March 7 to March 9, 2010Hello, Our Darlings!
It's time for another of those detailed Travelin' Thornberries narratives that so many of you have supported us by reading in the past! This one wasn't our annual lengthy trip, but rather, a chance to use Jennifer's Spring Break in a positive way. Life has figuratively kicked me in every vulnerable body part this past year, and so I took the time off to join her, and perhaps recover a bit of spirit. Since Las Vegas has been our favorite city to visit thus far, we decided to book another trip there and see if the "Fever" still had the power to rejuvenate us both. Did it? Well, you'll have opportunity to judge that for yourselves over the course of the next several installments. Technology is changing rapidly, and we haven't yet settled on the one we prefer as we upgrade. For now, we'll use this blog format and see how you all like it.
Since it is in blog form this time, it means we'll be revealing the story to you only in little bits. Such a strategy will help us to unsnarl any complications we come across, plus a few of you out there have reported feeling a little overwhelmed at the length these stories can reach. So we'll try being more selective on what we post. Fear not, though, if you're one of those who treasures every detail (and we appreciate you if you are!), we'll be posting a URL soon that will connect you to the following tale in the original uncut format.
Now, let's begin with:
Just to be a bit different, we'll build in a little suspense by introducing you all first to some of the characters we encountered. If you're a little lost at the beginning, fear not, I'll put them in context as I spin out the story.
The Byzantine--an employee at Quizno's at the airport, who has as much trouble understanding the world around him as he does making himself understood by the world around him.
The Chickadees--three 20-something young women who share our non-stop flight into Las Vegas.
The Crypt "Cow"--a decrepit airport employee who almost interacts with us after we land.
The Steamy Soldiers--the beautiful cast of female performers we see in a show on our first night.
Mr. Hot Tamale--the Hispanic cashier in a restaurant in the Stratosphere Casino.
Screaming Hippy--an angry street guy in a rather run-down section of the Strip.
Marcus, Donovan and Leigh--Greek gods of male perfection who perform onstage for throngs of screaming women.
Grandma Margaret--a 90-year-old woman who gets the chance to be felt like a teenager again.
The Angry Announcer--a jaded airline employee we meet on the way home.
NEXT TIME: Witness the Travelin' Thornberries beginning their trip by fighting their way through the Usual Plethora of Airport Hassles.
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