Monday, May 31, 2010

Let 2010 WSOP Begin




The 2010 World Series of Poker has been launched - 60,000 contestants are expected to take part in 57 tournaments. They've built the world's largest poker warehouse, stretching as far as the eye can see - and some loonies have arrived, hoping to get noticed. Well, I noticed.

Friday, May 28, 2010

Best In Show At Orleans Arena



Holly Madison of Planet Hollywood's "Peepshow" and Terry Fator, the ventriloquist at the Mirage presented the Animal Foundation's "Best In Show" featuring dogs from the shelter. Who would abandon such lovely animals? The beautiful boxer was top dog.

Monday, May 24, 2010

All The Dogs Got Adopted




After the Animal Foundation's Best In Show at the Orleans Arena, the dogs sat in cages pleading to get adopted. Luckily, the audience took them all home.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Helldorado Days Parade



The annual Helldorado Days Parade has been going on for decades and no one knows why. It celebrates all things western and everything else. Since Nevada is always having elections, politicians join the fray as well.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Marching In The Helldorado Parade



Everybody marches in the Helldorado Parade - Mexican beauty queens, dogs in need of adoption, soldiers and great fun is had by all.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Before The Parade



Everyone is getting ready to march in the annual Helldorado Days parade - even the firehouse dog is agog with excitement.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Helldorado Carnival



After the parade, everyone is ready to eat oodles of grease at the carnival.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Shopping Is Hard Work



Filling shopping bags with crapola at the Fashion Show Mall and Miracle Mile is exhausting. Is it just me, or are the bags and shoes in the top photo absolutely hideous?

Monday, May 10, 2010

The M Resort



Our southernmost casino, The M Resort, welcomes locals to its pool and beautifully decorated restaurants. Living in Vegas does have benefits.

Friday, May 7, 2010

The Road To Vegas



You drive from LA through a moonscape desert and suddenly, in the middle of nowhere, cookie cutter houses and all those huge casinos.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Gay Pride Festival In Vegas



Gay men have it tasty and fresh, but it's still up to the women to raise babies.