I’d been looking forward to the trip to Vegas with the guys…  It’s been a while since I’ve sat at Blackjack table, ordering whiskey, and not realizing it’s 4am.  However when the time to go arrived, the reality set in that this would be the first time I’ve been away from Logan overnight.    I knew his mommy could easily handle everything when I’m away…but I still like to think that he would miss saying goodnight to me and seeing Daddy in the morning.  But it was for a good cause….Vegas.

On leaving I got to experience the new San Jose airport terminal.  They still drop you off in Terminal C to check in, but you have to walk a heck of a long way to get to the Southwest gate.   The whole process of going through security is much quicker plus the airport is now larger, and cleaner looking.  No longer do San Joseians have to be embarrassed when out-of-towners arrive at our airport.

I met Scott and Darren at the terminal and the flight to Vegas was pretty uneventful…maybe because I fell asleep.  Scott had gotten us a good deal at Bally’s (because he’s such a high-roller) and it’s location is pretty much on the strip connected to the Paris Hotel.  I was also happy to see that our current economic downturn has made a return of the $5 tables which is where i spent most my time.

When Greg showed up later that evening we decided it was time to get down to some serious partying…

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…I don’t think we’ll forget that for some time.  I left Vegas earlier than the rest of the gang as I was only allotted 2 nights away from home.  The flight back was full but I made it all the way home without Bonnie helping..I was very proud of myself.  I don’t have any pictures non-shredded from the trip..so here’s what the San Jose airport looks like (PR Photo)