question: We saw that as a good opportunity to take a lil trip for labor day weekend . We pretty much immediately decided on Las Vegas its close to Phoenix and there s plenty to see and do . Plus , the guys ( especially Martin ) had always wanted to see Vegas . We were initially aiming at flying to Vegas , renting a car there and driving to Phx , then flying back to ABQ from Phx .
Q: What may be the reason for them basing their trip on Phoenix ?

answer: Because family lives there .

question: In the last post featuring the engagement present , I chronicled his close encounter with a squirrel . This time , unfortunately , the engagement present encountered a car . While Lauren and I were at work on Thursday , Butter was out in the backyard with the landlord , who was hammering or sawing something or other . A friend of the landlord 's came over through the fence 's back door .
Q: Why did the narrator leave the yard unattended ?

answer: The narrator was working at her place of employment .

question: Weekends are always rough , nothing to do but watch football with the guys and eat hot wings . but today , even in the height of Eagles Madness , I ' m being good . This friday I threw a big party for our friends , but thankfully i dicussed it with Becky . She said it was okay to indulge for that one occasion but I would have to be very strict with myself for the next week , and drink gallons of water afterward .
Q: What city may I be living in ?

answer:
Philadelphia