Vegas Trip (May 2006)
We took a trip to Vegas in early May. I was out there for business (Equifax Enabling Technologies User Conference) and Agnes came along to hit the spa and take some time off from the busy wedding season, though (sadly) she still ended up working most of the trip on her PowerBook! What a workaholic…
My Dad met us out there mid-week to hang out and play a little poker. I managed to lose most of my “poker bankroll” in one hand of $1/$2 No Limit at the MGM Grand while Dad increased his win rate considerably after putting a Bellagio dealer on tilt with a few well-played hands. Watching the young old man pull the strings on that guy was worth my lost money for sure! (It’s a great story — get him or me to tell you some time)
Our room was at the MGM Grand, which I remembered from our trip before as a much nicer hotel than it turned out to be this time. It was stinky and the room was very mediocre. The pillows and bed were terrible compared to our mattress at home (which is great). It definitely wasn’t a Westin Heavenly Bed (or Sheraton Sweet Sleeper even)! When we go back, we’re definitely staying at the Wynn, Bellagio, or the Venetian instead of the MGM!
We walked the strip, walked over a mile to eat at In-N-Out Burger (!), and also hit the new Wynn casino (great shops, buffet, and card room).
I think I had a nosebleed for a week…
Click on the Bellagio picture to see the slideshow (or click here).
