I hate the post-Vegas slump. It's so depressing. But the trip was so great, I can't be sad. And I think I've enrolled another (Igor) into my Vegas-worshipping cult. We hit all the big Strip casinos, went to the Hoover Dam, drove around Red Rock Canyon in our lame-o Dodge Neon rental car, ate In-N-Out burgers... twice, got to see Nicole and Beth (yay!), played actual table games (I never gamble) and even won a little cash, went to the Golden Nugget and saw some of the stars on Fox's "The Casino" reality show, had drinks at the Ghostbar at the top of the Palms (on the way up in the elevator I stood next to Macauley Culkin and didn't even realize it), saw Lance Bass of 'NSync and he totally saw me staring and smiling at him, and the highlight of the trip: had dinner at 9, the swanky steakhouse at the Palms. It was one of the best dinners I've ever had, and Dennis Rodman (and his entourage) was sitting behind Igor. He put his hand on the back of Igor's chair and we were amazed at how large it was. Very exciting.
And yes, I cried when I left, I always do. But this time it was just a little and it wasn't until Igor said, while looking out the airplane window, "Look, you can see In-N-Out from here!" Oh, sweet, sweet In-N-Out, how I miss you and love you.
Oh, and it was around 100 degrees everyday.
I can't wait to go back... just another month and a half!
I will post pictures soon.

Less than 22 hours and I'll be on the plane.
I CAN'T WAIT!!

Vegas in three days. Three days! Wait, I should be counting the hours... 71 1/2 hours!

I think everyone has their own little story about Hurricane Charley, so here's my list of thoughts:
1. A recent Florida transplant and his R32 didn't get swpet away in the hurricane and that's unfortunate.
2. My cousin Cheryl and her daughter, Katreena, in Naples are OK. They're just south of Ft. Myers — eek!
3. I wonder if Marco Island is underwater? That's where I went on vacation a few months ago. That's right by Ft. Myers, too, and it's an island. I hope not.
4. Aunt Diana and Justina were in Orlando during the hurricane — I had no idea until the day afterwards! The good part is that they were in Disney, which has its own underground power system, and they basically cocooned everyone in, with power, and kept them safe from the scary weather world outside. Behold the power of Disney. The power of Disney is a little bit frightening, but at least they were safe. No word on if they made it home yet.

All I can say is aww yeah, hottest shoes ever (on my feet): http://www.modernelvis.com/

It's not Tuesday, but let's answer Laura's questions anyway.

either leave your answers or a link to your webpage with your responses.

Would you rather:
1. be covered head to toe with 500 mosquito bites OR find a leech attached to your genitals?
2. be blind for a month OR paralyzed for two weeks?
3. have a skin condition that forces you to wear a wool sweater year-round OR wool underwear?
4. only be able to speak in rhyme OR only be able to speak in haiku?

My answers:
1. The leech. Haven't they been used for medicinal purposes anyway?
2. Paralyzed for two weeks. I don't know why.
3. Wool sweater. Undies would be too itchy.
4. Rhyme, like Dr. Seuss.

OK, so we didn't win $1 million last night at the casino, but it was still fun because we had yummy barbecue, martinis under the stars, we learned how to play video poker (and kept $20 of Igor's winnings for our first drinks in Vegas), and we even saw fireworks — and you know how I love fireworks! That must be my fifth professional fireworks show of the season.
Two weeks from right now we'll be somewhere over middle America on a plane to Vegas. Horray!

Last night the creepos on the Segways went rolling down the street again. This time my dad had to stop and stare. They are weird little vehicles. But Laura is right, they could make for some fun drunk transportation.

Fifteen more days 'til Vegas. Igor says we have to go to the casino tonight for a few hours. I think he wants to practice. Somehow I don't think that's a good idea, but we'll see.

Pictures from the Crangela wedding last weekend are here, and they are fun, so take a look!