Bugsy Says, "Hi."

The Flamingo was firt opened in 1947 by gangster Bugsy Seigel.

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Friday, I trekked down the street with Barbi, Kwandee and Sam to the Mandalay Bay where the Bridal Party were lodged. We managed to get into the pool area through some fast key-swapping and walked around, around and up the stairs and around again, till we came to the "overflow" pool. Beautiful day, warm in the sun without being too hot. The water was great and we all enjoyed the dunk and watching our boys - Dallas and Sam- as they wrestled and dived for a plastic something (I still have no idea what that thing was.)

After awhile, I got tired and headed "home" via Las Vegas' newest transport. I took the tram from Mandalay Bay to the Excaliber, crossed over the street to NY,NY, crossed over Las Vegas Blvd to the new MGM and took the loooong walk through that casino to the monorail station. (I do believe it was really quite near where I started, but they want you to walk through the entire casino.) Two stops later, I hopped off at the Flamingo and met with Ralph for some lunch.

Sometimes it's difficult to remember where you are. This is part of New York, New York casino

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That night we all met at the Mirage for the Cirque du Soleil's LOVE. Everyone had a great time at the show. It was all worth while, just to see the wonderment on Sam's face.

Today was a slow day as we prepare for the big event at 4:00 PM. Got to grab a shower, will tell you all about it tomorrow.

Love to all,

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