Random Thoughts

Haven't written anything in a few weeks, so here are some random thoughts.

1.  Cirque du Soliel - Saw Ka and Viva Elvis recently, got a discount for purchasing two shows.  KA, I liked.  Had low expectations from speaking with different people who have seen it, but I thought it was good.  I remember being surprised when I first heard that Cirque du Soleil was going to present an Elvis themed show.  Viva Elvis was less like a Cirque du Soliel show and more like Elvis the Musical.  Perhaps that is why it is being shut down and changed around January.  I enjoyed much of it, but there were times I was puzzled by the performance.  My thought is more cirque, less musical.  Seems like I'm not alone.

2.  Las Vegas Scams - I'm sure there are a bunch.  Four I have been hearing about are taxi drivers driving off with tourists bags, "free promotional cds" that aren't free, club admissions (that don't work), and $1 bottled water (water bottles refilled with tap water and caps glued back on to appear that they're sealed).  Wouldn't interact with any of these sorts.  I had a panhandler ask for change at the 7-11 the other day, but the odd thing was that he named his price, which was $0.15.  Sad in many regards.  No confrontations with street people, although a day doesn't pass when I'm not asked for money.

3.  Seen enough disgusting tattoos to last a lifetime.  Playboy bunny on the back of the head; "You Don't Like Me" tattooed across neckline; stars on face; hello kitty on back of hand, just to name a few.  

4.  Aria sportsbook was a good place to hide out before Viva Elvis.  Other places I like to lay low at are UNLV Student Union (a couple minutes walk), In N Out Burger (ditto), Village Eateries at NY, NY, 2nd floor of World of Coca Cola on the strip (have good rootbeer floats), Tropicana sportsbook, Marilyn's Cafe at Tuscany Casino (cheap eats).

5.  Poker is going well.  Still need to avoid the ups and downs (at least the down part).  I'm adjusting a few things that should make a difference in that regard, specifically being more aggressive so people don't chase and catch cards against me.  Nothing is more frustrating than letting a chaser catch their hand, then paying them off.  

6.  Patriots played terribly yesterday, but that's ok.  It's just the preseason.  They'll still win 12-13 games, make the playoffs and be a Super Bowl contender.  I am interested in seeing the cuts and roster moves they make before Week 1 (and after, when a veteran contract is no longer guaranteed).  

7.  It's still hot here.  About 105 every day.  But no earthquakes, hurricanes and flooding, so I guess that's alright.

8.  Will post some new pictures soon.