Not quite sure how to begin this except to say that my Fathers eldest Brothers daughter came to town for 4 days with her boyfriend and his sister also her best friend. They stayed at New York, NY and Thursday she called my home to announce her presence and invite me to go with her to see the Rita Rudner show because her boyfriend hurt his back and didn't feel like sitting that long. I said no thanks...and not much else as I hadn't seen or heard even one word from this person in "50" years. For years I sent Xmas cards, wedding gifts, baby gifts only to be ignored on my special days. No biggy!! When they planned the trip she called my mom for my phone number, wanted my address to stop by but mom knows better than to ever give out my address. I hoped my refusal got rid of the problem but no such luck, she called again and said could I show them around, the things only people who live here know about, the best place to eat for instance. I thought of a million excuses but she wasn't hearing what I said and so I finally did agree to show them my favorite place for lunch, The Neveda Palace, even though I had eaten already. They took the shuttle (free) to guests and we met. I of course didn't even know her and I'm sure she wouldn't have known me either if my brother hadn't sent her a photo on her computer. It was quite ackward, we had nothing even to remaniss about since we were so young back then. They loved the restautant and ate 3 full meals including drinks while I had tea. When the check came, NO ONE reached for it, not her, not his sister and not him, the jerk. Finally we all began to get up to leave, check still sitting there, so I picked it up and went to the Cashiers cage to give her a post dated check since I had very little money and NEVER expected to have a $65.00 check to pay. They drank alot....They called the shuttle and went merrily on their way but not before asking if I lived near by? I ignored the question. My question, finally is 2 part. Should I have just blown her off? Should I have NOT picked up the check? I only did because this place is my special place, a small Casino near my home that I go to 3 or 4 times a week. If they didn't know me I never could have written that post dated check. It seems just because I live in the Entertainment capital of the World, I am expected to be the Las Vegas welcome wagon. Am I being selfish or how would you feel? These people are assholes as far as I'm concerned looking for FREE whatever they can get...sigh! Don't get me wrong I love company and visits from friends but this person is no friend of mine, especially now. I'm looking in the mirror to see where the word "idiot" is written on my face.