This morning we hit the gym here at Gold Coast where I did the recumbent bike and a little on
a treadmill (my first attempt).  We spent a short
time at the pool where I finished another book.

Back to the room we showered and have plans
to pick up our laundry and then over to M.

We'll play a bit but mostly we want to get our
cash comps and get back on the mailing list.

A bit cooler here today just around 100.  

 

Most of you know that I am very much a patient and positive person.  Since my ailment became 
full blown, I am sensitive to noise of any kind.  I prepared for this trip by loading up my MP3
player with tunes to drown out my least favorite
noise - BUTTON SLAPPERS!

Last night, despite James cranking out another quarter Royal on single line VP, we did so with little fan fare and simply passed the camera and continued on. 

I am very much a player NOT a gambler and to win is a shocker.  I see that most noisy BUTTON SLAPPERS are angry and expectant.  This attitude and behaviour is not really acceptable to me.  Inside, I feel like I could go all Kathy Bates - Misery on them.  Forgive me!  I dream of a setting serene like the Nordic Spa where silence is golden.  I envision a place where touch screens abound, clapping and cheers are prohibited.  Ahhh...   

So we dropped off our dirty laundry today and then
stopped off at the Rio for our free Diamond tickets for tomorrow night.  I have wanted to see Penn and Teller for a while now, but refused to pay the price.  James has worked this "Vegas" system for such a long time that not only does it afford us long complimentary holiday time, all the other bells and whistles go along with a little planning.

Annie got us all set up with a newly renovated Gold Coast room that most certainly is the best equipped handicapped room so far.  We're both VERY impressed.

My right arm ached since this morning's breakfast to once again prove my new status as Barometer Girl!  There was a flash flood warning here until 5:45 pm and we could see parts of the City getting blasted by rain.  Not here at Gold Coast though.

So this morning at Suncoast started with colossal breakfast!  James
got a donut the size of a FIAT tire and he got me a blueberry
muffin to match.  They basically kept us full ALL day long.

We made the best of multi-point day and accrued a LOT of
credits with a tiny $8.00 loss between the two of us.

Supper with Norm & Andrea at Siena Cafe was wonderful.
They are wonderful friends and we always enjoy the
adventures of the never settled Norm.  Andrea is patient
and compliments Norm well.



Plans for tomorrow include the gym, pool (shade), then
back to quarter VP.  Today we vamped it up to dollar VP
and a fun 100 line 1 cent VP (which I sadly hit a Royal
on last night).

Yesterday we ventured out for a drive to Utah.   Neither of us
have been there before.  We stumbled upon Maverick's
that had REAL curd.  What a treat!

On the way home we stopped in Mesquite for a change of pace.

Today we met Carol for supper at Aliante, where we were staying and a visit.  Taking things easy as tomorrow is moving day again.

 

We are settled here at Aliante.  Beautiful property but they failed us on a handicapped room.
At least they brought up a shower chair.  The toilet area is almost impossible for me to use.
Going to be very tricky.

The pool area was quiet and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves out there today.  After that
we managed a buffet meal that did not disappoint.  It isn't an M buffet, but pretty decent
for the price of two for lunch at $18.00.  Our offer included four free buffets which they
instructed us to charge to our room.

I played VP with James and managed a $200.00 win by the time we called it a
night at 10:30pm.  Time for my last batch of chemo.  That takes me through until we
get home.  I am on a monthly maintenance.

Temps climbed today and it seems the Casino properties crank the air conditioning way
too high.  I know that I am not the only one struggling to stay warm.  In fact, we
have packed in the car, items that won't cut the mustard this trip.  I have my eyes
peeled for one more nice sweatshirt.  I did get a cute pink one, but it will need
laundering soon along with the sweet Aquarius one I got.

Okay...James is masked up ready to administer my last TA.  Gotta run!

I did it.  Hawaiin breakfast complete with Spam!  Funny the things that you put
on your "list".

Two days ago I hit a $1000 Royal at Main Street.  We're moments from
leaving here and off to Aliante which is new for both of us.  My sincere
hope is that we get a handicapped room.  This place has been a real
challenge for me with the tiny bathroom and all.  Other than that
we did get a one night reprieve at Sunset.

Hot temps on the way and we've got little to no play requirements
at the new hotel, so pool time will take precedence.  Since I
have laid off the pain pills, the bruising seems to be going away.
One more night of TA and I am free and clear until after the trip.

James purchased me a walker yesterday.  It will help me keep
my muscle tone as the chair is becoming a bit comfy.  He also
picked up two more sets of tights for convenience.  Tootsies
are up again as my ankles look like donuts.  I guess it goes
with my "Phil Shiffly" hair color and fried ass marks from
the "accident".

Y&R is on while James packs us up and seemingly our
vacation is just starting.  We've already done laundry drop
off once.

Photos later.

Well, I am not as detailed as James this trip mostly because
of my limited abilities.  Typing is tough and I have my swollen
tootsies elevated.  Not complaining AT all!

The concert here (Sunset Station) of Tears for Fears was simply
excellent.  They haven't changed since I saw them in Ottawa
at Barrymore's in 1986.  The crowd was behaved but nobody
heeded the giant signs saying NO cameras or recording
devices.  Most of the show was obstructed as people chose
to stand and block views.  I was just happy to be there.

Our room here is another brilliant handicapped room that
has suited me well.

We're about to have food in the Cafe and head back to MSS
to visit with Mike and Debbie before they venture home
tomorrow.

I've got my eyes peeled for sweatshirts as I have been cold
most of this trip.  Day two already done with the TA and
three more to go.

Going to be a bit quieter in town now as most of the entertainment
was last night.  Lots of big names and I am sure it was difficult
for some to chose which one to pick.

I seem to have finally gained some weight back but now I
am being careful about what I eat.  It makes a huge difference
in how I feel.

Last night we played some VP before bed and I broke even
at $100.00.  One point I had hit QUAD Aces and was above
$200, but we're going for points that will bring us back up
to our regular level despite being spoiled with our Silver Card.

Going to be hot today in the 100's.  I imagine there will be
some more rain soon.