DeltAirlines From United States of America, joined May 1999, 8770 posts, RR: 13 Reply 1, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 3 days 8 hours ago) and read 1259 times:
I might be up to grab drinks one night. Not as much into the spotting as much, but wouldn't mind meeting up at a bar.
I'll be in Las Vegas this weekend for a FlyerTalk meet, and wouldn't mind going back for an A.net one.
JakeOrion From United States of America, joined Oct 2005, 1247 posts, RR: 2 Reply 2, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 1246 times:
Quoting DeltAirlines (Reply 1): I'll be in Las Vegas this weekend for a FlyerTalk meet, and wouldn't mind going back for an A.net one.
Its going to be HOT. I was just there over the 4th and it got to 110F. Man, we were dying over there.
Perhaps sometime during the cheap season, I would be down. I'm only 6 hours (drive) away.
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DeltAirlines From United States of America, joined May 1999, 8770 posts, RR: 13 Reply 3, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 1242 times:
Quoting JakeOrion (Reply 2): I was just there over the 4th and it got to 110F. Man, we were dying over there.
Meh...that's not too bad for Vegas. I actually don't mind going during the summer - I went last year in May, July, August and the first weekend in October and had no problems any of those times. Same with May earlier this year. Looking to be a balmy 111 on Friday and Saturday and a cooler 108 on Sunday.
MCOflyer From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 8552 posts, RR: 14 Reply 4, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 1237 times:
Lets plan one that will take place towards the end of this year or early next year. I'll be driving by then so getting to vegas will not be a issue. Count me pending the dates.
San747 From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 4934 posts, RR: 13 Reply 5, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 1233 times:
I'm planning a trip with some friends for either November or (more likely) late December for a weekend. I'll be more than happy to meet up with anyone during the day... my nights will be booked; I just turned 21 two months ago, so this will be my first time in Vegas where I can actually DO things there!
JakeOrion From United States of America, joined Oct 2005, 1247 posts, RR: 2 Reply 6, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 2 days 21 hours ago) and read 1197 times:
Quoting DeltAirlines (Reply 3): Meh...that's not too bad for Vegas. I actually don't mind going during the summer - I went last year in May, July, August and the first weekend in October and had no problems any of those times. Same with May earlier this year. Looking to be a balmy 111 on Friday and Saturday and a cooler 108 on Sunday.
Do you live in the Sahara or something, damn!
Not sure if you're a beer drinker, but be sure to stop by Barbary Coast, next to the Flamingo on Flamingo Road, $3 Corona's there.
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MCOflyer From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 8552 posts, RR: 14 Reply 7, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 2 days 20 hours ago) and read 1190 times:
San747 From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 4934 posts, RR: 13 Reply 8, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 2 days 20 hours ago) and read 1188 times:
I've been looking at December 18-20, but that's definitely not set in stone yet. It depends on my friends availability and budget.
MCOflyer From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 8552 posts, RR: 14 Reply 9, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 2 days 20 hours ago) and read 1183 times:
Quoting San747 (Reply 8): I've been looking at December 18-20, but that's definitely not set in stone yet. It depends on my friends availability and budget.
That would be awesome if I can figure something out. I will know by November if I can make it.
Nighthawk From UK - Scotland, joined Sep 2001, 4985 posts, RR: 39 Reply 11, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 2 days 18 hours ago) and read 1171 times:
Quoting San747 (Reply 5): I'm planning a trip with some friends for either November or (more likely) late December for a weekend. I'll be more than happy to meet up with anyone during the day... my nights will be booked; I just turned 21 two months ago, so this will be my first time in Vegas where I can actually DO things there!
I was thinking of heading over to Vegas about October / November time - I fancy escaping from the scottish winter, plus I need a good holiday.
I was there when I was 18 so couldnt drink of gamble - now im older I would love to go back.
San747 From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 4934 posts, RR: 13 Reply 12, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 2 days 10 hours ago) and read 1140 times:
Quoting MCOflyer (Reply 9):
That would be awesome if I can figure something out. I will know by November if I can make it.
Quoting Nighthawk (Reply 11):
I was thinking of heading over to Vegas about October / November time - I fancy escaping from the scottish winter, plus I need a good holiday.
Sounds cool, let me know when you confirm the details.
NIKV69 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 14, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 2 days 7 hours ago) and read 1123 times:
Keep the dates posted here. Once Decemeber hits I can be out there at any time and after Xmas I am there till mid late March. Any shooters want to hit the airfiled we can have a nice time. Light is some of the best that time of year.
Confuscius From United States of America, joined Aug 2001, 3633 posts, RR: 2 Reply 15, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 2 days 7 hours ago) and read 1119 times:
I'd like to go but I'm too far from the strip at Anthem Highlands in Henderson. It takes me about 10 minutes just to get out of my neighborhood.
ADXMatt From United States of America, joined Jul 2006, 933 posts, RR: 2 Reply 16, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 2 days 3 hours ago) and read 1103 times:
I love Vegas and would go. But Dec 18-20 is too close to christmas.
Try during the week, its a lot cheaper then a weekend.
Srbmod From United States of America, joined Mar 2001, 16888 posts, RR: 51 Reply 17, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 1079 times:
Quoting ADXMatt (Reply 16): I love Vegas and would go. But Dec 18-20 is too close to christmas.
Try during the week, its a lot cheaper then a weekend.
Hotel rooms are rather cheap from Thanksgiving until Christmas, with a little bump during the National Finals Rodeo, but not that big of a bump. Last December, I actually got three free rooms nights at Binion's (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) for signing up for a slot tournament for folks that had joined their player's club that year (Which between Saturday and Sunday maybe took up an hour of my time at best.). This was at the very end of the NFR, as well.
I'm already committed to a solo Vegas trip this Fall (Flight had been booked and considering what the change fees are, I'm not budging from my dates.), so I definitely cannot do one this year.
Quoting GQfluffy (Reply 10): Go between late November and early March...you'll need a jacket.
When I was out there Thanksgiving weekend 2007, the weather wasn't too cold. I think it got into the mid 40s at night. It was definitely cold when I was out there last December, but it wasn't too bad during the daytime. I thankfully dodged the "blizzard" by a few hours, but definitely was worried about it. When I was out there back in late March this year, it was fine for most of the trip until Sunday night when it just got downright chilly. I remember Monday morning standing outside of my hotel waiting on the shuttle bus ducking into a doorway to keep the wind off of me as my only jacket was my sportcoat.
As for one in 2010, that's definitely something I cannot even commit to just yet. The guys I went out there to hang out with back in March always do a trip around that time so I'm more than likely heading out there in the spring for that.
Cadet985 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 1408 posts, RR: 5 Reply 18, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 1079 times:
Depending on when it actually is, and prices for airfare and hotels, I might be up for it.
DeltAirlines From United States of America, joined May 1999, 8770 posts, RR: 13 Reply 19, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 1067 times:
Quoting JakeOrion (Reply 6): Do you live in the Sahara or something, damn!
Nope - frigid ol' MSP
Quoting JakeOrion (Reply 6): Not sure if you're a beer drinker, but be sure to stop by Barbary Coast, next to the Flamingo on Flamingo Road, $3 Corona's there.
I've got an even better kept-secret for drinking in Las Vegas. Won't go into many more details other than it helps that I'm out in Las Vegas around 10 times a year.
Srbmod From United States of America, joined Mar 2001, 16888 posts, RR: 51 Reply 20, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 1 day 12 hours ago) and read 1056 times:
Quoting JakeOrion (Reply 6):
Not sure if you're a beer drinker, but be sure to stop by Barbary Coast, next to the Flamingo on Flamingo Road, $3 Corona's there.
I guess you haven't been to Vegas in several years, as Harrah's acquired Barbary Coast a few years back (They had bought the old Westward Ho property [Man I miss that place.], swapped it with Boyd Gaming [Who owns Coast Casinos.] for Barbary Coast, which they renamed Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon. Boyd got room for future expansion for their replacement for the Stardust [Which I miss very much.].).
If you want cheap beer, the best bet is to sit down at a casino bar, put a few bucks in one of the tabletop machines, slow play it (or only play long enough to get served), and get your beer for free. Once you get your beer, cash out, tip the bartender and be on your way. Probably cheaper than sitting at a table game waiting for the cocktail waitress to return (That beer gets mighty expensive if the table's not being too kind to you.). At some casinos, they even have beers on tap. My last trip, I spent time hanging out at one of the bars at the Golden Nugget slow playing video poker with a few of my friends, drinking Sam Adams on tap while waiting for the rest of the guys to show up. Even better was going over to Binion's and playing blackjack at one the tables they have inside of their sports bar/cigar bar, Benny's Bullpen. They have all of the Chicago Brewing beers on tap (Chicago Brewing is owned by the guy that owns Binion's and the Four Queens), and some other good beers on tap as well. This place doesn't serve it in some little glass either, we're talking a nice mug of beer. The other great part about the blackjack tables in Benny's Bullpen is that they have attractive girls in skimpy outfits dealing (There are several casinos doing this now, colloquially referred to as "boobjack".).
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