Saturday, November 14, 2009

Sitting At Las Vegas Airport

Well, I'm here watching all those one-armed bandits going strong at the Vegas airport. I think everyone is hoping to make up their losses before they board their flights. People seem to be a little more snippy than when I arrived a few weeks ago. "Sorry Sir, ... I can see the hangover is still running hard at ya today."

I love what everyone says when they are leaving.
"So, how did ya do?"
"I broke even", they reply.
HilaRIOUS mOOhOO HA ha hahahahaha!
That's funny! I can see them building another monster casino from the airport waiting lounge ... AND your wallet looks only as thick as the credit card that got you here.

Well, I know there are winners out there. BUT, I know I wouldn't be one of them.

BUT, today ... I am the winner ... because I get to go home. Heading back to Chicago after 18 days of Arizona / Nevada rodeo bull ridin'. I covered 3186 miles of yippee-ay-yea since my arrival.

SO, ... Stay tuned for more pictures from Illinois and Wisconsin in days ahead as well as many others from previous trips to Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, Arizona and New Mexico. Next trip will be to the Los Angeles / San Diego areas starting on December 6th.

Thanks for all your support and kind words while I tread water on the road. Still hoping that Braff starts his own travel advice / sports satire / and hair care column with NikonSniper.

All the best. Home in a jiffy!

NikonSniper Steve

14 comments:

Concord Carpenter said...

good people watching there!

BALLET NEWS said...

ha ha ! love it, thanks for posting

Anonymous said...

I live not far from the Connecticut Casinos and I have to say, I find it very sad... too many people there who can't afford what they're throwing away, not enough winners. Too many trudging around, obviously down on their luck and hoping for a miracle win. I've heard much about Las Vegas and how awe-inspiring and mind boggling it is, but I would see the underside of it...so it's a trip I'll pass on.

Great post! And.. are you really a bull rider??? I've got a horse, that's good enough for me. I like to stay on. :-)

Don and Krise said...

Safe travel Steve.

~JarieLyn~ said...

Your commentary made me chuckle. Everyone seems to rationalize losing money as coming out even.

Sniffles and Smiles said...

You make the most of ALL your travel...and WE are the benficiaries!!! Hurrah! Hugs, Janine

Anonymous said...

Blessings for your trip home. And looking forward to the Illinois and Wisconsin and other photos.
Also glad that you are the 'winner'.

Malu Silverman said...

Looking forward to your fantastic pictures.

It's funny when you're in Las Vegas airport, you see more people looking blank, or a little pissed off.....and you could only guess why.

@eloh said...

I just saw where they had put an ending sign on a pier in California to mark the end of Route 66.

Made me think of you and wonder how your trip was going.

~from my front porch in the mountains~ said...

I love to people watch in airports..the strangest souls at times!
It's good to have a home to go to!
Lucky man you are :)
love your blog!
Misha

busquesantidade said...

That's good to know something of your country through you. And may God bless you too. Fraternal embrace. Lourdes Dias.

Cheryl said...

Thanks for all of the wonderful photos you share. I am traveling from the comfort of my own home by following your blog! Of course I would love to be traveling in person but....

darlin said...

I love your choice of words describing the Vegas airport. I can see what is transpiring and feel what the poor buggers lost as they hand their heads to board the plane to take them home.
Have a safe trip home and thank you for sharing your wonderful photos which I admire immensely!

Ronda Laveen said...

Yeah, Las Vegas always starts out so fun but, but by the time the trip is over, I am so ready to leave.

Thinking about the possibility of: photos, travel, sports and hair care in one blog is mind blowing.