[Just another Joe]

I wish you all could have been here.
Las Vegas is one of the most smoker friendly places I have ever been.
People smoked during the presentations, during lunch, and during breaks in both the ballroom and the hallways.

A lot of good information was put out. For some of us it was information that was already known but this put it into an organized framework.
The speakers seemed to know their subjects and put the information into terms that everyone could understand.

Lunch was delicious. A variety of food was served buffet style and the desserts were outstanding.

I got to say hello to JimRob as we were breaking up for the day and thanked him for allowing us to put up the Smokers' Lounge on Fridays. I told him that while I was not the person who had asked for this privilege, I knew that someone had and that I was grateful to be able to carry it on.

All in all it was a good day and I got to meet more FReepers, had a good meal, and took about 10 pages of notes and got four or five handouts.
Again, I just wish all of you could have been here.

[SheLion]

Joe, we all sure wished WE could have been there as well!

Thanks for the update! I know that Vegas is about the only smoker friendly town left across the U.S.! It is for adults, after all.

Glad your having a good time! When do you fly back? Let us know when you get back!

[Just another Joe]

For those of you that watch the webcast of the awards dinner and want to see if you can catch a glimpse of me, look for the fellow in the black suit with the French blue shirt with no tie.
The wife will also be there, she's a small Philippina women with a white top and black flowered skirt.

[Neets]

Great report Joe..thanks.!!!

[ladyinred]

Everytime I go to Las Vegas, or Lake Tahoe, I put my cigarette out before going into a building because I am so programed! Once inside, I remember I am not in California anymore, you can smoke in Nevada! LOL

Wish we all could have been there too. From the threads it sounds as though the conference was a success! Thanks for the report!

[Eastbound]

Thanks for the update, Joe. Have a great time!