WoVCon: Spring, 2017
February 2nd, 2017 at 7:13:18 PM
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This is probably a good time to get a dialogue started about Las Vegas WoVCon: Spring 2017.
Suggested dates and locales?
I've been to two so far, one at Paris, and one at Main Street Station.
So how about it: is there enough interest in having one this year?
Suggested dates and locales?
I've been to two so far, one at Paris, and one at Main Street Station.
So how about it: is there enough interest in having one this year?
"What, me worry?"
February 2nd, 2017 at 7:40:42 PM
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I am interested, as always, but I think for consistency we should use the Spring Fling 2017 name as originally suggested by Mike.
One challenge, though, is that there is already discussion of a spring gathering in the east, and I don't know how many people are potentially interested in both gatherings. That could lead to problems with either scheduling or attendance. Perhaps we should begin by asking folks whether they would go to both events if there were no time conflict. If not, then it would just be a matter of choosing the one each prefers.
One challenge, though, is that there is already discussion of a spring gathering in the east, and I don't know how many people are potentially interested in both gatherings. That could lead to problems with either scheduling or attendance. Perhaps we should begin by asking folks whether they would go to both events if there were no time conflict. If not, then it would just be a matter of choosing the one each prefers.
February 2nd, 2017 at 9:05:22 PM
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I have nothing going on so any date is fine with me. I'd suggest avoiding spring break, which I think is April 9-16 this year.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 2nd, 2017 at 10:36:22 PM
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I'm in. Just give me twenty minutes notice where and when.
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February 3rd, 2017 at 12:54:13 AM
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I'm in for spring fling anytime. Just tell me when to book and I will hop on a plane.
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February 3rd, 2017 at 6:10:54 AM
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Long post warning. Short version: I won't attend this year and here's why.
I attended the Spring Fling last year, but was left a bit underwhelmed. There didn't seem to be a lot of organized activities, so I tried to organize some on my own.
As I recall, there was a dinner and group gambling Saturday, McNugget challenge and lunch on Monday, but that's it.
So I announced and organized a Downtown Vegas Walking Tour for Sunday.
Sure, the dinner and gambling (which turned out to be poker at Binions) was fun, as was the McNugget challenge, but I was kinda left wondering if I missed something. After all, it seemed like not a lot of activities for people to fly in from all over to attend.
Of course, having well over a dozen people attend, but only two join me for the downtown stroll, may have contributed to my sour feelings.
For years, I've been hearing about VIMFP - a meet-up of fans of the Vegas Gang and Five Hundy By Midnight podcasts. I've always wanted to attend, except they hold it on October. With my Sept G2E and Nov Table Games trips, no way I could also come for VIMFP. The podcast recap made them seem like tons of fun. With very full schedules.
Last spring, these podcasts also organized VZZZT. Sort of a springtime mini VIMFP, which based on the recap, still seemed like a lot more fun than the WoV Spring Fling.
Also last spring, the 360 Vegas podcast organized 360 Vegas Vacation 3. Again, seemed like more fun than WoV.
So, when the Vegas Gang announced that there would be no VZZZT this year, and around the same time 360 Vegas announced their 360 Vegas Vacation 4 for Memorial Day Weekend, with an already jam-packed schedule, I jumped on it.
Bottom line, I'll be in Vegas 5/28 thru 6/1, with no additional trips until G2E at the earliest.
Anyone interested in should check out the 360 Vegas Vacation schedule.
Of course, you're also invited to attend if you wish.
So, sorry if I bummed anyone out. Have fun with the Spring Fling, but I won't be there.
I attended the Spring Fling last year, but was left a bit underwhelmed. There didn't seem to be a lot of organized activities, so I tried to organize some on my own.
As I recall, there was a dinner and group gambling Saturday, McNugget challenge and lunch on Monday, but that's it.
So I announced and organized a Downtown Vegas Walking Tour for Sunday.
Sure, the dinner and gambling (which turned out to be poker at Binions) was fun, as was the McNugget challenge, but I was kinda left wondering if I missed something. After all, it seemed like not a lot of activities for people to fly in from all over to attend.
Of course, having well over a dozen people attend, but only two join me for the downtown stroll, may have contributed to my sour feelings.
For years, I've been hearing about VIMFP - a meet-up of fans of the Vegas Gang and Five Hundy By Midnight podcasts. I've always wanted to attend, except they hold it on October. With my Sept G2E and Nov Table Games trips, no way I could also come for VIMFP. The podcast recap made them seem like tons of fun. With very full schedules.
Last spring, these podcasts also organized VZZZT. Sort of a springtime mini VIMFP, which based on the recap, still seemed like a lot more fun than the WoV Spring Fling.
Also last spring, the 360 Vegas podcast organized 360 Vegas Vacation 3. Again, seemed like more fun than WoV.
So, when the Vegas Gang announced that there would be no VZZZT this year, and around the same time 360 Vegas announced their 360 Vegas Vacation 4 for Memorial Day Weekend, with an already jam-packed schedule, I jumped on it.
Bottom line, I'll be in Vegas 5/28 thru 6/1, with no additional trips until G2E at the earliest.
Anyone interested in should check out the 360 Vegas Vacation schedule.
Of course, you're also invited to attend if you wish.
So, sorry if I bummed anyone out. Have fun with the Spring Fling, but I won't be there.
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February 3rd, 2017 at 6:24:30 AM
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I'll attend if we can get Freddy aka 1bb to show his face
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February 3rd, 2017 at 7:08:51 AM
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Small time APs like myself don't have time to do group hugs... they are too busy chasing down some play or promotion. Most likely on my way to the event I would see some progressive that I would get locked into, happens all the time screwing up my plans. For me it would be impossible to go to this mixer, I spend free time with the wife, dogs and family. Just not enough hours in the day.
February 3rd, 2017 at 7:34:37 AM
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You realize a TON of APing with promotions/etc is all done with networking, right? =)Quote: monet0412Small time APs like myself don't have time to do group hugs...
I'm 60/40 as of now (leaning towards attending)... Since I took an unusual trip a week or so ago I don't know if we'll do our normal spring time-ish trip. It'll have to be a couple weeks before that I'll know for certain. I mean, if you tell me we'll get a poker game downtown with Axel again, then I can't afford NOT to attend ;-).
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February 3rd, 2017 at 8:36:09 AM
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Quote: RomesYou realize a TON of APing with promotions/etc is all done with networking, right? =)
Nothing is free as you said in an earlier post. Networking would, in the end, make me more cash but it would bring on more headaches for me personally than the money is worth to me. I've survived in this town over two decades on my own and I see no reason to change now. You know that thing about old dogs and new tricks and all. Plus, I know from experience, I'm not very likeable or the type that "plays" well with the other kids in the playground. I do wish you all good fun though and I like sharing information and stories on this site but I can't see it going any further.
February 3rd, 2017 at 8:42:01 AM
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For those planning ahead, I think I'm going to not do the G2E meetup this year. Last year we had a very small turnout. I'm fine with having a dinner after the show one night but it won't be an official thing and there won't be a trivia challenge.
Since the founding of this site, I've been mentioning off and on the total eclipse on August 21 of this year. I'm planning to view it near Idaho Falls, ID. Some people have indicated interest in joining me. Just a reminder about that.
Since the founding of this site, I've been mentioning off and on the total eclipse on August 21 of this year. I'm planning to view it near Idaho Falls, ID. Some people have indicated interest in joining me. Just a reminder about that.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 3rd, 2017 at 9:20:52 AM
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Maybe that's my problem.Quote: monet0412Small time APs like myself don't have time to do group hugs...
While I understand many aspects of AP, I have little time or desire to go the AP route, and keep forgetting how WoV is a hot-bed of AP people.
Perhaps I'm not disillusioned at all. It's just that I'm more in it for the comradery and fun.
And group hugs. :)
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February 3rd, 2017 at 10:38:46 AM
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I am one who is also interested in that. My wife and I have talked about it as recently as yesterday, but we have not made any reservations -- rooms or transportation.Quote: Wizard... total eclipse on August 21 of this year. I'm planning to view it near Idaho Falls, ID. Some people have indicated interest in joining me.
If we are flying 3/4 the way across the country for a two-minute event, we need to plan what else we will do on that trip. Candidate items on the list so far are Yellowstone and Grand Teton (but without the hiking that would be great except for our very limited stamina), a tour of the Salt Lake area, and some chip collecting in the northeastern area of Nevada.
That last activity could potentially extend all the way over to Reno and Tahoe, but on the other hand we could potentially cover that area again (for new chips) as an extension of a Spring Fling trip. We tried to do that at a previous Spring Fling, but a late season snow at Tahoe discouraged that. Anyway, we are open to making two trips to that part of the country, one in spring and one in August, and we are trying to get our muddled thoughts organized.
February 3rd, 2017 at 11:37:34 AM
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I'm always a maybe for a Spring Fling. Depends on work schedule.
February 4th, 2017 at 7:10:20 AM
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I wI'll ve in Vegas from April 8th through 15th but we are flying in at 7pm on that Saturday so it would probably be tough to make to a meet up even if it were on that Saturday. Originally we were going to fly in on Friday but flight prices sky rocketed on me.
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February 7th, 2017 at 8:27:44 AM
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Well, it seems that MrV's thread drew some moderate interest for two days and then dropped off the radar. Perhaps that was because no one suggested a specific date for discussions. I noted that a WoVCon East III is being planned for the Pittsburgh area (for April 29 and/or 30) and that there could possibly be someone interested joining meet ups in both the East and Vegas. Mike suggested that we avoid Spring Break week, which he thinks will be April 9-16 (with Easter falling on 4/17/17.) GWAE mentioned his plans to be in Las Vegas (almost exactly the days that Mike had already advised against, but perhaps because Spring Break is the convenient time for GWAE) but said his schedule didn't look good for attending a meet even if it were held on the Saturday he will be there.
While we have these "let's not do it then" suggestions, no one has put up a positive suggestion for others to consider. I'll try stirring the pot by making a specific suggestion: Suppose we consider a WoV Spring Fling 2017 on the weekend surrounding Saturday 4/22/17, and extending from as early (Thur/Fri) to as late (Mon/Tue) as attendees might like. If there are WoV fanatics who would like to meet one group in Vegas and another in Pittsburgh, they can probably schedule direct flights between the cities and attend gatherings on consecutive weekends. (Nope, that won't be me.)
So my real, baseline suggestion is that we figure out what weekend is likely to be most attractive for the largest number of people who would like to gather in Las Vegas, then after there is some degree of consensus on that we can focus on the specific activities and the locations. Who would be up for making it that weekend around 4/22?
While we have these "let's not do it then" suggestions, no one has put up a positive suggestion for others to consider. I'll try stirring the pot by making a specific suggestion: Suppose we consider a WoV Spring Fling 2017 on the weekend surrounding Saturday 4/22/17, and extending from as early (Thur/Fri) to as late (Mon/Tue) as attendees might like. If there are WoV fanatics who would like to meet one group in Vegas and another in Pittsburgh, they can probably schedule direct flights between the cities and attend gatherings on consecutive weekends. (Nope, that won't be me.)
So my real, baseline suggestion is that we figure out what weekend is likely to be most attractive for the largest number of people who would like to gather in Las Vegas, then after there is some degree of consensus on that we can focus on the specific activities and the locations. Who would be up for making it that weekend around 4/22?
February 7th, 2017 at 9:44:30 AM
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If people are up for doing AC for the East Coast , I would be interested.
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February 7th, 2017 at 9:55:12 AM
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The weekend of 4/22 sounds perfect to me.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. Amarillo Slim Preston
February 7th, 2017 at 10:08:19 AM
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I was just looking at flights and that works well. I'm going to do a chip run up to Reno again, I think I have 7 or so new chips to collect on the way there and back. I'll ether come a week early or stay a week after the spring fling because 2 of the chips I want to collect are only available on Friday and Saturday which obviously doesn't work since it overlaps with spring fling.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. Amarillo Slim Preston
February 7th, 2017 at 11:14:12 AM
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Quote: PokerGrinder... because 2 of the chips I want to collect are only available on Friday and Saturday....
Which two? I am seriously considering a Reno run as part of that trip, too.
My list includes El Capitan (Hawthorne), Grand Lodge (former Hyatt Regency in Incline Village), Hard Rock (former Horizon, Lake Tahoe), Max (former Carson Station, Carson City), Nugget (former JA's Nugget in Sparks), and Pioneer Crossing (former Casino West, Yerington). Are there more I should be considering, and are some on this list only available on weekends?
I also have on my list both Boulder Bay (former Biltmore) and Cal Neva, both in Crystal Bay, but I don't think either has completed renovations and re-opened table games with new chips. Similar issue with the Terrible's Road House (former Gold Strike down in Jean). There are a few I think I can pick up in the Las Vegas area.
February 7th, 2017 at 11:36:00 AM
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I might be interested.Quote: WatchMeWinIf people are up for doing AC for the East Coast , I would be interested.
You should start a new thread if you want to continue the conversation.
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February 7th, 2017 at 11:40:39 AM
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I thought we already had a place and date for the WoV East meetup in another "WoV East" thread?
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February 7th, 2017 at 1:58:31 PM
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Yes, indeed, there is at least one WoVCon East III thread. This thread is about a WoV Spring Fling 2017 (in Las Vegas). However, someone asked about a gathering in Atlantic City, and DJTB properly suggested that he start a separate thread on that topic.
February 7th, 2017 at 3:02:50 PM
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Late April looks OK.
Some convention activity:
04/20/2017 - 04/22/2017 - International Sign Expo 2017
Mandalay Bay Convention Center - 19,500 Attendees Expected
04/24/2017 - 04/27/2017 - National Association of Broadcasters 2017
Las Vegas Convention Center - 103,000 Attendees Expected
Some convention activity:
04/20/2017 - 04/22/2017 - International Sign Expo 2017
Mandalay Bay Convention Center - 19,500 Attendees Expected
04/24/2017 - 04/27/2017 - National Association of Broadcasters 2017
Las Vegas Convention Center - 103,000 Attendees Expected
"What, me worry?"
February 7th, 2017 at 4:20:32 PM
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Steely Dan is in concert at the Venetian at that time, for those into dinosaur rock.
"What, me worry?"
February 7th, 2017 at 5:58:18 PM
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Well, then ... Hey, Nineteen!
--- (signed) Just Another Geezer.
So who else is interested in meeting up in Las Vegas on 4/22? Anyone who really would join us on a different date in the spring but absolutely cannot be there that weekend?
--- (signed) Just Another Geezer.
So who else is interested in meeting up in Las Vegas on 4/22? Anyone who really would join us on a different date in the spring but absolutely cannot be there that weekend?
February 8th, 2017 at 2:45:57 AM
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Quote: DocWhich two? I am seriously considering a Reno run as part of that trip, too.
My list includes El Capitan (Hawthorne), Grand Lodge (former Hyatt Regency in Incline Village), Hard Rock (former Horizon, Lake Tahoe), Max (former Carson Station, Carson City), Nugget (former JA's Nugget in Sparks), and Pioneer Crossing (former Casino West, Yerington). Are there more I should be considering, and are some on this list only available on weekends?
I also have on my list both Boulder Bay (former Biltmore) and Cal Neva, both in Crystal Bay, but I don't think either has completed renovations and re-opened table games with new chips. Similar issue with the Terrible's Road House (former Gold Strike down in Jean). There are a few I think I can pick up in the Las Vegas area.
Two that will not affect you Doc. Both only have poker as a means to collecting a chip. Cactus Jack's and Jackpot Crossing both in Carson City. I also plan on visiting El Capitan, Nugget Sparks and Grand Lodge. I got Hard Rock, Max and Pioneer Crossing last WoV Con. One that I will be collecting that you might be interested in is Mizpah Club in Tonopah. I also will be visiting Scoreboard Lounge in Spring Creek but I am guessing that is quite out of the way for you and the Mrs.
Edit: If it works out I also plan on visiting Paiute Palace in California since it is much closer to Nevada than anything in California. As for Vegas the only one I need is Lucky Dragon.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. Amarillo Slim Preston
February 8th, 2017 at 8:33:23 AM
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Quote: PokerGrinder... Mizpah Club in Tonopah. I also will be visiting Scoreboard Lounge in Spring Creek but ....
Guess I will need to dig a bit further. CasinoCity.com only lists two places in Tonopah: Banc Club and Tonopah Station. And yes, Spring Creek is too far for this trip, but it might be possible if I head to Idaho Falls for that eclipse in August. However, CasinoCity.com only lists machines and a sports book there -- do they have poker or other tables?
February 8th, 2017 at 8:43:22 AM
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Doc, you've been collecting chips for awhile now.
Just curious: how many different casinos have you gotten chips from?
Just curious: how many different casinos have you gotten chips from?
"What, me worry?"
February 8th, 2017 at 10:55:53 AM
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Quote: DocGuess I will need to dig a bit further. CasinoCity.com only lists two places in Tonopah: Banc Club and Tonopah Station. And yes, Spring Creek is too far for this trip, but it might be possible if I head to Idaho Falls for that eclipse in August. However, CasinoCity.com only lists machines and a sports book there -- do they have poker or other tables?
They are both recent, if you look on the NGC reports from 2016 you will find them. Scoreboard says on their Facebook page that they have live BJ Thursday-Saturday after 6 pm. I couldn't find anything online so I called the Mizpah Club and the lady gave me these hours. BJ is open Thursday 6- about 12, Friday and Saturday 5- about 12. Poker is on Saturdays and Sundays.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. Amarillo Slim Preston
February 8th, 2017 at 12:05:33 PM
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Quote: MrVDoc, you've been collecting chips for awhile now.
Just curious: how many different casinos have you gotten chips from?
I'm not the biggest collector on this forum -- probably 3rd or 4th, I think -- but I am the one who was nerdy enough to start the Casino Chip of the Day thread.
I regularly update the first post of that thread, where I try to keep an index of chips that have been presented, though it has now spread to the first two posts. I also update a list of "subsequent comments" in the first post. One of those is the total number of casinos that have been covered (not quite daily) in that thread, currently totaling 987 with the expectation of reaching a nice, round 1,000 later this month. Another of those updated comments is the number of casinos represented in my own collection (i.e., your question), and that number is currently 474. There is also a link to the last time that I posted a photo of my collection, but the latest available photo does not include the chips that I picked up on a cruise in December. I need to catch up on that.
February 8th, 2017 at 12:16:43 PM
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Quote: DocI'm not the biggest collector on this forum -- probably 3rd or 4th, I think -- but I am the one who was nerdy enough to start the Casino Chip of the Day thread
You say nerdy, I say genius lol. As far as chips I'd say you are 3rd behind RDW and myself. I can't think of any others with your quantity. I think RDW probably still has me beat as I think he's over 600.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. Amarillo Slim Preston
February 9th, 2017 at 1:54:41 PM
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Quote: DocIf we are flying 3/4 the way across the country for a two-minute event, we need to plan what else we will do on that trip.
How about a "Wizards Formal Visit"... the membership of WOV get decked out in White Tie and Tails/Formal Evening Gowns and lug racks of black chips to a place such as Emerald, Longhorn or RR station and see how the dealers and players who've never before seen a black chip deal with it.
Or surround a poker table and watch one member refuse to look at his cards, ask the dealer what is trump, etc.
Or schedule a 3:00am Keno game at Arizona Charlies (Decatur). (Often well attended by dealers blowing off steam).
February 9th, 2017 at 3:19:50 PM
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My comment about needing to plan what else we will do on that trip was completely a distraction from the purpose of this thread, a Spring Fling perhaps in April, and I apologize for that. It was a comment in reference to joining the Wizard and perhaps others in viewing the total solar eclipse in August, viewing from somewhere near Idaho Falls, ID. With the eclipse only lasting a few minutes, I need to be considering whether to go from there to Yellowstone and Grand Teton or to Salt Lake City or to N.E. Nevada casinos or what. In spite of how great I think a viewing of a true total eclipse will be, I have trouble justifying a trip to Idaho if I'm not going to do something more, after those few minutes have passed.
We should probably start a Solar Eclipse thread to help keep further such distractions out of this one. I'm still looking for enough feedback on whether April 22 is a good date for the Spring Fling and whether there are people who will/would attend then so I will know whether to make some reservations.
We should probably start a Solar Eclipse thread to help keep further such distractions out of this one. I'm still looking for enough feedback on whether April 22 is a good date for the Spring Fling and whether there are people who will/would attend then so I will know whether to make some reservations.
February 9th, 2017 at 3:48:40 PM
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Years ago we were planning on viewing it from north Carolina, maybe? I can't remember but it was on the line down south, but we are going to Boston the week before and now we can't go. Owell maybe next time.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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February 9th, 2017 at 4:44:55 PM
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4/22 works for me.
"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 milk and honey you must put them on the table
You go back, Jack, do it again, wheels turinin' 'round and 'round
You go back, Jack, do it again"
"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 milk and honey you must put them on the table
You go back, Jack, do it again, wheels turinin' 'round and 'round
You go back, Jack, do it again"
"What, me worry?"
February 9th, 2017 at 5:24:27 PM
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That's great, but so far we have MrV, PokerGrinder, and me saying we like that weekend, the Wizard saying "any date is fine" (and then recommending against a particular week), billryan saying "give me twenty minutes notice", and SOOPOO saying "I'm always a maybe for a Spring Fling." Before booking flights and hotel, I'd really like to get some feedback that there would be more than 3 or 4 of us that show up.Quote: MrV4/22 works for me.
February 9th, 2017 at 7:10:31 PM
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I would most likely attend.
February 9th, 2017 at 7:47:32 PM
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I think as long as they are not out of town on a play most of the regular Vegas local AP's will show up.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. Amarillo Slim Preston
February 9th, 2017 at 11:37:21 PM
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I will attempt to show up. Can't promise at the moment.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
February 18th, 2017 at 1:04:26 PM
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Quote: WizardFor those planning ahead, I think I'm going to not do the G2E meetup this year. Last year we had a very small turnout. I'm fine with having a dinner after the show one night but it won't be an official thing and there won't be a trivia challenge.
Since the founding of this site, I've been mentioning off and on the total eclipse on August 21 of this year. I'm planning to view it near Idaho Falls, ID. Some people have indicated interest in joining me. Just a reminder about that.
here's something I stumbled across, perhaps of interest:
Quote: link[at a spot not quite clear to me] the Sun will actually rise while totally eclipsed. This is a sight few people - even veteran eclipse chasers - have seen, and from what we hear, it is quite uncanny
http://www.eclipse2017.org/2017/path_through_the_US.htm
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell! She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
February 18th, 2017 at 2:06:39 PM
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Quote: odiousgambit... at a spot not quite clear to me....
I think there is a region where this will be the case out in the North Pacific, roughly half way between Japan and Oregon, somewhere N.E. of Midway Atoll and N.W. of Hawaii. One such point that I found on the map is at coordinates 39º 39' 23.24" North and 171º 51' 32.87" West. According to info I found starting from your link, the experiences there (with times in UTC) will consist of:
1) Start of partial eclipse 15:55:33.2 hrs
2) Start of total eclipse 16:48:39.1 hrs
3) Sunrise 16:49 hrs
4) Maximum eclipse 16:49:04.6 hrs
5) End of total eclipse 16:49:30.1 hrs
6) End of partial eclipse 17:47:00.1 hrs
Of course, there is some ambiguity in 1) and 2), because the sun will then be "eclipsed" by both the earth and the moon. At that location in the ocean, totality will last for just under a minute, with sunrise occurring within that minute.
(Is that nerdy enough for you?)
February 18th, 2017 at 5:51:54 PM
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It suffices!Quote: Doc(Is that nerdy enough for you?)
I was afraid they were talking about out in the ocean - although I guess some will go out in boats to see it.
The ideal spot might be where the eclipse has begun enough - just as the sun is fully above the horizon? But I don't know what makes it 'uncanny' other than having sunrise start and then stop, in a sense
So, assuming one is not fanatical enough to ship out, I think Oregon is no better than Idaho [wasn't sure till now], and a cloudless sky might trump all other considerations.
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell! She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
February 18th, 2017 at 7:55:06 PM
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I'm a coin flip to show, however, if I do attend, there will most likely be others that will join me as well.Quote: DocThat's great, but so far we have MrV, PokerGrinder, and me saying we like that weekend, the Wizard saying "any date is fine" (and then recommending against a particular week), billryan saying "give me twenty minutes notice", and SOOPOO saying "I'm always a maybe for a Spring Fling." Before booking flights and hotel, I'd really like to get some feedback that there would be more than 3 or 4 of us that show up.
♪♪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♪♪
February 18th, 2017 at 8:12:36 PM
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I haven't been following this but spring break week (Apr* 8-16) is not looking good for me. Otherwise, April is clear on my calendar.
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"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 18th, 2017 at 8:57:15 PM
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Quote: Wizard... but spring break week (Aug 8-16) is ....
Surely a typo. (And no, I'm not calling you Shirley.)
February 18th, 2017 at 9:07:34 PM
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Quote: DocSurely a typo. (And no, I'm not calling you Shirley.)
Edit: didn't make sense....
DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
February 18th, 2017 at 9:51:09 PM
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Well "Shirley" he meant "Apr" instead of "Aug".
And I am commiting to the plan for a Spring Fling on 4/22/17. As noted in another thread, I plan on a nine-day trip to Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe. I have my rooms booked for all but one night, but I haven't bought my plane tickets yet. Maybe I will get that done later on Sunday, but I've been hoping fares would go back down to where they were when I started looking.
If it turns out that the gathering is not that weekend, then I suspect that I will miss it.
And I am commiting to the plan for a Spring Fling on 4/22/17. As noted in another thread, I plan on a nine-day trip to Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe. I have my rooms booked for all but one night, but I haven't bought my plane tickets yet. Maybe I will get that done later on Sunday, but I've been hoping fares would go back down to where they were when I started looking.
If it turns out that the gathering is not that weekend, then I suspect that I will miss it.
February 18th, 2017 at 10:22:19 PM
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Quote: DocWell "Shirley" he meant "Apr" instead of "Aug".
And I am commiting to the plan for a Spring Fling on 4/22/17. As noted in another thread, I plan on a nine-day trip to Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe. I have my rooms booked for all but one night, but I haven't bought my plane tickets yet. Maybe I will get that done later on Sunday, but I've been hoping fares would go back down to where they were when I started looking.
If it turns out that the gathering is not that weekend, then I suspect that I will miss it.
Well I am planning a three week road trip around that date so if it's not that weekend than I will be missing it too. No plane tickets to buy for me but I've got a chip collecting trip mapped out for Nevada, California and one casino in Wyoming.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. Amarillo Slim Preston
February 19th, 2017 at 4:17:10 AM
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Quote: DocWell "Shirley" he meant "Apr" instead of "Aug".
And I am commiting to the plan for a Spring Fling on 4/22/17. As noted in another thread, I plan on a nine-day trip to Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe. I have my rooms booked for all but one night, but I haven't bought my plane tickets yet. Maybe I will get that done later on Sunday, but I've been hoping fares would go back down to where they were when I started looking.
If it turns out that the gathering is not that weekend, then I suspect that I will miss it.
Warning, my rant turned longer than expected.
Airfare drives me crazy. It is such a cat and mouse game. I looked on 1 day and could get a delta flight for 7500 points per ticket. I didn't book it and went to do it 2 days later and when I put in 6 people it was now 20500 per ticket. Uggg. By accident I put in 1 person and it was 7500 per ticket. So I was able to book 5 at 7500 and 1 at 12000. Ok no big deal. So now I need a flight home. One day frontier is 139, next it is 99, then 179, then 159. Why does it really need to change every single day. I am also following southwest. 259 is the cheapest which is too much. After 2 weeks I stop following because it was not moving. Then while at my parents house we are talking about flights and deciding what to do. I accidentally open southwest when I meant to open frontier and a saturday flight is all of a sudden $124 and only 6000 points. Cheapest I have ever seen on southwesy for us. I have enough for 4 tickets so we buy 4 with points and pay 124 for the other 2. We wanted to fly out Friday but those have been high still. We booked the saturday flight in hopes that Friday would come down and we could switch them. However, friday and Saturday are now back up to close to 300.
It takes work and dedication to get a cheap flight.
Fyi, don't use Google flights or the travel places to check airfare. They often times don't have all the flights and miss some of the cheaper ones.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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