I love Vegas Steelie....Disneyland my arse, Vegas is the Happiest Place on Earth for the ol M_D

As far as the NYC, you are right they were downright rude. I think the best service in the world, of course I have only been to four countries and only 6 states, is in California.

They treat you real nice. BUT not in the NYC. The old M_D was there only about two weeks prior to 9-11-2001. I went into a store to buy some water and sodars. The clerk was a sista who just stared at me. Mind you I am used to people saying "May I help You"
this chick, just stared at me. Did not say a word. I put my stuff on the counter for her to ring up and she was "Mad_Dogging" me. Just staring. Apparently I put my stuff on the wrong register and I needed to bring it over to where she was. I am supposed to know!!!

anyhoo, throughout the entire transaction, she did not say a word. I wasnt use to this. In Cali people smile all over the place.

did you make it to Little Italy in NYC? Man, the food in NYC was freaking amazing especially in Little Italy. I loved it there. I would not want to live there but I liked it a lot. Never been to Florida. I plan to later this year though, either there or Seattle. I have not made up my mind. But since I only live about 300 miles from Vegas, I go there several times a year.!!