As for the Jack Nicklaus situation, I have found the richer people are who take over sports teams and business,, the likelihood of the organization losing its soul only grows higher
I did go to the mob museum last time I was in Vegas, had a blast! All kinds of mafioso and assorted gangster groups, including the Jewish Mafia, which was affectionately known as the Kosher Nostra. Bonus was watching them film an episode of the HBO hit Hacks. Thx for the music plug... I'm always there for ya
My wife surprised me by staying at Bellagio and seeing the “Love” at Mirage. The Bellagio had a piano bar when you first walked in. (To right)
I remember requesting to the pianist to play some of JS Bach’s “Well Tempered Clavier”.
(Was only Kidding) and he said “you gotta practice that stuff” we laughed. He proceeded to play and improvise on many classical themes including Gershwin concerto and Rhapsody in Blue. He was an outstanding musician and personable. Cost was several Boubon’s, waitress tip and deserved gratuity to the pianist.
Good Health and Happiness to you and loved ones. Go Jonnie’s 🌞
Brillaint observations on how Vegas pricing has morphed into something unrecognizable from its roots. Your point about $25 parking exceeding meal costs really captures how the city's shifted from loss-leader hospitality to pure profit extraction. The irony is that the old model of cheap meals and rooms actualy kept people gambling longer, which was the whole point. Now they're squeezing every transaction upfront, but I wonder if that creates diferent behavior where people budget their gambling down to compensate. The premium window table fees feel especially tone-deaf because the view was always part of the reason you overpaid for steak there in the first place.
My stepdad was a big time lawyer in the music biz for years and supervised the contracts for the Beach Boys during their hey day. It's true that father Wilson was angry horrible person. A wonderful Jewish man who never drank nor swore....I can't imagine him ever taking advantage of Super Wednesday before Thanksgiving at the nearest legal marijuana store....Now me on the otherhand....
Love you commentary/updates on the costs in Vegas. Amazing that not one casino breaks away and starts advertising prices closer to the way it used to be. Always thought they had that pretty well figured out back in the days. Enjoy my Sunday morning “paper.”
My brother graduated from IU. Lots of cheering going on last night for their win.
You’re not going to believe this but that stupid song Winchester Cathedral popped into my head this past week & I have no idea why. Now I can’t get rid of it!
Good stuff, as always.
As for the Jack Nicklaus situation, I have found the richer people are who take over sports teams and business,, the likelihood of the organization losing its soul only grows higher
I did go to the mob museum last time I was in Vegas, had a blast! All kinds of mafioso and assorted gangster groups, including the Jewish Mafia, which was affectionately known as the Kosher Nostra. Bonus was watching them film an episode of the HBO hit Hacks. Thx for the music plug... I'm always there for ya
Who is on the ballot for this year's election to the Mob Museum? Wouldn't you be a little nervous to be one of the voters?
Hello Roy,
Another good SMC as always.
I’m grateful I visited Las Vegas
for my B’day some years back.
My wife surprised me by staying at Bellagio and seeing the “Love” at Mirage. The Bellagio had a piano bar when you first walked in. (To right)
I remember requesting to the pianist to play some of JS Bach’s “Well Tempered Clavier”.
(Was only Kidding) and he said “you gotta practice that stuff” we laughed. He proceeded to play and improvise on many classical themes including Gershwin concerto and Rhapsody in Blue. He was an outstanding musician and personable. Cost was several Boubon’s, waitress tip and deserved gratuity to the pianist.
Good Health and Happiness to you and loved ones. Go Jonnie’s 🌞
Brillaint observations on how Vegas pricing has morphed into something unrecognizable from its roots. Your point about $25 parking exceeding meal costs really captures how the city's shifted from loss-leader hospitality to pure profit extraction. The irony is that the old model of cheap meals and rooms actualy kept people gambling longer, which was the whole point. Now they're squeezing every transaction upfront, but I wonder if that creates diferent behavior where people budget their gambling down to compensate. The premium window table fees feel especially tone-deaf because the view was always part of the reason you overpaid for steak there in the first place.
My stepdad was a big time lawyer in the music biz for years and supervised the contracts for the Beach Boys during their hey day. It's true that father Wilson was angry horrible person. A wonderful Jewish man who never drank nor swore....I can't imagine him ever taking advantage of Super Wednesday before Thanksgiving at the nearest legal marijuana store....Now me on the otherhand....
Love you commentary/updates on the costs in Vegas. Amazing that not one casino breaks away and starts advertising prices closer to the way it used to be. Always thought they had that pretty well figured out back in the days. Enjoy my Sunday morning “paper.”
Come visit. We can spend a lot of money together!
My brother graduated from IU. Lots of cheering going on last night for their win.
You’re not going to believe this but that stupid song Winchester Cathedral popped into my head this past week & I have no idea why. Now I can’t get rid of it!
The best case for increasing to 12 or 16 teams. I believe Alabama is in and Miami is out.
Notre Dame played the Chicago HS Catholic League and only lost a couple of times....
Yes, but they are Notre Dame. Thx Jeff.