When we starting seriously thinking about Vegas (with about, oh, 2-3 months left before the trip), there are certain moments that happen every year and become the lasting memories of each trip. I'm not talking about one-time events, like a broken bone or a illegally cleaned golf ball. I'm talking about trivial traditions or routines that are a part of my trip.
So, I'm looking forward to:
- seeing the Vegas skyline as the plane lands into McCarron - that always gets the blood rushing
- seeing what billboards/advertisments have changed in the baggage claim area
- seeing the sports board for the first time on Wed night
- waking up at 4:00 am on Thursday and heading down to the book to make bets
- the thrill of indecision as I figure how much to wager on the first set of picks
- the 9:00 am handshake from Jay as the tournament tips
- heading outside for the first time every morning and breathing in fresh air
- being offered the "dragon" in Pai Gow
- trying to play UTH while straining to see the TVs in the poker pit
- the random trip to another casino where all sorts of unique adentures await
- the gambling trip after dinner on Friday to parts unknown
- playing craps with a coffee in hand every morning
- all of us owning all seats at a blackjack table at some point
- making frantic runs to the sports book based on some illogical tip from Wiz/Leland/Don/(and even Eric)
- all of you begging to see my touenament guide at some point
- when we flood a craps table, and for an instant, I hesitate on whether I should bet on the pass or don't pass (due to all of the great rollers in the group)
- watching at a safe distance when Layup/Wiz go on their roulette run
- a relaxing Saturday - at the pool, at the book,...
- the roar of the crowd during any random NCAA game
- the adrenaline rush when 3 of the 4 legs of my over/under parlay has hit.......
- .....and bitching to you all when fate causes the 4th leg to lose
- the sunday night dinner as we are all exhausted
- leaving on Monday feeling completely satisfied
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