Well I guess I know what movie you are going to write about for the next Writer's Challenge. I am so not a gambler and my husband loves it. I don't know how we have stayed together for 34 years because we have nothing in common. Lol. There is so much to see in Vegas but after a few trips it is more of the same. I agree. Don't get me started on the smoking there. Oh Boy. It is illegal to smoke in any building or entryway in British Columbia.We are very used to that clear air here and suffer terribly when we travel. There is so much food in Vegas. We like the better restaurants and there is no shortage of those there. Cher is really something. She can't really dance much with those costumes on because they weigh more than she does.
Hello Jane, wonderful post! Of course you are the blonde! You are more beautiful than Cher! And I am sure alot sweeter... you sort of have to like her though, she has really hung in there all these years... I used to love the Sonny and Cher show as well... I have all their old, old albums... Glad you came home with the $400 winnings! Any Elvis sitings??? Love to you! Bisous... Julie Marie PS Hope your family is all doing ok... prayers to everyone...
Janie, so glad you had a good time and that you took lots of pics for you and for us! :-)
I've never been, and it looks like a fascinating place. Cher looks GREAT! I think the blonde hair works for her. She's something else, and she is funny. I've had friends who have seen her in concert and enjoyed it very much.
I can't get over the insides of the hotels. What posh places they are! I've heard the Bellagio is amazing, and you confirmed it with these shots.
Oh Jane, the one place I've never been but have always wanted to go! Thank you for your beautiful pictures! :) Felt like I was there with ya! Speaking of, hope you can check out the first of the many interior shots of the house now that I'm having better luck with my camera. The first of the series is up now! Thanks for stopping by the blog! :) I'm glad you read ;)
Sounds like you had a nice time in Vegas despite your camera troubles, I think your photos are just fine anyway! So you won $400 thats great! My biggest gambling win I think was $45.00 at keno, whoopee!
Ya, Cher probably was afraid to dance around too much, at her age she could fall and break a hip or something! But she does still look great and I hear her shows are really something to see!!
Also want to tell you that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Dad through his chemo treatments.
My sister has only two more rounds of chemo left and I pray for her as well, that there will no more necessary after that.
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Hi Janie! I love Venetian and Bellagio, love walking through the shops. I would have loved to see Cher's concert and I think that alone would have made it worth your Vegas trip. I watched Jersey Boys with my classmates the last time we were there and really enjoyed it. Thank you so much for participating in Sightseeing Sat. and I really enjoyed your pictures even if some were blurred. You had a big group and lucky you for being ahead of the game....Christine
Hi Janie, What cute pics of you! Dan and I were only in Vegas once and it was in July, the temps were averaging 113 degrees and we had 2 testy 13 year olds with us. Enough said. I think going with adults would be oh so much more fun! The thing is I am not a gambler and the shows are so expensive. I would like to see Cher though, she has such a great sense of self! It's cool here today but at least the sun in shining! Take care my friend, Cindy
I'm unbelievably jealous that you get to go to Vegas every year. I've only been once, for my 40th b-day in 2007, and have been trying to figure a way to get back since then. We stayed at the Mirage, but my dream is the Bellagio, too. Go easy on yourself- the pictures are better than you think.
Janie I'm so glad you had a good trip. I've never been to Vegas. DH has been several times on business but it's just not something that's ever appealed to me. Guess I'm more of a fuddy duddy than I want to admit lol. Glad you made it home safe and sound (and 400.00 up - that's great!) Kathy
Hey Jane - we stayed at Bally's last year when we went. The Paris looked great - we almost stayed there. It was the first time we went to Vegas - for a suprise birthday party for a friend - had a great time, even got time in at the Hoover Dam. Looks like your group had fun!
Fun post! I love Las Vegas! I don't gamble very much but I love to see all the casinos and see the shows. I'd love to see Cher ...I loved her's and Sonny's show when I was a young teen.
What a fun post! I enjoyed your photo tour. I've never been to Vegas, but it looks like you all had a really fun time!
Jane
October 19, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Anonymous said...
Hi Jane! I'm hoping for the best for your dad and pray all will be over and he'll be better before the holidays. Oh, I love Vegas too! I don't gamble but love to eat and see the shows. We saw Cher too and it was great wasn't it! I think she body and face love to be chopped up, because she does look good. I've never stayed at the Bally! There is just so much to see and do there! Now, Jane, you are the most beautiful one of all your friends! :) Be a sweetie, Shelia ;)
Looks like you had a fun time, Jane. No worries about the pics...I struggle with that too! My husband and I got married in Vegas and stayed at the Hilton, which was real fancy at the time! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Jane, I've never been to Las Vegas, so I enjoyed your photos and descriptions. The Bellagio is really something! Sounds like you did have a nice time.
Glad you enjoyed Cher. I think she's quite a character and she does look great, surgical enhancements or not. Like Sheila, I think that blonde hair works for her!
Glad to hear that your dad's treatment is moving along and that he's doing well.
These pictures are fabulous!!! I have never been to Vegas! It is so weird to see the desert hill backdrop to the big city!! I would love to see Cher in concert, I bet she puts on a great show!! Hugs, Amy
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I just LOVE Vegas Jane and have been a few times over the years!!!! LOVE it sooooo much! How fun! Your pictures are AWESOME and you look beautiful sweet friend.
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October 20, 2009 at 11:58 AM
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Hi Jane! I've always wanted to go to Vegas and now I feel I have!lol Looks like a lot of fun even if you have been doing it all these years! I've gone back to read what I've missed on your posts! You have such an incredible writing skill! I am sorry about your mother-in-law and wish the best for your Dad!! Glad you had a second to stop by! Enjoy the rest of the week - Sincerely, Jeannette
Did you have a good time with The Wives? And were you out here during our most recent heat wave? It may have been different in LV, but we had over 100 last week. I agree that there is only so much to see and do in LV. I'm not a gambler so that REALLY limits me. I also pretty much only window shop there too. I'm so glad you had a good time. God bless your Dad.
Hi Blondie!! Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment...it really makes my day. I love Vegas as well as my husband...you are right, there is so much to see there, and do, it offers something for everyone...loved your pictures....makes me want to book a flight!
I think I need a trip to Vegas... have not been in YEARS!!!!
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December 14, 2009 at 3:49 PM
[Image] Happy Saturday!! Today I am linking up with Christine of Christine's Home & Travel Adventures for Sightseeing Saturday, of which she is our gracious hostess. If you have any pictures you would like to post of a vacation or trip, this is the event to to link up with! Today Christine is taking us to Stockholm, Sweden, and I am taking you to Sin City!! I have to admit first, that these are the worst pictures I have ever taken in my life and that is because I just bought a new camera and did not brush up on the manual before leaving, so everything came out terrible. Please bear with me. [Image]I mentioned that we go to Las Vegas every October with a group of people that are related to my husband's business. We have been having this get together for about ten years straight. Every year we stay in a different hotel and this year it was Ballys. Below is a picture of our room from the 22nd floor. Ballys is nice enough, but I have stayed places I have enjoyed more (and some less). After so many years you have pretty much seen everything there is to see as far as shopping and sightseeing, so that leaves shows, gambling and eating, and we did our share of that. So here are some pictures:
[Image] The mountains were wonderful to wake up to every morning, as well as the leaning tower of Bellagio (!). I warned you these would be awful pictures... It is on my agenda to stay at the Bellagio because one of my all time favorite movies is Ocean's Eleven. Oh, how I love that movie, I must have seen it ten times!
[Image] Next door is Paris, where we stayed last year. I loved it. On our first day we had lunch here at Mon Ami Gabi.
[Image] The Husband frowns on me for taking pictures of the food, so I take pictures of the menu...
[Image] All of the wives went to see Cher at Caesar's Palace. It was a very good show. I have never been a big fan of Cher musically, but I have loved her movies and I loved the Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour from the Seventies, from which clips were shown. And true to form, she wore elaborate costumes and head pieces in almost all of her numbers. She isn't much of a dancer, but the scenery was fantastic, as were the backup dancers. She's quite cute too. She said, "People are always asking me why I keep making comebacks..." Pause. "WELL WHAT ELSE AM I GOING TO DO???". Again, my pics aren't great, but she is really pretty, even with the surgical enhancements.
[Image] The Husband and I went to the Venetian for dinner one night at a restaurant called Buschon. Last year we ate at Mario Batalli's restaurant in the Venetian and after my stay at the Bellagio, this is next on my list. Then I will be satisfied not having to go to Vegas again. There are other places to see (ask Christine)!! The entire hotel is one big work of art.
[Image] Now these pictures are even worse because they are pictures of pictures. They are instamatic since my camera was doing so poorly. These are group pictures at some of our joint dinners.
[Image] And so we arrived back home a few days ago and I am $400.00 up. I probably blogged more when I was there than I do at home just to pass the time!! I saved money that way too!! I plan to be in some events next week now that things have slowed down again. I want to thank everyone that responded so kindly to my last post about my mother in law. I am sure she is up in heaven smiling right now at all of you. And I also want to let you know that my dad is being evaluated medically before starting radiation and they think he will be finished with the treatment by the holidays. I am so happy. His doctor says that he is healthy and fit and so I am hoping and praying for the best. Thank you again so much!
posted by Blondie's Journal at 3:39 PM on Oct 17, 2009
"SIGHTESEEING SATURDAY: BLONDIE GOES TO VEGAS!!"
35 Comments -
Well I guess I know what movie you are going to write about for the next Writer's Challenge.
I am so not a gambler and my husband loves it. I don't know how we have stayed together for 34 years because we have nothing in common. Lol.
There is so much to see in Vegas but after a few trips it is more of the same. I agree.
Don't get me started on the smoking there. Oh Boy. It is illegal to smoke in any building or entryway in British Columbia.We are very used to that clear air here and suffer terribly when we travel.
There is so much food in Vegas. We like the better restaurants and there is no shortage of those there.
Cher is really something. She can't really dance much with those costumes on because they weigh more than she does.
October 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Hello Jane, wonderful post! Of course you are the blonde! You are more beautiful than Cher! And I am sure alot sweeter... you sort of have to like her though, she has really hung in there all these years... I used to love the Sonny and Cher show as well... I have all their old, old albums... Glad you came home with the $400 winnings! Any Elvis sitings??? Love to you! Bisous... Julie Marie PS Hope your family is all doing ok... prayers to everyone...
October 17, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Janie, so glad you had a good time and that you took lots of pics for you and for us! :-)
I've never been, and it looks like a fascinating place. Cher looks GREAT! I think the blonde hair works for her. She's something else, and she is funny. I've had friends who have seen her in concert and enjoyed it very much.
I can't get over the insides of the hotels. What posh places they are! I've heard the Bellagio is amazing, and you confirmed it with these shots.
Love to you...
XO,
Sheila :-)
October 17, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Hi,
Glad to hear your dad is doing better! Looks like a fun trip.
Michelle
October 17, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Oh Jane, the one place I've never been but have always wanted to go! Thank you for your beautiful pictures! :) Felt like I was there with ya! Speaking of, hope you can check out the first of the many interior shots of the house now that I'm having better luck with my camera. The first of the series is up now! Thanks for stopping by the blog! :) I'm glad you read ;)
October 17, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Hi Jane,
Sounds like you had a nice time in Vegas despite your camera troubles, I think your photos are just fine anyway!
So you won $400 thats great! My biggest gambling win I think was $45.00 at keno, whoopee!
Ya, Cher probably was afraid to dance around too much, at her age she could fall and break a hip or something! But she does still look great and I hear her shows are really something to see!!
Also want to tell you that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Dad through his chemo treatments.
My sister has only two more rounds of chemo left and I pray for her as well, that there will no more necessary after that.
Btw, I'm having a giveaway!! if you're interested, Come on by!
Hugs,
Sherri:)
October 17, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Hi Janie! I love Venetian and Bellagio, love walking through the shops. I would have loved to see Cher's concert and I think that alone would have made it worth your Vegas trip. I watched Jersey Boys with my classmates the last time we were there and really enjoyed it. Thank you so much for participating in Sightseeing Sat. and I really enjoyed your pictures even if some were blurred. You had a big group and lucky you for being ahead of the game....Christine
October 17, 2009 at 11:48 PM
I forgot to mention how happy I am about your dad's progress. I'll keep him in my prayers...Christine
October 17, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Went to Vegas this summer for the very first time, took my teen daughter. We had fun touring all the hotels. Was way hot though then.
October 17, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Hi Janie,
What cute pics of you! Dan and I were only in Vegas once and it was in July, the temps were averaging 113 degrees and we had 2 testy 13 year olds with us. Enough said. I think going with adults would be oh so much more fun! The thing is I am not a gambler and the shows are so expensive. I would like to see Cher though, she has such a great sense of self! It's cool here today but at least the sun in shining! Take care my friend, Cindy
October 18, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Mornin' Miss Blondie!
Thanks for this roam through Sin City ..... enjoyed it thoroughly.
October 18, 2009 at 11:29 AM
And betcha' you were glad to be home. :-)
Thank you so much for giving an update on your father. I wanted to ask, but.... Thank you for telling us. Best wishes to him.
October 18, 2009 at 4:13 PM
I'm unbelievably jealous that you get to go to Vegas every year. I've only been once, for my 40th b-day in 2007, and have been trying to figure a way to get back since then. We stayed at the Mirage, but my dream is the Bellagio, too. Go easy on yourself- the pictures are better than you think.
October 18, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Bright and early Monday morning, please check with your doctor, concerning the further flu shot stuff. Please...
And have you had the anti-pneumonia shot?
Aunt Amelia is checking up on you, you know! :-)
October 18, 2009 at 4:18 PM
What a wonderful trip and that Cher is something else.
Enjoyed visiting- as usual!
Laura
October 18, 2009 at 5:01 PM
Hi Janie,
I so enjoyed your photos of Vegas. We haven't been back since 2000 and I'm sure that it's changed a lot since then!
Glad to hear about your dad.
Deanna :D
October 18, 2009 at 5:05 PM
Janie I'm so glad you had a good trip. I've never been to Vegas. DH has been several times on business but it's just not something that's ever appealed to me. Guess I'm more of a fuddy duddy than I want to admit lol. Glad you made it home safe and sound (and 400.00 up - that's great!) Kathy
October 18, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Hey Jane - we stayed at Bally's last year when we went. The Paris looked great - we almost stayed there. It was the first time we went to Vegas - for a suprise birthday party for a friend - had a great time, even got time in at the Hoover Dam. Looks like your group had fun!
October 18, 2009 at 8:40 PM
Fun post! I love Las Vegas! I don't gamble very much but I love to see all the casinos and see the shows. I'd love to see Cher ...I loved her's and Sonny's show when I was a young teen.
October 18, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Looks like a fun trip! I've been to Vegas once and was so impressed with all there is to do and see even without gambling!! Thanks for sharing!
October 18, 2009 at 10:18 PM
What a fun post! I enjoyed your photo tour. I've never been to Vegas, but it looks like you all had a really fun time!
Jane
October 19, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Hi Jane! I'm hoping for the best for your dad and pray all will be over and he'll be better before the holidays.
Oh, I love Vegas too! I don't gamble but love to eat and see the shows. We saw Cher too and it was great wasn't it! I think she body and face love to be chopped up, because she does look good.
I've never stayed at the Bally! There is just so much to see and do there!
Now, Jane, you are the most beautiful one of all your friends! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
October 19, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Looks like you had a great trip!
October 19, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Looks like you had a fun time, Jane. No worries about the pics...I struggle with that too! My husband and I got married in Vegas and stayed at the Hilton, which was real fancy at the time! Thanks for sharing.
Fondly, Carrie
October 19, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Hi Jane, I've never been to Las Vegas, so I enjoyed your photos and descriptions. The Bellagio is really something! Sounds like you did have a nice time.
Glad you enjoyed Cher. I think she's quite a character and she does look great, surgical enhancements or not. Like Sheila, I think that blonde hair works for her!
Glad to hear that your dad's treatment is moving along and that he's doing well.
October 20, 2009 at 6:15 AM
These pictures are fabulous!!! I have never been to Vegas! It is so weird to see the desert hill backdrop to the big city!! I would love to see Cher in concert, I bet she puts on a great show!!
Hugs,
Amy
October 20, 2009 at 7:55 AM
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October 20, 2009 at 8:14 AM
Getting together as a group each year sounds like so much fun! What a fabulous time you had ~ loved seeing all the photos.
October 20, 2009 at 8:25 AM
I never think of mountains when I think about Las Vegas - what a great picture :)
It looks like you had a lot of fun, and I'm jealous that you were able to see Cher!
One of these days I'll make it out there...
October 20, 2009 at 9:49 AM
I just LOVE Vegas Jane and have been a few times over the years!!!! LOVE it sooooo much!
How fun! Your pictures are AWESOME and you look beautiful sweet friend.
~Blessings, ~Melissa :)
October 20, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Hi Jane! I've always wanted to go to Vegas and now I feel I have!lol Looks like a lot of fun even if you have been doing it all these years! I've gone back to read what I've missed on your posts! You have such an incredible writing skill! I am sorry about your mother-in-law and wish the best for your Dad!! Glad you had a second to stop by! Enjoy the rest of the week - Sincerely, Jeannette
October 20, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Did you have a good time with The Wives? And were you out here during our most recent heat wave? It may have been different in LV, but we had over 100 last week. I agree that there is only so much to see and do in LV. I'm not a gambler so that REALLY limits me. I also pretty much only window shop there too. I'm so glad you had a good time. God bless your Dad.
October 20, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Hi Blondie!! Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment...it really makes my day. I love Vegas as well as my husband...you are right, there is so much to see there, and do, it offers something for everyone...loved your pictures....makes me want to book a flight!
October 20, 2009 at 2:51 PM
I think I need a trip to Vegas... have not been in YEARS!!!!
October 23, 2009 at 11:10 AM
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December 14, 2009 at 3:49 PM