Moving Day

Yesterday we enjoyed a complimentary (points) buffet breakfast at the Rio before heading out to our next destination.  During our meal I couldn't help myself and stopped to compliment a ladies beautiful head of hair.  I am sure that I made her day. At least I hoped I did.

The offer we booked through included$50 in free play when you play $50.  Both of us played around on some fun penny slots with a meager loss of $10 between us.  Off to the booth we went before departing, so he could get his $50 cash.

We dropped off a letter to James' Mom via the drop off box on Sunset at the Post Office.  It should reach her place in a few days.

A stop at the 99 cent store stocked us up with a few drinks and munchies to make our trip that much more enjoyable.

Normally I would write about a new place that we are staying at, but almost every time I do the parts that I grow to love about the property become ruined by an increase in traffic.  It is getting very difficult to find a spot that is quiet, void of pool parties, kids and loud music.  Voila!  We hit the jackpot here big time.  Not only that, but we were brought in by a Host complimentary and would be taking advantage of the multi-point days to top up our account.  The pool beckoned us after we got unpacked and as not to disappoint, it was relaxing in the way that I was craving.  A little time to read my book and to wade in the pool without the distractions of blaring tunes and obnoxious pool guests was simply heavenly.  Just what the doctor ordered (or rather...ME!)

James had $42 on his card which we used for a wonderful supper in their Cafe (he had the special Chicken Pot Pie and I had the Baked Ziti and a vanilla shake - YUP) before hitting the machines and getting in the action that would satisfy the Host and our play requirements for stay.  All the while, we were able to watch along to the two baseball games that were simultaneously featured on the televisions around the bar top.  After about 3 or so hours of play, I managed to stay even $200 in and $200 out.  We were able to cycle through two days worth of points in one with help from 4 Aces, a couple of quads and bonus 40AK'S.

The day winded down the gorgeous 100 degree blue sky to a decent temperature that actually allowed the a/c unit not to work in the evening.  We had a peaceful night's sleep and may consider this property one of our new "homes" for future visits.

11:30pm we were hitting the sheets after a productive day.  James lost $250 but I was even for the day.

The Perspectives and All You Need Is Now tour

As I watch the sun come up in the desert from our room at the Rio Suites Hotel in Vegas, I am surrounded by mixed feelings of euphoria.  Let me explain.  After the last trip in the summer I was told by a prominent physician that under no certain terms should I be alive.  A few of you know the story and for those that don't, lets just keep it that way.  I had unknowingly beaten the "odds" and am somewhat of a medical mystery to those who use their books for information and reference.  I on the other hand, equate my life to a miracle.  So, wallowing in my own personal "miracle", I am enjoying my time away in this favorite place with much more vigor than words can convey.

Yesterday went very well with our flight out of Hartford (I can now add Connecticut to my list of visited States) and it is my understanding that the pilot caught onto some sort of worm hole to get us there in such a short time span.  Although we were 40 minutes leaving the gate, he got us there well beyond our scheduled arrival.

In the comfortable 95 degree temperatures our first stop was the rental car facility and despite the lack of vehicles (we got a brand new Impala), there seemed to be nobody in sight.  Where was everyone?  CVS was next on the list where we would get our H20 and a few other necessities.  Flipping a virtual coin between the Rio Buffet or the Gold Coast's Noodle Exchange brought about soup (paid for by B Connected Emerald points) for the both of us.  On the way out we bumped into Mark at the bar.  Big hugs and pleasantries along with hopefully plans to get together this week were exchanged.  It always floors me when you run into people that you know in a City this huge.  As my Mom would say "no mistakes".

Nobody was in the Diamond Check in (our room was comped of course) at Rio so we got in and out of there with no issues.  Although the rest of the town was quiet, it could not be said equally for here.  As James would say about the $15 a night room rates, you are going to attract a certain type of crowd. Trust me, they were ALL here.  Traveling these days is exhausting for me, so we decided to just chill in our room for the evening.  A few phone calls were made and of course the tv was on Storage Wars.  The bath called my name and urged me to bring my achy bones, a book and a bag of Doritos with me.  Ya, I said "Doritos".  There will be no green bananas in my life anymore, so there you go.

The book I am reading somewhat parallels my life, so it was nice to get wrapped up into something that helped me escape my reality for a bit.  At around 10pm my eyes gave way to the end of another day of beating the odds.