Category Archives: Non-gambling Activities

Balance in Life

Posted on June 13, 2011 by queen of comps

Last week, although I mixed in some casino subjects, I talked a lot about family activities.  I always want to stress that it is good for a gambler to have balance in his life between his gambling activities and those … Continue reading →

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Jean and Brad Join the Mob

Posted on April 6, 2011 by queen of comps

Well, not exactly – but recently we mingled with some of the relatives of notorious mob figures at the VIP Preview Party at the Las Vegas Mob Experience, a museum that has just opened in the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. … Continue reading →

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Still in Shock

Posted on March 21, 2011 by queen of comps

Over the ending of the 5-year HBO series “Big Love.”  I am a writer and routinely look for foreshadowing – but this one hit me unexpectedly – right in the gut.  Still in Shock was last modified: March 21st, 2011 by … Continue reading →

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Some Vegas Culture

Posted on October 25, 2010 by queen of comps

Vegas isn’t world-renown for the “arts,” by any stretch.  However, there are many pockets of “culture” around if you look for them.  One place to search  is the Web site City of LV – Office of Cultural affairs. Some Vegas Culture was last modified: October 25th, 2010 … Continue reading →

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New Nice Thrift Store

Posted on May 22, 2010 by queen of comps

Here’s some good news for extreme frugalites:  the opening of a huge new thrift store in Vegas.  Actually this new Savers store, located in the SE corner strip mall at Sahara and Decatur, replaces the smaller store that used to be on Spring Mountain … Continue reading →

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Desert ATV Tour Adventure

Posted on December 3, 2009 by queen of comps

We haven’t done this tour but it sounds interesting. If you have been on this adventure, I’d welcome a report under “Comments.” “Book the Desert Adventure ATV Tour from Awesome Adventures anytime during December and save $50 per person! That’s … Continue reading →

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