Hi Mark,
Very well done. Exciting trip report and lots of nice wins. We also flew into Reno on Christmas Day on Southwest but I guess the difference in trips started then as we did not have Christmas presents on our flight. I think you just had a nice crew. Probably an omen for each of us.
Actually the Peppermill Poker PA announcements seemed to be less this trip or maybe we have just learned to tune them out.
There were also long checkin lines at the Peppermill, Christmas evening at about 6 filled the lobby, same Sat and Sun, lot of skiers and families, it was also a very polyglot crowd there, sat at the BJ tables with a lot diverse people as well. Even two Greek ladies, one of whom drew on 20 and got a ace.
Anyway as opposed to the prior 2 or 3 trips, I actually left a winner and hit the deuces several times, but no royals. We played mostly at the Caberet Bar. A fun time was had by all. Funny that we almost crossed paths on Tuesday, but I think we were eating lunch in the room when you came by.
So best of luck on your January trip, Scrabble and VP. We are coming back in April. That trip from Houston is a bear since Continental pulled our direct flight a couple of years ago.
I have some Peppermill notes that I might post after I recover from the trip and New Year's.
Trish
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