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It can be where we rent a conference room at a Casino, or commandeer a Restaurant at a Casino or a local joint.
Aside from that, the area is the critical issue:
- if it's mostly locals, it can be anywhere reasonable in the Valley.
- if a lot of out-of-town members will be around at the same time, then downtown or the Strip must be a consideration.
Where to have it, and why?
i voted for the Strip as that would be most convenient for me.
It's a tiny bit inconvenient for locals because of strip traffic, but this pales in comparison to the car-less visitor trying to get to Green Valley Ranch or Rampart, or some outlying place. Mass transit to outlying areas in this town is a horror show, and cabs are a real costly shakedown.
Most of the good stuff is on the strip in any case.
And we can use this site to pick places. I think the buffet at the Wynn or the Bellagio is a real treat, but there's so much to choose from.
Although I think I remember the Wizard mentioning parking at the Hilton was a nightmare. And Benihana is only open for dinner, but well worth it.
Quote: CroupierHow about the Hilton? Strip Visitors can get there using the Monorail, and its off strip for the locals.
Not bad. I think you can get there via ACE, too. I can also get a player card for my collection. Plus we could perhaps hold a mock memorial service for the departed Trek rides (j/k)
As for a venue I'd assumed we'd meet around lunch time, as it's less hectic and likely more convenient to the locals. I'd have no problem for dinner, though.
A get together should be held first with the out of town visitor in mind, and any visitor who doesn't rent a car when in LV doesn't know what they're doing to begin with.
The M, now there's a nice place that's very easy to get to that's not ever crowded until all the local scroungers come in for the seafood buffets.
Quote: JerryLogan
A get together should be held first with the out of town visitor in mind, and any visitor who doesn't rent a car when in LV doesn't know what they're doing to begin with.
I dont have a driving license. It would be kind of difficult for me to rent a car. I have my own two legs, and a basic understanding of the public transit system in Vegas, and I've done ok so far.
I agree with Nareed that lunchtime is a good time to meet, and Paigowdan mentioned the Wynn and Bellagio buffets neither of which I have tried yet. Purely for selfish reasons I would prefer the Bellagio, but the Wynn is a reasonable second.
I suggested the Hilton purely as a place to get to that I imagined would be easy to get to for the majority of people. Plus Benihana does Rock.
Quote: JerryLoganRed Rock is fine. But the Hilton? Come on, why not Greek Isles?
A get together should be held first with the out of town visitor in mind, and any visitor who doesn't rent a car when in LV doesn't know what they're doing to begin with.
The M, now there's a nice place that's very easy to get to that's not ever crowded until all the local scroungers come in for the seafood buffets.
These are the reasons why I wouldn't come to a meeting like this in the first place. I don't need to deal with snobs on my leisure time.
Quote: teddysIf somebody in the group is a BP and has comps at a particular property so much the better, and that should be taken into consideration.
I'm no longer a BP, but I do have lots of Station points. Perhaps the Palace Station? It is a bit off strip, but a very good value.
Quote: WizardI'm no longer a BP, but I do have lots of Station points. Perhaps the Palace Station? It is a bit off strip, but a very good value.
Maybe we can take over Pasta Palace there?
It's "essentially" Strip, because it's easy to get to by #204 bus from the strip, easy for visitors. The Sahara bus runs ~ every 20 -25 minutes or so.
The #204 bus link is below...
http://www.rtcsouthernnevada.com/transit/route/204/204(3-28-10).pdf
#204 actually goes all the way to Red Rock, about a half-hour from the strip
The only Station I have ever been in was Main Street Station, and I must admit I did enjoy the 777 Brewpub. I would love to visit Green Valley Ranch to see how much has changed/stayed the same since the American Casino TV show (which I do love).
I'll repeat my earlier comment from the other thread: My next visit to Las Vegas will be in mid-December (13th p.m. to 18th a.m.) -- anyone else expect to be there then and have interest in getting together? There was some discussion/suggestion a while back about having a calendar to record schedules for out-of-towners visiting the city, so as to provide a centralized way to make plans for meeting each other. Was any feasible way of handling that ever devised?
Quote: CroupierThe only Station I have ever been in was Main Street Station, and I must admit I did enjoy the 777 Brewpub.
The Main Street Station is not a "Stations" casino. For years, before I moved here, I thought it was. Agreed, the 777 is good. My favorite restaurant downtown.
Quote: DocThere was some discussion/suggestion a while back about having a calendar to record schedules for out-of-towners visiting the city, so as to provide a centralized way to make plans for meeting each other. Was any feasible way of handling that ever devised?
No, I'm afraid not.
Quote: WizardThe Main Street Station is not a "Stations" casino. For years, before I moved here, I thought it was. Agreed, the 777 is good. My favorite restaurant downtown.
Well you learn something new every day. I feel like I should have known that. They should correct the naming situation. It confuses the situation for simpletons like me. Damn Boyd.
Although I didn't "OFFICIALLY" set a date until one week prior, I had spectified one of two dates as early as three months before the lunch.
As it was, the only attendees were the people who I spoke to privately before setting the date, and two others who never responded on the official thread and never called or anything. I'm not saying they weren't welcome, just that they weren't expected.
That said, putting this together might be a royal P.I.T.A. with few results. The notion of renting a meeting space seems a bit over ambitious.
For the record, I didn't vote, because I doubt I'll be returning anytime other than to go to my yearly conference in September. However, if I could be there, I wouldn't really care much WHERE it was, but who is attending. The bus system in the valley is not that tricky.
Quote: DJTeddyBear
That said, putting this together might be a royal P.I.T.A. with few results.
I dont doubt that it will be. However I think that even if we only get 3 or 4 people together after all this it still would be worth it. As I have said before I would love to meet a few of the regulars and have a get together. With a bit of advance notice we may even be able to pull it off. Worst case scenario - Im still in Vegas. Best Case Scenario - I have a great day in Vegas with a bunch of new friends.
If enough people want it, it will work.
Quote: DJTeddyBearThat said, putting this together might be a royal P.I.T.A. with few results. The notion of renting a meeting space seems a bit over ambitious.
I see it as a somewhat over-elaborate Wizard's Coffee. The idea of setting the date now may help get a bigger group together. But I agree about meeting space. Such things should only be done when people pay and confirm attendance in advance.
Oh And before I forget Wizard - do you know your mountain climbing dates yet?