Wow, that is disgusting. That being said I wouldn't be caught dead at one of these stupid pool parties
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Wow, that is disgusting. That being said I wouldn't be caught dead at one of these stupid pool parties
Vegas - Cowboy style
It’s the National Finals Rodeo - held the first week of December in Vegas, 10 days of rodeo events - ridin’ ropin’, steer wrestling, barrel racing, saddle bronc riding - a cowboy’s heaven.
Just past ‘Stateline’ we started seeing pick-up trucks with horse trailers in tow so by the time we hit the Vegas Strip seeing limousine drivers wearing cowboy hats and the statue of Julius Caesar (in front of Caesar’s Palace) dressed with cowboy hat and rope didn’t seem the tiniest bit strange.
BTW, one hotel even offered a ‘barn bellman’ who collects your luggage plus tack and saddles, while you check into your hotel room and horse stall -as the saying goes, you can find anything in Vegas):rolleyes:
We stayed at the Palazzo, the hotel was decked out for the holidays (Winter in Venice) with giant snowflakes, elves serving hot apple cider, a nightly light show with huge LED Christmas tree and a “floating” outdoor ice skating rink (that’s not made of ice) with gondoliers paddling by.
And as I stood there surrounded by cowboys, gondoliers and Elvis landing a double axel, I thought - Alice’s rabbit hole, it goes straight through VEGAS!
How hard is it to find a room during the National Finals week? Your description makes me want to go next year.
I didn’t have a problem getting reservations even with the NFR and the Pacquiao/Marquez fight going on.
Jackpot- We reserved a standard suite at the Palazzo, but because none were available when we arrived (all those horse trailers slowed us down a bit) we were upgraded to a luxury suite on the 38th floor overlooking the Strip. Had a great view of the pirate ship at TI.
Unfortunately the nightly “Sirens of TI “ show is in ‘dry dock’ Dec.3-25, so no birds eye view of the sirens and pirates, but the view of the Strip , now that was fantastic and something I don’t usually reserve*wink* BTW, the suites at the Palazzo are huge.
Most Vegas hotels offer packages with room, meal, show, discounts, so join the hotel player's clubs and there are a lot of sites that offer Vegas hotel and promo codes.
I always check Las Vegas Coupons - Hotel Promo Codes & Discount Tickets | SmarterVegas
For that next trip to Vegas, why not up the ante and stay in an incredible Vegas suite - just like in the movies.:cool:
Incredible Las Vegas hotel rooms - Telegraph
So I was in Vegas this past week-end and had some free time on my hands, so I decided to visit Chumlee and the boys on “Pawn Stars”.
First of all, Gold & Silver Pawn Shop is downtown and not in the best neighborhood, but you’ll be fine - although I’d probably stick to visiting during the day.
BTW, the shop, believe or not, has turned into a major Vegas tourist spot- only in Vegas. At any rate the shop itself is small, there was a line out front (maybe 75 to 100 people) and there’s a parking lot; it was full, not that I was going to park and stand in line so I could be at the mercy of the Vegas sun beating down on me to visit a pawn shop.
No, I just circled the block, waved to the people in line, honked at a newly married couple exiting the wedding chapel across the street and headed back to the Strip.
Oh and I did see Elvis & Bumblebee -Transformer standing on the corner---you gotta love Vegas.
I popped in a couple years ago. Tablet is a piece of junk and I lost my (barely) interesting post..
Let's try this again, since I'm sitting on a mechanical and have nothing to do..
I popped in a couple years ago on a Vegas layover. There wasn't a line to get in, but there was a line of people walking around the store, like an unofficial tour. They had plenty of cool items, and some that had been featured in the show, but I'm sure their biggest revenue generator is the memorabilia and tshirts. They were selling a ton. Chumlee made an appearance, so I bought a shirt for my brother and he was nice enough to sign it.
At that time, they were just putting in their new parking lot
I'm about due for making a Vegas run myself, maybe at the end of the month. Not interested in visiting the pawn stars however, just happy to lounge around and check out the scenery. Maybe try an in and out while I'm there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Migflanker
Calling All Cowboys & Cowgirls
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo rides into Vegas -Thomas & Mack Center-
Dec 5 to 14, 2013.
Ten days of ridin’, ropin, steer wrestling, barrel racing, saddle bronc riding, competition.
Saddle Up!
NFR Experience
I already had my goat rope for the week......but it was a few thousand miles from Vegas..
......goat rope?????Quote:
Originally Posted by ColoAvs19
Uh-huh, OK C-19, I got it. :cool:
Cyber Monday sale
Vegas-
NewYork-NewYork Hotel (south end of the Strip)
Rates from $42 plus $100 in free drinks
Promotion runs 12/2/13-10/31/14
https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/b...&code=EBBLFR13
I might actually go for more than 5 hours. I kinda like the upscale options. Thanks--saving the site info.
damit! I could have liked Dec 15th rates week of, but NO VACATION LEFT till the first of the month
Says Code Expired....waaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh
Another deal in the desert
Vegas 2 nights + 2 comp tickets to a show must book by 1/30/14
MGM Resorts International®
I recommend any of the Cirque du Soleil shows, The Beatles' LOVE I’ve seen twice
The Beatles LOVE | Cirque du Soleil | Official Trailer - YouTube
On the other hand there’s the Blue Man Group. First let me say I have not seen their show (I make it a practice not to attend any show that has a poncho area) but friends did - it’s drums, lights, audience participation theater and the Blue Men themselves don‘t speak-not one of their favorite shows and I, well, I won at the tables while they got wet.:cool:
I've seen Blue Man Group live three times now, and have absolutely loved each time. Granted, I'm sure it helps to be more familiar with their music, but they make it a LOT of fun. Don't let the poncho area scare you, you'll stay dry outside of those seats, promise!
Heh, one time they were in town, and the wife and I had just enough entertainment money to get some cheap seats in the corner balcony the night we found out they were around. Called up some friends, and they joined us. Went to will-call to pick up the tickets. At this point, I should mention that my last name happened to be the same as the name of the theater. I joked to the guy that this is the one place I don't have to spell it. When he gave me the tickets, I asked if there was any chance we could get an upgrade for the name (half-joking, of course). A minute later, he came back with 4 "lost ticket vouchers" - about a dozen rows back (outside the poncho area) dead center. Absolutely an amazing experience.
OK Brian, I'l like to hear your review, because the review I got was “blue guys beating on drums, lots of splashing paint, and an audience art project which involved one guy catching gumballs filled with paint in his mouth." :oQuote:
Originally Posted by spongebue
Vegas’ newest attraction- the world’s tallest (550 feet) ferris wheel - The High Roller.
The High Roller is located opposite Caesar’s. It features 28 capsules, each holding up to 40 people.
Full revolution -30 minutes
Cost - Day $24.95, Night $34.95
Yes tickets will be sold for specific ride times
And for you big spenders, yes I’m talking to you D2 & Palms, you can rent a private “cabin” where they’ll roll in a bar.
You gotta love Vegas.
World's Tallest Ferris Wheel The High Roller Las Vegas LINQ Project - YouTube
Calling All Cowboys & Cowgirls
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo rides into Vegas -Thomas & Mack Center-
Dec 4 to 13, 2014.
Ten days of bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding competition.
NFR Experience
Saddle Up!
Parking Fees In Vegas
That‘s right, some Strip hotels are now charging a parking fee.
Who? MGM Resorts hotels which includes, MGM Grand (as well as The Skylofts at MGM), Aria, Bellagio, Delano, Excalibur, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, Mirage, Monte Carlo,
New York-New York, and the Vdara.
The self parking fees vary by property.
As a registered guest at a MGM resorts hotel - parking can be charged to your room.
Locals (with a Nevada driver’s license) won’t have to pay until Dec.29.
Details here - MGM Resorts Parking
A daily resort fee + a parking fee, think I’ll go down the street.