Leah's Journal

28 MARCH 2007 - HAPPY IN THE HEARTLAND

Theresa Jacobi and I returned from Kansas on Sunday after an absolutely fabulous four-day visit to the Heartland and Cynthia and Patrick's cozy retreat. Rita and Margaret were also there. We played three tournaments of house Texas Hold'em.........and I got lucky - twice! Patrick took us to the casino in Missouri. I played limit Texas Hold'em poker......and won $54.00. The girls stuck pretty much to the slots. I was sorry that none of them went to the tables because they all have excellent card sense.

The trips to Kansas are so good for health........and the healthy release of endorphins. We laughed and laughed. I took a Netflix DVD, Casino Royale, that was so awful it was funny..........more laughter. Theresa had The Devil Wears Prada........it was a good re-look. We enjoyed a stand-off with about two dozen cows on the other side of the fence. One cow would brave a step forward that was quickly followed by the rest of the herd............more laughter. There was one bull that was exceedingly interested in the "special fragrances" of the bovine ladies...........lucky fellow. Actually, there was one bull only in the entire company............more luck - no competition.

Our trip could not have been better.....well, it could have been a little warmer until the last day that was perfect. Otherwise, Cynthia and Patrick, the lovely hospitality, the locale, the cuisine, the movies and the poker tournaments, the side trips to the Post Exchange, the micro-brewery, Sam's Club, the rock house with wine and appetizers, the casino and the many glasses raised, all conspired to create the best of memories.