WoV spring fling 2014 -- Head Count
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Quote: AcesAndEightsCome on dj, you can do it. Just start sprinting between casinos starting tomorrow, and you'll be in perfect shape by April.
I would go one step further and tell him to get burned and be chased by the Security gorillas through the casino.....that should force him to go as quickly as possible :)
But then again, I like DJ, no reason for him to ger burned anywhere :)
Quote: TomspurI would go one step further and tell him to get burned and be chased by the Security gorillas through the casino.....that should force him to go as quickly as possible :)
But then again, I like DJ, no reason for him to ger burned anywhere :)
LOL I've had my share of "motivation" from MTI's at good old Air Force basic training..... It's amazing how much faster you can run with an angry SSgt right behind you :(
Quote: djatcLOL I've had my share of "motivation" from MTI's at good old Air Force basic training..... It's amazing how much faster you can run with an angry SSgt right behind you :(
Speaking of which, did you find a decent place to stay close to Creech?
Therefore when I'm on vacation in Vegas I intend to take it easy. There's already plenty of walking involved in that (I think I walk a solid hour every day in vegas at the least, more like two on some days, and way more than three on shopping days).
But if you airlift Doc to take the group picture, I'm willing to tag along to hold his camera :)
If anyone wants or needs anything from Mexico, except tobacco (I use up that allowance), be it candy, booze, whatever, PM me and I'll do my best to find it and bring it.
Also I'm wide open for ancillary events or meets from April 21st to May 6th, except for the WoVcon itself, of course, and I've made plans for Thursday the 24th.
Quote: TomspurSpeaking of which, did you find a decent place to stay close to Creech?
Oh yeah a motel/casino right next to the base. Although I can't convince myself what I saw inside was casino like. I played 4 hands of keno and cashed out with a whopping $15 hand pay.....
I have been running around the block doing a tour of Ellis island, and Tuscany. Sometimes I'd run to hooters and trop if I want some variety. Hopefully it'll get me in shape for the hike
Quote: djatcI have been running around the block doing a tour of Ellis island, and Tuscany. Sometimes I'd run to hooters and trop if I want some variety. Hopefully it'll get me in shape for the hike
Nice!
Is anyone planning a WoVCon ]I[.V somewhere? The usual palce is MSS for craps the day before THE WoVCon, but as MSS for craps is the most likely post-lunch gambling activity for this year, well, whoever's planning better do some creative thinking (I'm not planning it, BTW).
Quote: djatcOh yeah a motel/casino right next to the base. Although I can't convince myself what I saw inside was casino like. I played 4 hands of keno and cashed out with a whopping $15 hand pay.....
I have been running around the block doing a tour of Ellis island, and Tuscany. Sometimes I'd run to hooters and trop if I want some variety. Hopefully it'll get me in shape for the hike
The ususal track I run is chasing my wife around the bed.....If that doesn't get me in shape, nothing will :)
Quote: TerribleTomThis sounds like a good time, maybe next year. Just went to Vegas in January and already have a trip booked for July. April 2015 could be good.
January? July? You're looking at this wrong! Just add April and October and make quarterly trips:-)
Quote: TomspurThe ususal track I run is chasing my wife around the bed.....If that doesn't get me in shape, nothing will :)
Next time get one you don't have to chase. Que smiley face moticon
Quote: petroglyphNext time get one you don't have to chase. Que smiley face moticon
Where's the fun in that? :)
As planned, the hike will be Kraft Mountain in Calico Basin. This is about a ten minute drive west of the Red Rock casino in the the Red Rock National Conservation Area.
I'd like to hit the train about 10:00 AM. I am afraid offering a pick up service is beyond my call of duty, but will suggest a couple options more convention to me:
1. You can take the 207 bus to the western terminus at the Westcliff Transit Center. I see from the schedule there is a 9:30 AM arrival on Sundays. This route leaves from downtown once an hour. I'm afraid if you're not on that 9:30 bus then I can't wait a whole hour for the next one.
2. If you have a rental car, then we can meet at the top level of the EAST parking garage at the Red Rock casino. Please note there are two parking garages and I'm suggesting the one closer to the Strip. This meeting will be scheduled for 9:45 AM.
I have a car that seats six comfortably so am happy to drive the rest of the way.
Hopefully we can discuss the details at the lunch on Saturday. Let me know at the lunch if you're planning to go and where you'd like to meet. Perhaps those of you coming from the Strip can carpool.
Finally, I'd like to repeat the warning that this will be a fairly strenuous hike. It will be about five miles total and I will be keeping a pace of at least two miles per hour. In spots you will have to use your hands to scramble up rocks, but nothing too dicey. You should be in good physical condition to undertake this hike.
Quote: WizardI have had a couple inquiries if the Sunday hike is still on. These sounded like serious confirmations so it looks like the hike is on.
As planned, the hike will be Kraft Mountain in Calico Basin. This is about a ten minute drive west of the Red Rock casino in the the Red Rock National Conservation Area.
I'd like to hit the train about 10:00 AM. I am afraid offering a pick up service is beyond my call of duty, but will suggest a couple options more convention to me:
1. You can take the 207 bus to the western terminus at the Westcliff Transit Center. I see from the schedule there is a 9:30 AM arrival on Sundays. This route leaves from downtown once an hour. I'm afraid if you're not on that 9:30 bus then I can't wait a whole hour for the next one.
2. If you have a rental car, then we can meet at the top level of the EAST parking garage at the Red Rock casino. Please note there are two parking garages and I'm suggesting the one closer to the Strip. This meeting will be scheduled for 9:45 AM.
I have a car that seats six comfortably so am happy to drive the rest of the way.
Hopefully we can discuss the details at the lunch on Saturday. Let me know at the lunch if you're planning to go and where you'd like to meet. Perhaps those of you coming from the Strip can carpool.
Finally, I'd like to repeat the warning that this will be a fairly strenuous hike. It will be about five miles total and I will be keeping a pace of at least two miles per hour. In spots you will have to use your hands to scramble up rocks, but nothing too dicey. You should be in good physical condition to undertake this hike.
Can't wait. As I had mentioned to the Wizard previously, I usually get exactly zero exercise while in Vegas. As I'll be in town 5 nights, and I'm actually in a pretty good workout regimen right now, I'm pretty stoked to get in some physical activity.
Quote: AcesAndEightsQuote: WizardI have had a couple inquiries if the Sunday hike is still on. These sounded like serious confirmations so it looks like the hike is on.
As planned, the hike will be Kraft Mountain in Calico Basin. This is about a ten minute drive west of the Red Rock casino in the the Red Rock National Conservation Area.
I'd like to hit the train about 10:00 AM. I am afraid offering a pick up service is beyond my call of duty, but will suggest a couple options more convention to me:
1. You can take the 207 bus to the western terminus at the Westcliff Transit Center. I see from the schedule there is a 9:30 AM arrival on Sundays. This route leaves from downtown once an hour. I'm afraid if you're not on that 9:30 bus then I can't wait a whole hour for the next one.
2. If you have a rental car, then we can meet at the top level of the EAST parking garage at the Red Rock casino. Please note there are two parking garages and I'm suggesting the one closer to the Strip. This meeting will be scheduled for 9:45 AM.
I have a car that seats six comfortably so am happy to drive the rest of the way.
Hopefully we can discuss the details at the lunch on Saturday. Let me know at the lunch if you're planning to go and where you'd like to meet. Perhaps those of you coming from the Strip can carpool.
Finally, I'd like to repeat the warning that this will be a fairly strenuous hike. It will be about five miles total and I will be keeping a pace of at least two miles per hour. In spots you will have to use your hands to scramble up rocks, but nothing too dicey. You should be in good physical condition to undertake this hike.
Can't wait. As I had mentioned to the Wizard previously, I usually get exactly zero exercise while in Vegas. As I'll be in town 5 nights, and I'm actually in a pretty good workout regimen right now, I'm pretty stoked to get in some physical activity.
Also, I just confirmed my rental car reservation; I will plan to meet the Wiz at 9:45 at the top of the east Red Rock parking garage. If anyone needs a ride from the strip, please contact me via PM. If we have more than 6 total (seems unlikely), I'll just drive straight to the trailhead.
Quote: AcesAndEightsIf anyone needs a ride from the strip, please contact me via PM. If we have more than 6 total (seems unlikely), I'll just drive straight to the trailhead.
Thanks for offering a ride. Looking forward to hiking together.
Also, I recommend all participants bring at least one liter of water.
Optional lunch after the hike.
Quote: SOOPOOSooPoo will be joining you on the hike. That is SooPoo, not to be confused with SOOPOO. My ex-wife is an experienced rock climber, mountain climber, ice climber, etc... If there is a place in the world you are interested in, ask her about it, she has been there.....
It will be my pleasure to have her along. I will thoroughly pick her brain about Mount Aconcagua, which is another thing on my bucket list, and much higher up than hopping a freight train.
My father has literally days, perhaps hours, left to live. I just went to visit him on Saturday and arrived home just this morning. While I was there I arranged for a 24-hour home health care service to help our my mother care for him. I stuck around to help my parents ease into having a stranger living there and taking care of my father. Fortunately, we got a very good and caring man and I had planned to hit the road shortly after dinner yesterday.
After a good meal, my father went to sleep, which wasn't unusual. However, this time I could tell it was different. He struggled for air, his hands seemed blue, his forehead was cold yet sweaty, his pulse was fast, his eyes were glassy, and he generally seemed to be slipping away. So, I stuck around. I preferred to just let him go peacefully, if was indeed his time, but my mother was worried and roused him awake. He babbled about some dream he had and said to me, "You're a good son. Live a good life." He then went back to sleep. However, my mother roused him again and managed to get him out of the bed to relieve himself, but my dad was in a daze through the whole thing.
While I felt the end was near, I have no training in such things, and with the pressures of three kids and a business to run back in Vegas, I hit the road last night at 10PM, returning shortly after 2 AM this morning. I said to call me if anything changed, as I'm just a four-hour drive (assuming good traffic) from their house.
About an hour ago I got a call that my father took a turn for the worse and my mother called 911. My father was taken to a nearby hospital to give him comfort get him stable enough to return home. Calling 911 would have been against my wishes, but I wasn't there, and my mother outranks me on the medical Power of Attorney anyway, but that is another story. Suffice it to say that he is in such bad shape that a peaceful death is the lesser of two evils, at least in my opinion.
It is my intention to return home tomorrow and stick around until the end and a few days past that to be there for my mom and help with the matters of his will and estate. This will entail me missing the WoV events this weekend. I very much regret having to cancel, but I think all would agree it is with good cause. As for the hike, rudeboyoi knows the route I was planning, and I would very much hope that the hike goes on and he can lead it.
As for the trivia challenge, I will ask Barb to proctor it. I already wrote the questions so hate to waste them. I'll arrange the prize with the winner after the fact, but it will be along the lines of a WoV polo shirt, Dogs Playing Poker framed print, or cash option.
Please have a great time without me, and know I'm there in spirit.
Quote: SOOPOOBest wishes, Mike. Family always first....
Yes, of course. May peace be with you during this stressful and turbulent time.
It helped.
A lot.
Great literature, as well as Great Art, helps us endure and work through the crap that life throws at us.
Mom is all that counts. Best wishes !
I will be there for lunch but I probably won't stick around for the gambling.
It would be nice to know who specifically is going. I know A few members expressed they would like to avoid a couple of guys for the most part. I originally voted I was coming, but unless something changes, I doubt I will be able to make it.Quote: DRichDo we have a list of the people that are committed for lunch on Saturday? I see the poll says 12 people but I assume that included Mike. So who are the 11 people attending?
I will be there for lunch but I probably won't stick around for the gambling.
Quote: MrVI'll be there for lunch, and some craps afterwards.
Same here.
Quote: MidwestAPMike, my thoughts are with you at a tough time like this, all the best to you and your family.
And here.
I'm with you on nixing the ambulance to the hospital, then back home thing. On the other hand, your mother will avoid the guilt feelings some get thinking they should have done more.
Much more importantly, my sympathies are with you and your Mom, Mike. I've been through this with both of my parents, as has my wife.
