s 26 th most populous city in USA in Nevada state county seat of Clark county anchors Las Vegas valley largest city within greater Mojave desert renowned major resort city known as gambling city shopping fine dinning entertainment night life les Vegas valley serves as leading financial commercial cultural entrance of Nevada nicknames of las Vegas city of lights sin city gambling capital of world entertainment capital of world capital of second chance marriage capital of world sliver city American playground casinos hotels aaa five diamond hotel than any city in world there are too literature. Films tv programs settled in 1905 incorporated in 1911 first inhabitants paleo Indians Paiute Anasazi tribes there are 68 parks as hill golf club park golf park university of Nevada school of medicine
Shhhh! Marc, don’t tell anyone about the natural beauty in the Vegas area! We tell everyone we go there for the blackjack but we actually go for the amazing geology and beauty of Mt. Charleston, Red Rocks, the wild burros in the area and Lake Mead 🤫 Our little secret, okay? 👌🏻😎
OK, Bob -- your secret is safe with us. 😁
Beautiful travel treasures🌟Thanks Marc for this wonderful share✨
Thank you as always Brooke!
I love that you give us full views of where you stay plus the cost per night. That’s so super helpful when planning and sometimes so hard to find online. Thank you, I really enjoyed this adventure.
We're thrilled to hear that Christine, thank you!
Loved this video!! Funny Burros , know how to live the easy life .🤭😄😆
Glad you enjoyed it Pamela!
Awesome awesome AWESOME video. Thanks so much for planning our trips! 🤩☺️😂
Thanks you two! Be sure to let us know how it turns out for you.
Dang it! I had my alarm set to make sure I didn't miss the premiere of this video, but life happens and I was not where I could watch it. So, I had to miss out on the live chat. It's a great video!
Thanks Michelle! We missed you last night, but we hope to see you next week.
So glad to be back in the US and able to stream again - missed my Grand Adventure fixes.
So sorry you had all the issues with smoke. I knew a Vegas video from you wouldn’t be the typical about the area. Great to see there is more to offer out there - never thought of that kind of beauty so close to Vegas.
Thanks to this video, I’ll rethink visiting this area 🤗
Alice
Thanks Alice! And welcome home.
Enjoyed the video, Marc. I would think that the Las Vegas RV Resort is pretty hot in the summer, especially with all that concrete. Stay safe...
Heck, George, it was 106ºF while we were there over Labor Day Weekend! That's why we headed up to to the Spring Mountains where it was 30 degrees cooler. Glad that you enjoyed this episode, thank you!
When in Pahrump also try Wine Ridge RV Resort & Cottage. it is a great park AND Located immediately next to the Pahrump Valley Winery which includes a tasting room and retail sales of award winning wines. Also at the winery right next door is the fabulous Symphony’s Restaurant: Elegant, delicious dining in a relaxed atmosphere. It is a great venue....
Thanks for the tip, Richard!
@@GrandAdventure Great editing and filming... How long have you had your Parts-107 License ?
@@RVingwithG thank you so much!
Great place.
Your narration on the videos is great.
Glad you think so, thank you!
Your perspective on all things travel is always excellent.
Glad you think so Dennis, we appreciate that!
Thanks for bringing us along on your FT adventures
Thanks for coming along, John!
This is on my Bucket List - all the very best from Loch Lomond, Scotland
Thank you Robert! Scotland is on *our* bucket list someday.
Thanks for an excellent tour!👍😎🇨🇦🌲
Our pleasure Marian! Thanks for watching.
Marc, I was expecting (hoping) that you would have had the camera zoomed in on you talking about this not being one of you typical videos......as the camera backs out showing you in you floating in your kayak in the center of the Bellagio fountain! Thanks for what you do.
🤣 Gotta put you on our writing team, Larry! That would've been classic, and the bail probably not too expensive.
@@GrandAdventure Ya, probably about a "Grand"........ (Adventure) 😁
@@GrandAdventure I’m sure all your followers will put together a fund ahead of time to get you outta jail. 🤣 because I’d pay to see that!
Great footage of Vegas you did super.
Thanks so much Dan!
It's not just the adventure that's grand. Your videos are Grand as well! Safe travels and be blessed!
Thanks so much Michael, and same to you!
My kids & I had an "Out West " vacation,& they loved visiting Valley of Fire state park! We did not have enough time to visit red rock. Had no idea about these small towns or Mt Charleston!
As we always say, Karen, that just leaves some things on the table for next time. Thanks for watching! We did VOF way back in the early days of Grand Adventure, so we thought that we'd cover some other sights in the Vegas area this time.
Interesting areas outside of Las Vegas, playing catch up with your videos we took a 2 week camping trip to South Dakota, had a great time, we also had about a day and a half when the winds picked up and carried the smoke with it, couldn't sit outside at all just too smokey, then it cleared up, thanks for the video, travel safe
Thanks Gary! Sounds like save for the day and a half with the smoke, you had a wonderful trip to one of our favorite states.
Thanks again, you have been inspiring us with great places. November we plan on traveling to Las Vegas and Red Rock is on the list.
Thank YOU Don!
Enjoyed the NON Vegas features of the video...We usually stay up the road from where you did at the Sams Town KOA...Gonna have to go check out that Red Rock Canyon thing...
Thank you! Yep, that KOA is literally right around the corner. In our opinion Red Rock Canyon is a must-see.
CHEERS Marc.
Cheers to you Norm!
Very informative video thank you again. Don
Thank you as always, Don!
Great video
Thank you Bruce!
Great vid😀 Arrived in Vegas yesterday. Went to the strip for a while. Very busy place.
Yes it is, just wait until the weekend. 😉 Have fun, safe travels and thank you!
Such a beautiful place 😍
Very true, it's unfortunate that most Vegas visitors don't see this side of the city.
We have wintered at the treasure for the past 2 years. Still have friends that live there. It is a nice resort and the price is great.
The monthly rate is phenomenal, less than half of what we pay while we winter in SLC.
Thanks, Marc, for showing the surroundings around Las Vegas. I’ve been to Vegas more than a dozen times but never got too far out of the city except to see Hoover Dam.
You're most welcome Don. Lake Mead and Valley of Fire are also worthy stops just outside the city, but as we've filmed both of those locations in the past and we had only one full day in Vegas this time, we opted to do Mt. Charleston and Red Rock Canyon instead.
This was a very informative episode. The Nevada Treasure RV Resort is now on my list to stay at. Mt. Charleston brings back memories when I was a kid going with my parents in the jeeps to play in the snow. Last November Sean and Kristy from Long Long Honeymoon got into a little snow staying at Red Rock Canyon. The Las Vegas RV Resort look like an ideal place to stay when we go to SEMA. I'm not sure but did you get footage from two different magical flying cameras on this episode? Great footage!
That's marvelous Marv! Happy to provide the ideas. Nope, we only used one of our drones in this episode, our new DJI Mini 2. I'm trying to use that one as much as possible presently, to get accustomed to the way it handles and what it can handle, and also because it's less hassle to recharge.
Oooookay, changed my mind!
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Awesome, looking forward to the day when I can travel again. Was wondering what was around Vegas.
Well, now you know a couple of places. Thanks for watching!
I like Lovell Canyon off of HWY 160. It's free and you can camp in the trees for shade.
Paved road too.
We nearly stayed there, and would've had it not been so hot during our visit. Highs hit 106ºF so it was off to hookups instead.
Dang it, I wish I had known you were in Pahrump. We could of shared an adult beverage. We would love to meet y’all.
Likewise! Any time.
When in Red Rock Canyon, did you see the desert turtles? They had a few at the visitor's center. Amazing creatures. They live off of the scarce vegetation that exists in the dry, hot climate around Las Vegas.
We kept our eye out for them but unfortunately didn't see any, Tom, and the Visitor Center was already closed by the time we completed the loop. We only had one full day in Vegas this trip.
I am in Preferred RV park, Pahrump Nevada. Sadly the Mt. Charleston Lodge burnt down to the ground this past week. From Pahrump, I ride into the spring mountain on my 750 brute force quad. I love it here!
Oh no! That was a beautiful restaurant and bar where people could have their canine friends come with them on the deck. :(
Yes it's sad news that the lodge burned down. At least no other structures were burnt and the fire inspector couldn't determine the cause. At least it wasn't intentionally set.
Oh no!!!! I nearly included a shot of the MCL in this episode, but wasn't 100% happy with how that clip turned out so we didn't use it in this video. That's so sad, the deck looked glorious.
The owners plan to rebuild and have graciously offered Jobs to their employees in their casino franchise.
Are you going to review the Durango ? We have a Durango gold and love it. You also or may not have known about Lakeside RV park in Pahrump.
Thanks Robert! Yep, another viewer mentioned Lakeside and we'll check it out sometime. At some point this winter we'll do a 1-year review of the Durango once we're stationary in SLC for the winter months, but we share your love for Durango and KZ. The quality is much better than we expected, and it's thoughtfully designed.
Would love to have seen some dispersed camping in the Vegas area.
At 106ºF while we were there, boondocking was not an option on this visit but we've done so in the past: ruclips.net/video/7YP_iMytzBU/видео.html
It's a very early episode of ours so we're a bit embarrassed by the production values, but it's terrific boondocking close to Vegas.
Really neat adventure, Marc. This is like scouting out the area for those who have never visited. Austin was really Nevada charming for sure.
Kyle Canyon was my favorite of the three. It really looked like parts of southern California, west of LA. The volume of Ponderosa pines was great to see.
Red Rock Canyon seemed much more tropical of Nevada, but with a real Utah favor.
I noticed that there seemed like particulate in the air around Red Rock Canyon. Is that normal or was it partly smoke from the fires?
Gord
I think that it was just a tinge of smoke in the atmosphere, Gord. Compared to where we came from, though, it was a refreshing breath of fresh air.
@@GrandAdventure Indeed... I'm sure it was. Where are you now, Marc? New Mexico?
Gord
@@gorrdd yep, we're in SE NM, crossing into West Texas this weekend.
@@GrandAdventure I figured you were getting closer. You gonna hit the sea shore again?
Gord
@@gorrdd Yep, the plan is a week on Brazoria Beach, and a week in Port Aransas.
Eureka and Austin looked like a couple cool towns to visit.
Did you keep your speed at 60 for the trailer? I know the speed limit is around 80.
Thanks for showing some sites to see on the west side of Nevada.
We have family in Vegas so it was good to see that resort in Vegas, although it looked full.
Thanks for sharing.
Ram
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Thanks Ram! It's great to hear from you again. I will confess to having a lead foot even while towing. If the speed limit is 80, I'm usually pulling at 75 plus.
You’re not worried about a tire blow out?
Our trailer manual says to not go over 60. However, it also says if you need to go 65, to increase the air pressure in the tire.
We kept it at 60 and did have one semi honk his horn as he went by. Fortunately the roads were pretty empty.
Ram
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@@laughingram7287 nah. Our tires are N-rated to 87 mph. On a wide open desert road I'd rather not get rear-ended by an inattentive driver. IMO it's speed differential that causes most accidents.
@@GrandAdventure I totally agree with your opinion about the speed differential.
How do you find the rating for your tires; is it written on the tires themselves or was it in the trailer manual?
What is the make and model of your tires?
When I go to change my tires out, I would like to put better tires on the trailer so I won’t be limited to 60 mph.
My local trailer place recommends changing tires every four years.
Ram
@@laughingram7287 often it's printed on the tire, but you can always look up your tire's specs. We've upgraded to Goodyear Endurance. In our case we wear out tires via mileage long before the manufacture date gets too old.
If you don't mind sharing, what video editing software do you use?
Don't mind at all, Lloyd. We use Cyberlink Power Director.
That oasis made me sad for the wildlife. They can smell the water, but not a drop to drink.
Have you checked out the new Toyota Tundra? Looks neat, but I don’t know if it will be as 5th wheel compatible as your model.
There's not a lot of wildlife out there Rabbi. Wild burros, kit foxes, coyotes, bighorn sheep, and birds and small rodents. All have their own sources of water that they know and depend upon, so no one's going thirsty.
Yep, we've been following the coverage on the redesigned Tundra. Nice truck. Pity, though that they're still not importing their diesels. We have a big decision to come to this winter.
@@GrandAdventure hold off if you can. Those inflated prices will have to decline eventually.
@@rabbi6225 I hear ya. By next season I'll have >= 150K on the OD, so I want to do something by spring. Yeah that's mid-life for a Toyota, but the way we travel I put value on dependable issue-free driving.
@@GrandAdventure 150k is just getting broken in for a Toyota. 👍
@@rabbi6225 Of course I'd agree. But for the past 50K it's been worked pretty hard, as >50% of those miles have been pulling 10K lb. If we were sticking near home it would be a much more difficult decision; however, wandering all over the US full-time I'd like to avoid any potentially costly and time-consuming breakdowns.
Did you get a meal at O’Briens.
Alas we did not Andrea, although last time at Nevada Treasure I did pop into O'Brien's for a beer.
Hope it was cooler than when I was there in July 121F, no kidding. Of course that was Valley of Fire State Park. Not my kind of "cool".
It was 106ºF in the RV park, Thom, but only in the upper 70s up on Mt. Charleston. It's the perfect way to escape the heat the Western way: gain elevation.
Yes! You are correct Marc! High country is best place to be. We headed to the New Mexico mountains (my home state by the way). Wonderfully cool and refreshing, not to mention some very good margaritas! Keep up the great videos and drive safe. We always look forward to the next adventure!
@@thomfisher1100 thanks and same to you! We're in Ruidoso presently, highs in the 60s tomorrow.
2012escapee1? does anyone know what happened to her and toto?
She's around. Her group on Facebook is "RV Lifestyle & Boondocking Exchange".
u still smokin crystalz?
Daily.
my dude! @@GrandAdventure
Can't you mount the camera on the front of the canoe rack. That rack and strap is so distracting. Just saying...
I get what you're saying completely, and yes we can -- but hand-holding it gives me the ability to move and aim the gimbal. It also requires far less preparation for a shot, I can run-and-gun this way. The feedback is appreciated.
Finally college of southern Nevada third largest community college in USA bad things in les Vegas bumping when temperature rises in summer long check in resets fees water tastes rotten goat cheese mini bars have sensors no fresh air in 2012 down town projects costed hundreds millions including Smith center for performing arts discovery children museum mob museum neon museum new city hall complex Zappos com cop rate headquarters in old city building in 1951 nuclear weapons testing Nevada test site nicknamed atomic city visitors residents saw mushroom clouds 1963 partial nuclear test treaty 1955 moulin rouge hotel opened iconic welcome to las Vegas sign by Betty Willis 1959 located with municipal limits in 1995 opened Fremont street experience downtown features 12.5 led to lights really just reading about history geography civilization of USA is very stunning how about traveling there stay safe blessed good luck to you your dearest ones
Same to you and your family from the two of us, Khatoon!
How are you doing master Marc as always iam gathering main information about places you visited briefly here it’s las Vegas in Spanish means meadows it’s 26 th most populous city in USA in Nevada state county seat of Clark county anchors Las Vegas valley largest city within greater Mojave desert renowned major resort city known as gambling city shopping fine dinning entertainment night life les Vegas valley serves as leading financial commercial cultural entrance of Nevada nicknames of las Vegas city of lights sin city gambling capital of world entertainment capital of world capital of second chance marriage capital of world sliver city American playground casinos hotels aaa five diamond hotel than any city in world there are too literature. Films tv programs settled in 1905 incorporated in 1911 first inhabitants paleo Indians Paiute Anasazi tribes there are 68 parks as hill golf club park golf park university of Nevada school of medicine
Khatoon, I never knew that "Las Vegas" meant "meadow" in Spanish -- thank you for teaching me that!