Yeppers, Tripler has finally had it, and is hitting the town big time!
Okay, really, there’s a three day seminar down there, and I’m flying down this Tuesday for the Wed-Fri class, and leaving Saturday. My buddy, who was scheduling the plane tickets and getting our paperwork spun up made the following comment, “But we only have a half-day of class that Friday. You don’t want to come back Friday night?” which immediately earned him a slap upside the head. “Dude, don’t be a fool! It’s Vegas, and we’re not paying a dollar for the trip! Whassamattafoyou?”
So, I have essentially a four-day paid vacation (at which I don’t even have to wear a uniform!!). Give me the lowdown on just what I have to see. Yes, I plan to partake of some of the table games and slot machines, but only to the tune of $300.
My Mom told me that Fremont street is a hoot. What else is there to see? What can I expect to see on a weeknight? Is there something I ought to avoid? What are some of the better casinos, and are there any cool attractions outside of the casinos?
And no, I have no intentions of getting hitched while I’m down there. . .
Tripler
:: dons his Elvis sunglasses :: Hhhooooyeahhh baby.
You might want to check out some of the big shows; for example, I thought “O” was great (it’s one of the Cirque du Soleil shows). Just be aware that tickets tend to be expensive (somewhere around $100).
If you like Thai food, I would highly recommend going to Lotus of Siam for dinner. It’s in Commercial Center, which is a kinda cruddy strip mall on Sahara (you’ll need to take a cab).
Oh Vegas, how you giveth, and how you taketh away.
In the Tropicana (where I was staying), you let me play craps for the better part of an hour, starting with $40, and leaving with $325.
Then, you and your wiles taunted me as I cruised the Strip last night, losing here and there at the Aladdin, the Barbary Coast, the Flaming-“O”, the Bellagio, and the Excalibur. My vast fortunes of one hour slowly whittled down to a measley $15.
O! How you sting me, Las Vegas.
Helluva time though. T’was my first time there, and I had a blast. Could have done without the sidewalk “hooker hawkers” though. . .
Tripler
This was the first time I noticed my squadron coin is exactly the same size as a casino chi, too!
Dude, they weren’t cheap at all. They’re still $100, and the bunch I was with wasn’t willing to pay that much . . . The front rows (tarp included) was about $120. But either way, the three-figure range included the buffet which we tried, and I thought was darned good. (Sphinx Drinx not included).
Tripler
Instead, they took their Benjamins to the Excalibur’s blackjack tables. Like, wow. :rolleyes: