North San Diego County is the home of the Indian Casino. There are no fewer than ten casinos in San Diego County. Five of them are in north San Diego County, and one more is just north of the County line in Temecula:
The majority of these casinos are full blown,Vegas style casinos. Slot machines galore (Pechanga Casino has over 3400). Every table game imaginable (blackjack, three card poker, Caribbean poker, pai gow, etc.). Variations on craps and roulette. And our favorite - poker!The one we find ourselves in most often is Pala Casino:
We like Pala for a number of reasons. First off, the have the *most comfortable* poker room of all the local casinos. Friendly dealers, friendly players. The. Best. Chairs. Ever. And, the play is knowledgeable and aggressive. Gets the blood pumping.
Second, the buffet is *excellent*. Here are some of the reasons that my blog is named what it is:
Finally, it is a wonderful drive through the country to get there. And at an hour and fifteen minutes away - heck we spend more time in our cars on our daily commute!
So there you have it. A few hours of poker with my partner of 23 years or rowing 10 kilometers? The decision was pretty simple.
Hum. I don't gamble only cuz I don't know how...but that pool looks inviting!!! Ahhhh.... glad you had a nice night out :).
ReplyDeleteHi Glenn,
ReplyDeleteGood for you!!! I am happy to see that you are taking a little time to have some fun!! You are allowed to do that every now and then:)
Sounds fun!! Glad you had a good time!
ReplyDeleteYou made the right choice! Hhaha. I *heart* buffets. There is something magical about stuffing yourself with as much food as you can. I stay away now. I can't be trusted!
ReplyDeleteno more trails please until March 22. Fresh legs, man!
ReplyDeleteYeay for your unscheduled rest day, Glenn!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a total no-brainer to have made that decision! And ditto for what Julie said.
ReplyDeleteI have to echo: I love buffets.
ReplyDeleteGood choice! We've NEVER been to the casinos and yet, they are so close! I'm glad you had fun.
ReplyDeleteFor years we've been told to visit the buffet at Pala. Thanks for the photographic reminder. Yeah, I'd have bailed on the rowing session too with that other option.
ReplyDeleteyou switched it up to an 'arm workout' day pulling the lever :)
ReplyDeletethe casino i went to when further north in KY had a nice spread too... i think i sampled each different dessert! ;)
Good thing it is almost lunch time cause those pictures are making my stomach rumble!! Sounds like you made the right choice!
ReplyDeleteNice!
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