Nov 10, 2005

Vegas

So Lee is harping me to guilt my brother and his friend into coming to Vegas during the first week of the NCAA tournament. Eric wants to join us, but his friend is worried about the crowds. Now I can't really argue that, since it is crowded, but when will it not be crowded in the spring in Vegas? Either you got March Madness or spring break going on and it is always a zoo. If everyone would just step up their game a little and play $10 craps and $25 blackjack, we wouldn't have this problem. But anyway here are the reasons why Eric and his friend needs to join us in Vegas;
  • You promised. Two years ago, Lee and I were on the phone getting the confirmation from your wife that you could come out with us this year. You go back on that promise and I'll be forced to let some information slip the next time I talk to your wife.
  • Golfing- We would possibly have the best group of gambling golfers put together in recent years.
  • Craps Dream Team- We are missing Jay on this trip, but with Wiz, Lee, Kermit, you, and myself at the craps table, we could possibly own the entire gaming floor. Everyone would know us for that week due to my over tipping of dealers, your weird sayings that the pit bosses love, and Wiz/Lee handling the casino host. And Kermit would take care of the drink girls of course. And think of the statistical analysis you could do in seeing which is more profitable, place bets or the come line with two distinct think tanks (Lee/Wiz-place bets and you/I-come bets) coming together. I'm getting all excited just thinking about it. Ahhhhhhh!!!!
  • Don't know if I will be able to make another trip out there. I'm going in two weeks. I'm then going back with Lee. Blondie is having his bachelor party in April. That's three trips. Not too sure if I can get back out there for a 4th trip.
  • Sportsbook. Putting you and Wiz together, we could possibly set a record for most women's college basketball wagers. And if you two are doing this, I'm sure Lee and I would join in, resulting in the largest number of weird looks received by strangers as they are trying to figure out why we are all screaming during the end of the TCU-Utah St women's game.
  • As stated before, it is crowded, but it is not a mob scene. If you increase your wages by just $5, the tables really do open up. And if we stay at the Mirage, you won't have all the college kids fucking up your blackjack shit.

So please come with Lee, Wiz, and I!!!!

2 comments:

dzahn07 said...

Oh shit, you are right. I'm down for that as well. Sorry.....

Eric Z said...

Don't worry, I'll be there.

The one concern I have is golfing vs. the NCAA tournament. How can you golf during that time?

If your tee time is at 9....

- you leave at 7:30 or so
- get back no earlier than 3

you've missed the first two games, and better hustle to put bets in for the late games.

Then how do you bet the early games the next day? The only 24-hour sportsbook I know is Derek's favorite place, the Orleans. Elementary school, as he calls it.

I don't know about golfing... the NCAA Tournament in Vegas is a special experience. Where else would I be able to hug a certain gang member?