WoV members teaming up
Quote: aceofspadesInspired by this thread , I wanted to start a thread where WoV members could plan trips together and/or let one another know when they will be at a casino to either have a drink, play, or watch each other's backs. I am not sure this thread will go anywhere but you never know!
Interesting idea. I have discussed meeting for a drink with a couple forum members that are also from the Northeast in the past, if anyone ever wants to play at Turning Stone, Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods I am almost always willing and able.
Harrington Raceways, Delaware on Thursday 6/7
Maryland Live, Maryland on Friday 6/8
Hollywood Casino, West Virginia on Saturday 6/9
I'm available to meet up in any Metro DC area Casinos listed above on these days so I am flexible.
PM me for specific times if interested!
As I've mentioned before, if any forum member makes it up to Niagara Falls/Buffalo, let me know. With even minimal notice I can usually make it up to the casino.
Quote: SOOPOOWith even minimal notice I can usually make it up to the casino.
Patients? What patients. I don't got no stinking patients.
Quote: EvenBobPatients? What patients. I don't got no stinking patients.
Ok, Bob! I meant in the evening or weekend! Come on over! Drinks are on me!
Quote: SOOPOOLet's not forget the HotBlonde weigh in on October 17 in Vegas. This gives all plenty of time to plan ahead.
As I've mentioned before, if any forum member makes it up to Niagara Falls/Buffalo, let me know. With even minimal notice I can usually make it up to the casino.
I would like to go to Seneca Niagara sometime. I am from near Syracuse but I am out in the Boston area for school/work. I have had bad experiences at Fallsview but would love to check out the scene on the American side. I'll let you know if I'm ever headed out that way. I try to make a Sabres game or two every year if possible.
monday june 4
tuesday june 5
pai gow, pai gow poker,
baccarat, craps,
possibly 3CP, NLTH
Staying at MGM through Sunday, June 10.
Will see Pacquiao fight at MGM on Saturday night; should be a good one.
I am a long time fan of the Sweet Science, which has fallen on evil times of late.
Quote: NareedMay I suggest a thread for each date and destination? Otherwise everything will get mixed up and next to impossible to find.
I'd be willing to keep a post up-to-date with dates, locations, and people. Kind of like your WOVcon ][ list, or Doc's chip of the day first post.
Quote: winmonkeyspit3I would like to go to Seneca Niagara sometime. I am from near Syracuse but I am out in the Boston area for school/work. I have had bad experiences at Fallsview but would love to check out the scene on the American side. I'll let you know if I'm ever headed out that way. I try to make a Sabres game or two every year if possible.
Seneca reminds me more of a Vegas casino- I like the dealers, pit bosses, restaurants, comps. Fallsview seems more sterile, but has the advantage of being non-smoking. PM me if you want to come up.
I will be in Atlantic City June 16-17
Vegas July 18-23
Quote: hook3670I agree this is a very good thread that should be kept permanently in view if possible.
Can the Wizard do that for us?
Stickies only work in the individual forum listings. It does NOT work for the Recent Threads listing that many of us use.Quote: winmonkeyspit3Would it be possible for JB to make this a "Sticky" thread....
Quote: SwitchI'm heading to Vegas this Thursday (7th) and will be there until July 15th. Staying at The MGM Signature Towers.
Stay until July 18th so we can break the bank!
Yes, I've stayed about 5 times before - I really like The Signature especially as I stay for long periods. It's nice to have all of the amenities, washer, dryer, kitchen. I also like the pool and gym (if I can get into a routine).
I stay in the 2-room apartment so I have my own separate bedroom along with 2 bathrooms with jet tub and walk-in shower. Wireless Internet is free so that saves cost against other hotel rooms. There's a small, but adequate, balcony so you can enjoy the view or sit in the sun.
Quote: aceofspadesStay until July 18th so we can break the bank!
I wish :-) I'm already staying almost 6 weeks ... have to get back for the summer holidays in the UK.
Will be back in October though.
Quote: SwitchYes, I've stayed about 5 times before - I really like The Signature especially as I stay for long periods. It's nice to have all of the amenities, washer, dryer, kitchen.
Ooh I'd love to stay in a small appartment with a kitchen!
You're giving me ideas for WoVCon ]I[...
Quote: Gabes22I would like to be able to heat up that leftover dinner in the comfort of my own room for a late night snack or perhaps for breakfast or lunch the following day.
That would be nice, and doable given the huge portions they serve in some places.
But I was thinking, to stay more or less on topic, of making lunch for the WoVCon ]I[ crowd. And cooking for myself, too.
Quote: Gabes22True. Given the OPs point, I most definitely would like something like that. Like I said, my next trip to Vegas is going to probably be next spring. We are shooting for April, as I think April and October are the best months weather wise in that town.
How about that? I'm thinking about an April trip, too, WoVCon or not. Of course it's too early to be able to even tell. There's this co-worker who suually takes her vacation in April, leaving no chance for me then.
But May's not too bad.
Quote: Gabes22May is not too bad. I was there in May of 2008 (stayed at TI)
I stayed at the Sahara that May!
Of course, those were pre-WoV days.... And as I recall, I did not visit TI that trip.
Quote: aceofspadesInspired by this thread , I wanted to start a thread where WoV members could plan trips together and/or let one another know when they will be at a casino to either have a drink, play, or watch each other's backs. I am not sure this thread will go anywhere but you never know!
Seems like a lot of people like this idea. I do, too! (JB - I know you don't have a lot going on so I'll suggest this....jk) Is there any way to program a calendar feature where registered members could post where they'll be? Not personal stuff like rooms, but which casino's on which dates? I'd look at it before a trip to post our info and see if anyone else was going to be there.
Quote: Gabes22It was a big moment for me. It was my first trip with the lady I am currently married to.
I'm really not trying to top every post you make, but it was my very first trip to Vegas (if you discount one when I was 8 or so). I gambled very little and mostly saw some of the sights on the Strip. The high point for that trip was the Star Trek rides at the Hilton. And I'm glad I went, because next year it was gone :(
Quote: Gabes22Switch, have you stayed at the Signature Towers before? If so, I would like to know what you thought of them. On my last trip to Vegas, I had reservations for Mandalay Bay, but took an upgrade to THEHotel. I absolutely loved that place and would like to find a place like that. A hotel that is a bit more upscale, and that might not have it's own casino but one in which you could access a casino at a sister property without going outside or too much of a walk. I was wondering if Signature was like this.
Gabes, We had a great trip in March to PH Westgate (Now named Elara Hotel, I think). Fantastic rooms, great price and a short walk around the bend to the casino. Also right in the middle of the strip for sightseeing. Highly recommend it.
Quote: Gabes22Yeah, everyone remembers their first trip to Vegas.
I don't remember much of any trips to Vegas...that's the point ;)
On the subject of this thread, if anyone goes to Reno...you can get in contact with me.
Quote: NareedOoh I'd love to stay in a small appartment with a kitchen!
You're giving me ideas for WoVCon ]I[...
Yes it's very useful as you can stock up on juice and drinks and you can relax in the evening with a drink before heading out. It's also good as I like to cook my own meals so I can watch my calories hopefully :-)
Quote: SwitchYes it's very useful as you can stock up on juice and drinks and you can relax in the evening with a drink before heading out. It's also good as I like to cook my own meals so I can watch my calories hopefully :-)
I also recall reading somehwere the whole place is non-smoking :(
I don't worry about calories on vacation. I just cut out one meal. Besides, in Vegas I walk no less than 2 hours every day. That takes care of calories for me. Restaurants try, I give them that, but they can't make satisfying and varied low-fat meals to suit me.
Added: how feasible would it be to wedge in a folding table or two, say for having fifteen people over.
Quote: Gabes22Yeah, everyone remembers their first trip to Vegas.
I really don't. It was 1976 and it was hotter than Hades
and thats all I can remember. All the trips from before the
late 90's are a blur, they all run together.
Quote: EvenBobI really don't. It was 1976 and it was hotter than Hades
and thats all I can remember. All the trips from before the
late 90's are a blur, they all run together.
Well, that explains a lot Bob.
Quote: EvenBobAll the trips from before the
late 90's are a blur, they all run together.
So, that's like everything else before the late 90's, then, old man? :-P
Quote: NareedI also recall reading somehwere the whole place is non-smoking :(
I don't worry about calories on vacation. I just cut out one meal. Besides, in Vegas I walk no less than 2 hours every day. That takes care of calories for me. Restaurants try, I give them that, but they can't make satisfying and varied low-fat meals to suit me.
Added: how feasible would it be to wedge in a folding table or two, say for having fifteen people over.
The whole place is non-smoking, however, I suppose you could smoke outside if you get one of the rooms that has a balcony.
The 2-room apartment has a dining table that would set around 4/5 people. If you moved that then you could get a bigger table in although 15 would be a squeeze unless you had some sitting on the sofa.
You could easily fit 15 people in for a buffet-style meal though.
