Back from our (4 guys and me) 23rd annual SB trip.

1. Caesars card room, gorgeous, 35 plus tables.

2. SouthCoast, pretty darn impressive building, friendly pit bosses, good Mexican restuarant.

3. Ballys cut back on their table games, cut back on the number of seats at their table games, dealer says she was told it was to increase relationships with players. I told her it was to turn Ballys into a Harrahs style slot joint, Paris tables outnumber Ballys tables at least 3 to 1.

4. Hooters is not impressive, chips are OK!

5. Played poker at Ballys, 3-6, lost.

6. Won the 2nd most $$ ever won at BJ!!!!!

7. Palms folks wonderful as usual.

8. Hugos in Four Queens: great food, Four Queens cashiers great!

9. Avenue Q great, again! Wynn has really expensive games.

10. Bellagio, Chinese New Year in conservatory fabulous.

11. Chip show very interesting, nice to see friendly chippers ALL! Dragged my 4 friends to Arizona Charlies, they still don't quite get the thrill of the chip!

12. P. F. Changs in Aladdin delicious!

13. Luvs Frozen Custard Stand: GREEEEAAAAT!

14. Weather was terrific!

15. Can't wait for convention!

16. Next Chicagoland Chippers meeting end of March!

17. Submit your TREATISES for the SECOND EDITION OF THE BUYERS GUIDE TO CASINO MEMORABILIA! NOW, PLEEEEZE!

18. Bought a phenomenal piece of memorabilia at the chip show for surprise for Chris!