I had so much fun, but...
...I lost. : (
(Not to worry....I didn't lose a lot...I don't bring enough to cause me any real distress...but, I must be honest, it does feel a whole lot better to come home ahead!)
I'm still blaming the "Mercury retrograde".
Strange things continue to occur all around me. I can't wait until the 1st of November when this particular period is said to end.
So, back to the trip...We had a great time....there were a variety of new penny and nickel slot machines sitting there just calling our names. But, the rolls just weren't going my way this time.
Of course, being the optimist that I am try to be....my accountant will be glad to have some losses to offset my past jackpot winnings.
Good rationalization, huh!?!?
The most fascinating thing about going gambling is the "people watching" part. Going to Philadelphia, Mississippi is one of the most eclectic grouping of people that you will ever see. It's amazing. And, we are all there chasing this ridiculous wonderful dream of winning our riches....ha! What a commonality!
Since the "Gambling Girls" always get our meals and rooms "comped" ("free" for those of you who don't know gambling lingo!), we always get our own individual rooms which is so nice and luxurious!
The first night we ate at a wonderful restaurant called "Phillip M". It is almost laughable in that we are so predictable....Carol and her Mom get the petite filet of beef...and, I always get the seafood platter. Mine is a combination of salmon, shrimp, the "fish of the day", scallops and tuna all grilled to perfection. Very yummy. At the end of the meal each lady is presented with a single fresh red rose and an incredible chocolate...which, of course, we all snarfed down even though minutes before we had said that we "couldn't possibly eat another thing"! There is always room for a little chocolate...
I adore the buffets....and had lunch there on Monday. You can fill your plate with every little thing that your heart desires....and then go back for more. **groan** I ate so much that I couldn't even eat dinner that evening! One finds themself putting things on the plate that you never would have eaten in normal circumstances. It is such a temptation!
These getaways are so therapeutic for us all....we laugh....we share stories of our wins and, in my case, losses....and, just generally have a great time. Time stands still and we don't think about anything going on back home at all for the 2 and 1/2 days that we are away...
I'm sure that we will go back in six months or so for another "fix"...but, this time I will make sure that we do not go during the next "Mercury retrograde" period!!!!
I'm not taking any chances. : )
1 comment:
That sounds like so much fun. I've never been to a casino. The eating sounds great!
Driving in the football traffic must have been something. When I was driving to Virginia, I expected some U of Florida traffic going to Gainesville. FSU was playing in Jacksonville. I was through there earlier in the day, and their games were at night so it wasn't too bad.
I have a a week left with Ella. I've had such a good time here with her and being with my son and his wife.
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