So, the second (and last) show we had pre-purchased for this trip was a slice of classic Las Vegas - Don Rickles. He has always been someone I've wanted to see, and he happened to lineup for this venture out. The best part - no bronchitis!! He was able to perform!

And perform he did, but not before a terrific little warm-up act he had - Shades Of Sinatra. This is a trio of Sinatra tribute artists, each one as good as the other. Frankly (no pun intended) they were outstanding. Good enough to earn a standing ovation.

Then it was time for Mr. Warmth himself. Rickles hit the stage, and launched immediately into haranguing audience members, plus working on stuff that a truck driver would find difficult to consider politically correct. He's so far from politically correct, you'd have to give Archie Bunker brownie points on open-mindedness.

But funny! He had the place howling, and surprised most of us I'm sure with several song and dance numbers - he ain't exactly a spring chicken anymore!!

Speaking of chickens, I'm sure glad we left Charlie behind this weekend. He'd be more of a handful than usual here in Sin City!!

Anyhow, Rickles was absolutely amazing. I'm just too tired at this time of morning to be overly descriptive about it....

Chow for now!!