PLAY 18 RED

So here I am in Bondurant Iowa, a very small town. I am more relaxed after two days than I have been the past two years.

Yesterday we went to the local casino and true to my form in Vegas or Reno, I lost on everything. My brother on the other hand, wins without trying. He won $345.00 playing poker and I lost $40.00 playing roulette. Art and Carla won a few dollars on the machines. While they were cashing in their receipts, Frank and I stood watching the roulette game close by. After a couple of minutes, Art came back to us and Frank looked at me and said, put $5.00 (the minimum bet on the table) on 18 red. Since I had only been losing, I just looked at him and said, heck no, you put $5.00 on 18. Frank shrugged his shoulder, shook his head,no, and started to walk towards Carla. The wheel started, Art and I watched as it slowed down and the ball dropped right into the #18 spot. Both Art and I just stood there absolutely shocked while Frank laughed.

So now I know why Frank always wins when he goes to the casinos. He must have some power which I obviously don't.

Losing aside, it's been a great time just visiting with Carla (even though I do talk to her almost every day)and her family. Tonight we are going to have a bar-b-que with all the kids. It's going to be tough leaving this tiny piece of heaven in Iowa.