Scored Some Great Concert Tickets

Helen and I began our Sunday by attending the 8 a.m. service at the Lakes Lutheran Church.

I'm not sure if there's any direct correlation, but ever since I started regular church attendance, some seven weeks ago, my efforts at the casinos have been steadily profitable. Just a coincidence? Who knows.

After church, we came back to the apartment about 9:15 and I made Helen some breakfast - apples, blueberries and banana covered with vanilla yogurt. It's tasty, filling and low in calories - one of Helen's favorite breakfasts.

Then she sent me down to the Strip to see if there was any money to be made. Surprisingly, there was. I parked at Bally's and checked out the poker room. One table going and a list of 4 names. I didn't wait. I played a little blackjack there, winning about $20, before strolling to the Paris sportsbook where I put down $30 on MSU -8 against Wisconsin. It didn't look good early as the Spartans trailed most of the game. But they rallied in the final minutes to get the win and the cover.

Before the MSU game, I walked over to Planet Hollywood where I played some more blackjack, winning $76, and bought a 4-team $20 moneyline parlay ticket - MSU, Minnesota, Lakers and Cavaliers (over the Pistons). Right now the first 3 have won and the Cavs lead Detroit by 33 at the half. It looks like I'll be cashing this one for $48.85.

So by 4 o'clock, I was up about $120 and drove over to the Orleans to get tickets for the Kenny Wayne Shepherd concert next weekend. Shepherd will be in Vegas next Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I scored us two SWEET seats, four rows back, center aisle. We went to his concert here last year and really enjoyed it. Anyone who likes the blues, especially blues guitar, would enjoy KWS. He's young, but very highly regarded in the blues field.

Then I drove home and made us some dinner - grilled mushroom burgers with sauteed onions - not very healthy, but really tasty.

While I was on the Strip, Helen was on the phone. She had a long talk with her sister Sharon, who has been battling cold symptoms and crud for about a month. Yesterday was Sharon's brithday and Helen wanted to send our congratulations. She also cleaned up the apartment and relaxed for awhile. Tonight we're just watching some TV and relaxing, but tomorrow, I'm pretty sure, the adventure continues...