Golf games or anything else could become the source of betting opportunities (cf: Bingo, Bango, Bongo). Basically, anything else he could manage to bet on, he could and he would. He played cards and pool and Keno when in Vegas or Reno and loved a horserace. So, safe to say, gambling has been a part of Christina’s life for as long as she can remember and she comes by her love of gambling naturally!

When Christina’s Mom passed, they posted the announcement at her favorite casino and it was up in the breakroom for some time. One of my own favorite memories was playing cards with her thinking she’d take it easy on her new son-in-law and she smiled at me and spoke sweetly to me and fleeced me of my money just as quickly and easily as she did anyone else’s! She was tough! They still remember her and Christina’s Dad at the local casinos. She became known as the Assassin in that league. She was quite capable of feigning confusion over what the current game was and how it was played, then quietly snaking pot after pot, taking out players in the process. Especially in her later years, she would occasionally play in Christina’s monthly Poker group. Christina’s mom was a very strong Poker and Blackjack player. I think he would even win their money and then loan it back to them, at very reasonable rates, of course! He also enjoyed playing Pai Gow at the casinos. Over the years I heard many stories of how her Dad would fleece his fellow service members of their paychecks in WW2 and later. When they lived in Florida, they would go watch Jai Alai. I also, very specifically in Vegas, require a room with AC because the amount of heat in Vegas is stupid.Ĭhristina’s parents enjoyed gambling. I enjoy people-watching and some sunshine.

I enjoy the occasional show (often Cirque du Soleil shows) or maybe Penn and Teller. She’d prefer to go a couple times a year, probably. I don’t really enjoy Vegas the way she does. Said devices, in this case, being me working in my shop, advancing some projects I’ve been working on.

But, she had this trip planned with her girlfriend, so I dropped her off at the airport yesterday, leaving me to my own devices. Heck, we just came off a 10-day road trip together and it was fantastic. To be fair, we typically do our vacations together. She ran off to Vegas with her girlfriend where, to all appearances, she is having a fantastic time doing some gambling, good food, sunshine and a pool. My lovely wife and amazing partner ditched me this week.

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