Hi Everyone,

Just got back from Vegas. Got to see Lisa and we had a good time. On saturday evening, I was on on my own and after dinner, I went to Fremont street to a

few clubs. Later inthe evening, I went to the Golden Nugget. I was walking around the casino and heard some excitement at one ot the craps tables. I went over to look. I dont know how to play craps, but apparently there were 3 heavy hitters at the table dropping some big bucks. I stood there for about a half hour and there was a man standing next to me in blue jeans, baseball cap and sneakers. I thought he looked familiar and he was pleasant enough. A short while later, one of the heavy hitters to my right asked me if I wanted to be the roller. I figured it wasnt my money, so why not? LOL While I was throwing the dice for about 10 minutes or so, I kept looking at the guy next to me. ONe of the heavy hitters said something to Bruce and I finally figured out who it was. I probably was the cause of at least a 10K loss for each of them, since what I was throwing didnt appear to help anyone with the winnings. Two of the heavy hitter guys told me that they collectively had already lost 150K that evening. They should have just given it to me to spend instead!! LOL Two of the heavy hitters invited me to the High Rollers private party they were having. Bruce Willis was there along with about 50 other people and I danced for about a half hour. On Sunday, when I was at the Bellagio Hotel, one of the bartenders told me that Bruce was in Vegas for a celebrity poker tournament and also Leonardo DeCaprio. (No, I didnt meet him) I did go to a couple of clubs at the Bellagio on SUnday and I was amazed that I did not have to wait on the long lines. I think because I was brave and walked right up to VIP entrance with no hesitation, the gates opened and I was let in without anyone blinking an eye. Anyway, I had fun and it certainly was an experience to remember.!

Babs in TX

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If you call that a "good" time, ee-ho-lay! We had a ripping blast, and I have pictures to proove it!

WOW!!!! Babs, talk about a Goal hitting gift HUH!!!! That is wonderful you had a good time.. We are big Bruce Willis fans here in my house... So wow I envey you on that... Take Care Hun!!

Hi Lisa,

Are ya gonna post them? I only took two pictures and I dont have any of you. I was gonna call you tonight to see how you were doing...... I know we had at least one good pic in there......

Your party friend til the end.....

Babs in TX

Babs: You are coming to Vegas in Sept right? I wanna run the gamut with you and meet the stars. LOL!!

Hey Babs, sure sounds like you had a great time at the Casino rollin those dice. Isint it nice to just get away from hubby and kids. I love vacationing on my own

Nice to see you back safe & sound

Clear up a mystery for me. How tall is Bruce? I was pretty sure I saw him in NYC once or twice, but the guy I saw was shorter than I. I'm 5'10" and he was about 5'8" or so. So was it him, or just a dead ringer?

Vacationing solo sounds heavenly. But I'm afraid Las Vegas would be wayyy too much fun for me.

Hi Alex:

Bruce is very short. He is definitely less than 5" 10 and he looked kinda scrawny to me. He also was very pale and pasty looking and looked really old. Thats why it took me so long to figure out it was him.

Penni: You can party with me anytime! I always find activity and rarely get bored. I was really glad to see Lisa and have fun with her and her friend Stacey on Friday night.

Babs in TX

All right Babs, I'm hanging with you! By Sept I should be a sexy size 18!

HA! I knew he was a shrimp! Thanks for clearing that up.

OMG I think Bruce Willis is very sexy!!! Way to go babe!!! That's a NSV if I've ever heard one :)

Babs- What a fun time you had! I'm so jealous of your big hitter night. Do you think you would have been so brave before you lost weight? I always wonder what happens to me that wouldn't have, or that I wouldn't have done before I lost weight. What do you think?

Megan

That is too cool!!!

Hi Megan,

I was pretty brave before I lost the weight. I was always sticking my nose in somewhere and getting reactions. Yes, I am more confident now as a size 12/14/16 than I was at a 28 though. I smile a lot and people are drawn to that. No, I will never be a great beauty with my clothes off, but I think I look fair to middlin with them on! LOL. Besides, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But being fat does make you feel invisble sometimes.

Babs in TX

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New goal: 170

Babs-that sound like a blast- I watch celebrity poker all the time- i love holdem! & craps.... So glad to hear you & Lisa had a great time. I hope to see you both at the bash coming up. Sounds like the two of you know where all the hot spots are. would love to see the photos Lisa!!!!!!!!

WOW that sounds like a Hoot. I have always liked Bruce

How awesome wow

I would have died had that been my money they were losing.