Memory bank bogey.

Las Vegas finery, the National.

I may have been a bit harsh on England. Its shit watching the WC over here because of the time difference, you try going on for a night on the tiles with Vegas in her high heels then come back fit to watch the match in anything other than a passing glance. The bad decision changed everything, we never got our chance to be a bad team and win a WC, (Italy in everything they win?). The time difference in Brazil in 4 years is far more suitable wherever I am, move on.

Played Nicky at Las Vegas National, his current local course. On Nicky’s advice I bet shooting under 90.5 off the whites in a breeze with golf bookie Marty Smyth who was in his bed, eating caviar and betting on Wimbledon (Tennis, dogs, football etc). I took an 11 at the first, an 8 on the next and 51 for the front 9. Marty was texted the news and purred with delight in his response, motivation if ever I needed it. The target to shoot was a mind boggling 39 on a par 35 back 9. It wasn’t just the fact I did it, it was the way I did it. I was a 25-1 shot after my second shot but to add to it all, the hole, the 18^th, where this miracle happened is iconically famous in Vegas. “The scene in ‘Casino’ where the Feds have to land the plane on the golf course? Yep that one, house as well. If ever there is such a thing as a brilliant six, mine was it and another special memory stored. Nicky got his own back on Marty and I at Bali Hi, (the golf course is next to LV airport and well worth a visit if you’re a golfer). The planes taking off overhead are distracting as they are so low you can see up the stewardess’s skirt. Jumbo’s private Jets and helicopters intertwine every few seconds, amazing.

Poker going very well and it’s paying for the trip so far and more but the expenses are horrible. Golf, Massages in Bellagio Spa, ruinously expensive meals, room service, Champagne etc but mustn’t grumble. Won a tournament over here but it meant I missed watching one of mate's, Julian, at the 5k Omaha WSOP final so it’s not all gravy. He didn’t win it so I can be there next time he makes a final at the WSOP and wins, hopefully in about 4 months.