Day 4: Day 4 was met with a quick dip in the Orleans hot tub followed by meeting Daisy and crew for a quick jaunt over to the Gold Coast for breakfast (buffet of course). Their buffet is quite similar to that of the Orleans (both being Coast resorts). After a great breakfast, we all hopped in the General Lee for a desert drive to the Valley of Fire - located about 50 miles north of Las Vegas. The "Valley of Fire" is a unique formation of "almost" red earth containing minerals that when struck by the sun, appear to be on file. A beautiful and unique drive conducted by Daisy tours to include Jason and Keith. (Please convey the following message to Keith: "Aim high" - Go Air Force). On the way back into town, we made a quick stop to check out "The Loose Caboose" as a possible candidate for Novembers meet. This place is not for Talk Vegas. The boys adjourned at the RIO for a quick swim while Maxine, Daisy, and I proceeded to the Mardi Gras bar in the Orleans for a quick cocktail while Daisy hit 4 tens (VP). Daisy departed only for her and the boys to re-join us at Anna Bellas for a nice italian dinner. Lee and Sharon were there to give us a total of 7 for dinner. Food was great - company and chit chat even better until we went our separate ways. Lee, Sharon, Maxine, and I ventured over to the Peppermill for a night cap. This is really a neat place for a night cap - complete with burning fireplaces, formally dressed cocktail waitresses, set in a setting of artifical floweres and unique boothes. After cocktails. Lee and Sharon graciously drove us back to the Orleans and we parted ways until November. Day 5 follows.

wendell--so daisy hit on four "tens" at the pool?

Wendell,

Thanks for the trip report. As usual, you two were busy ones. It must be great to live two hours from LV, even if it is by air. Isn't it amazing as to the extremes grand parents will go for a grandchild?

Dag: Daisy always hits 4 of a kind, I honestly don't know how she does it. The gambling gods must be with her. Fred: You are "right on" about the extremes Grandparents will go to for their grandchildren. Our latest will be the one to carry on the family name and you wouldn't believe the extremes we have gone to. (fun though, iskn't it?) Wendell