Well..... my 66th birthday is coming up this Sunday. So what does a soon to be laid off Ostemate do?????
VEGAS!!!
After a nice early morning drive from Beachbum HQ... Treasure Island resort hotel is my new fun spot. I'm on the 35th floor with a sweeping view of the strip. Across the street is the excellent Venetian. Where I'm now enjoying a fine Italian dinner with Ms Beachboy ........( or is that gal or girl?).
More to come.....
Ooooh HAVE FUN!! And Happy early Birthday to you! 🥳 Try not to get in too much trouble...maybe just a little 🤪 can't wait to hear about the adventure!!
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You will have to sell your body parts to pay for this one BB. Happy Birthday Mate. Regards IGGIE
Happy Early from all of us! Put 50 cents in the flip it machine for us, if they still have them.
Happy birthday beachboy, remember most of the slot machine's are cherry 🍒 cherry 🍒 bell 🔔 so don't waste your money 💰 xx
Not sure what body parts you would be referring to….at 66 they are somewhat “used” resale value would be at a reduced rate for sure…then there is that stoma - who would even buy a new one let alone a used one? ….well maybe so…as the saying goes….one man’s trash is another man’s treasure…
Hi IGGIE !
I do have a few unneeded body parts. All superceeded by a wafer/bag.
Maybe auction em off on Ebay.
To the highest bidder: 1 slightly used anus, rectum and sphincter. Excellent conversation piece for your game room. Sold as is. Buyer pays shipping costs.
Then again.... maybe not.
Aries..the Ram...good people.
.if you're cutting loose.. don't cut the cheese huh?😆..( a.k.a burping bag you're so found of doing)
Happy Birthday Dan...Enjoy yourself.
Never too old to par-tay..
Didn't find any flip machines. Casino's have lots of computerized video slot machines and a few older 3 reel machanical slots. Didn't see anyone winning any big jackpots. I donated a few $20's. Remember, Vegas wasn't built on winners.
Well.... a few Hollister bags will remain.😁
Last night after dinner, we went for a stroll. And happened upon.. a Ghirardelli chocolate shop. Even though Ms Beachboy had just polished off some Gelato, she bellied up to the counter and ordered a hot fudge sundae with extra fudge. Being somewhat more refined, I demurred getting anything.
We sat at a counter, in the middle of a crowd, where, Ms Beachgal attacked the sundae with gusto. After a few minutes of watching her spirited spoon play.. I noticed my bag was blown up like a balloon. It seemed ready to blow! What to do? Surreptitiously burp the beast and cause a stampede? Or wait till Ms Beachperson finished devouring the sundae; Risking a bag blow.... and an even more chaotic stampede? I slowly got up, my bag pushing my shirt out, and gingerly hobbled out the door. Finding a nearby building corner, burped, wiped the tears from my stinging eyes. I returned to a very happy Ms Beachgirl. Gotta be tough to be an Ostomymate.
We are now in the Venetian theater. Getting ready for the B-52s. A nice, somewhat small theater with cantilever seating for excellent viewing.
I'm wearing my Nu-Hope support belt with prolapse strap. Nicely reduces my "bulge" under my B-52's shirt.
Happy Birthday to you Beach boy! Have a great time. The dragons will drag you in to playing them but usually don't win. The older machines don't have all the bells and whistles but pay better.
We haven't been to Vegas since the late 70's when we worked at Death Valley. I was always lucky back then!
4/12/2024
The B-52's at the Venetian theater in Las Vegas.
Was an excellent concert. Over the last 40 years, I've seen their shows many times. A guy named DJ Cumberbund was the opening act with music video "mash up" compilations. It was a bit out of place because the audience was mostly older people. My wife thought it was a waste of time.
Finally the B-52's took the stage with a spirited rendition of "Planet Claire." Now senior citizens; Kate, Cindy, and Fred can still rock the house. At the end of the night, they closed with the original version of "Rock Lobster." The concert was a little short, with many fans expecting and screaming for more songs. But old age takes it's toll on us all.
I did some research about modern, computerized gambling machines. A random number generator is used to provide the outcome for each "pull of the handle." So the old tips about finding a loose slot machine no longer apply.
These days, like state lotteries, there are larger slot machine jackpots. As a result... there are far less smaller payouts.
On this trip, I played older 3 reel mechanical slots, and the newest 1 cent video machines. $20 will last about 5 minutes on each. I only won a few very small payouts.
We used to enjoy playing the old mechanical horse race game. Where many people could play at once. The little horses ran around the track while everyone cheered. But these type games have disappeared.
Casinos now have automated Roulette, blackjack, and craps machines with an animated video "person" running the game. I'm thinking this is the next "wave" of innovation. Powered by Artifical Intelligence software, casinos can employ less human dealers, pit bosses, security guards, etc. Instead of real "chips" there will be virtual chips.
The switch many years ago from coin operated slot machines eliminated thousands of jobs. I'm sure this trend will continue.
Remember to have a gambling budget. Once you lose that... walk away. My budget was $120.
Hi Dexie,
I'm having a great time. Walking along the "strip" is a real adventure. There are street performers everywhere trying to attract a crowd and donations. Young gals dressed like show girls offering photo opportunities to pose with tourists. Temperature is around 85 degrees with cloudless blue skies and excellent visibility.
Hello 7dragonflies !
I'm happy to be healthy and mobile. Every morning when I wake up.. and everything works.. it's a great day.
Tomorrow I'll be 66. Wow. Time flies when you're having fun.
Cheers!
Hi J🙂,
Nobody beats the King: Elvis.
I'm having a excellent extended birthday weekend in "sin" city. At my age, only bad thing I do is eat too much ice creme. Speaking of which, I had a scoop of luscious chocolate Gelato last night. Yummmmmmy.
