My Day Came the Very Next Day!

Thanksgiving was its usual whirlwind of a day.  Ran the dishwasher three times (at least) and cooked all day.  Food was delicious and we have lots of leftovers.  Will cut back on stuffing and green bean casserole next year to make it more manageable for two people.  

Leftovers are great but not for weeks.

We did not hear from H. and while we were OK with that in concept, the reality is we're left being worried that he isn't ok.  (Alive.  I don't like saying that but that's what we're worried about).  It does seem odd to not hear from him even a little.  We'll see what happens at Christmas. 

We went to Atlantis yesterday because they were having a huge sale at the gift shop.  They always have really pretty holiday decor items that are somewhat unique.  The prices are ridiculously high - but there was a 30% off sale AND we'd use comps to pay so it's zero out of pocket.  

I got on a Dragonlink machine that kept me playing for HOURS.  Up and down and all around enjoying the company playing next to me - really nice lady in Reno for Thanksgiving to spend time with her kids.  She was doing very well - consistently betting $1.50 on penny denom.  She left to head home (lives near Sacramento).  

Things started happening.  

First, a Major.  $605.75 for the green orb and $185 for the rest.  Nice!  This pic was at 2:22PM.  

I put a lot of the win back.  Ended up putting in a $100 bill and decided to finish 'big' - nickel denom, $6.25 bet.  That is a VERY large bet for me but I felt like it was worth taking a shot - I'd end the day 'down' but still had a blast.  

I got a bonus round...and I thought to myself 'these orbs are awfully small considering the bet level'.  Next thing I knew, this happened: 

I hit the GRAND JACKPOT!  $11K+!!  It was epic!!  These pics were at 3:42PM. 

Decided to play a wee bit more - had to wait for the handpay and then was just sort of in shock about it all. At 3:59PM, this happened:  

What a day!!  Our casino host had just come by and I shared with her what happened at Gold Dust West last weekend - how close I came to hitting a huge Grand but missed it by ten minutes or so (and not going back to that machine).  I said 'I hope that means my first Dragonlink Grand will be here at Atlantis'.  She said she hoped so too.  

And minutes later, it hit!!  I wondered if it was just coincidence.  If I were playing at an Indian casino in California, I know for sure they can manipulate player experience.  But in Nevada?  No.  It was coincidence. 

After leaving Dragonlinks, I went and played Mighty Cash Ultra.  As I was making my way there, a guy said 'hey, you're the lady who just won $11,000 on Dragonlink - congratulations!'  I thanked him and he said 'sorry to just call you out like that'.  I said 'no worries.  It's been a fun day for sure'.  He introduced me to his wife and said 'so are you going to buy a car or pay a bill or what will you use the money for?'  I said 'I am blessed to say that all wins go into our fun money account - for future play.  Our needs and wants are more than met'.  He said 'wow, that's really amazing'.   J. joined me at Mighty Cash and we played awhile.  I had some great hits on that game as well but continue to chase the ridiculously high Grand.  Someday!! 

After a big win, I like to randomly give a couple people $100 - I would have loved to have given it to the lady I was first playing with at Dragonlink.  If I hadn't known she was driving home, I would have looked for her.  She was fun. I'll keep an eye out for her again someday.  So two ladies who played next to me on the Mighty Cash game each received $100.  The second lady kept refusing to accept it - so I had to say 'we've had a truly extraordinary week on the win side of things and it really makes me so happy to share the luck with other players.  Please take it - play on something new and/or bet big(ger) and see what happens!'.  She thanked me profusely and it makes me feel so good to bless someone with a bit of play. 

So that was the day after Thanksgiving, 2021 - a day that will be long remembered.  I sent B. the screen shot of the 15 orbs and he said 'nice'.  I said 'right?  My first GRAND.  $11K'.  He wrote back and said 'oh!  I was excited for the $231.25' - which was the win for the fifteen orbs.  

Super stoked to be very flush and now really REALLY looking forward to spending NYE there.  The losses lately have been so bad that I told J. I wasn't even really sure I wanted to go - but now I'll have play money so yay!!  More fun!!