My first trip to vegas with brother Pete

Viva Las Vegas!! : 

Viva Las Vegas!! Just a little bit about my trip to Vegas that I will NEVER forget Here’s the cast………… Brother Pete, Pete’s Daughter Dana, Her friend Mary, My “Cowgirl” Bonnie, Bonnie’s friends , Rolaine and John, my Cousin Deanna and most of all Alice “The Hooker” Dec 11-14 2008

My Plane Ride : 

My Plane Ride I now know how pigs feel when you see them in trucks on the highway on their way to being slaughtered. That’s how I felt on the cramped plane I was on until I met my “Cowgirl!” Bonnie! Bonnie and two of her friends had terrible seats and asked the stewardess if there were any better seats available. As fate would have it, the seat next to me was empty--- ENTER BONNIE to the cast! Bonnie, a REAL cowgirl was a bubbly divorcee who was on her way to the annual Las Vegas Rodeo with some friends. After learning of our many cowgirl emails she more than willingly agreed to leave the plane arm in arm with me to meet my Brother Pete as…. “MY lassowed COWGIRL!”

HERE’S BONNIE!! : 

HERE’S BONNIE!!

The Reunion : 

The Reunion I was having so much fun telling my new friend Bonnie about all of the emails that Pete, our Sister Ginger and I had been exchanging and about how Pete was going to “get himself a Cowgirl” in Vegas, my flight seemed like it lasted a few minutes instead of hours. (It’s important to mention that Bonnie wasn’t just a pretty face but she really looked like a Cowgirl— western wear and all. She breeds, rides and loves horses). Pete and I hadn’t discussed where we would meet so Bonnie and I played our parts all the way. We walked off the plane arm in arm but no Pete. Then the next step was the luggage terminal. Sure enough Pete was there waiting and Bonnie and I were hugging. Pete laughed so hard I thought he was going to pee his pants. (maybe he did)! At that point we said our good-bye’s and went our separate ways. Bonnie was a great sport and a lot of fun.

ALICE THE HOOKER : 

ALICE THE HOOKER On the very first night, I was minding my own business and playing penny slots. An attractive, well dressed mature lady came over by me and was making small talk. “How are you doing” she asked. “Not very well on this machine” said I. “Would you be interested in a GOOD TIME”? The bell went off in my country boy head and I was not quite sure how to handle the situation. I guess my recently renewed wedding vows must have popped into my head and I responded almost instantly.. ”I’ve been married for fifty years and I’m not going to stray now” said I while pointing frantically to my wedding ring. Her parting words were what any good hooker would say……. “OK—Have a good night”. And she moved on to her next target.

THE SHAM : 

THE SHAM I chuckled to think that I had been “HIT” on my very first night and maybe just a bit flattered to think that she picked an old fart like me. After a little while Pete wandered over as he was gambling in the same area. I couldn’t wait to tell him what happened. “Hey Pete—You won’t believe this—we’ve been in Vegas for just a few hours and I‘ve already been propositioned.” Pete laughed as he could see that I was almost proud. “And what did you say?” I told him how I had turned her down of course while telling him in a very animated manner how I had pointed to my wedding ring and told her that I had been married for fifty years! Pete started laughing uncontrollably and said….. ”Smile—Your on Candid Camera”

PETE WON THAT ROUND : 

PETE WON THAT ROUND The whole hooker thing had been choreographed by Brother Pete, my Cousin Deanna and Deanna’s friend that I had never met—Alice! Pete spun me around on my chair and there was Deanna and Alice laughing almost as hard as Pete was. I was totally HAD! Of course Pete had been the director and he made Alice the star. She played a great part. Deanna and Alice spent quite a lot of time with us and we had a bunch of laughs together. (not all at my expense)

The GURLZ : 

The GURLZ (Pete’s daughter Dana and her friend Mary) The girls were just a little bit crazy so they fit in well. They lived in Vegas for a couple of years and really knew their way around. They rented a car for a day and Mary drove around like a cab driver. Scared the hell out of me—(well some of it---anyway). We also went to Margaretville. That’s a wild and crazy place. The entire cast got together and had a nice dinner, a few drinks and A TON of laughs. We also went Downtown to see the very impressive Laser Show. (We should have gone home then BUT NOOOOOO--we had to go gambling!!) <g>

What happens in Vegas……. : 

What happens in Vegas……. I’d like to thank everyone that made my trip so memorable. Pete, Dana, Mary, Bonnie and friends, Cousin Deanna and Alice. We could do a long running sitcom together and we wouldn’t even need writers. In closing I’d like to believe that the old saying will remain sacred……. “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” but I know better. I’ll be surprised if Brother Pete and Sister Ginger will keep the “Hooker Story” within the Continental U.S.