The beauty of friendships is that they can evolve. I have a "friend" who I was awful to in high school. I am very, very thankful that she is willing to talk to me.
I am fortunate that I have two or three friends from childhood. None of my brothers have that. It's very hard when old friends die.
I think it is better to have people in Vegas who owe you money than owing people in Vegas money, but you're from California and have a special understanding of Vegas.
In the East we can't really comprehend what Vegas is about. Even after we've been there.