We started our journey at Terrible's with valet parking (a nice thing to a couple country boys like ourselves) and then entered the facility.Our first stop was at the service desk to get our player cards. 500 free points for each of us (the equivalent of $5), a t-shirt for myself and a hat for Bryce and we were off to the races. Not literally of course, we were really just off to the penny slots. We played those for a while and actually did fairly well. Both of us came out ahead after leaving the slots to head to the Blackjack table. This is where things got frustrating.
We started at the table with $40 each. It was fairly quick, however, that we were both down to half-stacks of our chips. The cards were just not falling, especially for Bryce. If he had a 16, the deal had a 5 showing, if he had an 18, the dealer had a 7 showing. It was just that kinda day for him. I fared a little better and broke even before leaving and found that a good place to quit.
In total, we spent an hour and a half at Terrible's. Didn't really win a whole lot but didn't lose either. Bryce did win $8 on a scratch off lottery ticket at the gas station after we left the casino though. So, we consider that a win.
After we left the casino we came to Waukee, Iowa and we had a WONDERFUL meal at Bryce's aunt and uncle's house. We greatly appreciate their hospitality for letting us stay with them.
Tomorrow, it is off to Bryce's grandmother's for a quick visit, then we take our tour to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa and (MAYBE) Riverside Casino in Iowa City, Iowa.
**BONUS**
Enjoy this video of us "singing" along to the radio during the drive:
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