Well, we were really excited to do the 4th for the 1st time in LV as well as for meeting up w/some good friends. Also, we were going to see Love again as the 1st go-round 2 yrs ago was ruined by my developing meningitis on THAT trip. BUT, the excitement soon wore off as I ended up w/the start of a big RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) flare our 1st afternoon. It settled in my lower back and hips so I was pretty much relegated to hanging out in the room and casino as I had a hard time walking and even sitting for long periods was pretty painful.
So, my sweet and patient 15 y.o. son spent most of his shopping, strip time, and pool time alone and checking-in by phone. Bless his heart, he even watched the fireworks from the hotel room windows as I couldn't travel to the park we had planned on.We did see Love and had great seats (can't remember exactly but were in 200's section which the Mirage VIP services set us up in for 2-1 tix w/the comp stay.)
We did meet our friends for bkfst once but most of our meals were in the room while I nursed my back.That's why we didn't go home early; I soooo wanted to see my BFF and her hubby that it was worth the pain (anyways, when you have RA, you have at least some pain every day; it just becomes a problem when I have a problem walking.)
Our rooms were both nice and clean/comfortable. We stayed 2 comp nights at Mirage followed by 2 comped at Bally's. The Mirage room faced the volcano and the Bally's room had an eastern view so we could see the fireworks going off everywhere. Rick missed the CP fireworks after Love. They were supposed to be at 9:15 but everyone left after it had rained and they assumed it was cancelled. Then, we could hear them going off at 10!
Needless to say I gambled too much (not for really long periods but too much anyhow) while the kid was out having fun. I started on a winning note but then lost,lost,lost. I should have stopped after the Mirage as there was where all of my luck was found and where it stayed. Funny, my last trip was a winner by playing at NYNY and MGM!
Well, I'm back home and still dealing w/my back and limping while I work. It's pretty bad when your elderly pts walk better than you do!!! We have a return trip already booked for 4 comp nights at the Ho 7/28-7/31 but I may cancel if my RA is still being a literal pain in the a**.Hoping we can go so I can show my kid a better time. It's his last trip to LV for awhile as school starts soon and we want to save for SanFran next summer.Maybe we'll get lucky!
Thanks for reading,
Tracy
So, my sweet and patient 15 y.o. son spent most of his shopping, strip time, and pool time alone and checking-in by phone. Bless his heart, he even watched the fireworks from the hotel room windows as I couldn't travel to the park we had planned on.We did see Love and had great seats (can't remember exactly but were in 200's section which the Mirage VIP services set us up in for 2-1 tix w/the comp stay.)
We did meet our friends for bkfst once but most of our meals were in the room while I nursed my back.That's why we didn't go home early; I soooo wanted to see my BFF and her hubby that it was worth the pain (anyways, when you have RA, you have at least some pain every day; it just becomes a problem when I have a problem walking.)
Our rooms were both nice and clean/comfortable. We stayed 2 comp nights at Mirage followed by 2 comped at Bally's. The Mirage room faced the volcano and the Bally's room had an eastern view so we could see the fireworks going off everywhere. Rick missed the CP fireworks after Love. They were supposed to be at 9:15 but everyone left after it had rained and they assumed it was cancelled. Then, we could hear them going off at 10!
Needless to say I gambled too much (not for really long periods but too much anyhow) while the kid was out having fun. I started on a winning note but then lost,lost,lost. I should have stopped after the Mirage as there was where all of my luck was found and where it stayed. Funny, my last trip was a winner by playing at NYNY and MGM!
Well, I'm back home and still dealing w/my back and limping while I work. It's pretty bad when your elderly pts walk better than you do!!! We have a return trip already booked for 4 comp nights at the Ho 7/28-7/31 but I may cancel if my RA is still being a literal pain in the a**.Hoping we can go so I can show my kid a better time. It's his last trip to LV for awhile as school starts soon and we want to save for SanFran next summer.Maybe we'll get lucky!
Thanks for reading,
Tracy
