Booked First Vegas Trip!
Nuff said on the subject.
IT'S A TRAP YOU FOOL!!Quote: gamerfreak
On another note...I'm a weirdo and not much for strip clubs, but my girlfriend is really interested. Any suggestions on that front?
Quote: gamerfreakI agree the price of the west rim Indian reservation is a bit of a rip, but realize I'm trying to fit it into a mainly Vegas vacation and I'm not interested in driving 8 hours in the NV/AZ desert in a rental car. The cost for the sky walk is $80 with a meal. Otherwise you can visit the reservation for $55 with no food or skywalk. I realize the other rims are much better views but they're also a 4hr drive from vegas. That's my thinking.....
On another note...I'm a weirdo and not much for strip clubs, but my girlfriend is really interested. Any suggestions on that front?
Your choice! Be subawed and ruin your rental car or take the time and do the real canyon.
Take your girfriend to the strip club and let her lead the way. You could have an interesting night.
Quote: boymimboYour choice! Be subawed and ruin your rental car or take the time and do the real canyon.
The road is really that terrible? I looked at the route on google maps and it looks like only the last 5 miles are unpaved
I realized someone might think I was talking about the Strip clubs being a trap ( that's somewhat true). What I meant to say is that it's a test. She's testing you, don't fall for it.Quote: AxelWolfIT'S A TRAP YOU FOOL!!
Quote: AxelWolfI realized someone might think I was talking about the Strip clubs being a trap ( that's somewhat true). What I meant to say is that it's a test. She's testing you, don't fall for it.
Nooopee she is completely into it, and has never cared if I participated in similar activities at bachelor parties.
Anyway...I looked at the google maps for the west rim reservation again, and I'm pretty sure it's paved the whole way. I skimmed 2k reviews on google and the only complaint is about the price, no complaints about the roads or staff. I think it'll be fine in a rental car.
Quote: billryanIt's been years since I drove it, but once you turn off the highway that takes you into Kingman, and pass Royal Ranch, it used to be an unpaved road. Not sure how it is today.
Construction was finished on a paved road in 2014. LA Times Story here.
Even having a suite these Flamingo rooms are still garbage.
Quote: RogerKintHave a beautiful time!
Keeping the hotel consistent with the theme of the rest of the property. Good luck catching BOTH the escalator to the back AND the elevator to your rental SUV parked in the garage BOTH working at the same time; that's considered a jackpot hand at the Pink Chicken - so no fussy complaining about the week's accumulation of trash along the way.Quote: gamerfreakEven having a suite these Flamingo rooms are still garbage.
Quote: DrawingDeadKeeping the hotel consistent with the theme of the rest of the property. Good luck catching BOTH the escalator to the back AND the elevator to your rental SUV parked in the garage BOTH working at the same time; that's considered a jackpot hand at the Pink Chicken - so no fussy complaining about the week's accumulation of trash along the way.
Yuppp regrets staying here....
But don't be bummed about it. Everybody has to do it once, and now you've punched your ticket for that (most who aren't WoV members won't do it twice). And on the bright side, don't forget that your Flaming-O resort fee does give you access to the one really good thing about crashing in the Flamingo: you can easily walk from there to a lot of places that are very not the Flamingo.Quote: gamerfreakYuppp regrets staying here....
Quote: boymimboI think the pool is one of the nicer ones too.
If you can wake up early enough to get down there right when it opens to snag a chair.
There you go. See, I'm not a pool person, so I wouldn't even know about that. Or probably even what makes a pool good (or not) if I was standing there looking at it.Quote: boymimboI think the pool is one of the nicer ones too.
I'm getting a room change, the bathroom is filthy and my girlfriend noped right out. Hopefully the next room isn't more of the same.
Got some tickets for Piff The Magic dragon tonight at a half price kiosk, been dying to see him ever since he was on Penn and Teller's Fool Us!
My first introduction to Penn and Teller.Quote: gamerfreakYea just took a walk down the strip and it's seems convenient ($3 craps at Casino Royal!!!)
I'm getting a room change, the bathroom is filthy and my girlfriend noped right out. Hopefully the next room isn't more of the same.
Got some tickets for Piff The Magic dragon tonight at a half price kiosk, been dying to see him ever since he was on Penn and Teller's Fool Us!
I met this little girlie, her hair was kinda curly,
went to her house N bust her out, I had to leave real early....
Quote: AxelWolfMy first introduction to Penn and Teller.
I met this little girlie, her hair was kinda curly,
went to her house N bust her out, I had to leave real early....
Ever see some of their older stuff, like Penn and Teller get killed? You'd enjoy that.
FLAMINGO UPDATE
New room is way better, looks somewhat newly renovated and less crack-housey. Top floor right in front of high roller too. Still not as kushy as the rooms they give me in Ceasar's AC, but it'll do.
My vote is Vegas is Vegas. Its for gambling, related festive stuff. It ain't for geology buffs.
Quote: AxelWolfMy first introduction to Penn and Teller.
I met this little girlie, her hair was kinda curly,
went to her house N bust her out, I had to leave real early....
Is that Jerry Seinfeld at 2:07 and 3:08?
Looks more like an 80 version of Nepolian Dynamite.Quote: billryanQuote: AxelWolfMy first introduction to Penn and Teller.
I met this little girlie, her hair was kinda curly,
went to her house N bust her out, I had to leave real early....
Is that Jerry Seinfeld at 2:07 and 3:08?
Quote: gamerfreakYea just took a walk down the strip and it's seems convenient ($3 craps at Casino Royal!!!)
I'm getting a room change, the bathroom is filthy and my girlfriend noped right out. Hopefully the next room isn't more of the same.
Got some tickets for Piff The Magic dragon tonight at a half price kiosk, been dying to see him ever since he was on Penn and Teller's Fool Us!
He was good on agt too but did the same act as fool us. Let us know how it is.
Quote: gamerfreakWhat's with all the creepy drunk Mickey Mouse's on the strip?
The drunk, bilingual Mickey Mouse is only native to that part of the strip.
Quote: RogerKintThe drunk, bilingual Mickey Mouse is only native to that part of the strip.
Thanks. Last question for the night. Does everyone use the GD bus lane as a turning lane?
Quote: gamerfreakThanks. Last question for the night. Does everyone use the GD bus lane as a turning lane?
I thought that was my own special turning lane.
This is the strangest TR ever. You're supposed to be having fun and providing us pictures of food and stories of bad beats and miraculous comebacks!
1. Laundry....are there any coin operated washing and drying machines, on or near the strip and/or downtown "casinos"? I actually prefer doing my own laundry and a hotel which has coin machines. I don't like paying $5.usd for a pair of shorts etc.. I'm not "cheap", just don' t like getting ripped off which it always is using your hotel. Soap is usually sold at laundry mats as well? If not, I assume at Walgreen of course.
2. WIFI....simply paying for a week or so of WIFI with someone? I'm in Asia where this is very common and not a real big deal, but can you do this in Las Vegas? I don't need a phone number, just WIFI..
Thanks and kind regards.
Quote: NokTangTwo things not mentioned, which at least I consider important..
1. Laundry....are there any coin operated washing and drying machines, on or near the strip and/or downtown "casinos"? I actually prefer doing my own laundry and a hotel which has coin machines. I don't like paying $5.usd for a pair of shorts etc.. I'm not "cheap", just don' t like getting ripped off which it always is using your hotel. Soap is usually sold at laundry mats as well? If not, I assume at Walgreen of course.
2. WIFI....simply paying for a week or so of WIFI with someone? I'm in Asia where this is very common and not a real big deal, but can you do this in Las Vegas? I don't need a phone number, just WIFI..
Thanks and kind regards.
There's plenty of coin operated laundromats around. My personal favorite is Wizard of Suds near the Palms. They have detergent for sale, slot machines to play, a convenience store for tasty snacks and those fancy massage chairs. I warshed a load of laundry there for $2 ($1.50 for the warsher, $.50 for the dryer).
Purchasing WiFi for any amount of time is easy in Las Vegas. Many hotels provide it as part of the "resort fee".
Quote: RogerKintI thought that was my own special turning lane.
This is the strangest TR ever. You're supposed to be having fun and providing us pictures of food and stories of bad beats and miraculous comebacks!
+$200 on Pai Gow Poker
+$40 on 3 card poker
+$30 on GOT slot
-$75 on Craps
How's that fer ya?
About the wifi....
Flamingo has free WiFi but now that I complained about my room and they moved me to the penthouse I can't get a signal.
That'll teach ya.Quote: gamerfreak
About the wifi....
Flamingo has free WiFi but now that I complained about my room and they moved me to the penthouse I can't get a signal.
Quote: AxelWolfdeja vu
Terapined is half asian, 100xodds is a diamond, Romes is a former everything and I really, really like Wizard of Suds.
Quote: RogerKint100xodds is a diamond
Bubble craps y0
Honestly idk why they don't have these in jersey but I tapped out after hearing "C,mon HIT THE BUTTON!!!!!nnn!!11" 56 times
It takes some people longer than others.Quote: gamerfreakBubble craps y0
Honestly idk why they don't have these in jersey but I tapped out after hearing "C,mon HIT THE BUTTON!!!!!nnn!!11" 56 times
How many yo's in a row would you have had to see before you bet on it?
WIFI...where I'm from is 100 percent coverage of the area i.e. Bangkok or in this inquiry, Las Vegas. You simply pay a fee, here you get a scratch off card with a user name and password, and it expires in a time certain amount of days/week/month. There are different G's but I simply want my email, check betting lines, and use of the great app "line" to make calls etc.. Anyhow, that's my inquiry along with any appreciated laundry options beyond the one.
Ugh, was playing VP at Red Rock last time out there, and the bank of machines was right next to that same bubble craps game! Every time I heard "C'mon, hit the button," it reminded me of this...Quote: gamerfreakI tapped out after hearing "C,mon HIT THE BUTTON!!!!!nnn!!11" 56 times
Does anyone else think their voices sound eerily similar? (The machine's & Soo-Yung's; not Chris Tucker's)
Quote: NokTangRegarding WIFI.....I'm sure a lot if not all hotels have WIFI, especially when they have a "resort fee". We consider resort fees a complete rip off so unless comped, I won't accept paying that scam..
WIFI...where I'm from is 100 percent coverage of the area i.e. Bangkok or in this inquiry, Las Vegas. You simply pay a fee, here you get a scratch off card with a user name and password, and it expires in a time certain amount of days/week/month. There are different G's but I simply want my email, check betting lines, and use of the great app "line" to make calls etc.. Anyhow, that's my inquiry along with any appreciated laundry options beyond the one.
There isn't a city-wide thang like you're describing, as far as I know.
Quote: NokTang
Anyhow, that's my inquiry along with any appreciated laundry options beyond the one.
How dare you! It's wizard of suds, or nothing and we can't be friends. I'm not an LV local so maybe some locals know of better ones. I googled laundry facilities and these are the ones near the strip and DT: We're obsessed with clean clothes
Quote: gamerfreakBubble craps y0
Honestly idk why they don't have these in jersey but I tapped out after hearing "C,mon HIT THE BUTTON!!!!!nnn!!11" 56 times
The people who wait the full 39 seconds for the device to shoot the dice should all be deported to Australia to live upside-down. There's some of these units around town where the sound has just been completely turned off. Too many suicides, most likely.
Quote: AxelWolfIt takes some people longer than others.
How many yo's in a row would you have had to see before you bet on it?
lmao, hopefully not 18
Quote: NokTangRegarding WIFI.....I'm sure a lot if not all hotels have WIFI, especially when they have a "resort fee". We consider resort fees a complete rip off so unless comped, I won't accept paying that scam..
WIFI...where I'm from is 100 percent coverage of the area i.e. Bangkok or in this inquiry, Las Vegas. You simply pay a fee, here you get a scratch off card with a user name and password, and it expires in a time certain amount of days/week/month. There are different G's but I simply want my email, check betting lines, and use of the great app "line" to make calls etc.. Anyhow, that's my inquiry along with any appreciated laundry options beyond the one.
I feel like we have had this conversation before. You can go to any large store and some smaller stores and buy a prepaid cell phone with free wifi. Then you can use the hotspot in that device to hook up your laptop or other devices. There is no aerial wifi that is city wide. For some reason that has never really caught on in the states.
Quote: GWAEHe was good on agt too but did the same act as fool us. Let us know how it is.
It was a good show. If you enjoy the humor in his Fool Us and AGT videos then you'll like the show. It's more of a comedy show, the magic is just a vehicle for the jokes. The show was a little under 2hrs. He made a bunch of jokes about the Flamingo being a junky property, which I appreciated.
You can meet Piff and hold Mr. Piffles after the show. He wasn't so enthusiastic to chat like Penn is, but dragons get tired I guess....
It's a small room and seating is first come, so get there early.
Quote: gamerfreakIt was a good show. If you enjoy the humor in his Fool Us and AGT videos then you'll like the show. It's more of a comedy show, the magic is just a vehicle for the jokes. The show was a little under 2hrs. He made a bunch of jokes about the Flamingo being a junky property, which I appreciated.
You can meet Piff and hold Mr. Piffles after the show. He wasn't so enthusiastic to chat like Penn is, but dragons get tired I guess....
It's a small room and seating is first come, so get there early.
Thanks for the review. We may look into it for aug. I have a feeling that he is going to be a 1 or 2 year type act and then disappear.
Quote: GWAEI feel like we have had this conversation before. You can go to any large store and some smaller stores and buy a prepaid cell phone with free wifi. Then you can use the hotspot in that device to hook up your laptop or other devices. There is no aerial wifi that is city wide. For some reason that has never really caught on in the states.
We/I did make an inquiry a few years ago. Just updating or asking again, as in the past such a thing seemed odd to the members. Here in Asia it's so common, one has to wonder why it has no appeal in the USA. Here, FYI, WIFI option on your phone costs money. It's not included in the service. Actually, the phone number service is also free, you just pay for usage. I won't bore you. Different customer base I suppose. I nor anyone coming for a week, want a second device such as a cheap phone to lug around. We are happy with our copied Samsung's and Apple's. We laugh at you people paying such huge sums for something available copied. This goes for pharmaceutical drugs as well. Viagra over here is less than $2.usd a dose, and antibiotics and sleeping pills even less. Obamacare/Trumpcare, you never talk about the costs side. Just shake up the poor on medicaid. Thanks.
