Call me a geek, but for me, the most impressive sight around Los Vegas was Hoover Dam. It's only a few minutes away and there is a great tour. Also, I think at least one GS member and her family lives in Los Vegas.
Yeah, what Jim said about Hoover Dam. I LOVE to ride the roller coaster in front of New York New York, but my advice would be to do it BEFORE dinner.
And the Irish Pub (I think it's called 9 Fine Irishmen) in New York New York always has a live Irish Band and Guiness aplenty. Fantastic fun and the music is brilliant.
I hope you have a good time... BUT don't expect to get out of there without being HIGHLY pressured to buy into the timeshare... They're not giving you so much entertainment and such just because they're nice people. They EXPECT something in return... and that something is not just your two hours watching their video. But as long as you know that up front, you can go prepared and enjoy yourselves.
I live 100 miles from Vegas in Arizona. Las Vegas is the place I go to do "real" shopping. I agree that you HAVE to do a Hoover Dam tour and see at least Circe du Soleil or Blue Man Group. The place to get tickets is at a place called Tix 4 Tonite. It is on the main strip next ot the Harley Davidson Cafe. They have different tickets each day. I think if you wait until 4:00 each day is the best time to try to get tickets for big shows like the Cirque du Soleil shows and Blue Man Group. They definitely are less than regular price. Personally I like "La Cage" at the Riviera. It's isn't a huge show, but it is funny. I guess you have to like that kind of stuff though.
The great thing is the monorail is running up and down the strip, so you don't have to walk and walk and walk. You can ride. You have to tour through the different casinos. They are so unique. The Venetian, The Bellagio, New York New York, and Caesar's are my favorite just to walk through and look. The Venetian has an area which looks like it is in Italy outside, and they have gondola rides. And you HAVE to stop and see the water show in front of The Bellagio.
They are building a huge bridge over the Hoover Dam to divert traffic going between Vegas and Arizona. Be prepared for traffic when you are there. We drive over the dam to get to Vegas, and it is slow moving on the weekends.
Be prepared that you may not get your spending money if you don't buy a time share. Those people will do anything to get you there. Be firm. I'm sure you will be.
Well now, I don't think my wife would appreciate the Bunny Ranch, even if it was free. Funny story though. No doubt some of those boys away at war like that would surely appreciate "some of that". And, I guess some military gals showed up too? Must be that those gals liked the fairer sex as well, for, I don't think that The Hollywood Madame (what's her name?) has set up her "stud ranch yet. Oh yeah, Heidi Fleiss.
And, we have aready decided to see "Blue Man Group" whatever that is. Don't they play some kind of unique instruments?
And thanks for the heads up on the "time share sell job". I have said no before though, although they really know how to make you fgeel like s h i t for not buying.
One time, down in Virginia, we were told that all we had to do was listen to a sales pitch on a time share "camping spot" at a lake resort in order to receive free gifts. After we were driven around, the place simply had no appeal to us. And so, even if we were in the market for a recreational facility, there was no way we'd consider buying into the deal. And so, after two hours, the woman sales person made a terrible mistake which made it very easy for us. She referred to one of her previous clients as a "dumb nigger" who bought a time share deal the month before. She said this after we passed a nice black family barbecue-ing at their RV camp spot. My wife and I were aghast at not only hearing it, but that someone could be so incredibly stupid as to simply assume that any and all people thought exactly as she did when it came to the subject of the races.
Now, someone said something to me yesterday about Vegas. My buddy Tom told me that there are hordes of "solicitors" who come up to you and hand you pamphlets on escort services and such and that they hound you to death. Have any of you all heard of that? My friend Tom almost got into a fight with one of those guys because he would not leave him alone. Anybody know about that?
Yes, there are guys handing out pamphlets with pictures of nakee women (they put big stars on the nasty parts so you can't see them). We've never run in to any problems with these guys. They try to get your attention by putting the thing in front of you. You can either take it and throw it down or you can keep walking like you never saw them. Although my husband did take it once, stopped to talk to the guy, and asked him if that was the guy's sister. The guy wasn't enthused.
I guess that would depend on WHO you are talking about. Even if I were a guy, yummy isn't the word I would think of when "those kind" of girls do their thang.....ewwwww! They are nasty.
I thought you were going to Tahiti, and I had my "It's a Wonderful Life" quote regarding Tahiti ready to go.
Ditto to what Rocky said
I hope you have a good time... BUT don't expect to get out of there without being HIGHLY pressured to buy into the timeshare... They're not giving you so much entertainment and such just because they're nice people. They EXPECT something in return... and that something is not just your two hours watching their video. But as long as you know that up front, you can go prepared and enjoy yourselves.
Years ago Fred thought we would do a "freebie" (we got some electronic toy that was current at the time I think) and we ended up getting conned into signing up for the time share, and it was a headache to unload later when we returned to the sanity of our home.
(Fred is a salesmen and salesmen are the easiest to sell.)
And thanks for the heads up on the "time share sell job". I have said no before though, although they really know how to make you feel like s h i t for not buying.
An old girlfriend and I did this once in Northern Nevada. It sounds similar. On the last day came the time-share presentation. It was myself, my girl friend and a younger sales lady. We lucked out and did not get much of a hard sell from her as I think she was somewhat new to it all. When her boss kept peaking over her shoulder to find out how she was doing I kept telling him what an outstanding job she was doing. When they found out we were not actually married it was sort of a shock for them. However, I explained to them that I was very upfront about this with my original phone soliciter. And we were able to finally make it out of there without signing on the dotted line and with at least a small amount of our dignity left.
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Call me a geek, but for me, the most impressive sight around Los Vegas was Hoover Dam. It's only a few minutes away and there is a great tour. Also, I think at least one GS member and her family lives in Los Vegas.
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Bring lots of singles
For the coke machines of course!!!.....heh heh heh
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jonny
sin city is a blast
i have been there a number of times
the show i have seen at least seen3 times is jubilie{sp}
it's the longest running show in vagas
it is at what used to be the mgm grand
don't know if it still called that or not
they re enact the sinking of the titanic,sampson tearing down the pillers,an airplane dog fight a bove you
great music AND.........drum roll please.very scantily dressed show girls comeing down from the ceiling
{all in good taste
i am sure you will enjoy it and it's not too costly either
google it
and have a great time
if have a car red canyou state park is not to far and worth the trip
and don't forget to go downtown and see the great out door light show they do every nite {free}
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i just looked at prices for show tickets in vagas
wow they have gone through the roof!!!!!!
$750.00 for rod steward!@!! buy the cd
do the free stuff
like that light show
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Yeah, what Jim said about Hoover Dam. I LOVE to ride the roller coaster in front of New York New York, but my advice would be to do it BEFORE dinner.
And the Irish Pub (I think it's called 9 Fine Irishmen) in New York New York always has a live Irish Band and Guiness aplenty. Fantastic fun and the music is brilliant.
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Johnny- If you want some realy entertainment , see BLUE MAN GROUP!! and Cirque Solei
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Jonny,
I hope you have a good time... BUT don't expect to get out of there without being HIGHLY pressured to buy into the timeshare... They're not giving you so much entertainment and such just because they're nice people. They EXPECT something in return... and that something is not just your two hours watching their video. But as long as you know that up front, you can go prepared and enjoy yourselves.
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Mr. Lingo,
I live 100 miles from Vegas in Arizona. Las Vegas is the place I go to do "real" shopping. I agree that you HAVE to do a Hoover Dam tour and see at least Circe du Soleil or Blue Man Group. The place to get tickets is at a place called Tix 4 Tonite. It is on the main strip next ot the Harley Davidson Cafe. They have different tickets each day. I think if you wait until 4:00 each day is the best time to try to get tickets for big shows like the Cirque du Soleil shows and Blue Man Group. They definitely are less than regular price. Personally I like "La Cage" at the Riviera. It's isn't a huge show, but it is funny. I guess you have to like that kind of stuff though.
The great thing is the monorail is running up and down the strip, so you don't have to walk and walk and walk. You can ride. You have to tour through the different casinos. They are so unique. The Venetian, The Bellagio, New York New York, and Caesar's are my favorite just to walk through and look. The Venetian has an area which looks like it is in Italy outside, and they have gondola rides. And you HAVE to stop and see the water show in front of The Bellagio.
They are building a huge bridge over the Hoover Dam to divert traffic going between Vegas and Arizona. Be prepared for traffic when you are there. We drive over the dam to get to Vegas, and it is slow moving on the weekends.
Be prepared that you may not get your spending money if you don't buy a time share. Those people will do anything to get you there. Be firm. I'm sure you will be.
HAVE FUN!!!!!!
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Hey Jonny! Get some military ID, and you won't have to pay to go to the Moonlite Bunny Ranch! 13 military people have claimed their "prize".
http://snopes.com/inboxer/nothing/brothel.asp
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Well now, I don't think my wife would appreciate the Bunny Ranch, even if it was free. Funny story though. No doubt some of those boys away at war like that would surely appreciate "some of that". And, I guess some military gals showed up too? Must be that those gals liked the fairer sex as well, for, I don't think that The Hollywood Madame (what's her name?) has set up her "stud ranch yet. Oh yeah, Heidi Fleiss.
And, we have aready decided to see "Blue Man Group" whatever that is. Don't they play some kind of unique instruments?
And thanks for the heads up on the "time share sell job". I have said no before though, although they really know how to make you fgeel like s h i t for not buying.
One time, down in Virginia, we were told that all we had to do was listen to a sales pitch on a time share "camping spot" at a lake resort in order to receive free gifts. After we were driven around, the place simply had no appeal to us. And so, even if we were in the market for a recreational facility, there was no way we'd consider buying into the deal. And so, after two hours, the woman sales person made a terrible mistake which made it very easy for us. She referred to one of her previous clients as a "dumb nigger" who bought a time share deal the month before. She said this after we passed a nice black family barbecue-ing at their RV camp spot. My wife and I were aghast at not only hearing it, but that someone could be so incredibly stupid as to simply assume that any and all people thought exactly as she did when it came to the subject of the races.
Now, someone said something to me yesterday about Vegas. My buddy Tom told me that there are hordes of "solicitors" who come up to you and hand you pamphlets on escort services and such and that they hound you to death. Have any of you all heard of that? My friend Tom almost got into a fight with one of those guys because he would not leave him alone. Anybody know about that?
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Yes, there are guys handing out pamphlets with pictures of nakee women (they put big stars on the nasty parts so you can't see them). We've never run in to any problems with these guys. They try to get your attention by putting the thing in front of you. You can either take it and throw it down or you can keep walking like you never saw them. Although my husband did take it once, stopped to talk to the guy, and asked him if that was the guy's sister. The guy wasn't enthused.
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"Is that you sister?" Haw haw! Good one!
Nasty parts? Au contraire! Those aren't the nasty parts, those would be the yummy ones!
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I guess that would depend on WHO you are talking about. Even if I were a guy, yummy isn't the word I would think of when "those kind" of girls do their thang.....ewwwww! They are nasty.
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I thought you were going to Tahiti, and I had my "It's a Wonderful Life" quote regarding Tahiti ready to go.
Ditto to what Rocky said
Years ago Fred thought we would do a "freebie" (we got some electronic toy that was current at the time I think) and we ended up getting conned into signing up for the time share, and it was a headache to unload later when we returned to the sanity of our home.(Fred is a salesmen and salesmen are the easiest to sell.)
Praying for your safe trip:)
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An old girlfriend and I did this once in Northern Nevada. It sounds similar. On the last day came the time-share presentation. It was myself, my girl friend and a younger sales lady. We lucked out and did not get much of a hard sell from her as I think she was somewhat new to it all. When her boss kept peaking over her shoulder to find out how she was doing I kept telling him what an outstanding job she was doing. When they found out we were not actually married it was sort of a shock for them. However, I explained to them that I was very upfront about this with my original phone soliciter. And we were able to finally make it out of there without signing on the dotted line and with at least a small amount of our dignity left.
Have fun Jonny.
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JOHNNY ---- You must see Cirque de Soleil
Cirque de Soleil
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