Hullabaloo
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April 28th, 2015 at 8:12:41 PM permalink
Quote: JohnnyQ

My list of suspects would have the non-TSA baggage handlers at the top.



That would be my guess. It seems to be a rather common problem, with recent arrests/stings at JFK and Miami.

Here's an article about it:

CNN: Hidden cameras reveal airport workers stealing from luggage
Ibeatyouraces
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April 28th, 2015 at 8:36:48 PM permalink
Quote: GWAE

I don't think I ever knew there was $500 cologne. That is just crazy. I complained when I bought my Kenneth Cole black for $30


Must've come from one of those rare whales they have to kill to make that stuff.
DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
JohnnyQ
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April 29th, 2015 at 3:55:49 AM permalink
Quote: Hullabaloo

That would be my guess. It seems to be a rather common problem, with recent arrests/stings at JFK and Miami.

Here's an article about it:

CNN: Hidden cameras reveal airport workers stealing from luggage



From the Article:

The Miami-Dade Police Department set up the camera as part of an ongoing police investigation into luggage thefts by the very airport workers who are supposed to get bags safely onto planes.

"It's a problem we all face," said police Lt. Pete Estis. "We will continue to be proactive until we can see that the claims of pilfering through luggage will actually decrease."

- So that's why ACE should file a Police Report, imho. Don't let the Airport Police have an EXCUSE to sit back and do nothing.
There's emptiness behind their eyes There's dust in all their hearts They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
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April 29th, 2015 at 5:43:26 AM permalink
Quote: GWAE

Maybe you left them in the safe.



I've actually worried about leaving money in a room safe. How would that be when you're 200 miles into your drive home when you go oh sh^t!

I usually leave something on the hotel room floor at the door, something you couldn't overlook that would ask you, "Why is the ironing board leaning against the wall next to the door?" Oh, I remember...

I do something similar at home if I have something important to do the next day. I might put a can of Comet on the vanity right in front of the sink.
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April 29th, 2015 at 6:35:12 AM permalink
Quote: Hullabaloo

That would be my guess. It seems to be a rather common problem, with recent arrests/stings at JFK and Miami.

Here's an article about it:

CNN: Hidden cameras reveal airport workers stealing from luggage


I wouldn't put it past people who make basically $12-$15 an hour. If the TSA was really about Airport security they would hire actual professionals instead of high school dropouts
A flute with no holes is not a flute, a donut with no holes is a danish
TwoFeathersATL
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April 29th, 2015 at 6:53:52 AM permalink
Ace, at least YOU made it home safely.... Sorry the trip didn't have a happier ending, was one hell of a ride. There's always next trip. Also sorry for ribbing you about B79, was a lame joke.
Speaking of next trip, at least you don't have a wife that see's you're down 9K on your return, and has very little to say to you for a couple days. And then looks at your diary from the trip and notices you were down 23k at the lowest point and decides she needs to say ALOT. Been sleeping on the couch ;-)

Good luck, good variance...and as always "thanks for the TR's"
Youuuuuu MIGHT be a 'rascal' if.......(nevermind ;-)...2F
Gabes22
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April 29th, 2015 at 7:07:51 AM permalink
In a weird way he did accomplish he pre-trip goal to buy that bottle of Remy Martin. Getting to even after being down 10K is one hell of an accomplishment
A flute with no holes is not a flute, a donut with no holes is a danish
speedycrap
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April 29th, 2015 at 7:17:28 AM permalink
Did AOS actually buy that Remy Martin??? I did not see anything mentioned.
Gabes22
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April 29th, 2015 at 7:21:40 AM permalink
No he didn't. I was just making a point that he had an excess of a $9150 move to the good at one point
A flute with no holes is not a flute, a donut with no holes is a danish
aceofspades
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April 29th, 2015 at 1:42:09 PM permalink
OK so, my pre-trip MLife tier total was 80,000

My post-trip MLife tier total is 147,000

I believe the next level is Platinum at 200,000 which must be reach by october 1st in order to be valid the entire next year

Not sure I will make it by October 1st
EvenBob
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April 29th, 2015 at 1:54:09 PM permalink
What do you get at platinum that
you aren't getting now?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
aceofspades
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April 29th, 2015 at 1:59:07 PM permalink
Quote: EvenBob

What do you get at platinum that
you aren't getting now?





MLife Tier comparison


But, apparently, each individual casino has their own separate perks ( I am trying to find a comprehensive list of those--anyone? )
aceofspades
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April 29th, 2015 at 2:00:33 PM permalink
Quote: Gabes22

Quote: Hullabaloo

That would be my guess. It seems to be a rather common problem, with recent arrests/stings at JFK and Miami.

Here's an article about it:

CNN: Hidden cameras reveal airport workers stealing from luggage


I wouldn't put it past people who make basically $12-$15 an hour. If the TSA was really about Airport security they would hire actual professionals instead of high school dropouts




+1000000000
aceofspades
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April 29th, 2015 at 2:01:06 PM permalink
Quote: TwoFeathersATL

Ace, at least YOU made it home safely.... Sorry the trip didn't have a happier ending, was one hell of a ride. There's always next trip. Also sorry for ribbing you about B79, was a lame joke.
Speaking of next trip, at least you don't have a wife that see's you're down 9K on your return, and has very little to say to you for a couple days. And then looks at your diary from the trip and notices you were down 23k at the lowest point and decides she needs to say ALOT. Been sleeping on the couch ;-)

Good luck, good variance...and as always "thanks for the TR's"




Hope the couch is comfy 2F
aceofspades
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April 29th, 2015 at 2:02:12 PM permalink
Quote: speedycrap

Did AOS actually buy that Remy Martin??? I did not see anything mentioned.




HAHA I have never even tasted it as I am not a cognac drinker lol

Having lost 8k total, I did not make my goal of +9150

It looks like I will have to make a few mini-trips to AC in an effort to reclaim my money!
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April 29th, 2015 at 2:05:20 PM permalink
I have platinum at MGM, not much to write about. Of course I live in Vegas so I don't use the free limo rides and whatnot. There is a small bump in cashback/comps, 30% increase over the standard card level.
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April 29th, 2015 at 2:15:52 PM permalink
Quote: aceofspades

Quote: Gabes22

Quote: Hullabaloo

That would be my guess. It seems to be a rather common problem, with recent arrests/stings at JFK and Miami.

Here's an article about it:

CNN: Hidden cameras reveal airport workers stealing from luggage


I wouldn't put it past people who make basically $12-$15 an hour. If the TSA was really about Airport security they would hire actual professionals instead of high school dropouts




+1000000000

I think it is entirely possible that the baggage thieves were divorcees in some weird Kharmic evening of the score? Somehow they can tell. Have you ever noticed the "look" when they know,,,you know that they know you know?

I have a female proctologist and I swear she is on some kind of power trip. And even though I was trying to hide it until after the procedure, she double dipped I am sure to prove her power, I must say it was humbling. I think she only got in the business to get even with men, but I am grateful she has small hands.

You are not going to get your cologne back anyway so when you file the police report, you may just as well report the theft was a gun. That would at least get them looking, and put a fire under tsa's asses.
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April 29th, 2015 at 2:33:14 PM permalink
Quote: petroglyph



I have a female proctologist and I swear she is on some kind of power trip. And even though I was trying to hide it until after the procedure, she double dipped I am sure to prove her power, I must say it was humbling. I think she only got in the business to get even with men, but I am grateful she has small hands.



See, Ace? There's always a silver lining.
100% risk of ruin
petroglyph
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April 29th, 2015 at 3:07:33 PM permalink
Quote: RogerKint

See, Ace? There's always a silver lining.



I don't think it was silver, I think it was latex?
aceofspades
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April 29th, 2015 at 3:45:34 PM permalink
Quote: petroglyph

Quote: aceofspades

Quote: Gabes22

Quote: Hullabaloo

That would be my guess. It seems to be a rather common problem, with recent arrests/stings at JFK and Miami.

Here's an article about it:

CNN: Hidden cameras reveal airport workers stealing from luggage


I wouldn't put it past people who make basically $12-$15 an hour. If the TSA was really about Airport security they would hire actual professionals instead of high school dropouts




+1000000000

I think it is entirely possible that the baggage thieves were divorcees in some weird Kharmic evening of the score? Somehow they can tell. Have you ever noticed the "look" when they know,,,you know that they know you know?

I have a female proctologist and I swear she is on some kind of power trip. And even though I was trying to hide it until after the procedure, she double dipped I am sure to prove her power, I must say it was humbling. I think she only got in the business to get even with men, but I am grateful she has small hands.

You are not going to get your cologne back anyway so when you file the police report, you may just as well report the theft was a gun. That would at least get them looking, and put a fire under tsa's asses.




this could be a new record, one day back from vacation and I might have settled 3 active cases!
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April 29th, 2015 at 3:50:59 PM permalink
Quote: aceofspades


this could be a new record, one day back from vacation and I might have settled 3 active cases!



How many of the 3 will pay you promptly?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
aceofspades
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April 29th, 2015 at 3:57:52 PM permalink
Quote: EvenBob

How many of the 3 will pay you promptly?





djatc
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April 29th, 2015 at 4:06:05 PM permalink
Give your clients a loss rebate

???

profit!
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aceofspades
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April 29th, 2015 at 4:14:44 PM permalink
Quote: djatc

Give your clients a loss rebate

???

profit!




Hahahahahaha
Some clients want a 99% LR and an interest free payment plan for the other 1%
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April 29th, 2015 at 5:11:48 PM permalink
Quote: aceofspades



It looks like I will have to make a few mini-trips to AC in an effort to reclaim my money!

That's a classic case of chasing.

There's no such thing as "getting it back"

Unless you're playing +EV (I have no clue if that's the case ) you may keep digging and digging. I suggest advancing to super speed count and grinding it back 1 trip at a time. Just imagine if you had an extra 1% of the total action you put in from day one.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
aceofspades
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April 29th, 2015 at 5:18:09 PM permalink
Quote: AxelWolf

That's a classic case of chasing.

There's no such thing as "getting it back"

Unless you're playing +EV (I have no clue if that's the case ) you may keep digging and digging. I suggest advancing to super speed count and grinding it back 1 trip at a time. Just imagine if you had an extra 1% of the total action you put in from day one.




I guess you don't equate mini-trips with "grinding it back 1 trip at a time" :)
EvenBob
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April 29th, 2015 at 5:35:33 PM permalink
Mini trip, maxi trip, it's all one hand
at a time.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
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April 29th, 2015 at 5:37:12 PM permalink
Quote: aceofspades

I guess you didn't equate mini-trips with "grinding it back 1 trip at a time" :)

I meant grind it back with a better method. You can't grind anything back if you have -EV. U can lucky it back but you could also dig deeper. Cant count on luck since you seem to be the unluckiest BJ player in the world. Running into a 16k to 1 and at least a 100k to 1 on Just this trip alone.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
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April 29th, 2015 at 5:39:04 PM permalink
Quote: EvenBob

Mini trip, maxi trip, it's all one hand
at a time.

Now that's a good Idea... skip a few trips and just bet it all on 1 hand when the count is positive.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
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April 29th, 2015 at 5:46:18 PM permalink
Quote: aceofspades

Hope the couch is comfy 2F



Not great, but not that bad either. I've had it worse (previous wive(s)). The point was 'the next trip', not sure when/if I get to go. Apparently I've been 'grounded'. Now that is bad, really bad ;-(
Youuuuuu MIGHT be a 'rascal' if.......(nevermind ;-)...2F
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April 30th, 2015 at 3:36:34 AM permalink
If your concerned at all with achieving the next tier with MGM you need to consider coming to Tunica. Granted there is nothing there to do except gamble, but that's what you go for right? At your level you would get picked up at the airport in Memphis, comped a suite, and wouldn't have to spend a dime on anything except playing. I play at a red chip level on a tiny bankroll and still get over 50,000 tier points for minimal play. They are very generous with comps. One weekend and you would be over 200,000 easy.
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