In late December, 2005, Reg from Australia came to North America. Robin wasn't able to come which was a bit of a disappointment. Reg and I spent time touring around Calgary then hopped a plane to Vegas on January 1st, 2006. The Pauleys from Indiana met us there.
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| Love Birds |
We decided ahead of time to have our Christmas in Vegas together so we made a makeshift Christmas Tree out of the lamp. We covered it with a towel and plastered bows all over it.
Of course the gifts from Australia were the highlight of our Santa tree.
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| Talking to Aunt Rita |
Reg gave Bill and Becky some TimTams. A Tim Tam is a chocolate covered malted biscuit filled with chocolate cream filling - delicious.
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| It must have been funny! |
So much fun!
Whatever it was - it was funny. What I cant figure out is why I have that huge camera. I cant remember whose it is - but it isn't mine.
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| Australian Books |
Australian Books
Reg gave me two books, Great Aussie Slang and Ultimate Aussie Insults & Jokes. Now I will know what those Aussies are talking about.
I have to admit when someone told me I was "fair dinkum" I thought I was being insulted. No worries mate.
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| Bill's Hummer |
On the Strip
Bill just wanted to do things in a "big" way. First on his list was renting a Hummer!! Common sense won out and we took the shuttle bus!
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| Nickels? |
We spent a lot of time up and down the Strip. Franny and I bought some sparkly false eyelashes (much to Bill's horror ha ha and mom wasn't too impressed either).
We looked quite dazzling (I thought).
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Colts Fan (one anyway) |
Getting the hang of it now mate
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| The Kids |
We headed for the Excalibur - supposedly so that Franny could have some fun too doing kids stuff. So? Who are all these adults playing like a bunch of kids.
We had to do everything - play the arcade, buy flashing necklaces, win stuffed toys, chew bubble gum and ride the roller coaster - well Bill and Becky did - not a chance of me getting on it.
I did get brave though and go up the Stratosphere Tower. It was OK but I stayed in the middle and left the overlooking to the rest of the gang.
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| Paris Paris - The Vegas Connection |
"The Vegas Connection"
Reg, from Australia, Bill Becky and Franny from Indiana and me from Canada.
Paris Paris
Three Adults, one Child, and one Chicken - ME!!
The Eiffel Tower. Nope - sorry - not for me. I had tried to go up the Tower before and came right back down so I knew I didn't want to try again. I was allowed to get into the picture though then waited in the casino for everyone to come back. Suited me just fine.
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