So early this morning woke up with a dang migraine. Well that is not a great way to start off the day. Have to get rid of that pretty with it pretty quick or I will have a real problem. The thing was I woke up around 5:30. Yeah I know real early. Couldn't go back to sleep, my head was aching and trying to sleep was just out of the question. So took a couple of arthritis pain killers to see if that would help. Laid down for a little while longer and do not sleep but I was laying down. After while decided that that was not working so go up got dressed and went down stairs in search of food. You know what I came up with. A cinnamon bun and bottle of water from Starbucks. Not nutritious but it did hit the spot..
Oh here is an interesting picture from the plane. Pacman was down there. Well I think it is funny. Had to pas the time of riding in the bumpiest ride I have ever had.
Here is a picture of the first night. As I stood there waiting to see whether this queen would show up with my ticket to the show that was on. Allot of other red hatters waiting in line to see show.. That was from my first night in Reno.
So now this morning after having a little it in my stomach I headed out on a walk to clear my head a little.
This is a river walk. The river is called truckie river. And along the edge they have built sidewalks to walk along. It was a beautiful walk. Nice crisp air and an easy walk. Took me about an hour to stroll along there. After a few minutes of trying to find it. The travel book says that there is small shops of interest and such to see. Well all I really saw was the homeless out sitting on the benches and a few runners and dog walkers.
When I got back close to hotel decided to check out down town and see if there was any shops there to look at. Well had no such luck there either unless I was on the wrong streets. I saw allot of pawn shops and shops that had been closed up. I guess people only come here to stay in the casino and gamble. So that walk was a bit of a bust to look around at the city.. 
Balloons in the sky over Reno. Big balloon race going on this weekend
There is the sign on main streets Reno. Biggest little city and here is the entrance to harrah's where I am staying for another couple of days.
As I made my way back into hotel room there was a message on my phone. Yes my luggage is here. A load off my mind. I go down and get my bag. Hoping it is in one piece and everything is still there. Heap still good. So spend a little time unloading and hanging up my dresses. Get the wrinkles out. Change my clothes and head down to register for today's events. Played 40 dollars in a slot machine and yeah I lost as usual. What else is new. Did a little shopping at the vendors for the convention. may have found another part to my vegas costume. it is coming together. and a cape to have for the oshawa comvention as it will probably cooler there and my dresses are kinda summery. Then i come back up to room to try to Lay down for little while hopefully to take a bit of a nap before I get ready for tonight event.
Well I may have napped or I may not have. I know I layed there for a while. About four was up and getting gussied up
So what cha think. I clean up real goo huh?
Down to the convention center to enjoy a good meal and some good company and watch a bit of entertainment afterwards. Had a meet and greet first. Standing around before the doors open and buying raffle tickets and talking while some of us have a drink.
The doors open and everyone heads to find a table to sit at. I found myself sitting with a few ladies from Reno groups. A fun bunch of ladies. Tonight was a buffet type meal. Once everyone was seated. The mc had a few announcements and then said the meal is ready to serve. It was every person for them selves. Two tables set up on either side of room. Half went to one side and half to other. Lined up on both side of table. There was salad, noodles, buns and butter. Scalloped potatoes, shrimp, mushrooms, chicken and beef. And a table full of desert. Well you know motto of red hatting alway eat desert first. It was just so yummy and so filling.
After food was cleared up they started giving out prizes.
This is what I won. A teacup with two red hat mice in it. I think it is cute. Something to put in my china cabinet.
Then the entertainment started. We saw all the different dance styles from over the years from 30's to 60's
These ladies are the silver Reno dancers. Not one of them is under the age of 60. Two of them are in their 80's. my they are good too
The next group to come on a preform was a Reno ballroom group. They brought us from the 30's to the 60's. one of the ladies in the group is over 50 and she is a red hatter.
After a few generations of dancing Elvis was in the building. He rocked the house for the finally. A few more prizes were given out and a few ladies showed off their costumes from over the year
There was allot of flappers and with the high feathers in their hair. A couple of groups dressed the same.
Then was the closing for the night. The elevators where full on the way back up to rooms.
Tomorrow some of the ladies are getting up at 5 o'clock to go see the balloon races. That will not be me. A restful sleep is in order for me. I hope!! Brunch will be at 10 and then we are going to walk Victoria street. In our red hat glamour. After that there will be more prizes given out and more shopping. Might as well see if anything different is up there. Might find another prize to buy. Who knows. Then to get all gussied up again for another night of drinks and a meal. This one will be plated and you have a place to be seated this time instead of sit where you like. So who knows who I will be sitting with tomorrow night. Surprise, surprise!!!
So one more night and then breakie next day. Then this one is over. They are fun. If there is no frustration on my part.
So now I have had a couple of first. I drove to the Bellingham airport myself. Didn't get lost and it didn't frustrate me. Yeah I am still a chickenshit. I came to a convention on my own and met some really nice ladies. We talked a little about dogs. Something I have. And they talked about things in their group which I sat back and listen to. Put my two cents in once in while. Okay maybe not so much a chickenshit but yes I still is. But this chickenshit is spreading her wings as far as she can and maybe chickens do fly. Well this is trying anyways.
So guess that's it for night
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