He’ll Sleep When He’s Dead: A Live, Pictorial Journey Into The Madness

Dock , you are cookin man Congrats , awesome pics.

 

After dinner we roamed the strip. Drinking, gambling, sharing good times. We did well at craps and roulette, but not so hot at blackjack. We talked to tons of strangers, had frozen Bailey’s from O’Sheas, and just walked aimlessly. At this point I was still up over $20,000 so figured I would shut the gamble down and relax for my last few hours in town.

“My advice to people today is as follows: if you take the game of life seriously, if you take your nervous system seriously, if you take your sense organs seriously, if you take the energy process seriously, you must turn on, tune in, and drop out.”
- Timothy Leary

“The best revenge is massive success.”
- Frank Sinatra

 

After making our way back to Cosmo I was pretty tired. We gambled a little bit, breaking about even. Then it was a mad rush to the airport. That about sums up my four days in Vegas. Thanks for following along!

“
Tried some bad meditation
Sitting up in the dark
They say to picture an island
Cuz that's one place to start

I guess I could count my blessings
I don't sleep in the park
With all my earthly possessions
In one old shopping cart

No, I'm up in the penthouse
On a big feather bed
Is it too late to fixate
On that instead

My wife takes a vacation
One she can't afford
I go fishin' the alleys
For someone to escort

No, I don't mind the money
It beats betting on sports
And though it might get expensive
It's cheaper than divorce

And I love her torn stockings
And her lipstick of red
Is it too late to fixate
On her instead

You know you're my favorite
She says when we're through
Some parts are off limits
But I'd give them to you

Where the hell was Dock Ellis
When I gave up that hit
Where was Timothy Leary
When reality bit

Who's the new Dalai Lama
That shy little kid
With no room in his body
Where a stranger could live
I can't blame him for dreamin'
He'll sleep when he's dead

Is it too late to fixate
On that instead
Is it too late to fixate
On that instead
“
- Conor Oberst, “Too Late To Fixate”

 

I’m exhausted! Thank you for posting this amazing trip report.

To say I enjoyed it would be an understatement.

Congratulations on a winning trip.

Safe travels and hope to read another adventure of yours real soon!

 

thoroughly enjoyed the tr. Congrats on the dub

 

I just found & read this TR. Still in the process of picking my jaw up off the floor.

This, friends, is a true renaissance man. I could easily expound upon that, but I think that I'll leave it there. Thanks, DockEllis. Helluva job, indeed.

*starts slow clapping*

 

Needs a standing ovation. Really well done. You really went above and beyond with the number of pictures and your quotes. I and I’m sure a lot of other really appreciated it. I hope you make it back soon and do some more bar hopping and let us tag along.

 

Amazing. Thank you for sharing.

 

Stunning. Simply stunning.

 

Amazing trip- great photos, fun times, mix of classy and messy. Congrats on the nice wins! Wish your luck continues on the next trip.

 

I ADORE the quotes. Some on here have carved out their signature TR/sign-off etc. The quotes could be yours, and I adore them.

One of my favorite quotes that you cited, which I have never heard:

“If we go down the rabbit hole of our unconsciousness and try to unravel the knotty points of our life story, we may encounter a bunch of hidden niceties or emotional stowaways. Forgotten details in the windmill of our mind may daintily reveal, where things might have gone wrong. (‘I wonder what went wrong.’)”
- Erik Pevernagie

Truly superlative TR! I love all of our TR's, short and long, artful or playful, but yours was one of my favorites. You truly did a knock out job, and thank you so much for letting us share in your adventures!

 

Bravo my man, Bravo!

 

After 38 years going to Vegas you showed me many things I’ve never seen and quite a few familiar sites in a new way. Thank you.

 

Amazing report! I loved the pics of the things that a lot of us just walk by and never notice. Dive bar crawl, just awesome! Safe travels and thanks for the report!

 

Best report ever. Amazing photos. Thank you

 

Loved reading every update.

 

Truly one of the greatest trip reports I have ever read.

So many great pictures and stories and no self-absorption.

 

This was one of the most enjoyable reports I have read and you knocked it out of the park with your pictures.

Mark