My former resident and I did venture outside the hotel for dinner at Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill in Ceasar's Palace across the street. I was trying to get the statues in the fountain along with the Roman soldier posing with the people on the right, but I didn't quite succeed.
We started with margaritas. Mine is the fuschia Cactus Pear margarita - yum! - and Susan had the White Peach, I think.
And on to the food! We opted for a couple of appetizers each, instead of 2 heavy entrees. Susan got the tuna "nachos," which was really tuna tartare with several sauces and some house-made chips in a bowl.
I got the smoked chicken and gouda quesadillas, which was probably the blandest dish of the night, but still delicious.
Next I had the lobster tacos - 3 tiny 2-bite size taco shells with lobster and a bunch of other stuff I forgot. Delicious (I really wanted to keep the little metal rack they were sitting in)...
But I think the big winner of the evening was Susan's blue corn pancake with BBQ duck - also a favorite according to Trip Advisor. So, I declare it delicious food at reasonable prices for Vegas.
And now for something completely different...I nearly finished my Alabama Chanin corset - just have to bind the neckline and armholes. So I actually did take 1 3/4" off the front shoulder straps to pull the neckline up slightly, but it still ended up a little puckery, so I may use some clear elastic there when binding. I think it fits pretty well, despite accidentally cutting a larger size in back than front - the armholes ended up okay.
I definitely needed a swayback adjustment, but I'm really thinking I like the T-shirt silhouette better for a Mardi Gras dress. There are fewer seams so it'll go quicker, plus I think I'll use a different stencil like Angie's Fall or something more interesting than Bloomers.
And I definitely need a handsewn cotton skirt to go with this, now...the sewing queu is getting longer! (Did I mention that I actually started the 2nd sleeve of my knitted jacket - progress!)
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Oh mi! I saw your Vegas' posts late -- I would have recommended a day at the Spa -- I've been to Ceasars (different levels heat spas and Ice and Steam rooms). I hear I think the Venetian is fantastic as well. I've never been able to get a reservation at Mesa Grill -- although I hear it's fantastic -- glad to get some recommendations! Congratulations on a productive trip! Nothing like continuing education credits.
The food looks incredible. I am jealous much!!
Love the way your top turned out!
The food looks incredible. I am jealous much!!
Love the way your top turned out!
Gotta have the CME's, Pam - if only I had a day to do something else! The meeting was 7:30 AM to 5'ish, except for Saturday, when I left at 10 to catch a plane - bleh.
Thanks, Becky - I think it'll look better when I get the binding on...
Love the top! and yes you do need a skirt to go with. I"m working on the rose shawl from the 1st book. Right now I"m playing with the stencil placement.
Robbie
Ooh - cant wait to see it - send me a pic!
Sounds like it was a fun trip :)
Your top looks great! You did a fantastic job . I want to try this technique, but it is on my growing to do list. Hope to get to it soon.
(You could add a panel, in the front, done with the same technique, I do that often to my tops. )
Sounds like it was a fun trip :)
Your top looks great! You did a fantastic job . I want to try this technique, but it is on my growing to do list. Hope to get to it soon.
(You could add a panel, in the front, done with the same technique, I do that often to my tops. )
Thanks, Ann! I thought about the panel, but I've used all the fabric that was dyed. I may try 2 rows of binding and see what happens....
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