WoV G2E Dinner 2013
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July 14th, 2013 at 9:08:41 PM
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G2E 2013 is about 10 weeks away. The exhibits run from Tuesday, September 24 through Thursday, September 26. We would like to assemble another lunch for WoV members, and are planning on having it at I ♥ Burgers again. I will try not to ♥ as many Long Island Iced Teas as I did last year, but I'm not making any promises.
Anyone who is planning on attending, please reply to this thread and vote for the day(s) which would work best for you. The prominent theory is that Wednesday will probably be the winner again since Tuesday most people will be busy at the exhibits, and Thursday most people will be pooped.
Here is the current list of confirmed/tentative/possible attendees, in alphabetical order by screen name:
beachbumbabs (3)
Buzzard
CrystalMath
DJTeddyBear
DRich
JB
Lucky
miplet
MrCasinoGames
NewToCraps (1 or 2)
nmacgre
Paigowdan
Paradigm
Switch
Wizard
Anyone who is planning on attending, please reply to this thread and vote for the day(s) which would work best for you. The prominent theory is that Wednesday will probably be the winner again since Tuesday most people will be busy at the exhibits, and Thursday most people will be pooped.
Here is the current list of confirmed/tentative/possible attendees, in alphabetical order by screen name:
beachbumbabs (3)
Buzzard
CrystalMath
DJTeddyBear
DRich
JB
Lucky
miplet
MrCasinoGames
NewToCraps (1 or 2)
nmacgre
Paigowdan
Paradigm
Switch
Wizard
July 14th, 2013 at 9:45:11 PM
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I voted for Wednesday, but will go along with the consensus of the group.
On a related note, JB has a link for free entry, which he says he is allowed to share.
On a related note, JB has a link for free entry, which he says he is allowed to share.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
July 14th, 2013 at 11:23:41 PM
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Didn't we do a dinner last year? That seems like a better answer to me, but I will defer to the consensus.
July 14th, 2013 at 11:35:22 PM
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It was either a very late lunch or an early dinner. I changed the title of the thread to say "dinner" instead.
Regarding the link for the free Exhibit badge, the original recipient said it was fine to share but didn't know if there was a limit on how many people could register for free using it. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a limit, so keep an eye on the price to make sure it shows $0.00 before completing the registration. I think the deadline was August 2, after which it is no longer free.
Regarding the link for the free Exhibit badge, the original recipient said it was fine to share but didn't know if there was a limit on how many people could register for free using it. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a limit, so keep an eye on the price to make sure it shows $0.00 before completing the registration. I think the deadline was August 2, after which it is no longer free.
July 15th, 2013 at 2:50:04 AM
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Wednesday dinner is the best time for me.
July 15th, 2013 at 3:07:56 AM
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Quote: SwitchWednesday dinner is the best time for me.
I will be with Switch, so it will be Wednesday for me too.
P.S. I will be showing Casino Hold'em® at the G2E.
Stephen Au-Yeung (Legend of New Table Games®) NewTableGames.com
July 15th, 2013 at 6:19:37 AM
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Another vote for Wednesday.
I heart Crystal Math.
July 15th, 2013 at 7:21:58 AM
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I voted for Wednesday. But then I regretted it, only because I really don't have a preference. I'm in town all week.
What about the venue? As I recall, we chose I Burgers last year before the Venetian canned Mike. We DID pick a different casino to gamble in afterwards, so why not pick a restaurant where we're also gonna gamble?
What about the venue? As I recall, we chose I Burgers last year before the Venetian canned Mike. We DID pick a different casino to gamble in afterwards, so why not pick a restaurant where we're also gonna gamble?
I invented a few casino games. Info:
http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/
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July 15th, 2013 at 7:36:42 AM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearWhat about the venue? As I recall, we chose I Burgers last year before the Venetian canned Mike. We DID pick a different casino to gamble in afterwards, so why not pick a restaurant where we're also gonna gamble?
I was very happy with I Love Burgers from last year and my preference is to stick with what worked before, but I'm just one vote. It is no big deal to me to walk over somewhere else to play.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
July 15th, 2013 at 9:41:36 AM
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Wednesday for me. Gonna spend Tuesday trying to win back the $5 Josie lost in a demo slot machine at G2E.
Really ! LOL
Really ! LOL
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
July 15th, 2013 at 10:17:54 AM
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Wednesday's are usually best for me.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
July 15th, 2013 at 1:38:40 PM
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It is safe to say that Wednesday it is. The show lets out at 5:00 so I'd suggest we get started about 5:15-5:30. As before, we can start with an hour of drinks and appetizers, and order main courses about 6:30. There is no requirement to show up at any certain time, but by 6:30 would be good, unless you have a flat tire.
Bring your best game for the trivia contest.
Rather than have hundreds of posts about the location, please just say yea, nay, or "I don't care" to I Love Burgers. We already know I'm a yea and DJTB is a nay. What say the rest of you planning to attend? If we get at least 50% yeas (not counting the "I don't care" votes) then I say we go with that. Forgive my bias, but a yea vote will quickly put the matter to rest.
Bring your best game for the trivia contest.
Rather than have hundreds of posts about the location, please just say yea, nay, or "I don't care" to I Love Burgers. We already know I'm a yea and DJTB is a nay. What say the rest of you planning to attend? If we get at least 50% yeas (not counting the "I don't care" votes) then I say we go with that. Forgive my bias, but a yea vote will quickly put the matter to rest.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
July 15th, 2013 at 1:42:34 PM
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Nay to I love burgers.
Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes - Henry David Thoreau. Like Dealers' uniforms - Dan.
July 15th, 2013 at 1:47:24 PM
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I'm a yea.
I heart Crystal Math.
July 15th, 2013 at 2:36:54 PM
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I guess I need to clarify.Quote: Wizard... and DJTB is a nay.
I have nothing against I Burgers (Other than an inability to find the heart key). I just thought that since we're probably going to gamble afterwards, and do it at a casino other than Venetian, that it might be easier to do both at the same location.
As I recall, we somehow lost a few people on the walk from IB to TI last year.
On the other hand, I had lost a few bucks to the Wizard during Waitress Trivia, and was able to wipe out my debt by performing a physical challenge. So I'm OK either way.
FYI: The physical challenge was to run down an up escalator. I forget if it was a time limit, or just to beat those standing on the down escalator, or just to complete it without having a heart attack (I'm in great shape: round), but I did win the challenge.
I invented a few casino games. Info:
http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/
Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
July 15th, 2013 at 3:53:47 PM
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Quote: DJTeddyBear
On the other hand, I had lost a few bucks to the Wizard during Waitress Trivia, and was able to wipe out my debt by performing a physical challenge. So I'm OK either way.
FYI: The physical challenge was to run down an up escalator. I forget if it was a time limit, or just to beat those standing on the down escalator, or just to complete it without having a heart attack (I'm in great shape: round), but I did win the challenge.
And in case anyone is wondering, going down the up escalator is harder than up the down escalator.
I'm not 100% sure if I'm going this year but any time/place is fine with me.
Man Babes #AxelFabulous
July 15th, 2013 at 4:08:18 PM
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Quote: mipletAnd in case anyone is wondering, going down the up escalator is harder than up the down escalator.
And in case anyone's wondernig, escalators are very dangerous places to play in. Grown men who do it ought to be arrested and tried for reckless endangerment. Or pushed down the up escalator and see how they like it.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
July 15th, 2013 at 4:24:58 PM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearI have nothing against I Burgers (Other than an inability to find the heart key)
Hold down Alt and press 3 on the numeric keypad. Guess what 4, 5, and 6 are?
I vote yea for I ♥ Burgers as well.
July 15th, 2013 at 4:36:34 PM
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Quote: NareedAnd in case anyone's wondernig, escalators are very dangerous places to play in.
I once made $20 for running up the down escalator at the Fitzgerald's. The money was worth the risk.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
July 15th, 2013 at 5:18:54 PM
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Yea on I Love Burgers
July 15th, 2013 at 5:21:24 PM
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Is this gathering limited to attendees of G2E?
July 15th, 2013 at 5:22:37 PM
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Quote: kewljIs this gathering limited to attendees of G2E?
Not at all. It's just a good time to hold it since many people are in town for the G2E anyway. Shall I add you to the attendee list?
July 15th, 2013 at 5:46:02 PM
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Quote: WizardI once made $20 for running up the down escalator at the Fitzgerald's. The money was worth the risk.
I hope your insurance covers it. As for the rest, I won't modify my earlier statement regardless of who is invovled in such teenage antics.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
July 15th, 2013 at 6:32:44 PM
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2012 attendance G2E 24,813. Now if only that is on the trivia contest !
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
July 16th, 2013 at 2:27:33 PM
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Bumping in case anyone who hasn't seen this thread would like to go.
Wednesday, September 25th at I ♥ Burgers, assembling for drinks between 5:00 and 5:30, and ordering food around 6:30, is the current plan.
Wednesday, September 25th at I ♥ Burgers, assembling for drinks between 5:00 and 5:30, and ordering food around 6:30, is the current plan.
July 16th, 2013 at 3:24:10 PM
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Quote: JBBumping in case anyone who hasn't seen this thread would like to go.
Wednesday, September 25th at I ♥ Burgers, assembling for drinks between 5:00 and 5:30, and ordering food around 6:30, is the current plan.
I would like to attend this year. I actually attended last year, but only to watch you guys from a distance. Will Michael Bluejay be attending by any chance?
July 16th, 2013 at 3:28:59 PM
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Quote: nmacgreWill Michael Bluejay be attending by any chance?
Hard to say. He hasn't been on here for about 3½ weeks.
July 16th, 2013 at 3:30:11 PM
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The votes for I ♥ Burgers are as follows:
Yea: 3
Nay: 2
The yeas have it.
Ex-lurkers are welcome. No, Bluejay will not be attending. He lives out of state and doesn't come to Vegas much anymore.
Yea: 3
Nay: 2
The yeas have it.
Quote: nmacgreI would like to attend this year. I actually attended last year, but only to watch you guys from a distance. Will Michael Bluejay be attending by any chance?
Ex-lurkers are welcome. No, Bluejay will not be attending. He lives out of state and doesn't come to Vegas much anymore.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
July 16th, 2013 at 3:42:16 PM
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Quote: JBBumping in case anyone who hasn't seen this thread would like to go.
Wednesday, September 25th at I ♥ Burgers, assembling for drinks between 5:00 and 5:30, and ordering food around 6:30, is the current plan.
Isn't bumping against some sort of commandment here? I am commencing a citizens arrest. 3 days in the hole. You can be out in 5 minutes though if you have good behavior. Time starts now.
ZCore13
I am an employee of a Casino. Former Table Games Director,, current Pit Supervisor. All the personal opinions I post are my own and do not represent the opinions of the Casino or Tribe that I work for.
July 16th, 2013 at 4:59:08 PM
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Quote: Zcore13Isn't bumping against some sort of commandment here? I am commencing a citizens arrest. 3 days in the hole. You can be out in 5 minutes though if you have good behavior. Time starts now.
I noticed that too, but JB provided a reminder about the schedule, so I think that excuses him. The rule is that you can't just thumbtack and provide nothing new to say. Even telling a joke, or something on the history of the Roman Empire, will suffice.
Maybe JB will voluntarily offer to do 10 push-ups, to remove all doubt about being above the rules.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
July 16th, 2013 at 5:05:22 PM
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Quote: WizardMaybe JB will voluntarily offer to do 10 push-ups, to remove all doubt about being above the rules.
Oh no, what have I gotten myself into?! 10 push-ups could take me 10 months to complete! (one push-up per day per month, and the rest of the month to recover)
July 17th, 2013 at 3:45:44 AM
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Quote: JBOh no, what have I gotten myself into?! 10 push-ups could take me 10 months to complete! (one push-up per day per month, and the rest of the month to recover)
I'll transfer them to me...
And...
Done.
If you ever meet me in person, you owe me a cold one!
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
August 10th, 2013 at 9:24:14 AM
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Please add me to the attendees list. 'Same time, same place' as last year is good for me.
"Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." -- Winston Churchill
August 10th, 2013 at 11:32:27 AM
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The dinner sounds like fun, unless there is a "no lawyers" rule
August 10th, 2013 at 11:37:15 AM
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No such rule exists that I am aware of and I will sign a petition to get any such rule removed, if required :-)
August 10th, 2013 at 11:52:22 AM
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Quote: jonThe dinner sounds like fun, unless there is a "no lawyers" rule
I'm pretty sure we had 1.5 lawyers there last year.
I heart Crystal Math.
August 10th, 2013 at 12:07:18 PM
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Quote: CrystalMathI'm pretty sure we had 1.5 lawyers there last year.
What is 1/2 a lawyer? A lawyer who doesn't think he knows everything?
August 10th, 2013 at 1:49:31 PM
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Quote: jonWhat is 1/2 a lawyer? A lawyer who doesn't think he knows everything?
No, Jon. Just the opposite.
Hope you can make it this year.
"Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." -- Winston Churchill
August 10th, 2013 at 3:35:04 PM
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And good patent lawyers count 1.5 ... and you certainly qualify in my book!
"Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." -- Winston Churchill
August 10th, 2013 at 3:45:03 PM
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I thought accident/injury and ambulance chaser lawyers only counted as 1/2 a person... Had one show up to my house being on fire when I was a kid. It was not even put out yet. 1/2 a person might be being too kind.
ZCore13
ZCore13
I am an employee of a Casino. Former Table Games Director,, current Pit Supervisor. All the personal opinions I post are my own and do not represent the opinions of the Casino or Tribe that I work for.
August 10th, 2013 at 4:01:43 PM
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Quote: jonThe dinner sounds like fun, unless there is a "no lawyers" rule
Jon, if I pay for your burger, is that us quits on the dinner I owe you? :-)
August 10th, 2013 at 7:22:18 PM
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Are you Muskin?
The 1/2 lawyer was studying for the bar.
The 1/2 lawyer was studying for the bar.
I heart Crystal Math.
August 10th, 2013 at 9:37:03 PM
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Yup. Looking forward to meeting up in Las Vegas
August 10th, 2013 at 9:42:24 PM
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Quote: WizardI voted for Wednesday, but will go along with the consensus of the group.
On a related note, JB has a link for free entry, which he says he is allowed to share.
Still good.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
August 11th, 2013 at 8:30:22 AM
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Quote: NareedAnd in case anyone's wondernig, escalators are very dangerous places to play in. Grown men who do it ought to be arrested and tried for reckless endangerment. Or pushed down the up escalator and see how they like it.
I can attest to the danger of this. Unlike Wizard who does this for sport, I did this once out of necessity. One day we were going up an escalator at City Center, and my mother in law was left behind on the ground. She has hip problems and needs help getting on an escalator. I felt like it was rude of us to leave her stuck on the bottom, so I proceeded to go back down to get her. I tripped and ended up at the ER at Desert Springs Hospital (great way to spend a family trip in Vegas). So while Wizard does this for $20, you'd have to pay me a lot of money to try this again.
August 12th, 2013 at 5:03:42 PM
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Quote: NareedAnd in case anyone's wondernig, escalators are very dangerous places to play in. Grown men who do it ought to be arrested and tried for reckless endangerment. Or pushed down the up escalator and see how they like it.
Ya but it sounds so fun! I'm gonna have to try this sometime.
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
August 12th, 2013 at 6:50:39 PM
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Going back to the original thread question, my brother and I will be coming to G2E and we would like to attend the dinner. Please put me/us on your list. Thanks!
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
August 26th, 2013 at 5:16:42 PM
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A late response ... JB put me on the list. Being that I am new here, and have been reading a lot of the humor you all put out on this site, I GOTTA see what it is like to be around you all in person.
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August 26th, 2013 at 6:31:01 PM
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Quote: beachbumbabsGoing back to the original thread question, my brother and I will be coming to G2E and we would like to attend the dinner. Please put me/us on your list. Thanks!
It will be nice to have at least one lady present. Consider yourself invited! There isn't an official list, but I'll ask for a headcount when it gets closer.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
August 26th, 2013 at 8:08:34 PM
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Quote: beachbumbabsGoing back to the original thread question, my brother and I will be coming to G2E and we would like to attend the dinner. Please put me/us on your list. Thanks!
Damn, now I gotta make it there somehow !
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
