NASCAR 350 Truck race at LVMS. I was totally bored! Not anywhere near as exciting as Bush or Nextel but then I'm not into trucks. Attendance was 1/3 of the car races. Vendors, mayby a dozen. Seats were 1st come 1st served. We were on the aisle just over the start/finish line. If anyone saw the race we were seated where the drivers are introduced and come down from the stands to the track. For me seeing the new track was the best part. I could imagine the cars on it. They can easily go 3 abreast which could be interesting. The field of trucks was so spread out that I saw no close maneuvering. They said the old track produced boring races and I sure hope car races are better than the truck race was. There is still a lot of infield work that needs to be completed before March.

Friday Jim and I drove out to Lake Las Vegas. I had not been there yet and Jim didn't know it existed. It is scenic but it was empty. Don't know how the stores that are there exist.

On Sunday we went to Bonnie Springs Ranch. That was fun but I was offended by the adult inuendos in their performances. If I had children with me I would have left. I was shocked to see that it cost 45.00 for a 1 hour trail ride?

After Bonnie Springs we went to Red Rock Station T-Bones for dinner. What a beautiful room! The food was great (had Chateaubriand) the pianist was superb (and yea I had him play Charriots). Came home exhausted since I was at work at 6:30 that morning. It was a long day, lots of fresh air, and too much to eat.

So much for my excursions. Have to work this week Fri and Sat so nothing special planned. Mayby a trip up to Overton on Sunday. We'll see.

TTY later. XoXoXo

Double Date. Sylvia and I had our male friends over for dinner today. It is interesting that both share the same birthdate, August 27. We had a great time. Both gentlemen are fun to be with. I think I have mentioned Sylvias been going out with Chuck for awhile. They met at the blind center as he is totally blind. He also sings with the Senior Center choir and dances like a pro so they go to the Saturday night dances. Jokes about sore feel when he gets home because Syl is always stepping on them. He plays the spoons fantastically. I haven't heard that in years.

As for my new gent, his name is Jim. Currently manages a 7-11 store. We seem to click because, best of all, his favorite thing to do is "get lost." Has a great sense of humor, tons of travels to tell me about, and is really fun to be with. He loves the out of doors and has always been an avid camper. I get jealous listening to him tell me about the deer and elk and eagles and fishing (no tall tales yet).
Between Chuck and Jim competing to tell the best jokes it was a fun evening. We're planning on doing it again.

Did my 1st MNF last week and was really touched when one of the regulars brought a dozen roses and a note to memorialize Shirley. She had done MNF for years and had been well loved. MNF is co sponsored by 97.1 and I got tickets to the NASCAR truck race next Saturday. Plan on using them too. Only problem is that I have to train a new hire at GG on Sunday morning at 6:30. I told Sharon I may have to pull an all nighter! Took it upon myself to get new stamps for guest entry. The ones we had were tacky (according to me) so I got Boulder MNF with a football on them. Sharon insists on repaying me. Told her it wasn't necessary but she insists policy says she has to.

Thats it for now. Miss you all. Keep blogging - I love reading and seeing your sights.

LOL XoXoXo

Memorable moments in Promotions. Last Sunday we were giving away "Lucky" dogs. They are cute, cuddly, fluffy little stuffed critters. Traffic was light so I was having fun introducing the dogs to their new owners as I gave them away. This resulted in a lot of smiling guests. The most memorable one was a very serious lady. I introduced the dog to her and before I handed it to her I rubbed it's nose on my cheek. The lady looked at me oddly then asked why I did that. I smiled and told her I was saying goodbye to the dog. Still looking dumbfounded she took the dog and started to walk away. Then she stopped, turned back towards me, and took the dogs paw to wave goodbye to me. I don't know about her but it made my day.

Second memorable moment was when I signed a young man up for the football contest. When I handed him his resistration card I explained the purchase included free play on our slot machines. He very seriously told me he was a slot tech at Green Valley and couldn't play slots. I told him my son had also been a tech so I knew the rule. He asked my sons name and all I got out was Stev when he was off and running. "I miss him so much, he was my boss when he left SantaFe, he took us to the monster truck show, he was such a good boss, I got him the Kasey Kane stuff, I hate Kasey Kane but he's Steve's favorite so I got it for him, He was such a good boss, I was in trouble and he got me out of it, he took care of me and got me straightened out, I've got his phone number (he proceded to show me his cell phone with the # on it), anytime I have a problem I can call Steve. I miss him so much." If you detect a bit of mothers pride here - you're right. I thought I really missed my kids but Jeff has to be a close second.

Talked to the younguns today. Blogging is fun but now and then I need to hear their voices. Take care all.

LOL XoXoXo

This is me working in the Sports Book on the Great Giveaway. And I didn't want to move back East why! Oh yeh, it's the humidity that bothers me most, I thought. Now I wonder. Going to start working the Monday Night Football parties in the Railhead. Hope it's warmer with all those hyped up hunks. Should be a lot more fun at least.

Acrually it isn't me. Just a picture of an Eskimo in a Parka. Wishful thinking I guess.

Having my front yard redone in the near future. Got the watering system fixed so there's no more rumbling but the shrubs out front died. Decided to perk it up a little. Leaving the main rose bush but the shrubs will be replaced with pink Oleanders. They are evergreen and have nice flowers in the spring, summer and fall. Looking forward to the new look. New rock too.

Nothing else new so I'll sign off for now.

XoXoXo to all.