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Quote: DRichI have run into this exact scenario many times on flights. The closer you sit to the front the better the chance of getting your desired meal.
I some trips coming up and I am in row 4 for three of them. I would not be surprised if this happens to me again. I find it more disturbing when they run out of Crown Royal.
There are pecking orders in J for meals. Full paid usually get 1st choice followed by you status. Upgrades and points spenders at at the bottom otherwise.
From my expetience
Quote: SiegfriedRoyPeople have a stopping point. Maybe you don’t. Most people do unless you want to degen gamble for the rest of the trip.
Goal for the trip was $3k -- have some friends coming into town tomorrow for the weekend so not sure how much playing I will do until they leave on Sunday -- but, being 60% of the way to my goal feels pretty good so far
Quote: boymimboThere are pecking orders in J for meals. Full paid usually get 1st choice followed by you status. Upgrades and points spenders at at the bottom otherwise.
From my expetience
What is J?
Quote: boymimboThere are pecking orders in J for meals. Full paid usually get 1st choice followed by you status. Upgrades and points spenders at at the bottom otherwise.
From my expetience
I just read that Delta does their First Class meals from the front on even numbered flights and from the rear on odd numbered flights. I have never noticed that before and don't know if it is true. I have a couple Delta flights coming up and I will try to confirm it.
Quote: DeMangoNo fridge is a dealbreaker even for comped rooms. Others will bring one up to your room free, if you tell them for Medical reasons like blood sugar.
Rooms -- even low-level, standard rooms like I receive as comps -- increasingly include a free fridge at Biloxi-area casinos. Last trip Island View (Gulfport) and IP (Biloxi) had free fridges. But none at the (more upscale) Beau Rivage. That was perhaps to be expected, as it was only recently the Beau (largest resort hotel in the area) put coffee pots in every room.
Quote: DeMangoTough finding tasty sugar free selections in vending, so Walmart to the rescue!
Three Walmart’s in greater Biloxi area!
Smaller food-only Walmarts forced all the Winn-Dixie grocery stores out of business in the Biloxi area. It wasn't pretty, but Winn-Dixie couldn't compete against Walmart.
Quote: aceofspadesI cut him off and told him I was in Vegas on vacation and was not interested in his political and social views - he immediately realized the error of his ways in bringing up controversial topics to a passenger and began apologizing profusely -- What the F‽
Ever been to India? Most talkative
people on the planet. If you ride
a bus they will pepper you with
questions.
What's your name, what's your
profession, what's you mothers
maiden name. I kid you not. Then
they will tell you all their problems.
Quote: EvenBobEver been to India? Most talkative
people on the planet. If you ride
a bus they will pepper you with
questions.
What's your name, what's your
profession, what's you mothers
maiden name. I kid you not. Then
they will tell you all their problems.
Having been to India seven times, I can assure you this is not the case.
Quote: rsactuaryHaving been to India seven times, I can assure you this is not the case.
I can assure you it was when I was
there in the late 60's. Because I
was American they drove me nuts
with questions. It made me angry
at first because some of the questions
were personal, like how much money
I made. I realized they didn't know
any better and shook it off.
What are the reasons that Indians in India are so inquisitive about personal lives of others?
Culturally, India and Indians are interested a little bit in how you make your living, but more in where you are from, what language you speak, what your parents do for a living, whether you are married, what food you eat, whether you have kids, what your siblings are up to, and that inscrutable look on their faces when they find out every detail about you is because that Indian brain is working overtime placing you in relation to all that it already knows, has suspected, and may or may not be coming right.
https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-reasons-that-Indians-in-India-are-so-inquisitive-about-personal-lives-of-others
Quote: aceofspadesOh, forgot to tell this little gem -- I took a taxi yesterday and the driver was an older Indian gentleman - about 2 minutes into the ride he began telling me about the troubles between India and Pakistan (not the conversation for a Vegas vacation) - however, his diatribe soon turned to Israel and how the Jews control America - I cut him off and told him I was in Vegas on vacation and was not interested in his political and social views - he immediately realized the error of his ways in bringing up controversial topics to a passenger and began apologizing profusely -- What the F‽
Vegas is a politics free zone for me. I don’t care if you agree or disagree with my politics, just keep it to your damn self in Vegas. I’m there to gamble and have fun.
And I prefer awkward silences over meaningless chit chat in taxis and Ubers. Just let me pretend to look at my phone in peace!
Quote: aceofspadesOh, forgot to tell this little gem -- I took a taxi yesterday and the driver was an older Indian gentleman - about 2 minutes into the ride he began telling me about the troubles between India and Pakistan (not the conversation for a Vegas vacation) - however, his diatribe soon turned to Israel and how the Jews control America - I cut him off and told him I was in Vegas on vacation and was not interested in his political and social views - he immediately realized the error of his ways in bringing up controversial topics to a passenger and began apologizing profusely -- What the F‽
Had a guy go full conspiracy theory on me one time about Freemasons and FEMA camp end of the world scenarios in Lyft ride in Vegas. Definitely some characters there.
Quote: aceofspadeshis diatribe soon turned to Israel and how the Jews control America -
I always laugh when people say that.
The Jews have always controlled
a lot because they're smart. They're
usually the smartest people in the
room. Who do we want controlling
things, the dummies?
If the Jews control America that's fine
with me. Much better them then about
15 other groups I could name.
Then room is fairly minimalistic. There is no clock radio, no dresser. My room had doors to then bathroom and closets that swing open and closed. The two leather chairs and a table, a 50'' TV and plenty of USB and outlets to plug things in. Then washroom has a shower only and for me and seemed to have too much floor space overall.
Things that I really liked (first impressions)
- the walk from check-in to the elevators was minimal and did not take you through the casino. There were also lots of elevators (three banks of 6) each serving 8-9 levels. And they had a 13th floor.
- the check in could be completed via smartphone and the digital key works.
- the kiosks are fairly intuitive and not dissimilar to airport check ins. I miss the human touch nonetheless and actually had a problem with my check-in which was resolved by a human at the "VIP check-in" where the I uncountable stands for Inept.
I'm really enjoyed walking through Eately which faces the strip and allows people to experience a wide variety of Italian foods without setting foot in the casino. It seems to be really high quality and I'll be sampling a bit more in the next couple of days. Eately is set up like a loosely designed food court with about 10-12 different stations and self-sealing. It opened two months ago.
The casino itself is meh but I'll go more info detail on that soon.
Quote: ams288Vegas is a politics free zone for me. I don’t care if you agree or disagree with my politics, just keep it to your damn self in Vegas. I’m there to gamble and have fun.
And I prefer awkward silences over meaningless chit chat in taxis and Ubers. Just let me pretend to look at my phone in peace!
I took a Lyft last night to Venetian - the driver was a 50-something white guy who talked non-stop about breaking his apartment lease to buy a new house - telling me he was flat broke - then changing his story to tell me he owns a rental property in Fort Lauderdale - his phone also wasn't working so he was asking me directions to Venetian from Park MGM LOL
Quote: EvenBobEver been to India? Most talkative
people on the planet. If you ride
a bus they will pepper you with
questions.
What's your name, what's your
profession, what's you mothers
maiden name. I kid you not. Then
they will tell you all their problems.
That's what I liked about growing up in New York- nobody says a word to you and minds their own business. The only exceptions are the bums but they're really only talking to themselves.
Quote: EvenBobI always laugh when people say that.
The Jews have always controlled
a lot because they're smart. They're
usually the smartest people in the
room. Who do we want controlling
things, the dummies?
Yeah, I never understood that "conspiracy theory" either....
"Hey, these intelligent guys who are really good with finances are secretly ruling the world!"
Um... good? What's the problem here?
Quote: aceofspadesI cut him off and told him I was in Vegas on vacation and was not interested in his political and social views
Reminds me of the time I was in Disney World and one of the cast members started talking to me about ISIS.
I took a taxi last time I was in Vegas and the guy would not shut up for the entire ride. Nothing political, just rambling about kids, family, Vegas landmarks, this, that, whatever. Like, I get it, your job is probably boring as all get out, and I'm a captive audience, but the quality of your tip may or may not be on the line here.....
Quote: TigerWuI took a taxi last time I was in Vegas and the guy would not shut up for the entire ride. ...
It's funny all these complaints about
talkative Uber and taxi drivers. I've
taken 150 Uber's in the last 2 years
and they rarely talk unless I ask them
questions. When I was in the cab biz,
I would go whole shifts without talking.
Must be a Midwest thing, we keep to
ourselves.
Taxi driver on the way to the park last night said nothing. I was happy.
Meanwhile did the walk to Ellis Island for the $7. Steak and eggs breakfast. Players card was required. They and a spin to win and the prize was a free steak dinner.
It drizzled a bit this morning and the two biggest gripes was the race later today and the escalators not working. Walked up from Ellis Island to the fashion mall to buy shoes. Casino royale had a promotion where you get free play for $20 when you lose $20 and then another $20 when you lose each $100. Applies to VP. Assuming a 97% pay you would lose $20 for $667 coin in. So on the first $20 the $20 in FP works out to 3%. After that it's worth about .6%, better than MGM or CET rates.
Shoes bought for a good deal from Dicks. Walked back, caught the noon fountain show @ Bellagio - still a great spectacle and attraction. Weather has cleared and it's time for.a swim.
this Ace, I miss him.
"Blackjack update #3 the downturn
played at table 1 lost 3 in a row then got up
played at table 2 lost 3 in a row then got up
played at table 3 lost 3 in a row then got up
played at table 4 lost 3 in a row then got up
15 minutes ago I was +$2024
currently +824
:-(
im losing faith"
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/blackjack/10118-just-arrived-in-ac-revel/3/#post153568
Quote: EvenBobCould somebody check around for
this Ace, I miss him.
"Blackjack update #3 the downturn
played at table 1 lost 3 in a row then got up
played at table 2 lost 3 in a row then got up
played at table 3 lost 3 in a row then got up
played at table 4 lost 3 in a row then got up
15 minutes ago I was +$2024
currently +824
:-(
im losing faith"
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/blackjack/10118-just-arrived-in-ac-revel/3/#post153568
I'm trying to have a good time just exploring and taking photos this trip but I will hit the tables again
I might have to actually play cards tonight
Quote: boymimboHit and miss.
Taxi driver on the way to the park last night said nothing. I was happy.
Meanwhile did the walk to Ellis Island for the $7. Steak and eggs breakfast. Players card was required. They and a spin to win and the prize was a free steak dinner.
It drizzled a bit this morning and the two biggest gripes was the race later today and the escalators not working. Walked up from Ellis Island to the fashion mall to buy shoes. Casino royale had a promotion where you get free play for $20 when you lose $20 and then another $20 when you lose each $100. Applies to VP. Assuming a 97% pay you would lose $20 for $667 coin in. So on the first $20 the $20 in FP works out to 3%. After that it's worth about .6%, better than MGM or CET rates.
The drawback is there no full pay at Casino Royale at all. And is not a guaranteed 0.6%. If you get lucky and hit a $1000 Royal on that first quarter spin as a new member, you'll need to lose $1018.75 to get that $20 freeplay and $1118.75 to get the next one. That being said, it's not a bad place to play for a low roller at VP. But Cromwell has a full pay bank for quarters. That is a better deal.
Quote: aceofspadesI just tried getting a ticket (Diamond card monthly tickets) but both Penn&Tellerht
Saw P&T a few years ago, don't bother.
Because Teller never talks, you get
really sick of Penn's patter by the end.
And the magic is pretty lame from a
hundred feet away, looks much better
on TV.
Quote: EvenBobSaw P&T a few years ago, don't bother.
Because Teller never talks, you get
really sick of Penn's patter by the end.
And the magic is pretty lame from a
hundred feet away, looks much better
on TV.
The show is very Penn heavy but they are so good at what they do it is fun to watch
Park pool is nothing special. At this time of year o my one pool is open, small, shallow, but heated.
Went over to the NYNY to get my zumanity ticket (myVEGAS). Played some face up PGP. There was a doofus at the end who was betting black. So the banker sets their hand and all you have to do is try to beat both hands. So he fouls his hand by splitting his aces to a-K in the front (2) and a-q in the back (5).
So the customary thing is to call the pit over to see if they will allow a one time mistake. She balks, saying that they don’t do that in FaceUp. The bet is $175. He appeals. They call over the pit manager. He gets on the phone. He says, “you did this earlier” so we can’t help you. Player appeals and says, “but the dealer had misseslt her hand so I got to reset mine” - true. Pit calls someone and he comes back and says, “you did this earlier at one of our other properties.” He nods his head.
Then he gets mad and talks about “Raping the table” and almost loses it.
I found it amazing that MGM has a master file of ally at other properties and that put a note on his file, shared by other properties, of his play.
I felt it equally amazing that this guy couldn’t figure out how to set a hand and then scream foul when the casino won’t help him.
He didn’t rape the table but he and his girlfriend did leave up a few hundred.
Quote: EvenBobSaw P&T a few years ago, don't bother.
Because Teller never talks, you get
really sick of Penn's patter by the end.
And the magic is pretty lame from a
hundred feet away, looks much better
on TV.
What have you ever been fond of?
Anything??
Quote: gamerfreakWhat have you ever been fond of?
Anything??
EB loves seeing Ace lose money and get frustrated. I think that’s about the only thing that bring him joy in his life at the moment.
Quote: aceofspadesI just tried getting a ticket (Diamond card monthly tickets) but both Penn&Teller and Matt Franco were sold out for the comped tickets
I might have to actually play cards tonight
Matt Franco is ALWAYS sold out for the Diamond tickets.
I saw Penn and Teller in November. Enjoyed it (but agree that it is too Penn-heavy). Got a selfie with Teller after the show.
Quote: ams288
I saw Penn and Teller in November. Enjoyed it (but agree that it is too Penn-heavy). Got a selfie with Teller after the show.
I have lived in Vegas 28 years with free tickets and have never seen it. It starts too late for me. At 9pm I am getting ready for bed.
Quote: DRichI have lived in Vegas 28 years with free tickets and have never seen it. It starts too late for me. At 9pm I am getting ready for bed.
You’re crazy, it’s a really enjoyable show. I’ve seen it three times I think, I paid the first time. You should really stay up late one night and go see it for free.
Quote: aceofspadesI just tried getting a ticket (Diamond card monthly tickets) but both Penn&Teller and Matt Franco were sold out for the comped tickets
I might have to actually play cards tonight
Penn and Teller is not sold out. They are filming for Penn and Teller Fool Us. You can get free tickets from
OnCameraAudiences.com
Quote: gamerfreakWhat have you ever been fond of?
Anything??
I love Downton Abby, seen the whole
series 13 times. Love La Land, got it
on DVD, Love The Marvelous Maisel
on Anazon, fabulous show.
Loved Davinci Code, and Angels and
Demons, didn't like the 3rd installment.
Love Frank Sinatra, have all his DVD's
and at least 25 biographies and other
books about him. Love Max Allen Collins
and his Nate Heller series. Love almost
anything by Stephen King.
I love watching hiking videos on Youtube,
spend an hour a day at it. I love to cook,
went to cooking school for a year, am
subbed to multiple cooking channels
on Utube. Own over 100 DVD's of movies
I liked well enough to see over and over.
National Treasure, LA Confidential, Lord
of the Rings, The Fugitive, Air Force One,
Ninth Gate, 10 John Wayne movies,
half a dozen Hitchcock. On and on.
Want more, I got tons.
I sat down at a MEGABUCKS progressive and put $21 in just for fun - here are the results:
https://i.imgur.com/fYG6Em3.mp4
https://i.imgur.com/O2YhzJ3.mp4
https://i.imgur.com/bzMuLCs.mp4
https://i.imgur.com/GHQcNSl.mp4
https://i.imgur.com/4gDsEmQ.mp4
https://i.imgur.com/iOuZFc4.mp4
( AoS - I tried a couple things on your video extensions because none of them are working as links - including earlier posts -, but I couldn't fix them. No other edit to this post. - BBB) (I did try a link without the brackets and img=, and they are working, so maybe you could just remove the coding and let the links stand?)
When the housekeeping staff knocks on my door, I let them in, hand them tip and excuse myself from the room -- each time, the housekeeper was surprised I was tipping them and could not be more thankful
The question is: Do people rarely tip the housekeeping staff these days?
Quote: aceofspades
The question is: Do people rarely tip the housekeeping staff these days?
I leave the tip on the pillow.
First hand dealt J, J v dealer 6 - dealer busted with 22
Second hand natural for me
Thirdly hand double down 8, 3 v dealer Q -- took the card face down, dealer turned over an 8 for 18, dealer then turned my card over - an 8 as well - 19 for me
Won the next hand then the dealer pulled a 21 against my 20 and I decided to end the session +500
Trip is +2300
Quote: aceofspadesOK here's a question:
When the housekeeping staff knocks on my door, I let them in, hand them tip and excuse myself from the room -- each time, the housekeeper was surprised I was tipping them and could not be more thankful
The question is: Do people rarely tip the housekeeping staff these days?
I usually do if I have the room cleaned during my stay. I left $5 for a 3 night stay this past weekend at a nowhere business type hotel.
I don’t think it’s very common for them to get tipped.
Quote: gamerfreakI usually do if I have the room cleaned during my stay. I left $5 for a 3 night stay this past weekend at a nowhere business type hotel.
I don’t think it’s very common for them to get tipped.
Quote: ams288I think most people don’t tip housekeeping staff.
The property you are at could also have something to do with it - Park MGM (aka Monte Carlo) housekeepers are probably tipped way less often than a housekeeper at a property like Aria or Encore.
WOW - really? I thought wiping the housekeeping staff was de rigueur
Quote: aceofspadesOK here's a question:
When the housekeeping staff knocks on my door, I let them in, hand them tip and excuse myself from the room -- each time, the housekeeper was surprised I was tipping them and could not be more thankful
The question is: Do people rarely tip the housekeeping staff these days?
I think most people don’t tip housekeeping staff.
The property you are at could also have something to do with it - Park MGM (aka Monte Carlo) housekeepers are probably tipped way less often than a housekeeper at a property like Aria or Encore.
Quote: SOOPOOSo, Ace, if you win $5k or lose $5k during a trip like this, do you do ANYTHING different during the week after you return home? Meaning if you win you buy a large screen TV, but if you lose you eat Ramen for a week?
If I win I pay down my credit card and if I lose I might skip buying lunch out this week and brown bag it instead (but just as a sort of self-flagellation lol) - other than that - no change
Quote: aceofspadesIf I win I pay down my credit card and if I lose I might skip buying lunch out this week and brown bag it instead (but just as a sort of self-flagellation lol) - other than that - no change
Do you leave tomorrow?
Quote: PokerGrinderYou’re crazy, it’s a really enjoyable show. I’ve seen it three times I think, I paid the first time. You should really stay up late one night and go see it for free.
I would go see it if they had a 7pm show. I probably still wouldn't get home until 10pm but I could do that on a special occassion.
I think I have been up until midnight once in the past 15 years.
AoS - please take a look at the link above and maybe edit that post and your others with videos? Thanks.
Quote: EvenBobDo you leave tomorrow?
Indeed...indeed
