Archive for December, 2005

NYE Fireworks

Wednesday, December 7th, 2005

For the 3rd consecutive year, I’ll be heading to Vegas to ring in the  new year. My question is this: Where’s the best place to watch the  fireworks from? I’ve fought the crowds on the strip twice (the first  time was cool, the second time annoying.)
TIA!
-kc

Las Vegas public telephone rip-off

Wednesday, December 7th, 2005

I used a public telephone twice at the Monte Carlo in Las Vegas. Icalled collect to my home phone in Arizona. I was later charged by “Legacy LD INTL INC, Zero Plus Dialing Inc.” on my Qwest telephone bill a total of $46.30 for 9 minutes. This is a warning to anyone who thinks they […]

Wynn offer - how much play is 50 points?

Wednesday, December 7th, 2005

Wynn Las Vegas: Currently giving away two comp (free) buffets to new Red Card enrollees who earn just 50 points during their first visit. Accumulate 500 points and collect another two free buffets plus $10 in free slot play. (from ACG website)
Would anyone happen to know how much play that translate into ?
Thomas W.

The original Oceans 11

Wednesday, December 7th, 2005

I also viewed “Ocean’s 11″ tonight and it’s a great movie.  People back then used to dress up to get on airplanes!!!  Nowadays, you cannot even get people to dress up to go to church on Sunday much less tie their shoes.
“Have some roast beef, Johnny.”

Thanksgiving 2005 Trip Report - Part 4

Tuesday, December 6th, 2005

Part 4 of 4
(Note: Also Posted on vpFREE forum)
DAY SEVEN: WEDNESDAY:
Day 7 of 8
PALMS 3X POINTS
I got to the Palms about 7:15 AM and planned to use the 3x points POV coupon. In April when I was there, and I was playing $1.00 10/7 double bonus machines (100.17% payback), I racked up quite a few […]