Dogs Whippets after dinner

My brother has whippets. They all had a nap after dinner. Sooooo cute.

Thanksgiving 2009

Dessert was sugar free apple pie and chocolate peanut butter pie. It was creamy fluffy and great even I liked it and I don't like peanut butter in anything.

Thanksgiving dinner

We had green salad, fruit salad, yams, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean cassorole, homemade rolls....mmmmmm.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was awesome. My sister-in-law Shirley is a master cook so it was a feast of the best kind. The turkey was perfect and juicy the ham had juice coming out as we cut it.

Wendover Weekend

We went on a weekend to Wendover, Nevada at the Rainbow Hotel & Casino.

We stayed in one of their Jacuzzi Suites. It was romantic, comfortable, and fun. The Jacuzzi was right in the room with a mirror overhead and double rope lighting with mirror accents around the ceiling. As we laid in the king size bed we watched the flat screen TV and enjoyed the fluffy comforter.





There are mirrors surrounding the jacuzzi tub. At the back of the tub there is a water fall that runs when the jets are on.



The staff had made pretty fans out of the towls on the Jacuzzi. The only thing missing was the bubble bath and the rubber ducky.




















The bathroom had a steam shower. A combination of a shower and a steam room. I really liked sitting in the steam.
















The buffet had a wide variety of items. My very favorite and why I think I love to go there is to have "Lace Cookies." I like the buffet at the Rainbow because it is a rain forest setting. Rain is just by sound effects. There is a Burger King, McDonald's, Subway and a couple grocery stores for less expensive food. There is also stuff to pick up at the gas stations.







They have a park behind the welcome center that has a playground, picnic area, basketball court and tennis court.

























There is a golf course on the west end of town. I was amazed at the level of talent they bring into the West Wendover Concert Hall. There is more detailed information in some earlier posts.

Blogworld Friends

A special thank you and hello to Shahar and Nash from buzzbooster.com, Bigsis & lilsis from bibsislilsis.com, Missy Ward, Princess Poochie from shoedaydreams.blogspot.com,. Thanks for making my first visit to Blogworld a comfortable and friendly convention. Blogworld is a good place to make new friends. Everyone was very friendly and exchanging help to everyone they met. Thanks for the hug Adria Richards. I hope you got your goal of 500 hugs for the conventions. Congratulations of winning a ticket to blogworld.

Blogworld Expo

Last night we had a party at the JET Nightclub. The dancing was fun. Everyone was inclusive and friendly. They served appetizers. Great music for dancing. It wasn't the place to network as in exchanging info but you did get to interact and have fun together then I found those people today and made contact then. The parties are good to go to. They only last a couple hours and then there is the rest of the night to hit the casino or hit the strip, or in my case hit the pillow.

Las Vegas Convention Center

As you get off the monorail you have a short walk over to the convention center. As you come in it is a spacious building. I went up the escalator and off to the right was the registration. First you go to an open computer and put you name in and it pulls up your info, check it for correctness and then get in the pick up line. They gave us a badge and lunch tickets (for full pass registrants) They had bagels & muffins, coffee and water. Then you pick up you packet and event book. Classes had plenty of room except for one. But still everyone that wanted into the class got in. Hint & Tip: Sit up front in case the speakers aren't loud enough and there are tables up front. One lady had a great idea. Bring an extension cord (3 prong) and Electric strip. Sit where the gold electric outlet is in the floor. Hook up and provide for others. Everyone will love you. If you get chilly bring a sweater as the AC can get a little cool. Most everyone had a computer and took note on it or tweeted during the lectures.

Arriving in Las Vegas

When I got to the airport in Las Vegas I went out the transportation doors and took a shuttle bus (Bell Trans.) to the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel & Casino. They were great and very inexpensive. I paid $6.50 for one person. I got into the hotel at 8:00 a.m. and they let me check in. Very friendly. Nice hotel room. Nothing outstanding put clean and nice. I went down to the monorail that is located right outside a side door of the Hilton Hotel. I bought a 3 day pass that cost me $30. It was quick and comfortable. The Las Vegas Convention Center is the first stop from the Hilton.

Las Vegas

I am so excited. I am back to blogging. I am headed to Las Vegas to the BlogWorld Expo. Maybe I will learn to be a better blogger. Since I'm going to Vegas I thought I'd share some cool things to see and do in Vegas.

There are two restaurants in Vegas that I know of that start with Dick. (Makes me laugh) One is Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and the other is Dick’s Last Resort.

As you are coming from or going to the airport I make a stop at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on . It is South on Las Vegas Blvd down by the airport. The address is 7430 Las Vegas Blvd.















They have meat platters and sandwiches.

















I like their waffle fries, baked potatoes and baked potato casserole sides too.










I got a kick out of their Bright Yellow CUPS. They want you to take your cup with you and then photograph it different places in the world and send them the photo. I thought the gimmick was fun. They also do catering and takeout. If your lookin’ for barbecue then make a stop here.





Now for a full out fun wacky, side splitting laughter, not quit vulgar statements and jokes, and the best Rude Service anywhere. Beware this is not the restaurant for the prudish or conservative. You will find Dick’s Last Resort in the Excalibur Hotel & Casino, 3850 Las Vegas Blvd South.






The menu was an adventure in itself. I had “Drunken Shrimp” and a large non-alcoholic daiquiri. I loved the food, the servers and the whole experience. While I was there it was loud with live entertainment.








Bra’s hanging from the bar. (Want to contribute? No I didn't!) They put dunce looking white hats on several people with raunchy sayings on them. Fun, we were laughing and hated to leave.

Marvin Goldstein & Chenille Saunders in Concert

I had a marvelous time at the concert. Another concert is June 6th. I am going are you?

In my life I have redone apartments hundreds of time over the last 30+ years. I have done painting, wallpapering and decorating in the apartments . (as long as I wasn't rushed) Over all that time I have learned what painting equipment and cleaning products worked best for me. Here is a video I made while painting one of the apartments a few months ago. It shows what paint brushes and rollers I like the best and why. (I know I am chewing gum. I always do when I paint.) Now I mostly hire this done but once in a while I still do one.
For your information or amusement here is my video: