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GOOD MORNING and GOODBYE LAS VEGAS

Got up early this morning to see the sun rise.  Good morning Las Vegas.

Las Vegas is experiencing a historic heat wave caused by a high-pressure heat dome, with temperatures 20-30 F above normal.  The temperature today could hit 98 F, breaking the all-time high for the month of March, set earlier this week.

We're soon headed for the airport to fly to Denver.  Did not do much yesterday.  Gambled a bit, and probably ended up winning a few bucks.  Otherwise, lunch was at the Golden Nugget, a Mexican restaurant, Cadillac.  I guess that name is in reference to this being the premium version.  

Started with  a pitcher of Margarita, then our meal.  Mine was the tacos.

Next, went for anothert walk through the Fremont Street Experience.  Was met at the street entrance by my Blue Bar Pigeon.

Dinner was also in the Golden Nugget.  Most restaurants were closed.  The expensive steakhouse was available, but went instead to Chick-fil-A.  Chicken sandwich with waffle fries and a Heineken,'

I'll close with a list of performers in town. 

  • 69-year old David Copperfield announced his retirement next month from the MGM Grand after a 25-year residency.  Probably influenced by his appearance in the Epstein file.  Still here are Shin Lim and Mat Franco. illusionists.

  • Upcoming acts through the rest of the month into the summer:
    • Alice Cooper at Planet Hollywood.
  • Bruno Mars at Allegiant Stadium.
  • Emerson, Lake and Palmer at Mandalay Bay,
  • Cheap Trick at The Venetian Resort.
  • Jerry Seinfeld at Caesars Palace.
  • Tim Allen at MGM Grand.
  • Cyndi Lauper at Caesars Palace.
  • Smokey Robinson and Gladys Knight at Palms.
  • The B-52s at The Venetian Resort.
  • Priscilla Presley at Westgate.
  • Babyface at Palms.
  • Blake Shelton at Caesars Palace.
  • Goo Goo Dolls at The Venetian Resort
  • Paul Anka at Palms.
  • BTS at Allegiant Stadium.
  • Hilary Duf at The Venetian Resort..
  • Ed Sheeran at Allegiant Stadium.
  • Weird Al Yankovich at MGM Grand.
  • Josh Groban at Caesars Palace.
  • I didn't know some of the above were even alive.

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