What's your budget for this venture?

Well, for now $100, but I'm thinking I might need to save up for a celebration when the divorce is final (someplace tropical I hope!). But for now, I'd like it to be relatively soon and not too expensive (damn lawyer fees!).

US Airways has a $248 round trip fare, Detroit to Vegas, July 27 to 29th. Split a room with somebody, and you'll probably have a riot of a time with this crowd for pretty cheap. Even without alcohol...

I thought about that, but I'm not sure how I'd feel about being the only sober one around...don't want to be tempted. Heck, I only have 11 months! I wouldn't want to be a wet blanket either :)

Well, I'm a water person, I don't know if you are, but I'd say a day at the right place on the Lake with a bunch of friends (with or w/o kids) could be a hell of a good time if you plan it right, and can't cost that much. Getting to be that time of year, isn't it?

And you can have a REALLY good time in Vegas without ever getting near a drink. I understand the temptation, though.

Randy's right, you would definitely be entertained. And while I do drink on occasion, there is nothing that says drinking has to have anything to do with it. And I'm sure that if this group knows you are in recovery, we will all be glad to keep you busy so that it's not even an issue. We give you support here, we can give you support in Vegas.

If nothing else you can laugh at those of us that go on the rides on the Stratosphere hotel and then promptly lose our lunch upon exiting said ride. There is also laying by the pool so that we can all leave looking like lobsters.

I'm pretty sure you wouldn't be the only sober one darlin'. I won't be doing much drinking in Vegas, if any, and I certainly won't be getting intoxicated. I'm goofy enough without alcohol! Besides, in hot weather, I prefer water, lemonade or ice tea.

Please do consider going. It's going to be a blast!!

how about going to a comedy club with some friends. We have a place called "comedy sports" in Miwaukee. It IS a bar/type atmosphere, but its still rather family oriented. The jokes are relatively clean and geniuenly funny. They also have adult only times, for the more adult like humor! See if there is something in your area.

Also, have you played board games? Some of them are very funny when played with family and friends! If you have some wacky friends, play one of those situation type games. Also, games like "apples to apples" "scene it" and "catch phrase" are very fun!!!

Also, going to a good comedy flick may do the trick. I am waiting for "wild hogs" to come to video. I am generally NOT a movie person,but I love Tim Allen and John Travolta and I have been told its a "pee your pants" laughing type movie!

Hope that helps! Also remember, laughter IS one of the best medicines around! And its exersize for your insides! *wink wink*

Thanks all! Perhaps I will try the Vegas deal. I'm trying to get employment right now so I'm not sure about the scheduling. However, my mom did offer to babysit the kids for a week or two this summmer..... Gimme dates and times and let's see if we can get this puppy put together :)

I thought about the comedy club shtick, but was a bit indignant at the 2 drink minimum (maybe I can buy the comedian drinks and get him sloshed--that'd be funny!). They have all sorts of girly non-alcohlic drinks now days (umbrellas and all).

Try going to a karaoke bar with a friend. Everyone has a song in his or her heart, and it is a blast.

Kbc, you've obviously missed some of our rolling-on-the-floor posts here. I have more fun laughing my arse off here than anywhere.

If I did Kariokee I'd send everyone home!! SHRIEKING! LOL! But yeah, Kareoke is a great idea too.

Also, I dig the "girlie" nada drinks myself!

You all have been my only bright point of the day. I actually laugh-out-loud quite a bit! I just want to escape these four walls. Know what I mean?!

KBC you can hang with us (in Vegas) and be supported in not drinking. I think you will be drunk with laughter alone with this group.

As of yet im not real keen on the internet slang so I have to ask, Fun? what the hell is that?

what about a comedy club?