I won some money gambling, I took a class and increased my knowledge/preparedness, and I got to spend some time with my parents!
I owed my dad some money, so out of my winnings I paid him back. My parents were impressed with my "winnings," so I brought my dad to the craps table. He was joking with me that he shouldn't gamble with money that was "tainted." I assured him that it was "lucky" money and to give it a try. He did, and I am sure he was satisfied!
A few hours later, the two of us finished our session. I did not tell my dad how to play, as he already knows the game, yet I did explain my strategy and my bets to him when asked.
We both did well...
I once again turned $100 into $300. And my dad...
Turned his $100 into $231!
As this was my last night, I stayed out/up late. I walked down to the far end of the Casino and listened to a Classic Rock band playing at a bar for awhile, walked back to the other end stopping every once and awhile to play a slot machine. Ended up back near the pit... so I bought in again at Craps for another $100.
Well...
That turned into more!
The next morning was check out day. I met my parents for breakfast. We talked quite a bit and then went to again, take some more pictures for family. A few hours of Casino time, no more live craps for me though. I stayed with my mom and played a few slots with her. I put $20 in a penny slot and after a few minutes, was up to $20.14... So I cashed out!
I walked over to a non-live/slot-like craps game. I put my $20.14 ticket in and expected to lose it all. Thirty minutes later, my mom found me and sat down in the next seat. A few minutes later my dad found us as well. In this, my last blast... I turned my $20 into $94!
I am sure The Orleans Hotel and Casino has me marked now! I came with $200, won about $900, walked away with $600.00. And that includes paying my dad back!
Yes, the winning was memorable and something to talk about. Not to be an advertisement for Las Vegas, but I did "beat the odds," and I left with more than I came with. First time in many years! I think I am still a few thousand behind...
As a Travel Nurse, I am working. Being away from "home," I look and perceive my 13 week contract as a paid vacation. I get to go somewhere, experience it, and only work 3 out of 7 days per week. As the past week shows, I still have the flexibility to take a trip, have fun, experience something new.
I am open to any destination as a Travel Nurse. Although, as a rider, I have to consider seasons... Winter is fast approaching, so I want to stay in the southern US until Spring. I guess I have become a snowbird! LOL
This week I will be venturing into California! I have applied for my California Nursing License and need to get fingerprinted... again... I might combine this with a trip down to Algodonas, MX.
Next is Part Three of my Road Trip - The Ride Home!
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