Our 40th, in Vegas....11/26

Wow - what a change...Vegas is an assault on one's senses....but, it feels great to be in a nice hotel,with a big bed, great shower, etc.....started out yesterday with a really nice hike in Snow Canyon (pic of Amy at the trailhead), then a leisurely drive into LV....lovely suite at The Delano (Molly particularly liked the bed).....celebrated our 40th with a great steak and all the fixin's at Craftsteak (and a 1989 Barolo).....Molly stayed home with a dog sitter - who will also be here tonight so we can go eat Thanksgiving dinner.....

Funny story - Eli, my nephew, texted me during dinner to bet $50 on Red 16 for him....I texted back that I really had not planned to go to the casino this trip, but for him I'd make the bet. Stopped at a table on our way out of the MGM (where Craftsteak is located)....I put his $50 on Red, but not the 16, though, as I've always thought betting a single number a silly bet! It came up Red 5, so I doubled his money (and made some for myself, as I placed the same bet). Took our money and left. I texted him later that I am quite sure that I'm the only guy that night that placed one bet,doubled his money, and left the casino!

Today we have no plans other than massages and dinner....it's going to be in the low 70's and sunny, so maybe we'll walk the strip with Molly, do a little shopping....always some football on, I guess!