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Nuclear Vampire
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Member # 20
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posted March 22, 2004 23:45
Hey kids! I'm back - did ya miss me? Vegas ruled (as it always does). It was Spring Break AND March Madness this weekend so the place was PACKED! 30 celcius and sunny all the time, and the ladies... Let's just say my wife caught my eyes wandering on more than a few occasions. My only bitch would be that I didn't drink enough (even though it was free) and all that walking around (you do lots of that in Vegas coz there's so much to see) was a bit tiring. Also, the sheer amount of gangsta-lookin' "playa's" with all their NBA gear, MTV styled ebonics and bling-bling made me rather sick. I fuckin hate rap/hip-hop whatever you want to call it. Problem is, it's EVERYWHERE down there. If you've never been then GO! Sure, the very existance of the place is based on greed, cheating, hucksters and everything and everyone is FAKE, but I love it. Not for those reasons. I really don't know why I love it, it just plain rules. Next time we leave the parents behind.
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El Indio
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Member # 18
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posted March 23, 2004 03:24
Yes, it is hard to beat Vegas! So has anyone ever been to Cheetahs before? (Heh, heh!) I wonder how Nuclear Vampire liked staying at the Excalibur? Hey, this reminds me, Nuke, did you checkout that new Star Trek thrill ride - The Borg Invasion in 4D - over at the Hilton? Wow, checkout the following link:Star Trek The Experience Oh yes, so did you get lucky down there Nuke? What games or slots did you play? Did you play any of them Wheel of Fortune slots? My crazy postal worker friend's girlfriend has unbelievable luck! Heck, she even won a couple hundred dollars on a Wheel of Fortune quarter machine while we were waiting for our plane at the airport! As for me, I'd be lucky to leave Las Vegas with just the shirt on my back! So I have developed a good strategy - I just drink! Oh yes, over at Ceasar's Palace - if I remember correctly - there is this restraunt where one can order 5 or even 10 litre mugs of beer! Mmm!!! Well, I distinctly remember that there is a restraunt which serves these large glasses somewhere in Vegas! I don't know if I should admit this but right now I'm making tentative plans to journey down to Reno for the weekend of June 26, 27 when the Eldorado Hotel will be hosting the 9'th Annual Great Eldorado BBQ, Blues & Brews Festival! Blues and Brews Festival -------------------- When the chime ends, pickup your gun. Try and shoot me Coronel... Just try...
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Tangento
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Member # 117
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posted March 23, 2004 05:10
Vegas is my Shangri-La. Sin City, The Flower of the Desert used to seduce & draw me in at least 3 times a year, until I moved too far away to make it in an afternoon. Actually, it been even longer than that since I've gone - sadly, I have not been there in like 10 years and my hankering has begun to consume me. Although, after reading the above description, I'm afraid the place has probably lost most of what remained of its old-school charm. Old Vegas is disappearing chunk by massive chunk; When they blew up the Dunes/ Oasis, part of my heart was torn away for all time. And FYI, I really wish they had at least left downtown the fuck alone. If I walk up to the Roulette table at Binion's Horseshoe and have to put up with a bunch of "Bling-Blingity" bullshit, I shall surely SNAP. If you want all info imaginable on 'Old Vegas', this is the place for you: So Meg - what do you do, research all the things I love and then throw your own love for them in my face, practically forcing me to propose to you once again? Seriously, let's find out: When you go to these Kings/ Avs games, which team are you rooting for? If it's the Kings, we shall elope tomorrow. -------------------- "You have the option to drill additional holes in the label, causing the record to rotate off the side of the turntable" -Tom Ellard - Severed Heads
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Tangento
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Member # 117
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posted March 23, 2004 18:35
quote: Originally posted by Delightful Little Capuchin Monkey: ...Ended up coming home with $3000 in hundred dollar bills in my wallet.
Man! What the hell were you playing?
quote: Originally posted by MadMeg: Sadly (or perhaps fortunately?), Tangento, I root for the Avs in those games. Although the Kings are one of my favorite teams, the Avs are #1 in my book. The Kings always win though. Last year Peter Forsberg got in a fight! First and to date only fight of his professional career. What a goon.
Oh no, not the Divealanche! Forsberg has serious skills, but unfortunately one of them is the all-out drama-dive. Makes me sick to watch. I hate the frickin team, but I won't hold it against you. Ever seen this site? http://www.divealanche.com/ Even though you are a fan, you should get a few laughs. Like this one: quote: To witness Forsberg in action is to behold the very art and essence of the dive. The glancing touch of an opposing player's arm can catapult him headfirst across the ice as if he'd been hit by a Mack truck. The gentle brush of an opponent's glove can launch Forsberg eight feet through the air as if a landmine that only Peter can feel has exploded somewhere beneath his skates. The slightest tap of an enemy stick can spark a catastrophic, somersaulting yard sale, igniting a chorus of boos and sobs of indignation from the Avsmonkey audience.
(I'm just bitter because my Kings are in the midst of choking away a hard-fought, tooth & nail, injury-riddled season's playoff spot in the final stretch) -------------------- "You have the option to drill additional holes in the label, causing the record to rotate off the side of the turntable" -Tom Ellard - Severed Heads
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Megz
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Member # 367
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posted March 23, 2004 19:17
*Sigh* The bitterness of fans of the other 29 NHL teams (who, deep down, would sell their souls to have Forsberg) never ceases to amaze me. I have two words for you, Tangento: Rob Blake. (ah, I can hear the booing now...) Hey, you're a Dodger fan too right? Have you seen this site? Dodger Blues I was raised to hate the Dodgers with a passion but have gradually come over to the dark side due to my far more passionate dislike of the Giants. This site is endlessly entertaining! -------------------- ummm.....I got nothin' today :-(
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Nuclear Vampire
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Member # 20
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posted March 24, 2004 23:02
The Bellagio is nice. The butterfly enclosure in the garden is very cool. The water show rules. Didn't take too many pics, but here's a few that actually turned out okay: This is in our hotel. We stayed at Excalibur this time. The casino there is lots of fun. Here's the view looking north up The Strip from the walkway between New York New York and the MGM Grand. We love this area of The Strip. This is part of the outside of New York New York. There's a roller coaster that runs through the "skyline" of the "city". I was too chickenshit to ride it. :-/
This is a replica of the Statue Of Liberty outside the NY NY hotel. It looks fucking awesome. I think it's like 1/10 the size of the real one.
This is the replica of the eiffel tower outside of the Paris hotel. I believe it is 1/3 the size of the real one. There's a restaurant at the top.
It was 30 celcius everyday we were there so of course lots of cold bevvies had to be taken in. This is a margarita from the outdoor cafe at the foot of the eiffel tower. Sure packed a punch! Great place to relax, drink and people watch.
After a long days drinkin' and walkin' (we did lots of that) it was time to head back to the Excalibur to play some slots and...drink some more! We took more but some turned out shitty. I need a new fucking camera
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