A lovely holiday was had by one and all ( with a couple of hiccups as expected)
Vegas is certainly a special place, my good lady ( who doesn't gamble) absolutely loved it, and said we must come back next year
The only downside was ..you can see the place you are going too, and it doesn't look that far away but omg..walking from the Luxor to the Tropicana is a bit of a trek, even going the "short cut" through Excalibur was a mission, of course it doesn't help that I'm useless at directions and remembering stuff like turn left... One night Alex and I played a tournament in MGM Grand, after we bust out ( some "creative " plays by folk isn't there?) he said he would walk me to the Excalibur as it was simple to get back to Luxor from there, he was staying at Tropicana. I may have been over confident having done that journey only the dozen times in 2 days.
He toddled off back to his hotel, I made my way through the Casino, turned right ( or left I forget) I may have done the same manoeuvres a couple of times cos I kept seeing the same things...I got lost in the Casino.
Luckily enough I had the sense to ask someone directions, everyone is really helpful thank goodness.
Alex and Jamie ( dear daughters boyfriend) only needed to visit a place once and knew the strip inside out.
Went to Freemont Street one evening, absolutely loved it, it's a tad indescribable.
Got back yesterday after a 24 hour journey, went to work today so am a bit tired. Will post more when I'm up to it.
Strange us humans aren't we..After a great time in Vegas, albeit with Alex wanting to fill every waking minute doing stuff, I was really sad to take him to the airport and wave him off, he travelled back home alone and I'm not ashamed to say I shed a tear or two at the airport.
The cruise was lovely, we have been on bigger ships but it suited the purpose, had some fab times on the islands we visited, until we left Barbados for St Lucia ....My darling daughter who is 16 weeks pregnant called us from her room in tears, she was bleeding.
They have a doctor on the ship who organised a hospital visit when we reached port, he said there would be a rep on the island to organise hotel and flight home if needed. We packed our cases and went to the hospital with her.
Needless to say our focus was on our daughters welfare.
She was advised to rest for the remainder of the holiday.
We looked after her the best we could, and on our return home she got an urgent appointment with her midwife, fingers crossed she is ok at present.
So...back to reality, just about finished all the washing.
Played poker a couple of times during the week ( when jet lag wore off) only notable result fin 2nd( again) in PL08 tourney.
Things could be much worse. Steve thoughts are with you.
Thanks goodness I have lost "best diary" title, the pressure was too much
Life stuff just goes on.and on, won't bore you with details, think there's been too much of that from me lately.
Daughter seems to be fine at present, she went for a scan yesterday and was told all looks fine ( apart from placenta being low)
She showed me the scan pics ( you have to pay for them nowadays) they were really clear, they have chosen a name as they know it's a boy, Tommy it isn't
Xmas is just around the corner, seems to be here already according to the many fb posts showing trees up and decorations adorning the ceiling and walls, stop it people......
Been playing poker online a few days as per, even won a PL08 tourney, couldn't brag to the best group of folk as they were away in hotter climates, not even heard of any shenanigans - pretty sure there was a tale or two but it seems what happens in Portugal stays in Portugal hmmm.
Wife is suffering with my man flu at present, I got no sympathy whatsoever , apparently I put " The voice" on ( not the TV prog) which drives her potty.
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Morning Tom,
I'm on catch up here, glad Vegas & the cruise went well, & I hope your Daughter is OK now.
Amazing that, in Vegas, we all have that problem of scale & perspective, everywhere LOOKS so close, but is in fact quite a long way away.
And yes, nobody should miss the chance to go down Fremont Street, it absolutely bursts with energy.
Maybe see you at the tables soon.