In 1986 I went to Atlantic City, New Jersey with two of my girlfriends. For $199, we got round trip airfare from Atlanta to Philadelphia, roundtrip bus fare from Philadelphia to Atlantic City, one night hotel room, $10 in coins to play in the casino, three meals, and a heck of a good time.
We played the slots, ate at the buffet, saw Nipsey Russell in “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum”, and listened to a band that was so bad I can’t remember the name of it.
I won a $250 jackpot, and quarters poured out of the slot machine. It was very exciting! Do you know how heavy $1000 quarters are?? I was the only one of the three of us to come home with money.
We left the Atlanta airport early on Saturday morning, and returned late on Sunday night. My dumb butt ex-husband (we were still married at the time) forgot to pick us up at the airport. When I called home to find out where he was, he wasn’t there, so I had to call my sister in the middle of the night and have my brother-in-law come pick us up. They weren’t happy with that. We had to ride the MARTA train from the airport out to Hightower Station at 2:00 a.m. Not fun.
Even with the bad ending, I still had some of the most fun I ever had with those two girls.
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Sally in WA says
Oh, the good old days. I really enjoyed your post and picture.
Patty says
I wandered in from another blog and wanted to say hello. I read a couple of your back post and the one on The Gettysburg Ghost Tour caught my eye. Gettysburg is my all time favorite place and I am planning my third trip there.
You can find some of my back post on Gettysburg on my blog. Come on by if you find time and I will be by to see you again.
(PS) I enjoyed your current post on the good old days.
Sarah says
I think thats the first time Ive seen you with make up on in a pic. Good memory. xx
Karen says
Sarah: you probably won't ever see it again! ahhaha.
Gaelyn says
How fun to go play with the girls. Good thing you got rid of that ex. Nice memory. I learn more about you everyday.
Berta & I having fine time in Flag. Will get to New Frontiers sometime today. Anything new to add to the list?
Berta says hi!
Dee says
that's great! except for the dumby ex hubby part