We're going out tonight with friends. Sam's Town is in town. They've invited us and friends to cocktails, dinner and a presentation. I asked the gal, when I rsvp'd, what the real purpose of the night might be. Were they planning on building a new casino here in Arizona? I was assured that this wasn't the case. They just want to encourage people to come to Las Vegas and stay at their casinos. I already do that even though they've been tightening up on our comps and taking away our favorite machines. Oh well, we'll get a free meal tonight and have a chance to visit with our friends who we haven't seen since last spring. I'll let you know if there are any surprises.

HTP finished drawing up our backyard landscaping. It looks good. I don't foresee any changes to the plan...well...just minor planting changes, here and there. No big deal since I plan to go out and choose the plants myself. I've been considering a dwarf pomegranate to replace the hibiscus that died in our front yard over the summer. I plan to replace the other two dead plants in the front with dwarf red hibiscus. But first things first, we're meeting with the landscaper on Monday again to get things priced out. All the hardscape and irrigation need to go in before I even think about bringing plants into the picture.

Murphyism of the Day

Ely's Key to Success

Create a need and fill it.