A typical week in Vegas - 3 of these happened, one did not

[turkeyrun]

Last time in Vegas was '01. Have no desire to go back. Before the last time, we went once a year, starting in '86. The people watching was by far, the best. The place, the atmosphere, the vibe has changed.
When we were going, our room was always comped. Meals were cheap and good food. They started to make over and be more family / kid friendly. Who is the dumbass thought that was a good idea. Never once did we ever think, "wow, wish could have the kids with us." Kids mean you are entertaining your kids, not in casino, not going to shows, not anything Vegas was built for.
Tearing down all of the old gangster hangouts killed it for me.

Side note: I never hit anything near a jackpot. It never cost anymore than any other weekend get away would have. Many times, the trip cost nothing or less than a nice dinner. Before leaving, I knew to the penny how much I had and getting, I counted again.
Our last trip, 7 days, we got home and I had $32 less than when we left. The airport parking was $30.

 

[KOPBET]

Who is Westbrook?

 

[Chief Sapulpa]

They started to make over and be more family / kid friendly. Who is the dumbass thought that was a good idea. Never once did we ever think, "wow, wish could have the kids with us." Kids mean you are entertaining your kids, not in casino, not going to shows…

Yeah, but the kids are being indoctrinated to the Vegas scene and probably will return when they’re of legal age to gamble and drink.

 

[NorthFan]

Got married there in a drive thru and went to an Eagles concert. Should have just gone to the concert. Speaking of which, am really wanting to go see them at The Sphere but need a girlfriend who wants to go.

 

[turkeyrun]

Got married there in a drive thru and went to an Eagles concert. Should have just gone to the concert. Speaking of which, am really wanting to go see them at The Sphere but need a girlfriend who wants to go.

RickN has a catalog full of prospects you can choose from.
It may help in not getting married.

 

[turkeyrun]

Yeah, but the kids are being indoctrinated to the Vegas scene and probably will return when they’re of legal age to gamble and drink.

Doesn't seem to be working. Treasure Island has been demolished. Mirage is scheduled for demolition. The new ones being built are going back to being casinos and not amusement parks.

How many casinos are in Oklahoma? 100s
How many cater to kids?
0

 

[NorthFan]

RickN has a catalog full of prospects you can choose from.
It may help in not getting married.

I just want one for a long weekend.

 

[turkeyrun]

I just want one for a long weekend.

@RickN. Hey, Bud, do the man a solid

 

[capnkirk462]

I told you! Casinos are not designed to let you win money. If they did that, there wouldn't be any more casinos.

Wait a minute, you mean all those heroic gambling stories I hear from people that went to Riverwind are lies? It seems to me only I and another guy ever lost money there, if you were to believe everyone else. Here is my story from Riverwind, I laughed, I cried, I kissed 60 bucks good bye. Never went back. Been to Vegas once, great for watching people and buffets, other than that I have no need to go there again. Unless there is a good show.

 

[Chief Sapulpa]

We went last year to celebrate my wife's 70th birthday. Ever since I've known her (35 years now) when I asked where to go out to eat she'd say Top of the Tower; a fictitious soap opera restaurant. So I took her to the Paris Hotel's Eiffel Tower restaurant and paid extra for the iconic table with a view of the Bellagio fountains. The food was incredible good and expensive.
At least now I don't have to hear "Top of the Tower" as a canned response to where do we eat!