Living in Las Vegas

[SixFive]

Ceasar's Palace

Caesar's is of course a CET property, and I'm trying to build up my points. I don't play for points, but I like the room, I like the dealers, the drink service is good, it's been kind of fishy lately, and I can earn double tier credits and make $2 an hour on top. All are good reasons to play here. There is also a promotion currently for which they are not taking a drop. If you have a suited ace in your hand, and u make a flush, they give you a $125 tournament ticket.

I started playing around 8pm, and my table is full of nits and locals :facepalm: I don't like to move, so I stuck it out. I was up and down until I had pocket 4s in the cutoff. I made it $11 preflop and had 3 callers. The flop was 4 7 8 rainbow. Checked to me, and I led out for $30. Folds to thinking skinny white tourist who tanks for 2 minutes then says all in. I call of course, and the turn is an 8 with a 4 on the river. That puts me up to around $275.

Bathroom break

The tone of my table changed fast as several new loose aggressive players sat down with the table max, but that action soon petered out, and I was on a downslide.

I'm learning all the time when I play, and I think one problem I have is giving bad players too much credit. I think it cost me several pots tonight, and I know it cost me a big chop pot when there were three spades on the board and I had two all ins in front of me. I gave them credit for flushes, one had a straight just like me and the other 2 pair :facepalm:

Here's one of the bad players I gave too much credit to. He's drinking greyhounds like Jack

I'm writing from the table, and I have been here almost 6 hours. I'm jonesing to go play table games, but I'm holding tight. It's tough... I'm sitting at a $10 loser now, and I feel like I'm the best player here :shrug:

$13 raise, I'm on the button and 4 callers. I make it $75, fold around to loose Asian guy who goes all in. I only have $40 more. He has 67 spades, hits a 6 on the flop, and I don't improve my AK. Adios! $140 loser on the night, and no rebuy.

Short of it is I go on to lose $500 more on roulette, craps, and blackjack. I should have gone home after poker, but that's where discipline comes in that I should have more of but do not. Dang...


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[sushi]

Bowling Green plays bonita today in the little league world series... I'll be you $200 bonita wins.

 

[sushi]

Eli Burwash is on the bump today for ky by the way.
You have about 5 minutes left :0003

 

[SixFive]

Eli Burwash is on the bump today for ky by the way.
You have about 5 minutes left :0003

Looks like Cali was a lock. Burwash is the BG ace too.

 

[yyz]

Jesus Fuck, Clint!


You said you were NOT going to play the tables games and slots, and that's all I read about! Keep that up, and you'll be washing windshields on the off ramp on Tropicana!

I'm pulling for ya, so knock off that shit!

 

[SixFive]

Trauma and OCD

We work on a trauma floor. For the protection of the patients, their identities after a trauma are often concealed because so much of the time, a trauma is the result of ill will of another. B had a patient involved in a car accident. He was 70 years old, and he could not remember his wife's new phone number. He was so worried and he gave B his address. She asked me to go by in the middle of the night to tell his wife where he was, but it was right in the middle of the ghetto, so I said not til daylight.

I picked her up after work, and we went to the address. His disheveled wife answered the door. She was 80, and it appeared she was confused. She apparently had not slept, she didn't know where her husband was, and her 21 year old pet iguana had died. When B told her about her husband and that he was safe, she broke down and hugged B. Poor thing thought her husband had left her all alone in their ghetto apartment with no money. We offered to take her to the hospital, but she said she was waiting for someone to come for her dead pet. Her husband's phone number was provided, and we also called to let the patient know we contacted the wife. He was very relieved and thankful as well. We were so happy we could take that extra step and help this nice couple.

I have a patient tonight who has OCD. True, legit OCD the psychological disorder. I don't like him. It is laborious to do even the most simple thing because of the rituals and because of his germaphobia. It's so ridiculous to me, but it's because I don't see how somebody can be like this. How does he live his fucking life? It's crazy!! Blessings to any of you who has this or family who has this.

To give him medications, I had to place the medicine cup on his bedside table. The rim of the cup had to be wiped with alcohol. The pills then could not be touched, but had to be opened over the cup and dropped in without touching the rim. One of the pills bounced in the cup and then on to the bedside table. He started flipping out; heavy breathing, wringing his hands, chanting, and moaning :facepalm:

I reassured him, and told him I would get a new pill which I did. Next, he has a packet of powdered medication that must be mixed in 4 oz of water. To do this, I had to get a small cup of water and place it on his table. He then wiped the top with alcohol. Next, in front of him, I had to wash a spoon and scissors with the foamy alcohol hand sanitizer, rinse with water, then shake dry. Only then could I cut the package, pour the contents into the cup, and stir. Bizarre and so time consuming. This is why I don't work psych or the ER. Working in an ER is not like on tv. It's pure psych much of the time with the same patients over and over. What a broken system.

 

[hedgehog]

Trauma and OCD

We work on a trauma floor. For the protection of the patients, their identities after a trauma are often concealed because so much of the time, a trauma is the result of ill will of another. B had a patient involved in a car accident. He was 70 years old, and he could not remember his wife's new phone number. He was so worried and he gave B his address. She asked me to go by in the middle of the night to tell his wife where he was, but it was right in the middle of the ghetto, so I said not til daylight.

I picked her up after work, and we went to the address. His disheveled wife answered the door. She was 80, and it appeared she was confused. She apparently had not slept, she didn't know where her husband was, and her 21 year old pet iguana had died. When B told her about her husband and that he was safe, she broke down and hugged B. Poor thing thought her husband had left her all alone in their ghetto apartment with no money. We offered to take her to the hospital, but she said she was waiting for someone to come for her dead pet. Her husband's phone number was provided, and we also called to let the patient know we contacted the wife. He was very relieved and thankful as well. We were so happy we could take that extra step and help this nice couple.

I have a patient tonight who has OCD. True, legit OCD the psychological disorder. I don't like him. It is laborious to do even the most simple thing because of the rituals and because of his germaphobia. It's so ridiculous to me, but it's because I don't see how somebody can be like this. How does he live his fucking life? It's crazy!! Blessings to any of you who has this or family who has this.

To give him medications, I had to place the medicine cup on his bedside table. The rim of the cup had to be wiped with alcohol. The pills then could not be touched, but had to be opened over the cup and dropped in without touching the rim. One of the pills bounced in the cup and then on to the bedside table. He started flipping out; heavy breathing, wringing his hands, chanting, and moaning :facepalm:

I reassured him, and told him I would get a new pill which I did. Next, he has a packet of powdered medication that must be mixed in 4 oz of water. To do this, I had to get a small cup of water and place it on his table. He then wiped the top with alcohol. Next, in front of him, I had to wash a spoon and scissors with the foamy alcohol hand sanitizer, rinse with water, then shake dry. Only then could I cut the package, pour the contents into the cup, and stir. Bizarre and so time consuming. This is why I don't work psych or the ER. Working in an ER is not like on tv. It's pure psych much of the time with the same patients over and over. What a broken system.

I love reading these posts, you are a good guy. I couldn't imagine dealing with someone with OCD

 

[SixFive]

Look at this horse shit they try to serve in the hospital crapateria. They literally have this every day, and I have no clue what it is.

I met a homeless guy the other day. I was getting food, and he was picking up cans and bottles and throwing them in the shopping cart he was pushing. He couldn't put his right foot down on the ground and instead had this horrible limp. I parked and talked to him. He looked like the aborigine butler from Quigley Down Under, I mean just like him. I stopped to talk to him, and his name was Rafael. His story was that he came from the east coast looking for work, was hit by a car, did not have the appropriate follow up care, couldn't find work, lost his apartment, and became homeless. He has been on the street 3 years! I gave him a little money and talked to him about 5 minutes. Lots of sad stuff on the street here. I'm going to try to get some pictures this next week of some of the people I meet.


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[SixFive]

This is a very popular place that is actually very good. Located on Flamingo one block east of the strip and also close to the High Roller observation wheel, so It's an easy walk from the strip. There is unlimited table wine. My wife and I usually split an entree and have plenty to eat. Rolltide loves it. We usually try to take guests from out of town here.

I'm playing poker tonight at Caesars Palace. Vegas isn't too busy tonight, so I'm guessing a slow weekend.


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[BobbyBlueChip]

Clint - just saw this thread. You may have saved the Vegas forum. I'm fond of you and all that you do. You're a hero. Thank you

 

[SixFive]

Clint - just saw this thread. You may have saved the Vegas forum. I'm fond of you and all that you do. You're a hero. Thank you

Thanks BBC!!

No good at poker tonight. I hated my table and couldn't get a seat change. Lost my first buyin with Jacks vs 68, so I packed it up for the night. Looking forward to hit and run with Jack on Friday night. We sort of have an itinerary and everything. I hope it's epic!

Here's a pretty good strip from work this week

When you're a nurse, you have to decide if arrythmias like this need to be called to the md or not. If new or symptomatic yes, and most of the time yes unless the MD knows and it's clearly documented in the patient chart. Know what this one is? Definitely life threatening were it to continue and be sustained, but we see it commonly in the hospital This particular patient is only in her early 40s, but she is a homeless meth user who has wrecked her body and her heart. I doubt she sees year 45. Another sad case. LV is full of them.

This pic has nothing to do with Las Vegas, but I think it's awesome.

Updates tonight with the boss!


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[freelancc]

keep up the good work...:0074

 

[Dr Feelgood]

. We sort of have an itinerary and everything. I hope it's epic!




We do????? I"m waiting here with baited breath.....

 

[SixFive]

. We sort of have an itinerary and everything. I hope it's epic!




We do????? I"m waiting here with baited breath.....

Just show up at the Westgate at 7:05 and hold on!

 

[kickserv]

Just show up at the Westgate at 7:05 and hold on!

Westgate has baccarat, just sayin'

 

[SixFive]

Westgate has baccarat, just sayin'

$25 on the tie, right?

 

[kickserv]

$25 on the tie, right?

9.51 percent chance of winning a tie bet (8 deck shoe).....tie bet pays 8-1.

That would be a ballsy bet and a sweet payout.:scared





All I want is a picture of Sixfive, Dr Feelgood or Madjack placing one baccarat wager, then I can feel I am part of the click.



45.86 percent chance (8 deck shoe) of winning on a banker bet, just sayin'

 

[SixFive]

Living in Las Vegas

This is the first stage of being homeless. This is a guy who just lost his place to stay for whatever reason; drugs, no job/no money, gambling, alcoholism, etc. It all leads to no home and being out on the street. They start pulling a rolling suitcase and carrying bags. This lasts a few weeks until the wheels wear out and break or fall off or maybe they can sell the suitcase for a few desperate bucks on the street. I feel like I mention and write about the homeless all the time, but it's so sad to me, and I have a heart for these people. They are the forgotten, the downtrodden, the untouchables, and the pariahs of the city. Maybe if you are looking for somewhere to donate, consider a homeless outreach or shelter. They really need help.

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[Dr Feelgood]

that block downtown where there are like 100s of them is eye opening....it's like a village of homeless people....very, very sad....

 

[SixFive]

Westgate (Hilton) remodel process:

Millions have been put into this casino this summer. I love it because it is so close, and I know everybody here. It's gonna be great when finished.

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