We are so close. Victory stands calmly at the adjacent horizon, clearly within our grasp. I’m pretty sure I even saw it wink at us.

Barring any unforeseen complications, my parent’s visit will culminate with our having attended all 7 Calgary-area casinos…

Yesterday, we notched #5 – Cash Casino. One of the largest, we went there early enough to have lunch, so as to allow the entire afternoon for viewing of the establishment. My folks never left the first room we plunked them in. They spent their entire visit in the first space we parked them, which isn’t so bad, considering at least one of them accomplished the ultimate casino goal – taking back more than what they put in.

I must confess, this daily trek to local casinos can get exhausting. I think it may even dim some of the enjoyment Mrs That Dan Guy and I were looking forward to in respect to our own upcoming Vegas trip. We’ll just have to deal with that, I reckon. There’s the inspiring thing about the human spirit – you are always able to tap into some spiritual well deep within yourself, and find a way to forge ahead when life overloads you. Like when MTDG has to choose between three pairs of new shoes, or paying for little Billy’s braces. The kid’s young – there’s plenty of time to reshape those chompers!

We have yet to hit the second Wal-Mart, but that is likely to happen today. And, we are going out on a limb here, but we may include IKEA in our travels. I know, IKEA. Go figure.

Better run. I’m missing all the fun on The Game Show Network…

Chow for now!!