Things that really didn’t fit anywhere else: On my last night, I noticed a distinct change in the clientèle at Imperial Palace. After some research, I discovered that a roller derby convention started on Wednesday. Let’s just say that the hookers who troll the casinos wouldn’t have any competition from these “ladies.” Mullets and tattoos […]
On my previous two Vegas trips, I have made mistakes. I have had a little too much to drink early in the trip, which has set me back a little. One of the consequences of that action was that I didn’t really get to enjoy a lot of good Vegas food on those trips. I […]
When I travel alone, I generally need pretty simple accommodations. A regular hotel room meets all of my needs. That’s why I booked the most affordable place I could when I went to Las Vegas earlier this week. Maria and Bridget had other plans, so I took the chance for a solo trip to gamble, […]
Last time I went to Vegas, I didn’t see any shows. I wanted to make sure I at least saw something this time. As I planned my trip, I kept checking the comedy clubs to see if anyone I knew would be in town. A few days before I left, I hit the jackpot. Bobby […]
I discovered one important thing while in Las Vegas earlier this week. Poker is bad. I love playing the game, but runs like I had recently really make me question why I bother. I could hardly get any good cards and, when I did, someone else would turn over a hand that would edge me […]
So the soccer team from the Czech Republic had a game the other day. They got all ready to face Latvia in a friendly match. Problem was, they were playing Lithuania. D’oh! Vaclav Tichy, the spokesman for the Czech soccer federation, took responsibility and resigned. His deputy was canned. No word on whether they have […]
I feel like I really missed a golden opportunity. I have visited Vegas twice in the past 18 months, but didn’t get a chance either time to visit the Hooters Hotel and Casino. Now, I find out, the theme is going bye-bye. I still might get a chance because the transition to a boutique hotel […]
Before I visited Las vegas for the first time about 15 months ago, I asked friends for advice on where to stay. Maria and I were heading out there for our anniversary trip, so the hotel was important. One friend I really trust suggested the Monte Carlo, and I never regretted following that advice. The […]
With the holiday approaching, I know we will spend a lot of time together in the car. I start to have flashbacks when that happens. As a kid, we did a ton of traveling. We drove pretty much all up and down the East Coast. I think I had visited every coastal state by the […]
Vegas stories coming later, I promise, but I had to share this one. We had a stopover on the way home in Indy. After a long delay, they let people board for the trip to Baltimore. One dude got on the plane wearing a t-shirt and shorts. I pegged him at late 20s, early 30s. […]