Until such time as PDG's sp actually gets close to the buck our aparently somewhat reduced expectations are now hoping for we would all be wise to economize. This is the place, this is the time. No bed bugs as far as I know. A great cheap restaurant and tons of locals who might even invite you home for a nice meal if you get lucky. Coffee shop features a $7.99 steak deal which comes fully loaded and really is good (trust me I eat it at least once every time I am in Vegas). Located behind Bally's close to the action. Enough teasing - the name of the joint is Motel 8 of course and this is the largest Motel 8 in the entire world. Rooms are still available for Sept. 08 to Sept. 13 (39 weekdays and 79 saturdays) although Ceaesar's is sold out (go figure).

If you go thre be sure to try the BBQ special and if eligible join the old farts club. I know I did and am glad I did. I'll be at the Rio but then I know people so I get free suites when I go. If I had to pay I would stay somewhere a lot cheaper for sure. I suspect strongly that Brian stays at the Bellagio, Caesars, Wynn or Venetian since he is earning a quarter of a million per annum these days. Portee, this joint probably has Thunderbird but I shall enquire concerning the available vintages of Ripple. I have to laugh to keep from crying or scraming considering the current status of both my bottom and my top lines.

Doc