Everything is set for me. Now Somara needs to get her boss (or bosses) to approve the time for her. We’re finally going to have the chance to stay in our time share which is the most exciting part.
Some of you are probably saying, “Why are you going there? You’ve been there several times already. Why don’t you go somewhere else for vacation?” We do plan to go elsewhere. Hell, we went to Orlando last year for Jose and Nancy’s wedding and I made a side trek to Houston to see the Giraudets. I feel Europe is out of the question while the US dollar is taking it on the chin. The key thing is relaxing which is something I actually get to do in Sin City: swimming, taking in a movie, eating fancy-schmancy food at Paris, seeing an A-list show and sleeping, sleeping, sleeping. Oh, the gambling is nice too. A vacation isn’t always about exploring some city or country you’ve never seen. I’m not against such a trip. I just believe the destination can be somewhere you have a positive feeling about and it helps recharge your physical, mental and emotional batteries.
I’ve lectured or defended my decision enough.
If you have particular bets to be placed, start thinking of them now. The only one I have memorized is Mark B’s 22 because it was the only winner last trip. E-mail them to me and we’ll work out the financial arrangements.
Meanwhile, I need to drop some more weight, put aside additional money to cover other expenses and see if anyone worthwhile is performing while we’re there; Tom Jones is coming but he’s slated for late October, drat!