Got Pigeon?

Why I am awake at 3:00 in the morning is beyond me.  When my alarm goes off at 6:00 I am going to be hating life.  I am already dreading work today.  I have to go to work for a couple of hours and then go to San Diego to my main office for a training.  Then back to work and leave at 3:40 for weigh-in and group.  I already know it's going to be a very non-productive day.

My weekend...not sure what to say about that.  I didn't make it to Las Vegas as originally planned.  Will wait and go in August for the big birthday party.  Speaking of which, I am very nervous about pulling this thing off successfully.  The concept is good - that is, go to Vegas, eat dinner, and sing happy birthday.  If only it were that easy.  First off, who do I invite?  Then there is the issue of accommodations.  And then the restaurant.  The restaurant depends on how many are coming and how many mouths I can afford to feed.  Even the cake is hard to figure out.  Here's my issue...whip cream frosting or not?  Vegas, middle of August, at least 110 degrees...I don't know!  Here's what I am working with...my father-in-law's casino host at Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa (Tony the Weasel) has agreed to this deal: immediate family members will get 5 nights free.  My friends can have 3 nights free.  Anything beyond the 3 nights is $80.00 a night but could be less depending on casino play time.  That's not a problem - who wants to be in Vegas more than 3 nights?  Now we may have some family coming from New York for the dinner.  I have decided to move the dinner from Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill to PF Changs.  PF Changs on the strip @ Planet Hollywood or PF Changs in Henderson down the street from Green Valley Ranch?  Most people obviously want to be on the strip on a Saturday night.  But its a 20 minute drive from the hotel.  My tentative plan so far is to book out 14 rooms at Green Valley, reserve the private room at PF Changs @ Planet Hollywood, and get the cake that does not have whip cream!  What drama.  I just want to pull this off without a hitch.  I have been screwed over by Tony the Weasel before (*see below) and I'm not sure if I trust him.  I wish someone would tell me what to do.  My other option is to book a 2 hour party at Chuck E Cheese and give everyone tokens to play skee ball.  Kidding!  But that sure does sound less complicated!  However, I like a challenge and I like to plan parties so I'm in good company with myself.

Tonight I have a 1 hour massage scheduled after my weigh-in and group.  I kind of had a tough weekend so I am happy to be doing something for myself.

60 Challenge...


60 Challenge Day #23
"A picture of your favorite place to eat"
The Old Spaghetti Factory

*Why I don't trust Tony the Weasel... Weekend in Las Vegas with the in-laws 2008.  Going to stay at the Flamingo on the strip - all expenses paid.  In-laws have already arrived the day before.  We get to the Flamingo and go to the VIP lounge to check in to our room.  Walk in the door and I am handed a glass of champagne.  I make myself comfy on a plush couch and wait for Luigi to check us in.  About 20 minutes later he says to me "put the champagne down we have to go".  Not a fan of champagne so that was no problem.  I was just holding it because it was handed to me.  He had "the look".  That is not good.  Come to find out there was some mix up.  There is not a room for us thanks to Tony the Weasel.  So Tony the Weasel calls a casino host that he knows next door and gets us a room.  I wonder "what hotel is next door?"  Imperial Palace - how charming!  NOT!  So we drag our suitcases over there and check in with "Barbara".  No champagne at this one.  We get in the room and I was scared.  Very, very scared.  It was one of those places where you really feel that you should examine the sheets.  You have to wonder about a room that has a pigeon walking around in it.  Yep, the tiny little balcony with the beautiful pool view is a haven for dirty pigeons!  Bird poop everywhere.  Get out, pigeon!  So I go take a look at the beautiful pool...oh, do you mean the pool with the empty beer bottles floating in it?  OMG!  Wow, what a weekend.  I did my my best to stay clear of that room as much as I could.  The sheets were passable.  The carpet not so much.  I wore shoes the whole time except when I got into bed.  I even wore flip flops in the shower.  And no, I did not take advantage of the beautiful resort pool.  And pigeon on a rotisserie is pretty darn good! ♥