WOV SPRING FLING May 11 2019-- PLANNING THREAD

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March 24th, 2019 at 3:25:32 PM permalink

Okay I am booked at the Luxor for that weekend

4 days totally comped Thursday-Sunday

$100 shopping and $75 freeplay.

Never stood at an MGM casino in Vegas so I am excited

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March 24th, 2019 at 3:37:16 PM permalink

Quote: GWAE
How do you people live life with only weeks notice. I have almost my entire summer planned already

That's rediculouse.

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March 24th, 2019 at 3:38:06 PM permalink

Quote: darkoz
Okay I am booked at the Luxor for that weekend

4 days totally comped Thursday-Sunday

$100 shopping and $75 freeplay.

Never stood at an MGM casino in Vegas so I am excited

I have never stayed there but I here that their check in line can get like 2 hours long. They have a mobile check in option and a kiosk I believe so I would do that.

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March 24th, 2019 at 3:39:24 PM permalink

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That's rediculouse.

haha whats wrong with that. Not like I cant change things if need be. Between 2 kids being in 2 sports, working on the house, running a business, and 3 vacations I feel like I need to have it planned or I will get behind on things.

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March 24th, 2019 at 3:43:22 PM permalink

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haha whats wrong with that. Not like I cant change things if need be. Between 2 kids being in 2 sports, working on the house, running a business, and 3 vacations I feel like I need to have it planned or I will get behind on things.

2 kids (-;

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March 24th, 2019 at 3:44:40 PM permalink

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That's rediculouse.

I have plans and schedules for the next year and a half that are about 80% in stone

Its fluid enough I can and often do make changes.

In the world of film production its common to schedule far in advance so my training just comes into play

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March 24th, 2019 at 3:45:47 PM permalink

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I have never stayed there but I here that their check in line can get like 2 hours long. They have a mobile check in option and a kiosk I believe so I would do that.

Ok thx

My flight arrives about 8pm on that Thursday so hopefully lines arent too long

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March 24th, 2019 at 3:49:21 PM permalink

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2 kids (-;

I don't disagree :-(

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March 24th, 2019 at 6:06:04 PM permalink

we have rsactuary on the hike list but no where else. rsa, if you see this are you planning on joining us?

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March 24th, 2019 at 6:09:54 PM permalink

To save pm exchanges, I expect I will attend any dinners but opt out of any activities.

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March 24th, 2019 at 6:50:15 PM permalink

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*Excluding South Florida, specifically the general Miami area.

*Anything north of Miami.

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March 24th, 2019 at 8:33:54 PM permalink

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we have rsactuary on the hike list but no where else. rsa, if you see this are you planning on joining us?

I'm not really interested in meeting up for dinner or anything like that.... but I'd do a hike if people were interested.

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March 25th, 2019 at 5:47:39 AM permalink

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I'm not really interested in meeting up for dinner or anything like that.... but I'd do a hike if people were interested.

I'll lead a hike, even if just one person is interested, which is one more than usual.

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March 25th, 2019 at 5:53:55 AM permalink

I wonder what kind of hike you are talking about please? Length of hike in distance? Length of time? Difficulty level? Approximate location? Gear? What stuff to bring along?

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March 25th, 2019 at 6:36:13 AM permalink

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I wonder what kind of hike you are talking about please? Length of hike in distance? Length of time? Difficulty level? Approximate location? Gear? What stuff to bring along?

I think they plan on doing the hike immediately after a mcnuggets challenge

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March 25th, 2019 at 7:08:56 AM permalink

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I wonder what kind of hike you are talking about please? Length of hike in distance? Length of time? Difficulty level? Approximate location? Gear? What stuff to bring along?

I'd like info on this as well please. I would call myself a beginner, without specialty equipment... but having said that I did a 13 mile hike up a mountain in Alaska last year.....

I'm probably more concerned about the heat than anything else.

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March 25th, 2019 at 7:21:27 AM permalink

That was at least one full day!!!!

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March 25th, 2019 at 7:49:08 AM permalink

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I'm probably more concerned about the heat than anything else.

Early May isn't usually too bad in Las Vegas. Temperatures range from mid 80's to low 90's in the city.

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March 25th, 2019 at 2:17:59 PM permalink

Screw a hike, let's do dune buggies.

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March 25th, 2019 at 2:48:37 PM permalink

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Screw a hike, let's do dune buggies.

now that's something I am for

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March 25th, 2019 at 4:19:18 PM permalink

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I'll lead a hike, even if just one person is interested, which is one more than usual.

I'm down for a hike, but to be fair I'm not exactly a morning person so I'd prefer it not be "let's be on the trail by 9am!" More like noon sounds great to me.

Quote: AxelWolf
Screw a hike, let's do dune buggies.

I'd be down for that too.

I'll be arriving probably Friday through like Monday, so not sure when the hikes/etc would take place outside of Saturday.

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March 25th, 2019 at 4:28:51 PM permalink

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I'm down for a hike, but to be fair I'm not exactly a morning person so I'd prefer it not be "let's be on the trail by 9am!" More like noon sounds great to me.

I'd be down for that too.

Weekend of May 11th was the agreed upon, right? Just want to double check before booking everything.

I think there would be many people that would enjoy this. I can think of 10 off the top of my head. I have yet to try it but have have been talking about getting a group together and doing it.

I have no idea what it costs. I do know there's some cheap/frugal guys that attend the SF event.

Perhaps we can get Nathan to fund it.

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March 25th, 2019 at 4:58:35 PM permalink

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I think there would be many people that would enjoy this. I can think of 10 off the top of my head. I have yet to try it but have have been talking about getting a group together and doing it.

I have no idea what it costs. I do know there's some cheap/frugal guys that attend the SF event.

Perhaps we can get Nathan to fund it.

What ya talking about? Buggies or hiking?

Buggies are about 300 a person

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March 25th, 2019 at 5:00:53 PM permalink

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What ya talking about? Buggies or hiking?

I don't think I have ever used the word's love and hiking in the same sentence till now.

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March 25th, 2019 at 6:10:10 PM permalink

Next April we plan on doing the link below with the kids. Yes axel I have a trip planned 13 months ahead

https://www.railexplorers.net/locations

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March 26th, 2019 at 5:26:33 AM permalink

You see a lot of off road vehicles out at the Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings on weekends. I understand it�s a great ride through the dessert from the area around the M. Not sure if there is a rental location near there or if they trailer them there for you.

Seems like a great ride for a good Burger and Beer.

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March 26th, 2019 at 6:51:47 AM permalink

As to the hike, I've never had to make a decision before, because nobody has wanted to go. I'm open to group suggestions on length and difficulty. However, if there is no group consensus, I suggest Kraft Mountain. It is about six miles round trip, offers light bouldering, and great views of Vegas.

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March 26th, 2019 at 6:56:43 AM permalink

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As to the hike, I've never had to make a decision before, because nobody has wanted to go. I'm open to group suggestions on length and difficulty. However, if there is no group consensus, I suggest Kraft Mountain. It is about six miles round trip, offers light bouldering, and great views of Vegas.

We were able to rally a group at one of the meetups, but sadly it was the time that your father had just passed away. But it was a good hike with myself, rudeboyoi, one of his buddies, and another forum member I don't recall the name of...was a good time. I wish I could remember what route we did.

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March 26th, 2019 at 7:23:11 AM permalink

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As to the hike, I've never had to make a decision before, because nobody has wanted to go. I'm open to group suggestions on length and difficulty. However, if there is no group consensus, I suggest Kraft Mountain. It is about six miles round trip, offers light bouldering, and great views of Vegas.

I'd be up for that.

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March 26th, 2019 at 7:38:54 AM permalink

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We were able to rally a group at one of the meetups, but sadly it was the time that your father had just passed away. But it was a good hike with myself, rudeboyoi, one of his buddies, and another forum member I don't recall the name of...was a good time. I wish I could remember what route we did.

I'll ask him, but it might have been Kraft Mountain. I've done it with him and know he likes it. Do recall a red sand desert?

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March 26th, 2019 at 9:54:31 AM permalink

I haven't done much hiking, but the old railroad trail out by the dam takes you through multiple tunnels on the way to the lake. The tunnels also work as cooling stations.

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March 26th, 2019 at 10:04:36 AM permalink

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I haven't done much hiking, but the old railroad trail out by the dam takes you through multiple tunnels on the way to the lake. The tunnels also work as cooling stations.

That makes for a great, but short, bike ride.

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March 26th, 2019 at 10:12:57 AM permalink

It's only about two miles of very flat walking to get to the last tunnel. From there, the hike is all uphill the last mile or more. The tunnel portion is a Sunday stroll, you just have to watch for bikers who think they own the trail.

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March 26th, 2019 at 10:28:43 AM permalink

I vote kraft mountain

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March 26th, 2019 at 10:35:16 AM permalink

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I vote kraft mountain

WOW, I didnt know they had dune buggies on kraft mountain!

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March 26th, 2019 at 1:08:08 PM permalink

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WOW, I didnt know they had dune buggies on kraft mountain!

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March 26th, 2019 at 1:10:42 PM permalink

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I vote kraft mountain

Please tell them it's a very fun fairly short hike.

Regardless of what we do, can I pencil it in for Sunday? Maybe lunch after. Normally I'd suggest the Red Rock, but it will be Mother's Day and the restaurants crazy. There is a new beer & pizza place in Blue Diamond I like that I think the mother's day crowd won't know about.

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March 26th, 2019 at 4:03:06 PM permalink

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I'll ask him, but it might have been Kraft Mountain. I've done it with him and know he likes it. Do recall a red sand desert?

Is this a trick question? There was definitely red sand...

Also, there was a place called "the beach" that is apparently a popular party spot for the youths.

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March 26th, 2019 at 4:34:02 PM permalink

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Please tell them it's a very fun fairly short hike.

Regardless of what we do, can I pencil it in for Sunday? Maybe lunch after. Normally I'd suggest the Red Rock, but it will be Mother's Day and the restaurants crazy. There is a new beer & pizza place in Blue Diamond I like that I think the mother's day crowd won't know about.

I'm up for this. I'll be a sweaty mess for lunch, but oh well. lol

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March 26th, 2019 at 7:45:24 PM permalink

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Is this a trick question? There was definitely red sand...

Also, there was a place called "the beach" that is apparently a popular party spot for the youths.

It was definitely Kraft Mountain that he did then. There is a place on the way with red sand that ... some people like to camp out at and party.

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March 26th, 2019 at 8:45:52 PM permalink

Doesn't that trail have sections that require some boulder climbing?
I'm up for Sunday pizza.

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March 26th, 2019 at 9:37:26 PM permalink

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Doesn't that trail have sections that require some boulder climbing?

Yep.

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March 26th, 2019 at 11:23:24 PM permalink

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AX, what color pantyhose will you be wearing to the spring fling?

Well it is a Bring Your Own Mask event isn't it? Why? Are you interested in me that way, or do you just want to borrow them? My guess is both.

Sorry to disappoint you, but I don't swing that way. I can probably hook you up tho.

p.s. I have no clue about guys, but I noticed that chicks don't wear pantyhose much anymore. Anyone else notice that?

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March 26th, 2019 at 11:26:35 PM permalink

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Yep.

Do they allow small motor bikes?

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April 5th, 2019 at 4:13:38 PM permalink

Wanted to redeem some myvegas rewards for this trip but they are expiring April 18th. Hopefully they reset in time for me to get stuff.

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April 5th, 2019 at 4:17:58 PM permalink

Quote: billryan
Doesn't that trail have sections that require some boulder climbing?
I'm up for Sunday pizza.

I thought we already agreed on pizza for lunch on Saturday at the downtown Pizza Rock.

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April 5th, 2019 at 4:29:36 PM permalink

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I thought we already agreed on pizza for lunch on Saturday at the downtown Pizza Rock.

Yes pizza rock for lunch Saturday. They were talking about hiking in Sunday then lunch too

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April 5th, 2019 at 4:47:25 PM permalink

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I thought we already agreed on pizza for lunch on Saturday at the downtown Pizza Rock.

So now that its openly known where we are having lunch is there a fear of casino execs checking us all out

A bunch of AP's all having lunch together announced openly on this forum must have a few members sweating coins

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