After the relaxation of the morning, I spent most of the afternoon around the casino. Checked out the Flamingo's wildlife habitat, full of koi and baby duckses but not so many penguins. And the flamingos were non-photogenic, Amy. When I headed to the Denny's at the Casino Royale for the second breakfast, saw that Vince Neil has a tattoo shop in O'Shea's (*cough*Mike). Dropped $60 into the slot machines and took back $200, so not amazing, but definitely ahead, which is what counts.

Then (the best part) I got to meet a friend (Robert) in person whom I've known now for 15 years virtually. For the older, Internet-savvy readers, we met on Bitnet. He treated me to the Rio buffet for dinner; I think we both liked the desserts the best. Then I got to have an audience with His Winstonness, who only hissed until he found out I came bearing treats. And then he wanted some kitty-lovin. Pretty eyes. Pretty markings. I think Robert and I (well, mostly me) talked non-stop, pretty good for two avowed introverts. Yet another person who needs to come visit me in D.C. so I can repay the shuttling and feeding favors. ;)