# The 2006 World Series of Poker Dopefest at Las Vegas!!! (July 27-30th) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 13, 2006, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607 "2006-06-13T20:17:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Duke\_of\_Rat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Duke\_of\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_Rat)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/41 "2006-07-12T13:44:40Z")
Ahoy, **Capn**. We’ve been missing you lately, it’s a shame you can’t set sail for Vegas. Good thing **Aholibah** is going to the WSOP, gives all us yahoo’s an excuse to party for the weekend. ---
**Author:** ![CapnPitt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/edb3f5/32.png) [@CapnPitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CapnPitt)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/42 "2006-07-12T14:24:50Z")
I plan on being there tomorrow, Allen permitting. I’ll definitely have time to stop home from work to see if the game is up or not, so I should be able to bot it. Back to your regularly scheduled thread. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/43 "2006-07-12T15:18:36Z")
> [@Aholibah](#): > > Wow! I am beyond pumped at how big our Dopefest is getting! It’s gonna be so much fun to meet all you guys on Friday night, and a big thrill to know I’ve got peeps hanging around on Saturday to root for me! > > I do have a laptop and plan to bring it, but I know absolutely nothing about blogging. Where do I go, how do I start, do I have to pay? Anybody want to give me any pointers on this? > > **Yeti** , I’ll send you an email, just so you have my email contact info, in case coordination moves from the thread to an email list. If you go to [Blogger](http://www.blogger.com) and register, it’ll walk you through the templates and stuff, and it’s free. Robin ---
**Author:** ![Aholibah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Aholibah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aholibah)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/44 "2006-07-12T22:55:24Z")
Thanks, **MsRobyn**! I’m up and running – [My Blog](http://knowholdem.blogspot.com/) ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/45 "2006-07-12T23:02:17Z")
> [@Aholibah](#): > > Thanks, **MsRobyn**! I’m up and running – [My Blog](http://knowholdem.blogspot.com/) You’re welcome. I think it’s great that we live about two hours apart by car, but we’re meeting across the country. Gotta love the Internets! Robin ---
**Author:** ![Duke\_of\_Rat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Duke\_of\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_Rat)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/46 "2006-07-12T23:47:54Z")
> [@Aholibah](#): > > Thanks, **MsRobyn**! I’m up and running – [My Blog](http://knowholdem.blogspot.com/) Blog looks great, **A**. Kudos to **MsRobyn** for getting you lined out, we are spared wet willies from **Gangster Octopus**. I know I’ll sleep better now. ---
**Author:** ![Aholibah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Aholibah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aholibah)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/47 "2006-07-13T00:05:01Z")
Thanks, **Duckie**! Somebody comment in there so I don’t feel so echo-y! ---
**Author:** ![Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a9a28c/32.png) [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oslo_Ostragoth)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/48 "2006-07-13T01:30:55Z")
Hey, whatever happened to the idea of a custom SDMB card protector? ---
**Author:** ![Yeticus\_Rex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a698b9/32.png) [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2006, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/49 "2006-07-14T05:02:27Z")
> [@Oslo Ostragoth](#): > > Hey, whatever happened to the idea of a custom SDMB card protector? Got too busy and I forgot… ---
**Author:** ![LVgeogeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b19c9b/32.png) [@LVgeogeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LVgeogeek)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2006, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/50 "2006-07-17T06:36:45Z")
I look forward to seeing everyone soon. I (and maybe Mr Geek as well) am up for dinner on either Friday or Saturday night. Whatever works out better for the majority of the group. Also, if anybody is looking for some Irish pub action- Fados at Green Valley Ranch (off the Strip) is a great place on Friday and Saturday nights with live music rom 10pm - 1am ---
**Author:** ![DMark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2006, 8:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/51 "2006-07-17T08:46:04Z")
> [@Yeticus Rex](#): > > 1. I am happily married. > 2. I have a reputation to uphold. > 3. I have a clean record. > 4. I love beer and I also expect every nicely grilled steak to be accompanied by a nice red wine. > 5. My post is my cite. 1. Illegal for me to marry, but also happily coupled for the past 25 1/2 years. 2. You’ll lose that reputation here, but the info stays in Vegas. 3. See above. BTW, who is going to be in charge of holding bail money? 4. Will have to take you to Hofbrauhaus, kittycorner from Hard Rock Hotel/Casino. 5. Done wrote ya…and wow…Ms. Robyn and Airman Doors in Las Vegas!? BTW, Airman…I promised you a free beer a few years ago…time for you to collect on that…looking forward to meeting you! If anyone needs any specific info on hotels or restaurants or whatever, let me know! ---
**Author:** ![DMark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2006, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/52 "2006-07-17T09:06:28Z")
Also, in case anyone is interested, we Las Vegas residents sometimes get deals that tourists don’t. Currently there is a special Nevada resident deal for 1/2 off tickets to Le Reve at Wynn Hotel/Casino, and I know we get a discount for Shark Reef, the aquarium at Mandalay Bay…so hit us up to join you at the box office for any discounts… ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2006, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/53 "2006-07-17T10:33:54Z")
Our travel plans are finalized and everything. I screwed up the plane reservations, so we’ll be there the 30th and 31st, as well; our flight home leaves at 11:59 p.m. on July 31st. See y’all in 10 days! Robin ---
**Author:** ![Yeticus\_Rex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a698b9/32.png) [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2006, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/54 "2006-07-19T17:40:32Z")
> [@Dag Otto](#): > > [Lotus of Siam](http://www.saipinchutima.com/) is the place. It’s off the strip on Sahara, but not too far off. It’s good and reasonably priced (which is becoming rare in Vegas). With a large group of people, we should probably call ahead but I’ve been there with 12 or so people before. Or we could just split up and sit at smaller tables. Well, I got a lot of positive feedback on this restaurant, so let’s try to set up a time to make the reservations…is an early (5:30 or 6:00) dinner or a later (8:00pm) dinner a better idea? How many of us could make either or both times, and are you going solo or with a SO? Me, Duke and Aholi start the count off at 3, and I think either time is ok, but I think Aholi is pushing for the early dinner… ---
**Author:** ![kinoons](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/a698b9/32.png) [@kinoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kinoons)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2006, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/55 "2006-07-19T17:54:08Z")
so just to make sure I have it straight, are we talking about dinner on thursday or friday? ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2006, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/56 "2006-07-19T18:29:31Z")
I think we’re pretty flexible. Put the Doorses down for two. Robin ---
**Author:** ![DMark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2006, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/57 "2006-07-19T18:50:40Z")
Usually prefer to eat dinner earlier, but if this is planned for Friday…well…not only is 5:30 the height of rush hour (and yes, with 1.5 million locals there is huge traffic in Las Vegas rush hours) but add to that the mass of California drivers who are just starting to pull in on Friday evening for the weekend…so, 5:30 could be a little congested. I would vote for 6:30…not that it will be a breeze to drive The Strip even then, but by that time the locals will all be home and off the roads and the drive will be much less crowded. Just my 2 cents. ---
**Author:** ![Duke\_of\_Rat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Duke\_of\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_Rat)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2006, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/58 "2006-07-19T18:57:42Z")
I’m flexible as a broke snake, and will be riding in the YetiWagon, so I’m down for whatever. I’ve read a lot of **DMark** ’s Vegas threads and trust his guide instincts, sounds like a plan to me (plus if he knows where the good beer joints are, we need to talk!). Speaking of beer joints, Dmark… know anything about the brew pub or whatever it is at the Monte Carlo? That’s where we’re staying, but I’m not going to have much time to waste on sub-par beer pubs. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2006, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/59 "2006-07-19T21:35:50Z")
> [@Duke of Rat](#): > > Speaking of beer joints, Dmark… know anything about the brew pub or whatever it is at the Monte Carlo? That’s where we’re staying, but I’m not going to have much time to waste on sub-par beer pubs. The Monte Carlo Brew pub is not bad, not bad at all. Personally I prefer The Holy Cow, but it is gone from the Strip now. Main Street Station also has a good brewpub. Put us down for 6:30 Friday for dinner. **Silenus** and **Deesiresjohn** will be there with bells on. How are we planning on recognizing each other? Besides my shirt, I mean. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![DMark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2006, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607/60 "2006-07-19T22:07:59Z")
I too have heard good things about the Monte Carlo Brew Pub, as well as [http://www.gordonbiersch.com/](http://www.gordonbiersch.com/) off The Strip - supposedly quite the place to meet new (single) people as well. However, the best beer is at Hofbrauhaus…flown in from Munich in kegs! Bet that shipping bill is a bit pricey. However, don’t hate me but even after living in Germany for many years, I prefer Miller Lite. {{ **DMark** _dodges flying bottles thrown at him from beer lovers_}} [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2006-world-series-of-poker-dopefest-at-las-vegas-july-27-30th/360607.md?page=4)