You can never go too far....

At least that's what Ferris tells us while he's in the upscale restaurant in downtown Chicago fiercly trying to steal a reservation ... I myself, on the other hand.... can.

This past new years was spent in Vegas with my good friend Charlene, BFF, her bro AFN, and his girlfriend AFNGF. Everything started out harmless enough. I arrived Thursday night a little buzzed from my airport bar hopping. (both of my flights were a little delayed) Char picked me up & headed out for sushi followed by exploring a LARGE (I'm talking orca huge) discount liquor store which found us then sitting on the couch, drinking & catching up til 2 am. Poor Char had to work the next day. I however.... didn't.

I like to think I have some sort of standards so not a moment before noon did I have a drink. In fact I even went for a long relaxing walk... but the moment the bell rang, did I have a bottle in hand & off to the strip I went. Shopping is awesome. Drunk shopping is even better and better yet is drunk shopping with the winnings from slots.

After coming home & passing out... I tried to convince the cab driver, I didn't fall asleep but I have a feeling he didn't believe me as I have a tendency snore. Char & I head out for some eats that night at Margaritaville. The last time I was in Vegas, it was only being built so I wanted an opportunity to check it out. Now I'm a fan. May be it's because the bartender was giving me free drinks. But hey, who doesn't like an establishment that gives you free stuff? It's a good thing too because our next stop, Saphires (strip club) managed to rape & pilage our wallets with their high drink prices... The lap dances however, much more affordable. I'll leave that there... HEY! what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas you're lucky you're getting this much!

K, fine you guilted me. How should I put this? The pole dancing class I took the week before was much like what the girls were doing on stage... What they did on your lap however.... well, they didn't teach THAT in class.... that's... that's raw talent ;)

ANYWAYS.... off to Mandalay we went.. Unfortunately for me, I was drunk & I say this because when someone walks up to you & says "I want you to roll my dice" and you're confused at the concept of gambling with someone else's money, it's too bad. He opted for some black jack & I thought my chance at some free money was gone ... that was until we hit the Hard Rock on Sat.

**** to be continued***