We fancy

Alert! Alert! We're booking a cabana for Friday at STBE!

Also happening: Binion's Steakhouse!

STBE swag preview

We've ordered the shirts. I was able to get such a good deal that I went ahead and ordered extras for people who need a little bit more time to make a decision on the trip.

I also ordered these beauties to go along with the shirts.

STBE 2018 planning is underway!!!

I've updated the home page, hotels page, and FAQ page. Theme nights this year will be Sister Act and Crazy Cat People. We've decided that Sundays are brunch and STBE t-shirts from now on. We're getting older, what can we say?

We'll be staying at Downtown Grand, and as always, bonus night the Thursday before it starts. Dates are at stbe.org.

If you didn't get an evite, email me. You know where to find me. This year, we took into account past attendance and other assorted measurements of interest in the trip, so the guest list is slightly smaller. We're open to expanding, so don't be offended if you weren't on the original list.

How is this my first post about STBE 2017?

I'm a lot busier now that I've got more responsibilities at work, I guess!

Anyhoo, I've finally updated the website with theme nights for this year's trip. And in case you don't want to go there, here they are:

Friday: Snowbirds
Saturday: Sister Act
Sunday: T-shirts at champagne brunch

Meet the Sands

I finally convinced Ryan to walk into this place last year, and we had a blast at the $5 blackjack tables. Well, until Ryan said, "Oooooooooooooooooh! Piña coladas!!!

Anyhoo, looks like they have some interesting packages, including a bucket of beer and food credits. 

https://sandsregency.com/

Halfway STBE 2017 dates are set!

Can you believe it's our fifth annual Halfway STBE already? It is! Jessie, Ryan, and I chose the dates at Jose Cuervo's Tequilaria (as is tradition) at the conclusion of STBE 16, and we decided on February 10-12, 2017.

I know we'll at least be flying back, and I sure hope we take the train in on Friday again, as it's always a good time. More details to come.

STBE Staple closing

Sorry, folks, no more fried twinkies and endless slot-side drinks. Mermaids closed, along with La Bayou and Glitter Gulch (how did we never put together that Glitter Gulch was associated with those fine establishments? It makes sense, doesn't it?).