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Farmer-Rick

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11. It's what I use to love about Vegas

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 09:30 AM

Dec 13

I'm not much of a gambler. If I lose money, it no way motivates me to keep playing a game.

But going to Vegas was more than just playing a game you are going to lose. It was the crowds, the friendly staff, the people who cared how you were doing. Don't get me wrong not everyone cared. There were plenty of sore losers and surly waiters but overall, the caring nice people out weighed the grumpy, ignorant snobs.

Not anymore. Man I hate the place now. It feels too posh for me. It has been gentrified. And the prices, the hidden fees the gloomy looking players are all too uncaring to even notice you unless you are the only one in the place .. which happened several times. The crowds are gone and Los Vegas feels like a fancy outdoor mall now.

The Shrimp Basket reminds me of Vegas when it was fun.

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When a regular at his restaurant stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him [View all] progree Dec 13 OP

Makes me want to go to Pensacola, Tanuki Dec 13 #1

They have really good food. Definitely try the Gumbo. Lochloosa Dec 13 #2

I see that they have three locations. Tanuki Dec 13 #12

I've only gone to the one off I-10. Navy Blvd. My brother and I ate there when my father was in the hospital. Lochloosa Dec 13 #15

💧❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 13 #3

K&R ms liberty Dec 13 #4

A beautiful way to start my day and I thank you for posting that. There is hope! justhanginon Dec 13 #5

Damned onions! niyad Dec 13 #6

THIS is what makes America truly GREAT Martin Eden Dec 13 #7

It's what I use to love about Vegas Farmer-Rick Dec 13 #11

They didn't need stupid red hats, all they needed were big hearts. patphil Dec 13 #22

If you have not been there, you should. OldBaldy1701E Dec 13 #8

Good news is rare these days... GiqueCee Dec 13 #9

What a wonderful story karin_sj Dec 13 #10

What a heartwarming story. MIButterfly Dec 13 #13

What a great, uplifting story. Thanks much for posting! 🌞 appalachiablue Dec 13 #14

K'n'R!!! justaprogressive Dec 13 #16

Wonderful story kimbutgar Dec 13 #17

Lovely tale of kindness Wild blueberry Dec 13 #18

made my day. AllaN01Bear Dec 13 #19

make him a employee as a greeter or something !!! dang nabbit. AllaN01Bear Dec 13 #20

Thanks all for the thanks 😊❤️, I'm glad so many enjoyed. It also underlines the importance of being looked after progree Dec 13 #21

Great story! GreenWave Dec 13 #23

What a great story MustLoveBeagles Dec 13 #24

This is the Shrimp Basket at 709 N. Navy Boulevard (there are 5 Shrimp Basket locations in Pensacola). SunSeeker Dec 13 #25

Thank you! Tanuki Dec 14 #28

This was an On The Road episode with Steve Hartman..the only reason I watch CBS nightly news on Fridays Deuxcents Dec 13 #26

What a remarkable story! JohnnyRingo Dec 13 #27