Mike and Laura: 10 Years!

In an impressive show of force, a gaggle of Powers followers decended on Las Vegas this weeked for what will be remembered, undoubtedly, as a legendary weekend of libation rivaling any experience I've had in recent (or not so recent) memory.

This was one of those situations where ~30 great people came together under a common mindset and celebratory mood. For us, it was a weekend to spend time with some old friends, make some new ones, and leave reality behind for 48 hours.

Julie's Photos
Laura's Photos

Notes:

The Palms

It was our first visit to the Palms, which gets very high marks for its pool and layout, which are outstanding. Thoughts:

• This is the best pool scene in Vegas. DJs spin tunes all day, and the crowd is hip and tan, especially during "ditch Friday." We had a cabana on Saturday, which was perfect for watching football and people-watching. Only minor complaint is uneven service, but the bartenders were all friendly and efficient if you serve yourself.


• The complex is a great size; everything you need, but not so big that navigating between its two towers requires a Neplaese navigator.


• Although it's not a mega-complex like Mandalay or Venetian, the food andshopping options are worthwhile. We ate at Nove Friday, which has very good Italian food and a trendy/elegant atmosphere at the top of the Playboy tower. The Bistro Buffet is passable, but not quite the level of Rio or Mandalay. The food court is nice to grab a quick bagel or coffee.


• The sports book is comfortable, not too crowded, and more friendly than others I've visited on the strip.


• Mike and Laura had the swankiest suite I've ever seen. It was the perfect central party point for a large group.

Saturday Night

• Words really can't do it justice. How can you expain polyester/afros/platform shoes/jenga drinking games/flatbread pizza/stocked party bus/Viva Las Vegas!/Elvis photos/Art and Kelly with Art and Kelly/checking wigs at the door/dancing en masse at Tryst/table dancing/clubbers feeling up our polyester and Rayon/looks, stares, and high-fives to anyone who wasn't there?


• Wow!

Awesome weekend with awesome people. Thank you all!