Last Post Before Turkey.

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Last couple days left before the Turkey Vegas trip.

Pretty much ready to go. The money's pulled out of the bank, the carry-on is 80% packed, the laundry's done, just need to sleepwalk through another day and a half of work then head to the airport Tuesday afternoon.

The weather looks like it's going to cooperate, mid 60's to low 70's days and chilly but manageable nights. Going to leave the jacket home and just take my golf pullovers. May be a bit chilly late into the nights but I should have a beer blanket on by then so no worries. Got my new Pixel Buds in time for the trip, they don't sound as good as the JBL's but they're a lot easier to lug around so they will come with me. They pair with the iPad so no worries there. Those along with the new 6 Pro and I'm well kitted out for the trip. Did a decent Vegas playlist, nothing themed just a bunch of good instrumental songs. 

Looking forward to Mandalay Bay, should be a nice relaxed holiday vibe. It'll involve some cabbing around to and from the strip but I do that anyway now so no biggie. I may even just spend a full day or two on the property, it's got enough going on that you really don't have to leave. I was hoping the Nevada guv would drop the mask mandate before the trip but it looks like it will still be in place. Not a horrible thing, I'm certainly used to it after the last 2 years. At least no restrictions on bars or reservation mandates.

Still just the two dinner reservations on the books, and one of those may not even make the cut. Did another check of shows today and nothing jumps out at me as something I want to see that I haven't seen, I may still but a ticket on day of for Opium again if I'm OK for cash on Friday. Was the best show I've seen in town and I would then stick with my Superfrico rezzy. Tix are $129 though so unless I can find a discounted rate at a kiosk or something it might be a no. Other than that and the Stripsteak reservation Turkey night I'm a free agent. Can get around and be a resort whore with no gambling restrictions.

So, ready to go. Talk to all 1 1/2 of you when I'm back, a week from tomorrow. Follow me on Twitter at @FYMYAWF if you want to keep track of the hijinks.

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