I like the Central City Parkway that runs across the western mountains coming into Central City from the Idaho Springs area. The other roads have summer construction ongoing, so it may work better to take the short scenic route.
I can remember when parking was scarce and we had to park up on Miner’s Mesa and be bused down the hill to the casinos. Those days have changed dramatically, as almost every casino has valet service and their own complimentary parking facility. Just remember to give the attendant a tip on your way out, they work hard in all sorts of weather to keep you warm and dry providing you with excellent service.
I picture myself doing that job and it would be a great way to lose some pounds, running back and forth retrieving cars. Many of these attendants are college students working to make a few bucks to further their education. I’m not sure that any parking attendant plans on making a career out of the job. But in this era of unemployment, you have to admire the younger men and women who seize this opportunity. Like Danny at The Lodge, he just does a super job of taking care of his customer’s cars.
Gamblers are impatient, we want to get to the slots, table games, collect our prizes from the cashier and make those wagers. Successful gamblers need to develop patience, which is a key factor in winning. Those lines move so slowly…
Have you watched the “table jumpers” who move from table to table wagering a quick bet and usually losing only to move on to the next table and another lost wager?
Find a good seat, look at the third baseman, the last player at the table before the dealer, and decide whether he or she is a good player. Likewise, I watched a third baseman doubling down against a dealer’s up queen that is suicidal doubling into a possible 20. The player lost never knowing what a dumb play he had just made.
Playing blackjack also requires betting less when losing and more when winning. Cards run for the dealer and then will work for the player. A good sign is the number of blackjacks that come up, pairs and splits; these are all good hands for the player and essential to winning any cash.
Common sense should indicate what a person should desire to win or to lose. Set goals, such as do you want to double your stack, triple your winnings? When do you quit – while winning or losing?
It is best to have some limits and personal rules to follow. Then when you reach your limits, walk away, have a complimentary buffet and go home a winner.
Most of all enjoy yourself and let Lady Luck do the rest.
Like all sports, you will win some and lose some. But, in this game, quit while you’re ahead. That is a strong player advantage.
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