Vegas – again?September 19
I heard that there was going to be a party in Vegas to watch the premiere of the new season of Rachel’s favorite show: The Amazing Race. Since I was staying with miri and she was headed out to the party, I thought I’d go along. We got there and met lucinator in the airport. Here I am on her suitcase.
After settling in to the hotel room, lucinator and miri decided to get some dinner and stroll around a bit. We ran across this total faker at the foot of an elevator. He didn’t impress me - I’ve been to the real Elvis’ house.
miri saw this flamingo in a store window. After I tested it out, she decided to buy it.
Then I saw a purse that reminded me of my Rachel! I wish I’d had enough money to buy it for her.
Next, I rocked it up a bit - playing guitar and singing a duet.
After the song, I tripped and fell. I really wasn’t trying to look up Marilyn’s skirt - honest!
I think these guys misunderstood my trip and tried to protect Marilyn’s honor. Help me!
I managed to escape and got lost on the casino floor. I tried my luck with the Daily Double Spin & Win, but I’m too small to spin the wheel.
Next up, I tried a Star Wars slot machine, but it was out of order. Perhaps I’m not a gambler at heart.
Very early the next morning (did I mention it was very early?), miri, lucinator, Tribefan, PepeNY and myself all took a bus tour to the Grand Canyon. 10 hours is a lot of time to spend on a bus. I did my best to pass the time - visiting with the ladies, watching the scenery, getting some alone time and reading a book with PepeNY.
We stopped for lunch and had a run-in with an outlaw! I had a flashback to my time with Steve and Dave.
After more time on the bus, we stopped at a souvenir place. I met some cute cousins and one scary one!
I tried on a fur hat and, despite the fact that I looked most dapper in it, it just didn’t seem right, you know? I can only go so far in my quest to impress Rachel.
There’s such a thing as a jackalope? Who knew!?
Riding horses is fun!
I checked the post office for a letter from Rachel, but nothing was there. It looks like the PO doubles as a doctor’s office for “man or beast.” I talked to the doctor and he said there was no cure for a broken heart.
I had to take a few minutes to think and ponder what to do after hearing that my heart can’t be healed by medicine. I guess that means I only have two choices: give up and go home or soldier on. I chose to continue my quest!
I started to look for items at the store that could help me get to and bring Rachel home. Maybe I can lasso her!
Wouldn’t this make a cute little home for two?
How long would it take to get to Canada in a wagon?
Too long. I decide to try a helicopter and go with miri, PepeNY and lucinator. They say we are going to the Grand Canyon - a big hole in the ground. I’m hoping I can talk the pilot into forgetting about the stupid hole and take me to Rachel.
Okay, I have to admit, the Grand Canyon was pretty cool. The pilot, however, was mean and wouldn’t take me to Canada.
We got back on to the bus and went to a place called “The South Rim” - turns out, it’s another place to look at the hole. I wanted some new reading material for the way home.
Oh, okay. The hole still looks cool from here.
And I got to share the view with some good people. Don’t worry, Rachel, they were no substitute for you.
By the end of the trip, I was actually sad to say good-bye to the Grand Canyon. Either that, or I wasn’t looking forward to the long bus ride back to the hotel.
The next day, we went to Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin habitat at the Mirage hotel. I’m kind of glad the only Siegfried and Roy that were on hand were the ones in this mural - the real guys look a little freaky.
I guess some of their prize tigers heard me thinking freaky thoughts - I was mauled!
I decided it would be safer to hang out by the dolphin pools. They are cute and wouldn’t hurt a panda.
After a tasty lunch at In and Out Burger, we went to Red Rock Canyon. Pinkgodzilla showed me how to get to the hiking path.
I’m not really much of a hiker though. Instead, I just enjoyed the view and soaked up some sun.
As we were leaving the park, I saw a tree called a Joshua Tree. I think I remember hearing that Rachel had strong feelings for a man named Bono and that he once posed for a photograph near a Joshua Tree. So, I made the ladies stop the car and I did my best Bono impersonation. Do you think this will win Rachel’s heart?
Finally, that evening was the party for The Amazing Race! I’d missed Rachel all over and around Vegas, but she’d certainly be at the party. I hung around Brennan for awhile since I know Rachel likes him a lot. In fact, I’ve seen a picture of her grabbing his ass. I decided to give it a try.
Hmm. Didn’t do much for me. I must admit, Joni’s tweaking was more to my liking.
Oh no! That meanie Dave is here! He doesn’t like me at all. I guess that means I don’t have to feel bad about not liking him.
I also got to meet Doyin. He sat at our table and was hungry as a bear - so we hit it off quite well.
But then it was time to leave Vegas…and still no Rachel.