KyleJCrb Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I'll probably be the only one coming from southern California. Nope. If I'm going, I'd also be driving from SoCal, so that's another car. I also have no interest in strip clubs, gambling, or drinking, so I'd probably mostly stay off the Strip and hang with the bLiNds. We shall see how things go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Car rental isn't that expensive is it? I'm sure it'd be possible to get people to chip in. Incidentally, my AMEX card gives me automatic auto insurance on rental cars, although I might have to be eligible to drive for me to help out in that way. If you want to give me a ride, I don't see why I shouldn't chip in whatever my ratio of capacity would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I'm flying in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diodes Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Well, I'm thinking of booking rooms in the next week or so - if you and Vinnie want, I'd be willing to split a room 50/50 (half for both of you two, half for me) if you want to make things doable. Granted, it'll possibly be cheaper to find a room without me, as I'm shopping around on American Express - I'm thinking of August 12 - 19th for me. If you're up for it and agree on the room to search for, I'm all up for it! That's very generous of you, though I would be fine splitting it 3 ways to be fair However I don't think I'll have a definite answer on whether I'll go just yet. I will probably be considering this over the next few months. Also, I'd love to see a Cirque du Soleil show. My sister told me she's been trying to see O for years but it's always booked way in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Sixto expressed some interest in potentially joining in so we could split 4 ways! Is there any particular preference about hotels? I'm in IRC if Vinnie or you want to talk about when and how many days is there interest for, as well as hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekofrog Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 screw the expensive hotels, just stay at the IP for $20 a night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole Adams Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I'm pretty sure I can make it (no Mexico, though). I just need to see when my fall semester starts. I believe it starts the week after this happens. I plan to hitch a ride with starla and co. and stay with my sister. I'm also not into strip clubs, gambling, drinking, etc., but I don't mind hanging out with people who do want to gamble. Woo, cheapest trip evar, ftw. EDIT: I've stayed at Harrah's a bunch of times and find it to be a great mid-range hotel and a step up from Imperial Palace. They're right next door to each other so if some of you wanted to stay at IP and some of you wanted to stay at Harrah's, hooking up wouldn't be much of a problem. If you'd really like to go all out there is MGM Grand (where I've also stayed at least half a dozen times) and Bellagio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 If you can't handle $50-60 per night after splitting with others, you have no business being in Vegas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekofrog Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 If you have to live lavishly and can't take major advantage of the vegas deals you have no business doing anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zykO Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 i'm thinkin of goin but i'm definitely into strip clubs, gambling, drinking and HANGOVERWTFIDONTREMEMBERWHATHAPPENSSTAYS in vegas and i don't wanna be doin it all alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I'm flying in. DAMMIT. Am I cursed to spend eternity in this county alone? Why are even the most basic forms of cross-country transportation completely impossible for me to pull off? I'm going to one of these damn summer events come hell or high water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 If you have to live lavishly and can't take major advantage of the vegas deals you have no business doing anything ...How does that address my point? Are you that dumb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramaniscence Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 ...How does that address my point? Are you that dumb? What he's saying is, if you want to walk around and frivolously throw around money, go for it, but not everyone can, nor do we have to to enjoy ourselves :3 i'm thinkin of goin but i'm definitely into strip clubs, gambling, drinking and HANGOVERWTFIDONTREMEMBERWHATHAPPENSSTAYS in vegas and i don't wanna be doin it all alone The strip club was the best part when we went imho. <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I might go to a strip club just so I could say I went to a strip club (with the likely addendum: "and I hated it..."). A lap dance might be nice though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monobrow Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 i'm thinkin of goin but i'm definitely into strip clubs, gambling, drinking and HANGOVERWTFIDONTREMEMBERWHATHAPPENSSTAYS in vegas and i don't wanna be doin it all alone Dude you'd better best be better best be coming! Also stop by in AZ and friggin come to MEXICO We are gonna friggin PARTY and BOY YOU KNOW IT! Also, like I said before... You can have a great time in Vegas for pennies. Really, if you know how to work the place, you can have a great time and spend less than 100 dollars. The last three times Ari and I went, we probably spent 200 dollars tops, and that includes hotel stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 What he's saying is, if you want to walk around and frivolously throw around money, go for it, but not everyone can, nor do we have to to enjoy ourselves :3 Yeah but considering some of the things mentioned, such as shows (easily cost ~$100 per person per show), strip club, gambling, flights (for some) etc. - easily dwarfs hotel room costs. I already did rough budgeting, and hotel rooming is potentially 1/5th (being overly generous in possible stuff I might be spending on, especially gambling) of what I'm setting aside as expenditures. Also it's not like I'd not be getting a deal, as I get a free room upgrade amongst other things that add up to $450+. In short, I think it's pretty dumb to not pay that extra for comfort, or at the very least display that level of absurdity that Neko is . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleJCrb Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I'm pretty sure I can make it (no Mexico, though). I just need to see when my fall semester starts. I believe it starts the week after this happens. I plan to hitch a ride with starla and co. and stay with my sister. I'm also not into strip clubs, gambling, drinking, etc., but I don't mind hanging out with people who do want to gamble. Woo, cheapest trip evar, ftw.EDIT: I've stayed at Harrah's a bunch of times and find it to be a great mid-range hotel and a step up from Imperial Palace. They're right next door to each other so if some of you wanted to stay at IP and some of you wanted to stay at Harrah's, hooking up wouldn't be much of a problem. If you'd really like to go all out there is MGM Grand (where I've also stayed at least half a dozen times) and Bellagio. I've been to Harrah's as well. It's a pretty good place if you're looking to stay at a casino. I also don't mind hanging out in casinos with those who wanna gamble, so if we all chill at a casino or something, I'll be down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monobrow Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Yeah but considering some of the things mentioned, such as shows (easily cost ~$100 per person per show), strip club, gambling, flights (for some) etc. - easily dwarfs hotel room costs. To clarify a few things, let me break down some stuff: 100 dollars on hotel for four nights (and that was us having our own room) 40 on one nice dinner (We went to the Emeril Restaurant with a coupon) 30 on half-price buffets and breakfast deals (and the 3 dollar steak and eggs deals, etc.) 30 dollars on gas for us to get there. I'm not counting gambling because that is optional, and we always end up leaving in the positive there anyway (we've paid for our Vegas trips before from winnings) Ari and I also saw our shows for free because we did a Time Share tour. They paid for over 200 dollars worth of stuff for us. You can get into some strip clubs for free, or nicer ones for smaller fees, it really depends on the club. If you look online for deals and in the newspapers in Vegas for deals (or buy a coupon book) you can really save a lot of cash. Basically Ari and I bought a coupon book that more than paid for itself (and also gave people at the last meetup some discounts as well) Anyway, my point is, you can have fun in Vegas for little money, or you can spend a lot, it doesn't matter. But what does matter to me is that as many people can have a great time, regardless of how much money they have. Long came to the last meetup with next to nothing and still had a great time, it can be done... We all just have to work together. Ari is going to be looking for hotel deals, we still have MONTHS before we need to figure out where we are staying, so lets not all jump the gun. PEACE AND CHILL YA'LL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I was at Harrah's in Cherokee just yesterday actually. I don't know if the Vegas one is anything like this one, but its about the cleanest, most milquetoast casino I could conceive of. It's a pretty nice place actually, but its hardly what I think of when I think of casinos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramaniscence Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 To clarify a few things, let me break down some stuff:100 dollars on hotel for four nights (and that was us having our own room) 40 on one nice dinner (We went to the Emeril Restaurant with a coupon) 30 on half-price buffets and breakfast deals (and the 3 dollar steak and eggs deals, etc.) 30 dollars on gas for us to get there. I'm not counting gambling because that is optional, and we always end up leaving in the positive there anyway (we've paid for our Vegas trips before from winnings) Ari and I also saw our shows for free because we did a Time Share tour. They paid for over 200 dollars worth of stuff for us. You can get into some strip clubs for free, or nicer ones for smaller fees, it really depends on the club. If you look online for deals and in the newspapers in Vegas for deals (or buy a coupon book) you can really save a lot of cash. Basically Ari and I bought a coupon book that more than paid for itself (and also gave people at the last meetup some discounts as well) We got into the strip club we went to for $10 (normally $40) and all the drinks we free (coke, water, gatorade. No alcohol because it's 18+, but it was a nice place) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenz Drake Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I just want to say I love it that this thread is long already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bLiNd Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I got my own busty stripper, paid for in full, on call at any time at my place. You guys have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salluz Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I got my own busty stripper, paid for in full, on call at any time at my place. You guys have fun The joy of saying that because I am in a similar situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenz Drake Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 The joy of saying that because I am in a similar situation. The ring on the finger is the receipt. =P kthx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abadoss Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 It would make me very happy if there were other people going from Portland... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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