Las Vegas Trip
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Robert Buldoc wrote: what are some stuff you recommend to do in Vegas Leave - that's the smartest thing to do. They don't build huge hotels by paying off large winners. Robert Buldoc wrote: how long it is with a car from there to Los Angeles. It's about a four to five hour trip, if the lunatics in CA don't kill you along the way. Have a fun trip, and keep your Uzi handy.:-D "Your village called -
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Robert Buldoc wrote: what are some stuff you recommend to do in Vegas Leave - that's the smartest thing to do. They don't build huge hotels by paying off large winners. Robert Buldoc wrote: how long it is with a car from there to Los Angeles. It's about a four to five hour trip, if the lunatics in CA don't kill you along the way. Have a fun trip, and keep your Uzi handy.:-D "Your village called -
They're missing their idiot."Roger Wright wrote: Leave - that's the smartest thing to do I think that's a tad unfair Roger. I spent New Years eve last year in Vegas and enjoyed it immensely - but then I'm a drinker not a gambler :) You're totally correct in pointing out who pays for the large hotels. We stayed at the Excelsior and caught a Penn and Teller show. Lots of laughs and lots of fun. The New York New York casino is good - so is the one that tries to be a fake Paris (I can't remember it's name). At least there were no dog turds on the streets :) The Luxor is worth a look and, despite what other people may say, so is Fremont Street. All of this said I'm not in a hurry to return - but I thought it was worth the experience once, if only to confirm that the places shown in ConAir, Mars Attacks and Oceans Eleven really do exist and that for once real life does outdo Hollywood :) Roger Wright wrote: It's about a four to five hour trip, if the lunatics in CA don't kill you along the way Wow. You must drive like the devil. I seem to recall our trek from Phoenix took about 8 hours of road time (not counting the stops at the Hoover Dam and Wickenburg and at Kingman who's main street is named Andy Devine Avenue (look him up on IMDB)) :) And on the subject of the Hoover Dam - I think it's best approached from the Arizona side - you come down a long slope toward the dam and the first thought is 'is that it?'. It's not until you cross over the top of the dam wall into Nevada that you appreciate the scale of the thing. We did the complete tour down under the wall itself and into the generator room. One detail they can't resist pointing out during the film show is a shot of Las Vegas ca 1935 - no one guesses where it is :) All of this said I still think the Snowy Mountains Scheme was bigger :) Rob Manderson http://www.mindprobes.net **Paul Watson wrote:**What sense would you most dislike loosing? Ian Darling replied. Telepathy Then I'd no longer be able to find out everyones dirty little secrets The Lounge, December 4 2003
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Hey guys, I am going to Las Vegas with some friends tomorrow night!:-D...and it is my first time! I was wondering what are some stuff you recommend to do in Vegas to have fun? We are going to stay in Circus Circus hotel! I know, i know its for kids but thats where we could get some good deals... And do you know how long it is with a car from there to Los Angeles. We may go there as well! Any suggestion, comments appreciated! A happy camper, Damon
Watch Terry Gilliams 'Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas' - get tooled up with as much party perscriptions as you can get your hands on and go in search of the american dream with a psychopathic samoan :o) Obviously not for everyone :o) James Simpson Web Developer imebgo@hotmail.com P S - This is what part of the alphabet would look like if Q and R were eliminated
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Hey guys, I am going to Las Vegas with some friends tomorrow night!:-D...and it is my first time! I was wondering what are some stuff you recommend to do in Vegas to have fun? We are going to stay in Circus Circus hotel! I know, i know its for kids but thats where we could get some good deals... And do you know how long it is with a car from there to Los Angeles. We may go there as well! Any suggestion, comments appreciated! A happy camper, Damon
I just got back from Vegas (Dec 4 - 7). Went there for two friends' combined bachelor party - very, very fun trip :) We stayed at the Luxor, which is pretty neat on the outside, but not nearly as neat as Mandalay Bay, Ceasar's Palace, Venetian, Bellagio, etc... on the inside. Take a walk down the new strip with all of the newer themed hotels (Venetian, Bellagio, Treasure Island, etc...) and walk through all of them. They really are amazing inside. You definitely must see the Bellagio - the lobby has 2000 blown-glass flowers suspended from a huge skylight[^]. Their botanical gardens are quite the sight, too. Bit of advice: take out X $ for gambling when you first arrive, and STOP GAMBLING WHEN YOU LOSE THAT. Also, if you ever find yourself thinking "I think this stripper actually likes me", get up and leave - you're about to hand her all of your money. ;P Have fun! :cool: -- Russell Morris "So, broccoli, mother says you're good for me... but I'm afraid I'm no good for you!" - Stewy
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Hey guys, I am going to Las Vegas with some friends tomorrow night!:-D...and it is my first time! I was wondering what are some stuff you recommend to do in Vegas to have fun? We are going to stay in Circus Circus hotel! I know, i know its for kids but thats where we could get some good deals... And do you know how long it is with a car from there to Los Angeles. We may go there as well! Any suggestion, comments appreciated! A happy camper, Damon
Robert Buldoc wrote: We are going to stay in Circus Circus hotel Good Choice. I was once passing through Vegas and I was looking for an inexpensive place just to spend the night and when I stopped at one place and asked about room rates I was told that they charge by the hour...:~ ...I probably didn’t want to slip between those sheets. X|
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Hey guys, I am going to Las Vegas with some friends tomorrow night!:-D...and it is my first time! I was wondering what are some stuff you recommend to do in Vegas to have fun? We are going to stay in Circus Circus hotel! I know, i know its for kids but thats where we could get some good deals... And do you know how long it is with a car from there to Los Angeles. We may go there as well! Any suggestion, comments appreciated! A happy camper, Damon
1. If you've ever been to Venice, then you have to go to the Venetian. There are canals with gondolas and it's absolutely amazing. 2. See the outside shows at the Mirage (fountains), Bellagio (also fountains), and Treasure Island (pirate ship battle). 3. Ride the roller coaster on the top of the Stratosphere. It starts about 200 feet up in the air. You can also go on the Freefall ride on the top of the Stratosphere as well. Then, if you're up for it, ride the NY, NY roller coaster. 4. Rent a car and go to Hoover Dam. An incredible piece of engineering. Regards, Brigg Thorp Software Engineer Timex Corporation
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Roger Wright wrote: Have a fun trip, and keep your Uzi handy it reminds me a certain Las Vegas Trip[^]
Le temps se perd, "Si" n'existe pas Tous les remords n'y changeront rien Le temps se perd, "Si" n'existe pas Donc à présent le choix reste mien
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Roger Wright wrote: Leave - that's the smartest thing to do I think that's a tad unfair Roger. I spent New Years eve last year in Vegas and enjoyed it immensely - but then I'm a drinker not a gambler :) You're totally correct in pointing out who pays for the large hotels. We stayed at the Excelsior and caught a Penn and Teller show. Lots of laughs and lots of fun. The New York New York casino is good - so is the one that tries to be a fake Paris (I can't remember it's name). At least there were no dog turds on the streets :) The Luxor is worth a look and, despite what other people may say, so is Fremont Street. All of this said I'm not in a hurry to return - but I thought it was worth the experience once, if only to confirm that the places shown in ConAir, Mars Attacks and Oceans Eleven really do exist and that for once real life does outdo Hollywood :) Roger Wright wrote: It's about a four to five hour trip, if the lunatics in CA don't kill you along the way Wow. You must drive like the devil. I seem to recall our trek from Phoenix took about 8 hours of road time (not counting the stops at the Hoover Dam and Wickenburg and at Kingman who's main street is named Andy Devine Avenue (look him up on IMDB)) :) And on the subject of the Hoover Dam - I think it's best approached from the Arizona side - you come down a long slope toward the dam and the first thought is 'is that it?'. It's not until you cross over the top of the dam wall into Nevada that you appreciate the scale of the thing. We did the complete tour down under the wall itself and into the generator room. One detail they can't resist pointing out during the film show is a shot of Las Vegas ca 1935 - no one guesses where it is :) All of this said I still think the Snowy Mountains Scheme was bigger :) Rob Manderson http://www.mindprobes.net **Paul Watson wrote:**What sense would you most dislike loosing? Ian Darling replied. Telepathy Then I'd no longer be able to find out everyones dirty little secrets The Lounge, December 4 2003
Rob Manderson wrote: You must drive like the devil. No, I drive like a reasonable old fart; the nitwits in CA drive like the devil. I cruise along at a gentle 75-80 mph while they pass me like I'm parked, including the trucks. Phoenix is a lot farther from LA than Vegas, though. Rob Manderson wrote: Hoover Dam Hoover Dam is awesome, an incredible piece on engineering. I've heard, though, that tours are no longer offerred. I hope that's not true becaues one day I'd still like to see the interior. I think that the Aswan Dam is larger, but I'm still impressed that anyone could build such a structure as the Hoover Dam at all!:-D "Your village called -
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Hey guys, I am going to Las Vegas with some friends tomorrow night!:-D...and it is my first time! I was wondering what are some stuff you recommend to do in Vegas to have fun? We are going to stay in Circus Circus hotel! I know, i know its for kids but thats where we could get some good deals... And do you know how long it is with a car from there to Los Angeles. We may go there as well! Any suggestion, comments appreciated! A happy camper, Damon
Thanks for all the info guys! I will try to remember them(if alcohol let me). I am going to the airport now. Have a good weekend. Damon
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Rob Manderson wrote: You must drive like the devil. No, I drive like a reasonable old fart; the nitwits in CA drive like the devil. I cruise along at a gentle 75-80 mph while they pass me like I'm parked, including the trucks. Phoenix is a lot farther from LA than Vegas, though. Rob Manderson wrote: Hoover Dam Hoover Dam is awesome, an incredible piece on engineering. I've heard, though, that tours are no longer offerred. I hope that's not true becaues one day I'd still like to see the interior. I think that the Aswan Dam is larger, but I'm still impressed that anyone could build such a structure as the Hoover Dam at all!:-D "Your village called -
They're missing their idiot."Roger Wright wrote: I've heard, though, that tours are no longer offerred We visited during the last week of 2002 and it was certainly open then. They were forbidding the passage of commercial trucks over the wall and indeed were diverting traffic off US 93 leading to the dam 60 or so miles before the dam. As for the tourists - we had to go through airport style security scanning but that, alas, has become the norm these days... Rob Manderson http://www.mindprobes.net **Paul Watson wrote:**What sense would you most dislike loosing? Ian Darling replied. Telepathy Then I'd no longer be able to find out everyones dirty little secrets The Lounge, December 4 2003
