Monthly Archives: July 2011

Brad Returns to the Fair of His Youth

Posted on July 31, 2011 by queen of comps

Despite 95-degree and very humid weather today, we tromped through the Fayette County Free Fair today.  This was the first free county fair in the country, established in 1903.  And if you read one of the early chapters in the … Continue reading →

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Hammond Horseshoe Casino

Posted on July 28, 2011 by queen of comps

Just to answer some of your questions about our 7-Star visit here at the Shoe in Hammond, IN.  No, it doesn’t have a hotel.  But they will put up out-of-town players in various hotels in the area, including downtown Chicago.  … Continue reading →

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Running Away From Home

Posted on July 25, 2011 by queen of comps

I am writing this in the Captain’s Lounge at Harrah’s Council Bluffs. I’m using a strange computer so who knows how this will turn out.  Hopefully readable! Last Wednesday we left Vegas to embark on the longest road trip we’ve taken … Continue reading →

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Frugal Plum to Frugal Breeze

Posted on July 19, 2011 by queen of comps

Hello, Jean and Brad, I just saw a bright red Mercedes convertible parked in the Palms garage and it had the license plate FRUGAL that I have seen for years on your PT Cruiser.  Hope I’m not being nosey, but … Continue reading →

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You Got Mail

Posted on July 14, 2011 by queen of comps

And do we ever receive a lot of casino mail!  After 27 years visiting casinos we seem to be on most all their lists, even those we haven’t darkened their door for many years.  Nothing like tough economic times to send … Continue reading →

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It’s Personal – Part 1

Posted on July 11, 2011 by queen of comps

I don’t comment on every statement made about me or answer every personal question I get in the Comments here on this blog, or on public Internet forums, or in personal e-mails.  But most are asked by well-meaning kind people who … Continue reading →

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Comments on the Brad Stories

Posted on July 7, 2011 by queen of comps

First, I want to thank everyone who took the time to respond, both here and in private e-mails, to the Brad stories.  The comments were overwhelmingly positive.  He and I are both so grateful for all the friends we have made since we started … Continue reading →

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Brad’s Gambling Life – Part 13, Military to Civilian

Posted on July 6, 2011 by queen of comps

It was a wonderful life for Brad in Japan – but it was coming to an end.  In the fall of 1952 his enlistment period was almost over and he received his orders to return to the States. Brad’s Gambling … Continue reading →

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Breaking Even at Walgreens

Posted on July 1, 2011 by queen of comps

Brad and I both strongly believe in helping others.  However, we sometimes differ on how we would like to do this. Breaking Even at Walgreens was last modified: July 1st, 2011 by queen of comps

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