Vegas Vega$ VegAce
Quote: TwoFeathersATLI know bout nearly everything that Ace has revealed on this forum. I would like to go play at the table with him sometime( please no 'gay'' jokes here). But our games are so far apart that it probably won't happen. He plays big min tables, I play small min tables. My avg bet, and his avg bet are probably similar, but I'll probably never know. Bac79 wasn't real, that was news to me. Apparently I trust people too much. 2F
Bacc79 was also real.
Quote: TwoFeathersATLAt the very least you have shown the roller coaster that is Blackjack, while sitting at the table. That is admirable. Lots of the posts I read here seem to be just people kidding each other, or disagreeing with each other, or (worst) insulting each other, or baiting each other to see if there is a response. Think the "red" posters that have appeared during your trip report....
You have apparently run out of time to turn around your current trip, that's OK. Lots of time left in 2015. I hope you really are "real". I only say that because I didn't hear anything about anyone noting any comm from you as to why you didn't join the WoV get together other than your cousin's flight was late. Really? You seem to post every shoe or two about your status/events/etc, but couldn't/didn't take a very small moment to tell the whole darned world why you wouldn't be able to make it?
I think perhaps I've been had, again. I hope not, really hope.......2F
If you think I am not real, please feel free to flag my posts and report me to the Wizard, beachbumbabs, Mission146, Face, JB or Zuga
Quote: aceofspadesBet 100 got 888 split (my last 300)
Got a 2 3 2 on each one had no money to double
Dealer busted
Trip -10
With your play there is no reason why any pit boss would not have stopped the game to allow you to hit an ATM for money or tap your credit line.
I know it sucks, but you should never play to your last dollar and not have options in a situation like this.
Not trying to beat you down, and I hope you get it all back and more either there or in AC.
Quote: 1BBAre we real??? :-)
Sure......as long as it's not in a B79 toward Ace way!
Quote: beachbumbabsBacc79 was also real.
Since the Wiz said its OK, he was and is real in a "real asshole" type of way.
Quote: aceofspadesBet 100 got 888 split (my last 300)
Got a 2 3 2 on each one had no money to double
Dealer busted
Trip -10
Your dog won't care how much you are up or down, he loves you no matter what(just don't gamble away his kibble fund).
Quote: PerditionYour dog won't care how much you are up or down, he loves you no matter what(just don't gamble away his kibble fund).
You could bet the dog..... I'm just saying.... if you win you could end up with 2 dogs.
Quote: djatcYou could bet the dog..... I'm just saying.... if you win you could end up with 2 dogs.
What happens if you get a blackjack? Do you end up with 2 dogs and a cat?
leave? 11K down or has it changed.
Went on a nice run but ran out of time
Trip total -8
Quote: GreasyjohnAbout how many hours of blackjack would you say you played and about how much did you tip the dealers?
I averaged about 4-5 hours per day and tipped probably 100 a day
Despite the loss, had a good time and was fun hanging with my cousin
The run of cards this trip felt worse than any of my trips where I lost double - maybe because of all of the lost doubles and basically busting 95% of my 12s
Maybe because I got back to even only to let it all slip away
My cousin remarked to me that if he hadn't witnessed the run of cards in person he would've called "bull$*!+" on me
Alas, c'est la vie, I'll continue to comeback in AC :-)
Quote: rudeboyoiWhat happens if you get a blackjack? Do you end up with 2 dogs and a cat?
In a perfect world you'd get 2 dogs and a puppy but sometimes you might get a dog chopped in half so you can choose the left side or right side :(
Quote: djatcIn a perfect world you'd get 2 dogs and a puppy but sometimes you might get a dog chopped in half so you can choose the left side or right side :(
I'd rather just get 5 puppies. Wait, is that even allowed? If so, you know where to find me.
Ace - glad you had a good time. Sucks it didn't go as well as planned. You still owe me some drinks. Hopefully next time you come out we can do some better planning -- I'll teach you how to play BJ like a real pr0.
Quote: aceofspadesthe flight is boarding shortly so I will welcome all of your post-trip questions and comments
Despite the loss, had a good time and was fun hanging with my cousin
The run of cards this trip felt worse than any of my trips where I lost double - maybe because of all of the lost doubles and basically busting 95% of my 12s
Maybe because I got back to even only to let it all slip away
My cousin remarked to me that if he hadn't witnessed the run of cards in person he would've called "bull$*!+" on me
Alas, c'est la vie, I'll continue to comeback in AC :-)
Let's hope your flight doesn't detour to Baltimore.
Another great thread leaving us wanting more. People are finally realizing, as I did long ago, that you play your game, you know what you are doing, understand the game of blackjack and don't need any unsolicited advice. When advice is given you always accept is graciously.
I know that I have experienced most, if not all, of what you have at the tables and probably a few that you haven't. I just never keep track.
Can't wait until the next report!
Quote: 1BBLet's hope your flight doesn't detour to Baltimore.
Another great thread leaving us wanting more. People are finally realizing, as I did long ago, that you play your game, you know what you are doing, understand the game of blackjack and don't need any unsolicited advice. When advice is given you always accept is graciously.
I know that I have experienced most, if not all, of what you have at the tables and probably a few that you haven't. I just never keep track.
Can't wait until the next report!
thank you 1BB and to everyone who reads or participates in my trip reports -- the comradery I feel here when writing these reports is +EV
I hope you're getting rested up, have picked up your dog, and planning the next trip.
Until the next trip report....
Quote: aceofspadesthank you 1BB and to everyone who reads or participates in my trip reports -- the comradery I feel here when writing these reports is +EV
Mr. Mendelson, can we get on Ace's case about using this variant? He misspelled that word so badly, his occupational license should be immediately revoked.
Safe travels back to the New York archipelago, AoS.
Ace. Good thing I kicked schaden, this trip
would have been the epitome for a schaden
lover. or did I really kick it at all..
Quote: ajemeisterit's those trips where you end up on a mini run that keep bringing you back so you can "continue the streak" that get me in trouble! At lease you had a hell of a fight ace! love reading your trip reports!
Yeah make you believe the magic run is just around the corner and that "only if there was more time"
Quote: AyecarumbaThanks for the trip report Ace! I enjoy them very much. More pictures next time please!
I know - I like TR with pics too - when I get caught up in a bad streak - my Vegas vacation ends up being more of a stay-cation within the casino only
Quote: EvenBobWho else can generate a 43 page TR except
Ace. Good thing I kicked schaden, this trip
would have been the epitome for a schaden
lover. or did I really kick it at all..
Haha not sure you will ever truly kick the "monkey" on your back named schadenfreude Bob - but we love you anyways
Quote: aceofspadesI know - I like TR with pics too - when I get caught up in a bad streak - my Vegas vacation ends up being more of a stay-cation within the casino only
Not a problem. Looking forward to the next one!
Add $430+tax for those to my total trip loss
Airline wants a police report before they will investigate lol
Quote: aceofspadesJust unpacked and found that two bottles of cologne (Tom Ford Tobacco Vanile and Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi) are missing from my suitcase
Add $430+tax for those to my total trip loss
Airline wants a police report before they will investigate lol
Could TSA have rightfully confiscated them as "liquids in excess of the .5 oz limit", or due to the alcohol content as "combustible"?
I recall they used to leave a flyer in your bag if they took something out, so maybe not.
Quote: AyecarumbaCould TSA have rightfully confiscated them as "liquids in excess of the .5 oz limit", or due to the alcohol content as "combustible"?
I recall they used to leave a flyer in your bag if they took something out, so maybe not.
They were in my checked bag - no note/flyer
I have flown plenty of times with cologne and know of no restriction on cologne/perfume in checked bags
Quote: AyecarumbaCould TSA have rightfully confiscated them as "liquids in excess of the .5 oz limit", or due to the alcohol content as "combustible"?
I recall they used to leave a flyer in your bag if they took something out, so maybe not.
You would think that this would have been something that would happen on the way there and not the way back, particularly with less product in the bottle on the return trip
Quote: aceofspadesAirline wants a police report before they will investigate lol
Well I'm not sure a police report will get you anything back, BUT is there a small chance that if numerous police reports are filed by those that are victimized, that "someone" will do "something" about the situation ?
Quote: JohnnyQWell I'm not sure a police report will get you anything back, BUT is there a small chance that if numerous police reports are filed by those that are victimized, that "someone" will do "something" about the situation ?
Yeah - I am sure the TSA wants to investigate itself and be found to have stolen items - been reading up on TSA and theft and nothing ever gets done - we are merely a candy store to the TSA workers - our tax dollars hard at work
Quote: aceofspadesYeah - I am sure the TSA wants to investigate itself and be found to have stolen items - been reading up on TSA and theft and nothing ever gets done - we are merely a candy store to the TSA workers - our tax dollars hard at work
My list of suspects would have the non-TSA baggage handlers at the top. Anyway, no question that it is frustrating to be the victim of a crime and feel that nothing can or will be done about it.
Quote: JohnnyQMy list of suspects would have the non-TSA baggage handlers at the top. Anyway, no question that it is frustrating to be the victim of a crime and feel that nothing can or will be done about it.
Indeed - agreed that it is not only the TSA but other non-TSA baggage handlers as well
If your bag was subjected to xray before loading, and TSA was being picky (or getting audited), they saw the colognes and were required to remove them, assuming they contained alcohol (which nearly all scents do) and that made them flammable.
I would guess it's almost a sure thing that it was considered prohibited if that's all they took.
Quote: beachbumbabsFWIW, Prohibited Items. Scroll all the way to the bottom. Note the list was just updated/revised on April 8, though I don't know what the previous version said.
If your bag was subjected to xray before loading, and TSA was being picky (or getting audited), they saw the colognes and were required to remove them, assuming they contained alcohol (which nearly all scents do) and that made them flammable.
I would guess it's almost a sure thing that it was considered prohibited if that's all they took.
So nobody in the USA brings cologne or perfume?
They were 1.7oz bottles
My hair gel has alcohol in it and that is an 8oz bottle - why wasn't that taken?
I had a 1 liter bottle of Grey Goose from the GN giveaway also - that is a hell of a lot more than the 1.7oz cologne bottles...
The argument you presented is specious, at best - I'd say 99% chance they knew those colognes were very expensive and merely swiped them
P.S.--if they were confiscated then they would have left a notecard/flyer
Quote: GWAEMaybe you left them in the safe.
LOL
Quote: beachbumbabsI'm not arguing, counselor. I didn't know what else you had in your bag. Just giving you a reference to look at if you decide to contact them, along with a possible scenario.
It just sucks
Having the bottles stolen adds insult to injury after my losing trip
I bet you didn't check the safe.Quote: aceofspadesJust unpacked and found that two bottles of cologne (Tom Ford Tobacco Vanile and Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi) are missing from my suitcase
Add $430+tax for those to my total trip loss
Airline wants a police report before they will investigate lol
On this particular trip I would've been checking for someone hiding in the closest as well.
stalkers have a tendency to steal items from their victims, it makes them feel closer to their victims. Some stalkers follow their victims to home / work and even on vacation . They oftentimes communicate with their victims via internet, phone, mail etc.
The most dangerous type of stalker is obsessive they have a tendency to focus their attention on a person who they believe to be happy. Making them worthy of victimisation, especially something with some notoriety.
Dam it. I was saying that, but got interrupted, I hit send and noticed you beat me to it.Quote: GWAEMaybe you left them in the safe.
Quote: AxelWolfI bet you didn't check the safe.
On this particular trip I would've been checking for someone hiding in the closest as well.
stalkers have a tendency to steal items from their victims, it makes them feel closer to their victims. Some stalkers follow their victims to home / work and even on vacation . They oftentimes communicate with their victims via internet, phone, mail etc.
The most dangerous type of stalker is obsessive they have a tendency to focus their attention on a person who they believe to be happy. Making them worthy of victimisation, especially something with some notoriety.
That is a pretty creepy theory
Good one.Quote: PerditionAce if you sniff the air and smell Tom Ford.....run.
