I appreciate all of the good feedback I've received on the ChipBoard. It's a good place to be and it's full of open and honest folks. It was my loss that I wasn't here before. There's so much to learn and not so much time to learn it.

I just received notice today that my Social Security disability claim has been approved, on the first try, and without a lawyer, so a round is on me at the convention.

The last time I was in Vegas was January 2006 and it was a four hour walk for me from the corner of Tropicana/Excalibur/NYNY/MGM to Paris. Went across the street to watch the fountains at Bellagio and spent 5 hours walking back to the Trop. I won't be able to walk any better, but I will at least will be able to make the trip.