In the heat of the Cove
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2024 11:36 am
So, my wounds from Labor Day scabbed over, I thought I would attempt to exact some revenge on Harrah's. After checking that it was not a holiday, I manned up and drove down to AC Saturday. No promos or other events ensured it wouldn't be a madhouse though it was busier than I had anticipated.
Averaged 46.7 mpg for the 106 mile trip (tribute to olds). I went directly to the cage for my fee-free cash advance of two dimes. No 5 star seats available, so I watched an older gent play off his last fifty or so credits playing $2 TDB double pay. He was dealt 4RF and just stared at it for twenty or thirty seconds before drawing in vain. I had ambivalent feelings- I wanted to see him get the 128K, but then I wanted it for myself more. Inevitably he soon pulled his card and left shaking his head.
I'm not sure why, but I had good vibes about the Cove this time. I tore through my $265 free play with hardly any return and began to second guess my chances. Then, after a modest buy-in, I hit quad queens twice in the first two dozen or so hands, the second one after upping to $2 credits. Shortly thereafter, I managed this:
They somehow didn't screw up my hand pay, but I was asked (again) "what was my occupation?" I just said I was retired- let them guess...
I took a break to grab some grub in the 7 star lounge. Tried the Octopus salad and monkfish, finishing with pumpkin cheesecake, yum. Back out to the Cove but the earlier machine was occupied. I settled for the upright 5 star machine on the floor and played off almost five bucks before nailing this (of course right after I dropped to 50 cents...)
It was my first royal since last August, and my third in a row in diamonds. I played on, losing half the proceeds and nearly, but not quite reaching 5,000 tier credits. I could have trudged on and made it, but I know what the cost is when things turn cold. So I took my remnants and flew the Cove.
Approx. 4500 hands
8 dealt straights
4 dealt flushes
6 dealt full houses
1 dealt quad
4oak - Q, Q, 4w3, 5, 8d, 5, 9, 7, 2.
4RF- 2. One converted!
Next trip sooner than later...
Averaged 46.7 mpg for the 106 mile trip (tribute to olds). I went directly to the cage for my fee-free cash advance of two dimes. No 5 star seats available, so I watched an older gent play off his last fifty or so credits playing $2 TDB double pay. He was dealt 4RF and just stared at it for twenty or thirty seconds before drawing in vain. I had ambivalent feelings- I wanted to see him get the 128K, but then I wanted it for myself more. Inevitably he soon pulled his card and left shaking his head.
I'm not sure why, but I had good vibes about the Cove this time. I tore through my $265 free play with hardly any return and began to second guess my chances. Then, after a modest buy-in, I hit quad queens twice in the first two dozen or so hands, the second one after upping to $2 credits. Shortly thereafter, I managed this:
I took a break to grab some grub in the 7 star lounge. Tried the Octopus salad and monkfish, finishing with pumpkin cheesecake, yum. Back out to the Cove but the earlier machine was occupied. I settled for the upright 5 star machine on the floor and played off almost five bucks before nailing this (of course right after I dropped to 50 cents...)
Approx. 4500 hands
8 dealt straights
4 dealt flushes
6 dealt full houses
1 dealt quad
4oak - Q, Q, 4w3, 5, 8d, 5, 9, 7, 2.
4RF- 2. One converted!
Next trip sooner than later...
. Canceled tonight’s and tomorrow’s trip, but Tuesday night with the Mrs coming up. ( my good luck charm ) Congrats again!! Great gas mileage by the way.