Hello from Vegas!
I have to say, I’m not too impressed with this place. This is my first trip to Vegas and I was really excited, but it’s been a little of a let down. I think the best thing so far was the flight in over the Grand Canyon. Now that was beautiful!
It hasn’t been a bad trip, just not a great one. I’ve definitely been places I’ve like better. It takes half an hour to get a cab at the airport, and you have to wait in line like a ride at Disney. The streets are smelly, dirty and littered with little post cards for escort services. There’s construction everywhere, so the skyline is obstructed with cranes. And the only thing there seems to be to do is start drinking alcohol at 10 a.m. and sit in a dark casino (or go see a really expensive show).
I tried the gambling thing when I got here. I spent $5 at the slot machines and $20 at a roulette table. I’d never done either one before, but after about half an hour I think I have it figured out. You give them your money and then leave. I don’t expect to do much more of that…
I did buy some awesome souvenirs and walk the strip, so I think I’m set. Tomorrow I’ll start the trade show and see how that goes. There’s going to be an estimated 20,000 people in attendance so it should be pretty good. I don’t see how that many people could be interested in welding and manufacturing – but hey, whatever tickles your pickle. I mean, I’m here.
On the flip side, though, my hotel room rocks!
Garrett got home this afternoon from his south Texas excursion. He had a good weekend of work and got to see some parts of Texas he never thought he would. First was Shiner, Texas where they brew and bottle the line of Shiner beers (the most popular being Shiner Bock). Then, he got to shoot a house nearby where the guy used beer cans instead of aluminum siding. Genius! He also got to shoot some bars in Houston, which was less exciting.
They actually got enough footage this weekend so that they don’t have to go back out of town next weekend. That means he won’t be making the trip to Panama City like he originally thought. Unfortunately, he won’t get to see everyone, but at least he’ll be there when I get home and then when his mom comes into town. We’re also going to see if they can deliver his motorcycle early, too, since he’ll be home. (He’s really excited about that!)
Well, goodnight from Sin City! Until next time…
Love,
Michaela
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