"Sadly" -- being less than 2 hours away -- isn't the right word...
Geoff, I'm about 3 1/2 to 4 miles from Vegas. I've always thought it's about an hour too long of a drive. I use to drive it, but in recent years decided flying is the only way to go. It's only about a half hour - 45 min. flight. They usually have pretty good packages from here. Unless I totally couldn't afford it, I'll fly every time. Although I'm by no means a big time gambler, I hate a long drive to cut into my gambling/Vegas time.
Ok, I'm off topic, but just wanted to throw my two cents in.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
