Category Archives: It’s Personal

A Thank-You from Brad

Posted on January 20, 2013 by queen of comps

Brad sends a big “Thank You” for all the birthday wishes. He had a great day, with lots of phone calls, Facebook messages, and in-person greetings as we made our usual Friday casino rounds.  We cashed checks and did our … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Brad

Posted on January 17, 2013 by queen of comps

Tomorrow, January 18th, Brad will be 81!                                           People often ask about his health – and he likes to say he … Continue reading →

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A Photo Worth a 1000 Words – Not!

Posted on January 8, 2013 by queen of comps

When I included the above photo recently, in the “Comments” someone asked,  “But where was a place for the queen?’  So here is the answer, The Frugal Gambler bathroom! A Photo Worth a 1000 Words – Not! was last modified: January 8th, 2013 by queen of comps

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End of the Guessing Game

Posted on January 4, 2013 by queen of comps

          Okay, you all gave some very interesting guesses –  and a few of you were pretty close.  But here’s the skinny: End of the Guessing Game was last modified: January 4th, 2013 by queen of … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays

Posted on December 24, 2012 by queen of comps

The postings here have been spotty recently due to 18 days on the road, in the air, and on the sea.  And then when we got home we were both hit hard with a nasty flu bug.  But we are finally … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Casino Travels

Posted on November 27, 2012 by queen of comps

 What 29 years of comps will do to you!                 Our Schedule December 2-9 – A Harrah’s cruise on the Norwegian Star, out of New Orleans December 9-11 – Harrah’s New Orleans December … Continue reading →

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IF WE HAD A BIGGER HOUSE

Posted on November 7, 2012 by queen of comps

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Musings on a Hot Summer Day

Posted on August 15, 2012 by queen of comps

It’s blistering hot here in Vegas this week – but I probably will skip the new ice cream shop in Harrah’s.  IcePan has a brochure that tells you about their new method of making their icy treat but warns that you may … Continue reading →

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More about Casino Lost-and-Found

Posted on August 12, 2012 by queen of comps

First some questions that have come up after I wrote about forgetting to cash out a ticket from a video poker machines we had been playing: Q:  Can the casino void a ticket if it isn’t cashed before the casino … Continue reading →

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The Rest of the Story

Posted on July 29, 2012 by queen of comps

Okay, I’m finally rested up after ten wonderful but non-stop days with two always-energetic teenage girls.  So, now for the rest of the senior-moment story I started earlier. First, a response to some of your questions and comments:   It was … Continue reading →

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