Archive for the year 2009
Power & Light Highlights
Posted on September 7, 2009 by Ching under Poker, Travel.
Brian and I started our day early at Harrah’s. We had to be there by 8:00 AM to get registered for the 10:00 AM poker tournament. This is the same as the one that I had placed fourth in on Sunday. Brian busted out early. I didn’t have much left so I was thinking that I would bust out right behind him. He went downstairs to play Texas Shoot Out. He was thinking that I’d be coming down the escalator at any minute but, as luck would have it, I caught some cards and doubled and quadrupled up. Managed to make it to the final table and cash. I finished third this time.
On our way out, around 2:00 PM, we were hoping to stop by and see Bree. We didn’t hear back from her, but we did run into someone we hadn’t seen in several years. It was nice to see Mano after all this time. He used to be one of the poker posse, five years ago. We all just kind of went our separate ways and we hadn’t seen Mano in forever. Until Saturday.
Anyway, we opted to go back to our hotel and explore Power & Light that afternoon. Found out how close we were to the entertainment district when we were walking over to McFadden’s. We opted to go there for lunch at the travel concierge’s recommendation.
McFadden’s is probably the best sports bar (not that I’ve been to many) that I’ve ever been in. They have a guy there whose sole job is to play loud music during commercials to maintain the energy. In addition to all of the flat screens throughout the bar, they’ve got this huge screen in the middle.
The food prices are pretty reasonable too. Brian and I got plenty of food for a lot less than what breakfast cost at Lilly’s just a few hours prior. And, we had a really pretty server to boot.
After lunch Brian and I explored around Power & Light a bit before heading back to our hotel.
On the way back to the hotel, we stopped by Cosentino’s Market. It’s a lot like Dillon’s Marketplace, only way better. They have artisan chocolates and the best pastries. And, they have two seating areas so you can enjoy the free wi-fi in comfort.
Dinner that night was at Gordon Biersch.
More pictures from dinner to follow.
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Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Posted on September 7, 2009 by Ching under Travel.
Initially Brian and I only planned on spending one night in Kansas City. We had made reservations at Harrah’s North Kansas City several months ago for Sunday night because I’m too cheap to pay for Friday and Saturday night stays and Brian and I don’t gamble enough to get our rooms comped.
Luckily, I found out that I have enough points for a couple of free nights at Marriott. We selected the Kansas City Marriott Downtown because it is within walking distance of the Power & Light entertainment district and about 10 minutes from Harrah’s. Neither Brian nor I had been to Power & Light before, so we figured this would be a great opportunity to check it out.
Our room (#1405) faced Lyric Opera and had a good view of the city.
The hotel itself was okay. The bed was comfortable and they gave us plenty of pillows. The only downsides were no free internet and no free parking. Parking cost $13 per day ($18 for valet parking). At least our room was free so our bill only came to $110. Though, I think having to pay for parking is a rip off. I guess parking is a premium in downtown Kansas City so they can get away with that stuff.
Lilly’s Restaurant, inside the Marriott hotel, is a rip off also. The food is not that great for the price you pay. And the breakfast buffet costs $13 per person, but it’s just like what you get at Courtyard for $8.
On Saturday afternoon the entire hotel had to be evacuated because of a fire alarm. Brian and I walking back from Cosentino’s Market when we found a firetruck and all of these hotel guests and wedding attendees outside the hotel and across the street. We were relieved that we weren’t in our room at the time the alarm went off because it would’ve been horrible to have to come down all those steps.
It turned out to be a false alarm so, after being made to wait outside for a while, the hotel let everyone back in. Brian and I joked that it might have been someone who was against one of the weddings (there were several going on at the hotel that day), but was too chicken to say something during the ceremony. Actually, we weren’t sure what it was really, we were just grateful that we could return to our hotel room.
So we stayed at the Marriott on Friday and Saturday night, and then we checked out on Sunday morning and moved to Harrah’s North Kansas City where we spent Sunday night. I’ll post some highlights of our weekend on the next blog entry. Stay tuned.
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The Wife Song
Posted on September 3, 2009 by Ching under Videos.
Tim Hawkins is hilarious.
If you don’t see the video above, then you’re probably reading this from Facebook. Click here to watch the video.
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My Dream Home
Posted on September 1, 2009 by Brian under Life, Wishlist.
I have talked about it for years. I want to have a house made out of something like an Airplane Hangar or one of those gigantic Shipping containers that they pack cars in.
Well here is is, my Dream Home.
The best part, if you don’t like where you live and you want to move, then just ship your dammed house to another location.
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N00b Boyfriend [via Yeni]
Posted on September 1, 2009 by Ching under Videos.
Hilarious! If you don’t get it, you’re a n00b!
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