CHEERS!!!

There is a casino close to our house here in Butte that I love.  Casinos in Montana are very different from those on the reservation or in Vegas.  They are much smaller with only about 25 or 30 machines.  You can lose a lot of money if you choose to, but the good part is that you can also spend time there and get entertained without losing a lot.  I have often gone there and spent an hour or more on $20 and ended up either winning or breaking even.  In most of them you get free drinks which is a nice perk!

The one close to us is called Happy Endings. However, I call it Cheers because everyone knows my name!  The great part is I have been going there since the first time we came to Butte.  They employees are the same which says something about the way they are treated.  It isn't often that happens that a "service" place has the same employees for such a long time.

Last night I received a message from Niki asking how I was because they were talking about me because they hadn't seen me.  They were concerned about me which was amazing.  I went in this afternoon for a bit and got hugs and genuine concern from Jen and DJ.  I assured them that I was doing well.  

I am not sure that having people at a casino wondering where I was is something that I should be "proud of" but it truly did make me feel good!  I am certain I won't put this on my resume, etc.

However, I guess that things kind of even out.  I stopped by Our Lady of the Rockies to do a couple of  memorial lightings for some dear people who have passed.  They were glad to see me there and wondered if I would be willing to volunteer.  Last summer I told them that I would volunteer but I am thinking that I won't be able to do it this summer as we didn't get here until later than usual.

While I was at the casino, Dave got my side-by-side started, got gas and brought it to me!  I love driving it.  It is so much fun.

I LOVE BUTTE!  I am glad we don't live here all year because I don't think I could handle the cold.  Having our summers here is the best of both worlds.  It is such a great place and the people are wonderful!