Well, Meghan and I made the 2-hour trek to Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City, OR, today in search of fame and fortune. We lined up with a thousand other people in hopes of auditioning for America's Favorite Game Show - Wheel of Fortune. The website said not to show up early. So we didn't, and missed the first round of auditions but were right on time for the second. You get an application after waiting in line, then must continue to wait in line until the first group is done. While I was inside ordering fries and nachos I guess they started to move the line and Meghan, who was saving my place in line, called and we decided to ditch the food despite the $6 invested. We then waited in line some more. Once we were in out of the cold coast wind, we sat through an hour of cheesy stand-ins for Pat and Vanna while a stream of completely unprepared Coasties and residents of the 'Couv were selected at random to embarrass themselves on stage with an interview. They were given a hat or a fanny pack for their time. I think a more discriminate selection process might have been a good idea. And in that case Meghan so would have won, having been given the chance. All in all, despite not being called up to interview, it was a good trip. Meghan won $300 at the slots, and I came home with memories, saltwater taffy and this keychain. (Vanna talks.)
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