Longhorn Casino & Hotel
December 4th, 2016 at 9:05:42 AM
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We just published the new Hotel review : https://wizardofvegas.com/hotels/longhorn/
thanks Mission.
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this is newly created board for this casino/hotel.
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comments , suggestions welcomed.
thanks Mission.
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this is newly created board for this casino/hotel.
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comments , suggestions welcomed.
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December 4th, 2016 at 10:58:01 AM
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Well, there's probably a lot of good information in this write-up, but I only got as far as the first paragraph, which ends with, "there are definitely worse places to visit."
December 4th, 2016 at 3:53:22 PM
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Fun place. Free cookie when you sign up.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
December 4th, 2016 at 4:09:52 PM
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Quote: LuckyPhowWell, there's probably a lot of good information in this write-up, but I only got as far as the first paragraph, which ends with, "there are definitely worse places to visit."
That was meant to be ironic, people without a proper appreciation for gambling value often speak ill of the place and its clientele, much more ill than the place should rightfully be spoken of, so it's an ironic statement mostly meant for such people.
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December 4th, 2016 at 4:55:19 PM
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From what few times I've been there, I find it to be a fun and friendly place. They are the only place in Vegas to allow doubling on three cards.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
December 4th, 2016 at 4:56:56 PM
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Quote: WizardFrom what few times I've been there, I find it to be a fun and friendly place. They are the only place in Vegas to allow doubling on three cards.
That in itself was enough to sell me, what a cool rule!
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December 4th, 2016 at 5:01:27 PM
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Other than its sister property, the Big Horn.
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December 4th, 2016 at 5:06:16 PM
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Quote: Mission146That in itself was enough to sell me, what a cool rule!
There's already a few reviews, one was mine. I should have included my comments here also, but I like the place, and have been there many times on trips to Vegas. I like a place like that better than the fancy joints on the Strip. Seriously. It's just different. I recommend the Longhorn.
'Emergencies' have always been the pretext on which the safeguards of individual liberty have been eroded.
December 4th, 2016 at 6:05:17 PM
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Now that's the place I kinda know, and... don't mind, On some days when I don't feel like shaving or changing my slept-in shirt & could really use having someone just put some straightforward no-frill breakfast chow in front of me after some nocturnal misadventure. I may have sometimes been guilty of falling into more of a sneering tone about it than what's really merited by anything I've directly seen in there. In fact I'm pretty sure I've done a little of that. If I was okay with The Western now and then in the wee small hours, before they closed it & pretty much tied a muck resistant bag over its corpse, then I should probably keep in mind that Longhorn is at least two full notches or more above some of the lower parts of my own rather stretchable personal standards.
I don't know beans about blackjack rules, but I liked the review for the brush strokes coming through in a way that should be helpful for visitors sorting out their vacation wanderings or gambling conquest missions. There's never been a time I was in there regularly, and it has been a while now for me too. But I thought the write-up did a really fine job giving a realistic feel for what it is about, and isn't, or at least what it has seemed like to me when I have stopped in. I'd refer people to this to clue them in better than I'd do if asked: "What's that?"
I don't know beans about blackjack rules, but I liked the review for the brush strokes coming through in a way that should be helpful for visitors sorting out their vacation wanderings or gambling conquest missions. There's never been a time I was in there regularly, and it has been a while now for me too. But I thought the write-up did a really fine job giving a realistic feel for what it is about, and isn't, or at least what it has seemed like to me when I have stopped in. I'd refer people to this to clue them in better than I'd do if asked: "What's that?"
Suck dope, watch TV, make up stuff, be somebody on the internet.
December 4th, 2016 at 6:17:04 PM
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DrawingDead,
Thank you very much for the extremely high praise in your second paragraph! I also legitimately laughed out loud about at least two or more full notches above some of the lower parts of your own stretchable personal standards! That's exactly how I think about it, and would have loved to have phrased it half as well!
Thank you very much for the extremely high praise in your second paragraph! I also legitimately laughed out loud about at least two or more full notches above some of the lower parts of your own stretchable personal standards! That's exactly how I think about it, and would have loved to have phrased it half as well!
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December 4th, 2016 at 7:56:33 PM
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Quote: billryanOther than its sister property, the Big Horn.
I stand corrected.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
December 4th, 2016 at 10:14:59 PM
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Don't ever hit a big jackpot and die there; security vehemently discourages it because it's too much paperwork for them.
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December 4th, 2016 at 10:27:34 PM
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Quote: djatcDon't ever hit a big jackpot and die there; security vehemently discourages it because it's too much paperwork for them.
Security there has 3 different options to shoot you with. Most are old retired law enforcement with itchy trigger fingers. One time G the blackjack dealer was pissed because security missed with the taser on a patron and he almost got hit with the dart. I was in there eating when a guy got tased in the cafe. It's always entertaining on a Friday night and they have a great breakfast.
December 4th, 2016 at 10:55:32 PM
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Prices are good in the restaurant for sure. I can't get past the stench to have an appetite there though. Also wouldnt feel comfortable with more than $30 in my wallet there.
December 4th, 2016 at 11:11:36 PM
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Quote: MaxPenSecurity there has 3 different options to shoot you with. Most are old retired law enforcement with itchy trigger fingers. One time G the blackjack dealer was pissed because security missed with the taser on a patron and he almost got hit with the dart. I was in there eating when a guy got tased in the cafe. It's always entertaining on a Friday night and they have a great breakfast.
Central California, the card room had been robbed earlier in the month. Security Guard, a sick gambler like the rest of us, was in a game when it happened. The second time, the SAME dudes came to rob it again. Dumb! But this time, Security Guard sat in the game facing the window and saw them coming. Quickly folded his hand, ducked behind the water cooler, and blasted the sh*t out of them. Dead!
But the game went on.
PS: Guard still owes me 40 bucks. loser
'Emergencies' have always been the pretext on which the safeguards of individual liberty have been eroded.
December 5th, 2016 at 7:25:45 AM
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I agree with MaxPen. Longhorn is a great place for breakfast especially if you like cheap diner style food.
Once in a while we play golf in that area around 7am. We will always meet at Longhorn for breakfast, $1 beers, and $2 tequila shots. Some of my worst mornings have resulted from 3 beers, 3 tequilas, and the 8oz sausage patty platter before teeing off at 7am on a 110 degree day.
Once in a while we play golf in that area around 7am. We will always meet at Longhorn for breakfast, $1 beers, and $2 tequila shots. Some of my worst mornings have resulted from 3 beers, 3 tequilas, and the 8oz sausage patty platter before teeing off at 7am on a 110 degree day.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
December 5th, 2016 at 9:59:10 AM
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Quote: DRich... Some of my worst mornings have resulted from 3 beers, 3 tequilas, and the 8oz sausage patty platter before teeing off at 7am on a 110 degree day.
Hehe... What could go wrong???
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
December 5th, 2016 at 11:02:23 AM
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Thanks Mission! I have hit most of the casinos in Vegas, even some of the small dives but never this one. It's on my list for a future visit.
December 5th, 2016 at 12:32:54 PM
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There's a small typo in the last sentence of the section titled, "The Games":
The Longhorn returns 100% of the entry fees to its players as prices.
I think you meant "prizes".
The Longhorn returns 100% of the entry fees to its players as prices.
I think you meant "prizes".
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
December 5th, 2016 at 4:36:08 PM
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Boz,
It's a must visit!
AyeCarumba,
Thanks, I'll make that correction right now.
EDIT: Never mind, I can't. I'll send an E-Mail and either request the correction or access to that section on the back end.
It's a must visit!
AyeCarumba,
Thanks, I'll make that correction right now.
EDIT: Never mind, I can't. I'll send an E-Mail and either request the correction or access to that section on the back end.
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December 5th, 2016 at 6:22:53 PM
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OK, you're being a bit dramatic there.Quote: mcallister3200Prices are good in the restaurant for sure. I can't get past the stench to have an appetite there though. Also wouldnt feel comfortable with more than $30 in my wallet there.
I have yet to be in a casino that I felt unsafe with money.
♪♪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♪♪
December 5th, 2016 at 6:24:29 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfOK, you're being a bit dramatic there.
I have yet to be in a casino that I felt unsafe with money.
It's just some of the parking lots you have to worry about.
December 5th, 2016 at 6:46:17 PM
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I'd be a bit leery cashing in big at the Big Horn,and Jerrys Nugget.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
December 5th, 2016 at 7:22:19 PM
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I'm either brave, lucky or stupid. Perhaps some of each.Quote: BozIt's just some of the parking lots you have to worry about.
I used to live in some really bad areas and go to some shady bars and I was on foot.
I lived on 1st street just down from the queen of hearts I walked 2 miles to work.
I lived near twain and Swenson (Katie arms apt's) walked to work and Quetopia
I lived on 13th and Maryland Pkwy. Short walk to work.
I lived in the Naked city walked to work and the Hard hat bar for pool. (last pocket only, if you know what I mean?)
I lived on west Trop near King 8.
I lived at 4 or 5 harbor islands
and a few other places all while on foot or bike.
Sh*t, I moved around a lot between 18 and 22.
I did get into some trouble at the Cue Club a few times, however, that was my fault and definitely could've been avoided.
Years ago while on a progressive and double Royal promo at a nice bar in Green Valley that catered to well-off people. The regulars all knew each other and many of them were neighbors and family members. They were so pissed off that we locked up the 2 really high progressive machines(and were getting double).
for 2 days they would do dumb sh*t like bump your chair, spill crap near you, stand behind you and make smart ass comments. They got bold and a couple of them threatened to rob us and take the money if we hit it. I mostly thought it was drunken intimidation tactics just trying to get their machines back.
However, when I hit it I was somewhat concerned getting to my car. United coin was there so I did walk out with them to my car.
♪♪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♪♪
December 5th, 2016 at 7:49:20 PM
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I hit a Royal at Longhorn and after finally getting paid (pretty sure they had to go to bank to get cash), security told me to get out or it could get ugly because locals n stuff. So I left, and he told me if I'm being followed to call 911, decent chance of that happening.....and if I end up getting killed or some shit, that means he's gotta do a lot of paperwork, and he doesn't feel like doing paperwork.
Ah, good times.
Ah, good times.
December 6th, 2016 at 8:37:06 AM
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Quote: AxelWolf
I lived at 4 or 5 harbor islands
at a nice bar in Green Valley that catered to well-off people. The regulars all knew each other and many of them were neighbors and family members. They were so pissed off that we locked up the 2 really high progressive machines(and were getting double).
for 2 days they would do dumb sh*t like bump your chair, spill crap near you, stand behind you and make smart ass comments..
Harbor Island is definitely rough. I dated a woman there many years ago and her neighbor was shot right next door.
Some day you will have to tell me which bar in Green Valley this was at. I have lived there for 25 years and I know most of those bars pretty well and only have one guess.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
December 6th, 2016 at 10:05:15 AM
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The coffee shop is too small, and you're just a few feet from the crowds waiting for your table when it's busy.
The 50ish, male, caucasian blackjack dealer with grey hair is not friendly.
The 50ish, male, caucasian blackjack dealer with grey hair is not friendly.
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December 6th, 2016 at 10:28:44 AM
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Longhorn has received prior mention for its comp system and BJ rules, cheap eats, etc. This forum should perhaps remember that updating casino reviews is important. Ofcourse avoiding stray bullets is important too.
No one here is going to book a room at the Venetian but play at the longorn unless they go slumming with a bunch of black-tie and evening-gown friends.
Still...your airplane ticket says Vegas, your spouse may say 'The Strip' but being reminded of what else is available from time to time is important.
Maybe Aunt Dottie should do a turn at the airport arrivals area to remind people of alternatives.
No one here is going to book a room at the Venetian but play at the longorn unless they go slumming with a bunch of black-tie and evening-gown friends.
Still...your airplane ticket says Vegas, your spouse may say 'The Strip' but being reminded of what else is available from time to time is important.
Maybe Aunt Dottie should do a turn at the airport arrivals area to remind people of alternatives.
December 6th, 2016 at 10:39:29 AM
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The irony is that most visitors to Las Vegas never step foot in Las Vegas. They stay in Paradise and play in Paradise, then go home and talk about Las Vegas.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
December 6th, 2016 at 11:58:39 AM
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This place, when it first went to TITO had the machines lock up JUST TO CASH OUT.
Just random memory item.
Just random memory item.
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December 6th, 2016 at 1:19:34 PM
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It was a Doc Holiday's, I'm not sure what it's called now or if it's even around, I think they got bought out by the Bounty Hunters group. It's probably a dumb Dotty's by now. This was before 1999. They had some strange version of bad double bonus poker with a good meter, it was at more than 14k x 2 With the promo. So the locals added over 10k to it themselves. You know they thought it was due to hit. I can't blame them for being pissed off.Quote: DRichHarbor Island is definitely rough. I dated a woman there many years ago and her neighbor was shot right next door.
Some day you will have to tell me which bar in Green Valley this was at. I have lived there for 25 years and I know most of those bars pretty well and only have one guess.
This was before people used the term Advantage Players, they called us "corporate players", among other things.
The owners told the bartenders and management to let us play. I assume that lead some people into thinking we were hired by them to play it.
♪♪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♪♪
December 6th, 2016 at 3:55:53 PM
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Quote: GreasyjohnThe coffee shop is too small, and you're just a few feet from the crowds waiting for your table when it's busy.
The 50ish, male, caucasian blackjack dealer with salt and pepper hair is not friendly.
That would be Wayne. You just have to get to know him.
December 6th, 2016 at 4:20:34 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfOK, you're being a bit dramatic there.
I have yet to be in a casino that I felt unsafe with money.
Somewhat true. I'd be more comfortable there than I was in Gary, Indiana (never again). But I'd be more comfortable betting/having any reasonable amount of money in most of central/southern America than I would at Longhorn. The longhorn type crowd is the entire reason there are so many gated communities in LV.
December 6th, 2016 at 5:15:37 PM
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I think I spotted you and understand why you are so paranoid. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&ved=0ahUKEwjsx9vW9ODQAhWKsVQKHS9yCigQjBwIBA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.halloweencostumes.com%2Fproducts%2F23512%2F2-1-45067%2Fmens-money-suit-briefcase.jpg&psig=AFQjCNFkb8Xccv8m65ZDrZab6eKCe96_3A&ust=1481159794689499Quote: mcallister3200Somewhat true. I'd be more comfortable there than I was in Gary, Indiana (never again). But I'd be more comfortable betting/having any reasonable amount of money in most of central/southern America than I would at Longhorn. The longhorn type crowd is the entire reason there are so many gated communities in LV.
♪♪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♪♪
December 6th, 2016 at 5:50:32 PM
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That photo of me was taken after someone stole my chain made out of a combination of money and gold at bighorn.
August 10th, 2019 at 11:26:30 AM
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Quote: billryanFun place. Free cookie when you sign up.
They still give a free cookie for new players card members—and a deck of cards, too!
This casino was probably the most fun experience of all the places in our trip. The mrs. was skeptical at first, but wants to return after the crazy fun of their $10 blackjack tournament.
It's also a good place for early 2000s IGT video slot machines, which are my favorite among video slots.
The $13.99 BBQ platter special (beef brisket, baby back ribs, half chicken, beans, corn, bread) was plenty of food for both of us, but unfortunately the meat was dry, as if it was reheated in the microwave and just had BBQ sauce (which was tasty) poured over it. This was at 12:15 p.m. while we were waiting our turn in the blackjack tournament. The corn was also was kind of soggy, like it was boiled and reheated. The beans and bread were best.
August 10th, 2019 at 11:51:38 AM
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That deck of cards with a side cut into it pisses me off, I would toss them in the nearest dumpster
August 10th, 2019 at 12:44:26 PM
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Quote: JohnzimboThat deck of cards with a side cut into it pisses me off, I would toss them in the nearest dumpster
I didn't even notice! I don't use them for actual card games because the corners cut off are so annoying. They're used just as souvenirs and for lookin' at.
August 10th, 2019 at 1:30:25 PM
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Quote: JohnzimboThat deck of cards with a side cut into it pisses me off, I would toss them in the nearest dumpster
One Halloween I handed out to the older kids decks of cards like that from the Silver Dollar casino in Washington. The next morning they were all over my lawn and street outside my house. I think some of the teenagers I gave them to were also not impressed.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
August 10th, 2019 at 1:40:52 PM
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Quote: WizardOne Halloween I handed out to the older kids decks of cards like that from the Silver Dollar casino in Washington. The next morning they were all over my lawn and street outside my house. I think some of the teenagers I gave them to were also not impressed.
Maybe if you weren’t in Vegas it would go better. Like handing out snowballs at the North Pole.
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August 10th, 2019 at 1:54:22 PM
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These are slow sellers on eBay but do okay at flea markets and street fairs. What's confusing is some of the wholesalers ship these from China. I recently saw Red Rocks cards for $1. They were sealed and clipped.
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August 11th, 2019 at 1:13:51 AM
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I guess you should have gave gave them a print of dogs playing poker/ a friend in need. (-:Quote: WizardOne Halloween I handed out to the older kids decks of cards like that from the Silver Dollar casino in Washington. The next morning they were all over my lawn and street outside my house. I think some of the teenagers I gave them to were also not impressed.
For those who don't know that's the Wizards go to prize at WOV events.
♪♪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♪♪
August 11th, 2019 at 5:59:29 AM
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Quote: AxelWolfI guess you should have gave gave them a print of dogs playing poker/ a friend in need. (-:
For those who don't know that's the Wizards go to prize at WOV events.
I don't always give "A Friend in Need." I rotate through several of them.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
August 11th, 2019 at 8:21:56 AM
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Longhorn: to me it is a small out of the way joint that tries harder because its got to try harder. IF you find yourself nearby, go visit don't trek there.
As to knicks and knacks (or is it nicks and nacks): I would take what is offered for free but I have had a tremendous aversion to any such things ever since my first trip to Vegas when I got rooked over a darned free key chain with my initials on it. It was a hot day, I saw the sign with its magic word and I went in for my free key chain which means "walk through all those slot machines to the tiny little window at the back. The woman lied to me and I didn't realize it. Claimed she didn't have them in my initials but the guy was on his way back with more. I should have been more alert. After all, how can they not have any "F"s or "S"s or "FS"s.? Finally I realized they were just making me wait around so I would play slot machines, so I became a bit boisterous and loudly informed them I would not play any of their machines in order to get my free keychain, so they "suddenly" found an "F" for me and I went back out into the heat wave.
So cards, trick dice, key chains etc. mean little to me.
As to knicks and knacks (or is it nicks and nacks): I would take what is offered for free but I have had a tremendous aversion to any such things ever since my first trip to Vegas when I got rooked over a darned free key chain with my initials on it. It was a hot day, I saw the sign with its magic word and I went in for my free key chain which means "walk through all those slot machines to the tiny little window at the back. The woman lied to me and I didn't realize it. Claimed she didn't have them in my initials but the guy was on his way back with more. I should have been more alert. After all, how can they not have any "F"s or "S"s or "FS"s.? Finally I realized they were just making me wait around so I would play slot machines, so I became a bit boisterous and loudly informed them I would not play any of their machines in order to get my free keychain, so they "suddenly" found an "F" for me and I went back out into the heat wave.
So cards, trick dice, key chains etc. mean little to me.
August 11th, 2019 at 1:30:04 PM
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My wife and I went to breakfast this morning at the Longhorn. A wonderful chicken fried steak and Shit on a Shingle was had. The bill was $9.85.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
August 11th, 2019 at 1:37:49 PM
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I stopped eating in there after they were forced to shutdown and clean the kitchen. Their food lost alot of its flavor. I'm waiting for it to season again. Probably go back in a couple years and give it another try.
August 11th, 2019 at 1:42:35 PM
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Quote: DRichA wonderful chicken fried steak and Shit on a Shingle was had.
This is the meal I got sick on twice there. But this was several years back. I suspected their refrigeration wasn't up to par.
(and twice was enough, didn't need any more confirmations)
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August 11th, 2019 at 2:52:45 PM
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Quote: DRichMy wife and I went to breakfast this morning at the Longhorn. A wonderful chicken fried steak and Shit on a Shingle was had. The bill was $9.85.
Do they still have the $5 match play coupon on the placemats? It's been awhile since I ate there. Waitress got mad that I wanted two $4.99 chicken steaks instead of one $9.99 one.
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August 11th, 2019 at 3:22:43 PM
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I like that place. I'd go more often if it weren't way on the opposite side of Vegas from where I live.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
August 11th, 2019 at 3:31:31 PM
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Quote: WizardI like that place. I'd go more often if it weren't way on the opposite side of Vegas from where I live.
Big Horn is much closer.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
