Long-ago writings from Frugal Fridays that bring back happy memories:
10/28/2000
My favorite holiday — Halloween — is coming up and it’s especially fun to celebrate in Vegas. Many casino employees will be in costume, and casino Halloween parties abound. I will be dressed up for the occasion, but not attending any of the numerous parties to which we’ve been invited. Too many slot club bonuses on October 31 — it’ll be hard to pick. The Hard Rock, for example, will be giving 4X comp points. You can earn double points at all four Coast properties. (Note: Suncoast is awarding double, not triple, points, as was earlier reported in the LVA.) Look in the local newspaper for last-minute promotions. However, a word of caution: Make your costume as funny, as scary, as unique as you wish — but don’t wear a mask when you are in the casino. Masks make Security very nervous!
Speaking of costumes: A Discovery Channel TV crew was at Silverton last Friday night, filming all of us in our jammies. It was a “Graveyard Slot Tournament,” in which Silverton guaranteed to double any cash prize if the winner was wearing nightwear. Even Brad, who usually hates costumes, got into the spirit, although I had to go to the store to buy him a pair of PJs. Don’t worry — I shopped for them frugally at a local used-clothing store. And they’re now packed away carefully — in case he ever goes to the hospital and would need them.
And a way-way-back photo!
And I expect if you see us today, I’ll have on some Halloween orange but Brad probably won’t!
You know Jean I really like that husband of yours! He sounds just like me (and probably untold millions of other guys as well). We also like this holiday, not for it’s somewhat “shaddy” history and or reputation, but because the kids are so dang entertaining at our door. We always buy the “BIG” candy bars for the kids and it seems our numbers grow each year! None of the kids really know us “old” people except for the fact we give good candy out once a year! Our Boxer dog (Pip) also has a wonderful time as she greats each and everyone who rings our doorbell as if they are long lost family! It’s raining a bit as I write this so I’m hoping for the best for tonight! Tell Brad I’m with him and at some point I’d like to hear of his military service to our Country! Take Care and God Bless the Both of You Always, Terry & Teri Haile Post Falls, Id