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KeLesego
06-19-2009, 08:23 AM
I have just found this sight last month, and am completely addicted to it already. I have been going to vegas the last 5 years and don't know how I never came across this sight before.

I am a high school math teacher in Frederick county Maryland. I teach mostly statistics and AP statistics, so you can see the Vegas connection. I am 45 years old, but not responsible enough to have any pets let alone the responsibilities that come with being in a relationship. ( just kidding ) In reality I spend so much time and effort in the classroom, I don't seem to find time for a life outside of my students. I am also very happy just the way I am.

I play poker on Fridays, and volunteer my time calling Bingo at the American Legion on Thursday nights. Talk about an interesting crowd to hang around! I am very active with the American Legion, so if something is going on, I'm sure to be in the middle of it.

I have a house in farm country with the sights, sounds and smells that come with that. If I had known 10 years ago how much work owning a home with an acre of land would be, not sure I would have opted for it. The upside is that I can see for miles, all just farms and no developments. I also don't have to worry about locking my doors. My biggest problem is forgetting to close the doors when I leave or go to bed this time of year. I have a neighbor, Tim, who takes care of the house and front yard while I'm in vegas. I do have so many feral cats, opossum, ground hogs, skunks, deer, red fox and other smaller animals around the house that I sometimes feel I live in a zoo.

I have a great relationship with my students, and they are well aware of my yearly trips to vegas. It is the topic of many lively conversations in class as it directly connects to what we are doing. They also love to keep track of my Friday night winnings or loses. I have Vegas posters up in my room, but have thought about seeing if I could get some property specific promotional posters, just have not followed through with that yet.

I look forward to getting to know some of you, as we all share a love of vegas. I got excited when I found this forum and saw that it really was a very active sight centered around the vegas vacationer. I have never taken photos on any of my trips, but think I will go out an buy a camera so I can document this year's trip. I have really enjoyed seeing some of the other vaction journals, and hope I can possibly return the favor.

Another vegas junkie.

Mark :)

jbenter
06-19-2009, 01:09 PM
Welcome to the group. Great people. You will enjoy it here.
Glad you found us!!

ChicChas
06-19-2009, 01:48 PM
Welcome. You found the friendliest message board about Vegas. Most every one here respects everyone else's opinion and you rarely see a flame.

I've been going to Vegas about the same number of years you have. There's always something new to learn in these forums.

Lori R
06-19-2009, 02:52 PM
Welcome aboard, Mark. Have already enjoyed some of your posts. Will look forward to meeting you at the slot tourney or at least at the buffet!!

jr7110
06-19-2009, 03:00 PM
Welcome!!! This is the nicest bunch of Vegas-lovin' folks you can imagine...there are other Vegas sites out there that are unfortunately not as friendly, but this is a great and fun place that you will find very informative....as for getting a camera, you have to - just looking at those photos from your last trip will be part of the excitement of looking forward to the next one. And if you want to get certain property-themed posters of Vegas maybe ebay would be an option - you can find almost anything on there.

AppleGreenJade
06-20-2009, 03:39 PM
Hi Mark,

Welcome to the Board! I have a great respect for teachers for their dedication and the work they have to do. Teachers can have such great influence in a young kid's life in shaping them and get them thinking in the right direction for academics and career. I applaude you.

Glad to see you've found us. We're a friendly bunch. We have minor jabs going back and forth, but it's all in good clean fun...not meant for hurting anyone.

If you're going to the tournament in July, then I look forward to meeting you.

Doris

Char
06-20-2009, 07:22 PM
Wecome Mark!! this is a great board, and i wish Richie and I was going to be going to the event you all are having in July, but we will be there in 4 days and can't wait to meet some others that will be there the same time...

Good luck
charlene

marmirdc
06-22-2009, 12:54 PM
Welcome Mark!!
Glad to have you on board. You will enjoy these folks and learn a lot about Vegas!..We look forward to your trip reports and pictures!

marmirdc...aka...Mark

jolo777
06-22-2009, 02:17 PM
Hi Mark, welcome to ELV we are glad you found us and hope to read more about your trips to Las Vegas.

AppleGreenJade
07-08-2009, 01:38 AM
Mark,

My b/f Bill, and my other friend Terry, really enjoyed talking with you at lunch today at the Hilton.

We hope to see you again, next tourney perhaps?

Doris

magicfish
07-10-2009, 05:34 PM
I also enjoyed meeting you at the 2nd Annual Everything Las Vegas Slot Tourney this week. What a bummer that your machine malfunctioned!!!

Hope you had a ball!

Magic

Jacqui, Duskette8
07-11-2009, 01:06 PM
Hi Mark,

I too enjoyed chatting with you at the Slot Tournament on Tuesday. I got some good photos so I'll try to get them uploaded to my profile. It was lovely to meet you and put a face to your screen name. Hopefully we can all do it again next year! :)

Jacqui

Gander
02-10-2010, 11:56 AM
I enjoy LV more and more with every visit.

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