MrV
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July 5th, 2012 at 8:20:54 AM permalink
It ticks me off that there are no water fountains in Las Vegas casinos, at least none that are "out there in the open" for all to see and use.

Heck, it's a desert, for christ sake.

The notion of paying for water really pisses me off.

Oh sure, if I am gambling the CW can bring me one, but then it is expected that I tip her, and why tip for water, something that should be readily available for free?

Why spend all the money to fly to Las Vegas if the corporate model is designed to Bust My Ass?

Bah.
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July 5th, 2012 at 8:37:11 AM permalink
Given the cleanliness of most water fountains and how long they have to run before even that cleanliness standard is reached, you are better off tipping a pretty, half-naked girl a dollar.
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July 5th, 2012 at 8:39:25 AM permalink
Quote: FleaStiff

Given the cleanliness of most water fountains and how long they have to run before even that cleanliness standard is reached, you are better off tipping a pretty, half-naked girl a dollar.



Hell, if she is half-naked I will tip her a dollar and she can keep the water.
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July 5th, 2012 at 8:58:41 AM permalink
Quote: MrV


The notion of paying for water really pisses me off.



It POes the owner of the water-fountain as well, which is why there are so few of them. If you want "free water" take a canteen and fill it in your room. Or buy bottles at Costco and carry them. Do not expect the proprietor of a place to give free water to all comers.


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Why spend all the money to fly to Las Vegas if the corporate model is designed to Bust My Ass?



Just wait until the new taxes come in to pay for what Obamacare really costs in 10 years. Heck, by then they will be making you "rent" the cards before they deal the game.
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July 5th, 2012 at 9:18:53 AM permalink
Quote: MrV

Oh sure, if I am gambling the CW can bring me one, but then it is expected that I tip her, and why tip for water, something that should be readily available for free?



Exactly. If you don't mind looking like a bum you can do what I do. I stop at a convenience store before breakfast and pick up a gallon for a dollar. I carry that around with me to hydrate myself from the night before. This is also useful when the servers are slow to refill my water at meals. I finish it in the afternoon sometime then it's back to boozin.
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July 5th, 2012 at 9:49:08 AM permalink
This is ridiculous: the casinos should simply put in water fountains, or a self service water dispenser with cups and ice.

All the tribal casinos I visit do this, but none in Las Vegas ( M tried it, and removed the self serve units).
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July 5th, 2012 at 9:59:28 AM permalink
I've been going to Vegas since the mid 70's and was always
told they don't have fountains because they don't want street
people coming in just for the water. Indian joints have beverage
stations because they don't have that problem.
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July 5th, 2012 at 10:20:29 AM permalink
Sure, that's what they said, but it is B.S.

How many street people visit Red Rock or GVR?

Lotta tramps hanging around Bellagio?
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July 5th, 2012 at 10:24:51 AM permalink
Quote: MrV

Sure, that's what they said, but it is B.S.

How many street people visit Red Rock or GVR?

Lotta tramps hanging around Bellagio?

One tried to pick me up at The Bellagio once. It was right after 9/11/2001. Back before Obamacare.
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July 5th, 2012 at 11:02:45 AM permalink
Quote: AZDuffman

It POes the owner of the water-fountain as well, which is why there are so few of them. If you want "free water" take a canteen and fill it in your room. Or buy bottles at Costco and carry them. Do not expect the proprietor of a place to give free water to all comers.




Just wait until the new taxes come in to pay for what Obamacare really costs in 10 years. Heck, by then they will be making you "rent" the cards before they deal the game.



Ridiculous post of the day. Water is free at casinos. No one forces you to tip. Yes, Obamacare has a lot to do with this post. Now I know how to hijack every post you make.
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July 5th, 2012 at 11:09:26 AM permalink
Quote: MrV

Lotta tramps hanging around Bellagio?

There was an episode of one of those cops / jail shows that shows cops arresting two homeless guys for bathing in the Bellagio fountain.
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July 5th, 2012 at 11:13:52 AM permalink
Quote: FinsRule

Ridiculous post of the day. Water is free at casinos. No one forces you to tip. Yes, Obamacare has a lot to do with this post. Now I know how to hijack every post you make.



Water is not "free" since:

The meter turns and the casino pays for that
The person who installs water fountains for free keeps calling in sick, ditto the person who cleans them
The vendor who gives the free cups had a truck that broke down
The ice maker that runs on free electrricity is being used for drinks at the bar that produce revenue

The "Obamacare" thing was thrown in to make the point that casinos have costs and those costs keep going up. Yet people demand free water as though it is some kind of right they have from the casinos. Free water and water fountains in casinos should be considered a courtosey for patrons, not a new "right" of some sort.

BTW: I totally buy that Indian and other casinos have free water and fountain drinks and Strip-props don't because of lowlifes who come in for it. A Burger King near me had to rip out the self-serve fountains because nearby section-8 housing residents were taking thousands of gallons of product home with them. Free stuff draws that kind of crowd.
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July 5th, 2012 at 11:19:00 AM permalink
I think theres a water fountain in the 4 Queens where you
go out to wait for your valet car. Its a long way from the casino
and its there mostly for employees I think. It might be the only
one I've ever seen in Vegas.
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July 5th, 2012 at 11:33:42 AM permalink
There's plenty of absolutely free water available out of the spigot in the restrooms. Just cup your hands under it after you pee.
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July 5th, 2012 at 11:39:08 AM permalink
Now that I think about it, I've seen them at McCarran.
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July 5th, 2012 at 11:48:20 AM permalink
Quote: DJTeddyBear

Now that I think about it, I've seen them at McCarran.



I've used them at McCarran, in Terminal 2. There is one in the immigration area, and there are several on the gates area past security.

But for those both thirsty and cheap at a casino, simply go to the restroom and drink from the tap.
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July 5th, 2012 at 12:11:59 PM permalink
Quote: Nareed

But for those both thirsty and cheap at a casino, simply go to the restroom and drink from the tap.


Heck you people are cheap ... even at the Venetian where the morning CWs are "no spring chickens" the waitress brought me one orange juice and three water bottles and put them on the beverage tray of the craps table for me. That means she earned that measly dollar as far as I reckon. And I see no reason to drink tap water or search for a bubbler. Even if a bubbler were but steps away, those devices are always filthy, no matter where in this country you go.

If you are that tight with a lousy dollar, you won't enjoy the Vegas Experience.
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July 5th, 2012 at 12:15:46 PM permalink
Quote: FleaStiff

Heck you people are cheap ... even at the Venetian where the morning CWs are "no spring chickens" the waitress brought me one orange juice and three water bottles and put them on the beverage tray of the craps table for me. That means she earned that measly dollar as far as I reckon. And I see no reason to drink tap water or search for a bubbler. Even if a bubbler were but steps away, those devices are always filthy, no matter where in this country you go.

If you are that tight with a lousy dollar, you won't enjoy the Vegas Experience.


Bubbler you say? Do I have a fellow native Wisconsite on this site?
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July 5th, 2012 at 12:17:39 PM permalink
You can often find the one water fountain near the restroom in a casino. (but which of the 12 restrooms?) Well, I can't help you there.
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July 5th, 2012 at 12:22:04 PM permalink
Quote: Gabes22

Bubbler you say? Do I have a fellow native Wisconsite on this site?


The first time I heard that term was when I lived in Mass; the locals pronounced “water fountain” like “bub-luh”.
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July 5th, 2012 at 2:07:42 PM permalink
Really, they should put bubblers on the strip in Las Vegas like we have here throughout Portland, Oregon.

It's the right thing to do.

And spare me the drivel about cost and scarcity: hello, Bellagio fountain, Wynn golf course etc.

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July 5th, 2012 at 7:21:31 PM permalink
Quote: MrV

And spare me the drivel about cost and scarcity: hello, Bellagio fountain, Wynn golf course etc.


I doubt you would really choose to drink the reclaimed water used for those applications.
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July 5th, 2012 at 8:08:30 PM permalink
Just a general FYI, bubbler = mini water pipe (for smoking marijuana) as well. I have never heard the term associated with water fountains.
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July 5th, 2012 at 8:23:03 PM permalink
Quote: Doc

I doubt you would really choose to drink the reclaimed water used for those applications.



He could pick up one of those survialist water filters and dip it in Lake Bellagio. Just be sure to wear the cami shorts and jungle hat while doing so so the cops don't bother you as they know you are official.
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July 5th, 2012 at 8:54:00 PM permalink
Quote: AZDuffman

Water is not "free" since:

The meter turns and the casino pays for that
The person who installs water fountains for free keeps calling in sick, ditto the person who cleans them
The vendor who gives the free cups had a truck that broke down
The ice maker that runs on free electrricity is being used for drinks at the bar that produce revenue

The "Obamacare" thing was thrown in to make the point that casinos have costs and those costs keep going up. Yet people demand free water as though it is some kind of right they have from the casinos. Free water and water fountains in casinos should be considered a courtosey for patrons, not a new "right" of some sort.

BTW: I totally buy that Indian and other casinos have free water and fountain drinks and Strip-props don't because of lowlifes who come in for it. A Burger King near me had to rip out the self-serve fountains because nearby section-8 housing residents were taking thousands of gallons of product home with them. Free stuff draws that kind of crowd.




Is Obama Care equivalent to Bush Tax Cuts?
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July 5th, 2012 at 9:57:01 PM permalink
Quote: DigitalTim

Is Obama Care equivalent to Bush Tax Cuts?



Why would it be? The former is taxing people for a new social program. The later is letting people keep their own money. Tax cuts are not "spending."
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July 6th, 2012 at 12:54:20 AM permalink
Isn't Vegas municipal water one of the worst in the entire country? Why would you want to drink it if you could get a bottle instead?
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July 6th, 2012 at 2:33:03 AM permalink
Quote: MarieBicurie

Isn't Vegas municipal water one of the worst in the entire country? Why would you want to drink it if you could get a bottle instead?



Because I'm cheap and thirsty! ;)
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July 6th, 2012 at 3:30:33 AM permalink
not having water fountains has always bothered me too. check the poker rooms. sometimes they have a water cooler in there.
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