[Rick Lee]

I get sucked into the LV vortex about once a year, either for work or to meet friends there for a weekend. I hate the place. I was there a few weeks ago, rode the bike out, and stayed with friends at the MGM. It was a big weekend for them, but old hat for me. I can't understand how anyone can put up with the crowds, the long lines just for the elevators and the ridiculous prices at most places on the Strip. When Mrs. Lee and I go just for ourselves, we don't go anywhere near the Strip, eat the best Chinese food you can imagine and don't gamble. Now that they charge for parking in a lot of places, I'll never go to one of those casinos unless on the bike (which I park anywhere for free).