I'm typing this post out on the last evening of "Dry January", having decided to partake in the relatively new 'tradition' of taking January off from drink. I'm not going to lie, it felt good sleeping well at night, having greater mental acuity and a host of other benefits that total sobriety affords one.
That said, I'm ready for a nice, cold beer.
It was particularly tough during playoff football. Not because I "had to have a drink" but because I "like" to have a drink or three when watching football, when grilling or smoking tasty meat in the back yard, because football and a beer go hand in hand.
Not that I'm going to run out tomorrow and buy a six-pack and down it, I'll probably remain off the sauce until the weekend. But Saturday I'll likely be out on the smoker with some type of protein slow cooking, and a beer in hand.
As you know, in 2020 I decided that the whole "Vlogging" thing was not for me. I have neither the desire to walk around filming everything I do any more than I have a desire to spend hours editing and putting special effects on videos. I can write a blog, easy, but recording, editing and uploading a video takes time and effort that I'm just not willing to put in.
That said, I do enjoy talking about gambling, food, drink and travel so I will still incorporate video at some level, but it might be stored on YouTube and linked to this blog. I'm still working out the details within my own mind.
On a casino front, we're going to kick off 2022 with a bang.
Feb 10 -12: L'aberge Lake Charles
March 9-14: Las Vegas
May 9-12: River Spirit, Tulsa OK.
Gaming structure will be about the same. A ton of video poker and quite a few slots, with some Blackjack thrown in for good measure, and a heap-ton of sports betting. Given the expanded options in Louisiana now more quick trips across the border might be in the works to take advantage of the many betting apps over there. Sorry Texas, you suck.
So, get ready to see my mug some, to hopefully read my words more, and *crosses fingers* to see some big wins this year. 2019 was a toss, 2020 started off strong and tapered off, so I'm hoping for a big comeback in 2021. Starting a couple of weeks out in Louisiana.
Until then......Eat well, Drink Top Shelf, and pull Premium Hands.
