Today was and is another great gaming day.  We got settled on our favorite multi line machines after
I got set up with a new card under my married name.  I hit 2 Royals during our play and James
did well too.  Our afternoon ended us up $250 for the trip.  On our way back to the room we popped
into the Host room to get another Buffet comp to go with mine that came with the new sign up (Silverton - BTW).  I also have $20 in free play on top of our 21000 points run through.

In our room taking a break before we eat.

An Awesome Day

We spent the bulk of our day at the Four Queens downtown.

Finding a couple of JOB machines, I ended up playing FIVE
hours on a hundred, turning that into $300, double points (coupon
and new sign up), 10 dollars in free play, a t-shirt, deck of cards,
$40 cash back AND a Host came to my machine with a comp
to Magnolia's!

Incredible.  James and I are up just shy of a grand in comps
now with a minor $50 loss between us.

   

Day two and we are settled into the Silverton Casino for the night. I hit our first Royal playing 50 lines of nickle play.

We enjoyed our evening at the Gold Coast and did get in some play in the High Limits room before calling it a night around 11pm.  

Continental/US Airways does not hold a candle to Southwest that is for sure.  Newark Airport is a zoo as well. We're both very reluctant to use it again even if we do have free tickets.  No snacks on the plane and we had less than lackluster help with my wheelchair and seating.  Unlike Southwest where they seemingly could not do enough.

We did our running around last night to CVS and the 99 cent store.  It saved us time today.

This morning we started our day by sharing a muffin and a fruit tray in the room before hitting the gym and pool.  I was able to do the recumbent bike and some pool exercises that my home physical therapist recommended,  Getting out of the pool was difficult for me but I did it!

I will post some photos later.  Right now James is about to do his report and enter our win/loss totals.  The Weather Network promises some HOT temperatures!  

T-7

Here we go again to Las Vegas!  We fly out of Newark this time and are all set up with handicapped rooms to accommodate my wheelchair bound status.  This time next year the chair should be a passing thought, but for now it is what I need.  Last step in recovery is relearning to walk.  I have come SO FAR in such a short period of time relatively speaking.  Life has new meaning for me that is for sure.

Twinkie

So before we left Vegas for Laughlin, we just had to finally have a Deep Fried Twinkie from Mermaids.  Been there...done that!  It was kind of disgustingly good.

Before that, we had a wonderful lunch at Noodle Exchange in the Gold Coast with Gary.  James
also swung by Tuscany to pick up the Gift Cards that were not available to us yesterday.  Both of us had the yummy lemon chicken and Gary opted for
the teriyaki chicken.  Always a good meal there!

Finding out that the Grand Cafes do their deep cleaning these nights put us in a quandry for food.  We ended up having savory turkey sandwiches though at Arizona Charlie's Deli.  It was worth the run around for sure.  As my Mom would say "No Mistakes!".

Right now we are settled into the Aquarius in Laughlin in another well appointed handicapped accessible room.  Our Host greeted us warmly yesterday at VIP check in and presented us with our exclusive dining vouchers good for THE COVE and the VIP section of the weekend Buffet.  Sometime while we were gaming in the early evening we got another welcome basket in our room.

Our evening meal was at the Cafe Aquarius and then we took a little detour outside to warm up before heading to McDonald's for Blizzards.  I see that my "buffer" is back and it is strange for me after all these months of being overly slim.  It will
come off once I get home and back to a fitness regime.

James is still sleeping and I'm not sure what the plan is.  We did mention pool time, but who knows?

I am a few days behind in my Blog, but here goes.

We're checked into the Riviera for a change of pace.  The room we got is a handicapped accessible one that is serving it's purpose.  

I napped, hydrated, and had a few snacks (thanks to our stash of 99 cent store finds) while James made a few trips to the car for our belongings.  The pending storm in the Gulf was taking up interest on most of the channels.

Yesterday we found a decently quiet bank of dollar single line VP to play on as we ended up racking
up 10 K in points with minimal loss.  I did have to
contend with the odd button slapper and cellphone hog, but managed to stay composed.  In my mind I have created an utopian Casino void of stray children, people of a shallow gene pool, and unnecessary noise.  Ahhh

I'd like to point out some blatent descrimination
now that I'm temporarily wrapped up in this wheelchair.  Timeshare hounds don't blink an eye
when we go by!  Who is to say that I just have a
broken leg or something?  James and I made this
the topic of conversation during our late night meal
at Palace Station Grand Cafe.  Funny that we probably have way more money than the "suits" that they attempt to lure.  It provides us with a decent reprieve.

It is a shock to many who see me in the chair.  Some..."God Bless" me, while others give me accusatory glances.  Maybe I need a T-shirt explaining why I am in it?

Anyhow...this has been our longest trip yet and last night we discussed residency again.  James is so familiar with Vegas that he can drive anywhere and basically not get lost.  If and when we move here, we'll check closely with our friends on safe areas and probably rent to get a "feel" of things.  The weather is a huge draw for us.

Today we are off to Tuscany to play for Gift Cards and have lunch.  We have no free food at the Riviera and comps are very important especially
in the lengthy trips on one bankroll.  

I'm feeling pretty good and the VP along with sporatic reading, my eyes are not as bad.  Getting a treadmill for the house should get me on the right track so to speak.