Q: negative

A: To be fair, there were some things this show had going for it. Some of the performers were very skilled, both at dancing, and arousing me with their ample bosoms, but overall, I left feeling a little disappointed. I was so excited to see Holly Madison, but for most of her time on stage, she was literally sitting with her back to the audience, watching other girls with more stage presence. It was amazing to me that she has been the headliner for this show for so long, and she still seemed painfully uncomfortable on stage. It was sad. I think she would have curled up into a little ball if only her enormous breasts didn't render such a move physically impossible. Overall, this is one to miss. There just wasn't a whole lot here that was special.

Q: negative

A: If you like your beer served with a side of poseur attitude then this is the place for you. And are my girl and me the only people who can hear that mosquito beater whining over the completely convincing rap music?

Q: positive

A: We enjoyed our weekday stay at this hotel in downtown Montreal. The location is fabulous--walking distance to the train station if you don't have too much luggage. The rooms have a clean, modern feel and are on the small side. We were upgraded to a suite (fun!) and even that was a bit small. The bed was comfortable and I quite enjoyed the plush pillows. I liked that the windows had both a shade and curtains so that we could better control the light in the room. Speaking of light--what fun light fixtures! We thought they were pretty nifty. The TV was wall mounted and had a swivel mount so we could turn it to watch from the bed, which was quite nice. There was a small kitchenette with a fridge, coffee pot, sink, and microwave that all tucked into cabinets--made everything look sleek. The lighting around the kitchenette was not the best, but still manageable. There's no real parking nearby, so it's great for people using transit during their stay but not if you'll be bringing a car. In terms of food, there didn't seem to be a kitchen in the hotel and the breakfast was just muffins. The line was quite long when we went down, so we didn't do a taste test. There is a nice sized convenience store attached to the hotel--didn't even have to go outside! The shop had a good selection and the guy was great, even a bit funny :) Staff at the hotel were polite, bilingual, helpful, and very friendly. They were able to answer any question we had with ease.

Q: negative

A:
As I am setting up my next business trip to Las Vegas I am thinking about some of the things I want to see on my free time. The free Pirate's Show at Treasure Island came to mind as I have seen it at least a dozen times. Honestly, I won't waste my time to see it again. Embarrassingly bad and cringe inducing. What they heck did they do to the Pirates show that we all used to love? It is just awful and non-watchable now. Hey, I am the first to admit I like free, cheesy, campy, kitschy stuff. That's why it pains me to hate on this show. Sure, the girl pirates look hot, but the guy pirates seem like effeminate douches now, the piped in music is lame that they lip sync to, and the crowds are always annoying. Even last year when I walked by as the show was going on I just did not even bother to look. It also gets too crowded, and you need to get there early to secure a good spot to view one of the multiple shows each night. Halfway through you wonder why you wasted your time when it could have been better spent seeing something else on the strip. It's just not worth it anymore. The older show with the pirates battling the British Empire ship was so much more fun. This is like watching the staff of a local Hooters try to act out Shakespeare - and failing miserably. At least the pyrotechnics are cool, and it's still fun to watch one of the ships sink, but whoever redesigned and rewrote this show should be walked off the plank.