An Ol’ Broad’s Ramblings
Today’s Travel Update
This morning I actually slept later than usual, which means we didn’t have time to do any money shredding at the Gold Strike. Check out time is 11:00 and by the time I got one eye open, it was time to get a move on. The bellman actually called and asked us if we wanted them to bring our car around so it would be available when we checked out. I thought that was fairly nice. Strangely, within less than five minutes, he was at the door with a cart to carry our luggage down. Well, shoot, I hadn’t even gotten the remainder of my female bathroom necessities thrown in the suitcase yet. He politely said he would wait. Interesting.
He was a very polite young man, who evidently, is one HUGE Packer fan. Of course, the conversation focused on football for a few minutes, while we were waiting for the car to come around. Then, me being me, I had to ask about the lack of internet connection in the rooms. It seems, from his understanding, that the ‘powers that be’ think they won’t make as much money from gambling if there is the availability of internet access in the rooms. What planet are these people on? They’d make a whole lot more money from gambling if they’d learn how to regulate that ice box they call a casino! But, he did say he’d pass along the request. I toll him that we’d love to come back and spend a few days with them from time to time, but the temperature and the lack of 21st century technology would probably prevent us from a future visit.
Since it was fairly early and only a 3 hour drive, we decided to head over to Harrah’s. Neither one of us were hungry yet, so we thought we put a few bucks in the shredders for a bit. I put in a $100 and took out $403. Hmmmm…. Time to eat.
I gotta tell ya, it’s not often I’ll go back for seconds on chicken pot pie, but that had to be the best I’ve ever had in my life. My mom did a pretty good home made version, but this put that to shame. Evidently, this lady is fairly well known in the cooking world. I’d never heard of her, but hey, I’m not much into cooking, so it’s no big surprise. Paula Deen? Of course she doesn’t do all the cookin’ herself, but I did hear she has been known to pop in from time to time, and is quite a hoot. I just might have to check out her show….out of curiosity of course.
Instead of jumping in the car to head home, we had to let all those delicious tidbits settle. Back to the money shredders for a little while. I put in another $100, ran that down, put in a second bill and took out $291. Reckon that means I came out ahead $91?
It was definitely time to head home. We get past Olive Branch, and that little PT decided to start doing it’s shake rattle and roll act. Sigh…. For 20 flippin’ miles! We stopped, got out, looked at the tires, thinking maybe there was a bubble or something? Nope, nothing. There’s just so much two non mechanical types can check out on a vehicle, don’cha know. Finally, the earthquake stopped and we made it home, mostly in one piece. When I take it into the dealer…..again….if they tell me there’s nothing wrong with it….again….at least I’ll have a credible witness.
Hmmm….maybe that sweet man will realize I REALLY do need a new truck?
So, all in all, except for the car problems, the being a tad ill the first 24 hours, the lack of internet yesterday, and frigid temperatures, it was a pretty good trip! We’re home, and I’m happy to be here, alive!
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Hi,
I recently discovered your blog and have really enjoyed reading it. I saw your post today that mentioned Paula Deen’s chicken pot pie and thought you should know that Ms. Deen is a fan of the despicable Jimmy Carter. I was shocked a couple of years ago when I saw an episode of Paula’s Food Network program that was all about her entertaining Jimmy Carter! I had been a fan of hers for quite some time before I witnessed this sad event. She cooked a lavish home-style meal and completely fawned all over that treasonous, waste of space fool of a human being. Ms. Deen is from Savannah — Carter’s home turf which might be one reason for her sickening adoration of him. I’ve never been able to look at Paula the same way since I became aware of her political ignorance and I thought you should know about this too.
Sincerely,
Nat
“Savannah” - correction
@Nat:
ACK! Well, I guess it proves ya don’t have to be really smart to be able to cook real well.
@Nat:
Correction made.