JULY 12 to JULY 15 , 2006

Gambling —-
I think I better change my name to the 7-2 offsuit Princess or something because the Pocket Aces I kept getting did me NO GOOD !!! I never want to see Pocket Aces again for my starting hand !!! I had pocket rockets so many times this trip , but yet somehow they got cracked . Yes that sums up the gambling report - BIG LOSER ( but hey … I had fun anyways ) . On the way back home to Chi-Town I did win 100 bucks on slots in the airport - go figure !!
I played a bit of slots here and there and no luck on some strip joints and downtown. I was surprised that downtown slots were sooo tight also !!
I played POKER ( 2-4 limit ) at Orleans , Flamingo , Binions , MGM, and Monte Carlo.
I did make a small 75 dollar profit at Binions.
There were many drunk young men there who didn’t really know
the difference between a flush and a full house.
It was fun taking money from those guys.
I wish I could of stayed longer but I was getting tired and the smoke from that casino is just nasty. It found a way to the poker room and my sinuses were awful !!
I never got up the nerve to play higher limit poker which was one
thing I wanted to do this trip ( 1-2 no limit at Luxor or 4-8 somewhere !! ).

Hotel—
I stayed at the Orleans which I believe is now my new home.
I got a nice room on the 9th floor on the corner.
I had a partial view of the strip. I really liked the new necessities in the bathroom. The room was very clean. The bed was comfy . I felt safe with the security person by the elevators each night. ( I did go myself !!! )
I swam in the pool each afternoon. The pool is big enough , but not too big and it has a nice aura about it. I also liked the music they played there .
I used the coupon out of the book to use the workout facility.
I needed to run on the treadmill to get out some frustration from the horrible gambling. The workout area at the Spa was very nice.
They had the basics for a good workout and nice necessities like
water , fruit , lotions etc.
I will use the coupon out of that book again.I ate at the buffet
3 times this trip. I had gotten coupons for 2 free buffets and since the gambling was bad HEY I decided to use them !!!

Rental Car — I have always rented from Thrifty with no problem but I think I am going to write them a letter. When I got to Vegas they had no cars left in the economy section. They offered me a MINI VAN or a STATION WAGON . I was like heccck no .. they would not give me an intermediate unless I UPGRADED. I took the STATION WAGON.
The air conditioner in it was awful and the door didn’t lock on it’s own. I had to manually lock it when I got in the car and had to use the keys to lock it when I got out of the car.

Entertainment—-
I met some wonderful board members at the Barbary Coast
on July 12th. THANK YOU for making me feel so welcome. I was a bit hesitant to go but it was a pleasure to match faces to the names I see on this board !!! I have never been to one so I thought I would go out and say hello. I got to see Big Elvis too !!
He was really enjoyable to see.

Shopping —- I hit the two outlet malls and I guess I hit the jackpot there. I got a nice purse for my mom for 15 bucks at the Liz Claiborne Outlet , I got stuff for my honey from various stores cheap , I got my best friend a nice doggie T-Shirt and I got myself a pair of awesome wedge sandals and a purse from Kenneth Cole.
The sales were awesome !!

World Series of Poker — I headed to the Rio to check out some action.
It was very cool . I went to the various vendors and got a bunch of free stuff. I got 4 t shirts , pens , chocolate bars , key chains , mints and a poker log book. If you are going to Vegas soon do make a trip to the Rio to check it out. I shook Joseph Hachem’s hand. He seemed so very nice and cordial. I don’t think fame has spoiled him.
I got autographs from Men ” The Master” and so many poker celebrities walked by me . I wanted to play 4-8 ( limit ) there on the floor where the big games were but my boyfriend warned me not to since I was still somewhat a beginner. He said alot of sharks hang out at the cash games
at the World Series of Poker to make money off of the tourists.
I don’t know if he is right , but I decided not to do it.

Well that is it —I hope everyone enjoyed my little report !!
Happy Trips to VEGAS