In Conclusion...

90 hours after I sat at my desk typing up the first post, I'm back- only this time I'm wrapping this thing up. Overall we can all agree that this was an incredible 4 days, regardless of whether you won or lost. But before I get all mushy and nostalgic, I'll give a quick rundown of our big drive home, last meal and final gamble.
We were on the road home by 10:30, which we were all quite pleased about. After all the ups and downs Jay had been through this week, who would've thought that his highlight of the trip would be stopping for Roy Rogers on the way home? Seriously, the kid was so giddy about stopping for Roy Rodgers that we even took a picture of him pointing to the big Roy Rogers sign at the front of the rest stop. Of course Dave smartly pointed out that it had been so long since any of us had been to a Roy Rogers, that no one even knew what they served, as if that mattered. Dave's burger must have been gone in under a minute, and Jay enjoyed a nice dessert of sliced pickles from the condiment bar- just like he did when he was 10.
But wait! We may have left that casino, but Dave still had one good gamble left in him. And wouldnt you know it, it was that same stupid claw game that CJ had attempted at Friendly's Monday night. $2 and 2 attempts later, he too came up empty. Then this completely serious exchange occured.

CJ: I'm going to fill up my car before we go.
Brian: Fill it with what?
CJ: Hookers.

That was really it for today, but while I'm on the topic of funny exchanges, let me share a few from the course of the trip that I've failed to mention in previous posts. These are all recalled as best I could from memory.

In the sauna wednesday afternoon:

Jay: You know, I'm kind've dissapointed we haven't seen any native americans here. I mean we are on a reservation.
Dave: I feel like they don't even live on reservations anymore. We've scared them away from these too.
Me: Not true, there a lot of indians out on reservations in Arizona. And Jay, you do know that they no longer dress in the traditional outfit you are picturing in your head right?
Jay: Yea, I know. But I was still kind've hoping to see someone dressed up like that.
Dave: With the feathered head pieces and everything?
Jay: Yea! I thought they'd at least have one for show.
Jeff: Wow, you're an idiot Jay.

At the comedy show while the comedian (I use that word because at least a semi-drunk Jay got a few good laughs)was ranting about guys when they go to the gym.
Comedian: Does anyone here go to the gym?
Jay: (pointing obnoxiously to Dave) He does!
Dave: (trying as hard as he can to be modest, but it's not working): Yea, it's an addiction. (comedian is talking over him so he says it again).
Comedian: Oh, that's nice.

On the Shuttle going back to the hotel from the Casino. Late Wednesday night.

(Jeff and I are discussing our winnings/losings, when the bus driver turns the lights on because we've arrived at the Inn.)
Fat, ugly, drunk guy in front of us sitting next to his fatter, uglier wife: Hey! We were doin' shit back here!
Me: (roll my eyes)
Fat Ugly Guy: (looks to Jeff for confirmation that his joke was funny): Am I right?
Jeff: (clearly repulsed) I'm sorry, I wasn't listening.

A few minutes later as I wander the halls for the vending machine:
Fat, Ugly, Drunk guy: You must be lost!
Me: No, I was just looking for the vending machine.
F,U,D guy: No you're definately lost! You can't bullshit me, I know these things. You can bullshit her (points to wife, who can't seem to find her room), but you can't bullshit me!

(A minute later as I close the door to my room)
F,U,D guy: Shit, where the fuck is our room?

Wednesday morning. We are all at the casino playing Pai Gow together.
Jay: Shit, my hand sucks.
Everyone: yup
Old asian man next to Jay: HAHA! YOU HAVE CWWAAAAPPP!!!

I'm sure there were other funny exchanges, but those are the only ones I was present for and currently remember. Anyway, here's how we approximately finished for the week:
Jeff: up $150
Brian: up $40
CJ: up $20
Jay: down $10
Dave: down $50
Me: down $75

So as you can see, my predictions were quite off. But hey, if there's one thing I learned these past few days, it's that luck can change in an instant, and just because you are up now, doesn't mean you'll be up forever.

This was an amazing trip. The most amazing part to me continues to be that we actually followed through with this plan, since we never go through with any ideas that actually involve planning. I know that those 5 guys had as much fun as I did, and I'm glad Jay asked me to keep this blog.

This year at an Indian Resort, next year in Atlantic City!!

- Spencer

I'm sure there were other funny exchanges that took place, but those are the only ones I was