Category Archives: Transportation

Hints and Pics from the Frugal Files

Some of you told me that my last blog was depressing. I feel your pain. I realize that hearing about negative changes in the casino world is anything but uplifting. I also fear the future of downgrades, like when I … Continue reading

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Reno Trip Report

My recent casino visit to Reno was definitely a trip down memory lane. Although I’d never played or stayed at the Silver Legacy before, Brad and I had made many trips to the city, especially back in the mid-’80s when … Continue reading

Posted in Advantage Play, Atlantic City, Bankroll, Blackjack, Caesars, Casino Hosts, Casino Player Benefits, Casino Promotions, Comps, Harrahs Lake Tahoe, Meet-ups, Memories, Non-gambling Activities, Non-Vegas Casinos, Reno, Slots, Transportation, Travel, Video Poker | 3 Comments

Surprise Trip to Las Vegas Next Week!

Yes, a surprise for me! An unexpected visit to Las Vegas is in the works. It’s a result of a promise I made to my granddaughter Kaitlynn the first of this year: If she achieved her goal of hiking the … Continue reading

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Fun Trip to Atlantic City, Circa 2022 – Part 1

This was my first purely recreational casino trip. Yes, my first casino trip, to Las Vegas in 1984, was mostly recreational; it was Brad’s and my first vacation together in our new wonderful relationship. Still, there was a tiny bit … Continue reading

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A Story – Under a Harvest Moon (Part 2)

Last week we left our elderly couple outside the El Cortez pondering their next move.  They actually were surprising themselves by feeling perky and even a little adventurous.  So instead of calling Uber and heading home for a usual early … Continue reading

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A Story – Under a Harvest Moon (Part 1)

Once upon a time – about a week ago – an elderly gambling couple decided they were tired of staying home.  They had not been going out much because the gentleman was pretty frail after a hospital stay and continuing … Continue reading

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Q+As and Briefs

We expected to be back in Las Vegas today after two weeks in GA visiting family.  But Southwest changed our plans, canceling our flight.  We couldn’t find another convenient one – we only do  non-stop these days – until Saturday, … Continue reading

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Laughlin Trip Report

In my last blog I talked about planning a trip to Harrah’s Laughlin for a purely recreational vacation, a change from Brad’s and my usual serious advantage-play casino visits.  Many readers asked for a trip report. One can “get lucky” … Continue reading

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Vegas Parking Update

Now that there is no longer free parking at CZR Strip properties for all locals, I want to review the situation and give you some good news about new options.  Check here for list of free Strip and near-Strip parking … Continue reading

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Strip Parking Update

Following my last blog, on May 14, discussing Strip parking, the next day the R-J had an article on the same subject, including a color-coded map.   That gave me some more details although I’m not sure how up to date all … Continue reading

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