Las Vegas go hard or go home thread

[Yev Kassem 984]

On 7/5/2023 at 1:39 PM, RPM said:

Oh the things Thujone could do with this joint.

 

I was there the past few days and saw it lit up on the 4th. The thing is absolutely wild. The snow globe video was stunning to see in person. 

I took all of these from the High Roller Wheel, which is about a block or so away. 

Edited July 7, 2023 by Yev Kassem

[Armybrat 40559]

[bigup2dahorns 3340]

[kingkoopa6 8275]

Tony Roma’s 9pm-10pm

 

streak and lobster special. 11.99

[kingkoopa6 8275]

Sneaky sphere in distance 

[Smax 3799]

Need to do a Death Star

[bigup2dahorns 3340]

Cosmo MGM Rewards update:

[Armybrat 40559]

Ok, which one of you Surly assholes started dancing in Vegas?

 

[Pancho 42993]

2 hours ago, Armybrat said:

Ok, which one of you Surly assholes started dancing in Vegas?

 

 

[Francisco 2.0 32216]

https://www.13abc.com/2023/07/11/las-vegas-police-swat-involved-possible-hostage-standoff-with-man-caesars-palace/

 

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Law enforcement, including SWAT, responded Tuesday to an apparent hostage situation at the Caesar Palace resort, officials said.

A police spokesperson said the situation is ongoing, and a man and a woman are believed to be in one of the resort’s hotel rooms. A window to the room was broken and objects were thrown out of it, while negotiators are speaking with the man.

Police received a report of a domestic disturbance at the hotel. When they attempted to make contact with the people in the room, a man refused to open the door and said he was armed, police reported.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Bureau Commander Stephen Connell said no shots have been fired by police or the suspect at this point, police said. The floor of the hotel where the room is located has been locked down.

 

 

 

[Knoxtnhorn 5908]

The F did I miss that?  I was just there at about that time.  

 

[Pancho 42993]

White bros, are y’all okay? This is the rude from yesterdays standoff at Caesars

 

 

[thunderlounge 7642]

Ant Man really must have done a number on his head.

[Pancho 42993]

[Wally Pryor 5211]

That F-1 construction / paving on the Strip right now looks like an all-encompassing clusterfuck. Glad we decided months back to stay downtown. 

[bigup2dahorns 3340]

Free parking at Venetian/Palazzo ends August 15. New owner Apollo making their changes.

[Underdog 28231]

Tony Roma's is still a thing in Vegas?  

[kevwun 15336]

My friend got an offer from Cosmo for a free room for F1.  We talked about it, but I think we're gonna wait for a couple of years before going to Vegas for the race so they have a chance to fix some of the problems.  The first one is gonna be a shitshow.

[bigup2dahorns 3340]

My friend got an offer from Cosmo for a free room for F1.  We talked about it, but I think we're gonna wait for a couple of years before going to Vegas for the race so they have a chance to fix some of the problems.  The first one is gonna be a shitshow.

I think that is accurate. I was considering going with my dad and came to the same conclusion. Maybe we will try for year 2 or 3.

[Francisco 2.0 32216]

Greetings from Encore. Staying through Friday. Got a room on the north side, so no photos of the Sphere incoming. Besides, I’m an old and didn’t want the sounds of youth wafting up to the 58th floor.

Golden Steer did not disappoint last night.

Looking forward to Piero’s this evening.

Later in the week, in no particular order: a cabana, Javier’s, Bavette’s, a haircut and shave, Love, and so forth.

Onward, gentlemen.

[Incredulity 11197]

On 7/11/2023 at 6:16 AM, Armybrat said:

Ok, which one of you Surly assholes started dancing in Vegas?

 

Obligatory

 

[bigup2dahorns 3340]

No selfies at the Miranda Lambert show at Planet Hollywood please and thank you (video in link):

[Wade 463]

On 7/16/2023 at 6:34 AM, kevwun said:

My friend got an offer from Cosmo for a free room for F1.  We talked about it, but I think we're gonna wait for a couple of years before going to Vegas for the race so they have a chance to fix some of the problems.  The first one is gonna be a shitshow.

Just curious, aren't those rooms going for five figures?  You think it will be that much of a cluster fuck?

[kevwun 15336]

It's not a room with a view of the Strip so we would have to get tickets for the stands.  Flights are pretty stupid also.  I think Southwest was $800 per person one way.  All of the casinos are having to close their main entrances and you won't be able to get anywhere you can't walk to.  It is 100% going to be a mess.

Edited July 18, 2023 by kevwun

[Lurch 5916]

Marriott teaming up with MGM on new points program, replacing Hyatt

https://thepointsguy.com/news/marriott-mgm-resort-partnership

[Skipper 5969]

15 hours ago, kevwun said:

It's not a room with a view of the Strip so we would have to get tickets for the stands.  Flights are pretty stupid also.  I think Southwest was $800 per person one way.  All of the casinos are having to close their main entrances and you won't be able to get anywhere you can't walk to.  It is 100% going to be a mess.

I experienced what an absolute Cluster F getting to the strip from the airport was on a random Sunday during the damn rock n roll half marathon.  I can't fathom what a cluster F the entire weekend is going to be.     You couldn't pay me to go.

[kevwun 15336]

I think they are going to have to close the sky bridges for long periods that weekend if not the whole time because you can't have pedestrians walking over an active race track.  That's going to limit even your walking options.  My friend always gets us very nice comped rooms at Cosmo, but is by no means a high roller.  I think it's a sign that demand isn't quite what they hoped if she's getting an offer for that weekend.

Edited July 18, 2023 by kevwun

[thunderlounge 7642]

2 hours ago, Lurch said:

Marriott teaming up with MGM on new points program, replacing Hyatt

https://thepointsguy.com/news/marriott-mgm-resort-partnership

Interesting. MGM getting into Cosmo’s points, and Cosmo happening to be affiliated with Marriott. I wonder if it’s by chance? Seems a little more than random, but maybe not.

 

And F1 week (not just the weekend) will be a shitshow. Growing worse each day with various practices and qualifying events as well. 

[Axle Hongsnort 201]

[Beantown Express 2.0 6528]

Taking the wife to Vegas on Saturday for her birthday to see Garth Brooks and staying at Caesars Palace.  What the hell is there to do all day in Vegas if it is 120 degrees out.  Also, going to go to Lotus of Siam for the first time.  Any recs on what dishes to get?

[Francisco 2.0 32216]

Taking the wife to Vegas on Saturday for her birthday to see Garth Brooks and staying at Caesars Palace.  What the hell is there to do all day in Vegas if it is 120 degrees out.  Also, going to go to Lotus of Siam for the first time.  Any recs on what dishes to get?

We just got back to the room from the pool. We spent just over 7 hours there. We get a cabana, eat breakfast in it, drink, go get in the pool for a while, go back to the cabana and drink some more. Have a snack. Repeat.

Of course, you don’t need a cabana, but it gives you some shade and a couch to lay on for a while. Hell, you can watch tv in there if you wanted.

If that doesn’t interest you, but art does, Area 15 is less than a 10 minute Uber ride away, and it’s an easy way to spend some time. Went there last year, started going through Omega Mart, and failed to realize we had been in there 4 hours.

[RPM 26097]

14 hours ago, Beantown Express 2.0 said:

Also, going to go to Lotus of Siam for the first time.  Any recs on what dishes to get?

Drunken noodles and garlic prawns for sure. Everything is delicious but you don't want to miss those 2.

[Smax 3799]

22 hours ago, kevwun said:

I think they are going to have to close the sky bridges for long periods that weekend if not the whole time because you can't have pedestrians walking over an active race track.  That's going to limit even your walking options.  My friend always gets us very nice comped rooms at Cosmo, but is by no means a high roller.  I think it's a sign that demand isn't quite what they hoped if she's getting an offer for that weekend.

 

I don't think so, been to several indycar and F1 races with temporary bridges over the track to get to the infield. I can't remember if it was 98 or 99 but The Grand Prix Houston we crossed over a bridge on the back straight to get in just as the cars were passing under us and the bridge had a slight sway, it was awesome.

 

Buy ya Vegas will be a shitshow that weekend, only way I would attend is VIP with helicopter from the airport to the hotel

[kevwun 15336]

Could be, but the difference is that those were people who paid to see the race.  This would be open to the public, not sure how that's gonna work.  Are they gonna let people stand on the sky bridges to watch the race who didn't pay to see it?

Edited July 19, 2023 by kevwun

[kevwun 15336]

Someone on the F1 thread said they will probably block the view of the track from the bridges so people don't congregate on them any more than normal.  I didn't think of that.

[bigup2dahorns 3340]

Taking the wife to Vegas on Saturday for her birthday to see Garth Brooks and staying at Caesars Palace.  What the hell is there to do all day in Vegas if it is 120 degrees out.  Also, going to go to Lotus of Siam for the first time.  Any recs on what dishes to get?

Depending on where you are staying you could rent a car right from your hotel, drive up to Mt Charleston and have lunch. It’s 45 mins away and 7,700 feet in altitude. Temps usually about 30 degrees cooler than the Strip. Pretty fun little summer trip if you don’t have other things to do. Link below.

My last trip I rented a Lambo for 4 hours and drove it out and around Red Rocks by Summerlin. Awesome time but not cheap.

You could go shoot machine guns. I think that is an indoor activity.

All the food is great at Lotus. My last trip I tried the red curry duck and it was fantastic. I think I get pad thai every time also.

https://www.mtcharlestonlodge.com/about

[Carl Spackler 3458]

23 hours ago, Beantown Express 2.0 said:

Taking the wife to Vegas on Saturday for her birthday to see Garth Brooks and staying at Caesars Palace.  What the hell is there to do all day in Vegas if it is 120 degrees out.  Also, going to go to Lotus of Siam for the first time.  Any recs on what dishes to get?

Besides the usual options of air-conditioned casinos and pools/cabanas, here a couple ideas.  If you're into gangsters, the Godfather, Goodfellas, etc., the Mob Museum downtown is interesting . . . and air-conditioned. 

Another option is to drive up to the Mt. Charleston area and do some hiking.  The drive doesn't take that long -- maybe 45 minutes or so from the Strip depending on traffic.  It will still be warm even at that elevation (7500+ feet), but it will be at least 20 degrees cooler up there than down in the valley.  (P.S.:  I see bigup2dahorns beat me to the Mt. Charleston rec.  Listen to that man.)  

The recs others have given you re: Lotus are spot-on.    

Edited July 19, 2023 by Carl Spackler

[Goofyboy 3012]

I took the wife to shoot guns. Had a great time. Shot a mini gun and a .50 rifle, along with fully auto machine guns. It doesn’t last very long, but it’s a real good time.

[Wally Pryor 5211]

54 minutes ago, Carl Spackler said:

Besides the usual options of air-conditioned casinos and pools/cabanas, here a couple ideas.  If you're into gangsters, the Godfather, Goodfellas, etc., the Mob Museum downtown is interesting . . . and air-conditioned.    

The museum is good. The underground bar on the premises is great. Must do if you're downtown.

 

[Carl Spackler 3458]

58 minutes ago, Wally Pryor said:

The museum is good. The underground bar on the premises is great. Must do if you're downtown.

 

I agree -- the museum is good.  And I forgot about the bar.  Has a speakeasy feel to it.  Convenient way to grab a drink and relax after going through the museum.  

[Chewbacca 7625]

6 hours ago, kevwun said:

Could be, but the difference is that those were people who paid to see the race.  This would be open to the public, not sure how that's gonna work.  Are they gonna let people stand on the sky bridges to watch the race who didn't pay to see it?

They'll just block off the view so you can't see the track from the walkway, but I doubt they close them off.  Would choke foot traffic to the entire Strip.

[Wally Pryor 5211]

On 7/17/2023 at 8:56 PM, kevwun said:

It's not a room with a view of the Strip so we would have to get tickets for the stands.  Flights are pretty stupid also.  I think Southwest was $800 per person one way.  All of the casinos are having to close their main entrances and you won't be able to get anywhere you can't walk to.  It is 100% going to be a mess.

Vegas is one of my favorite places on earth.  I'll be watching safely from afar to see how big a cluster this circus is. 

[Knoxtnhorn 5908]

It's def a cluster.  Our taxi driver was none too happy about it.  Said he's leaving town during the race.

[Francisco 2.0 32216]

5 hours ago, Knoxtnhorn said:

It's def a cluster.  Our taxi driver was none too happy about it.  Said he's leaving town during the race.

 

The Sphere nightly light show has probably done as much to fuck up traffic on the strip, especially northbound between Caesars and Wynn, than anything.

It’s utterly amazing to see people from 3 lanes over try to get into the single right hand turn lane at Palazzo to drive by the damned thing.  The taxi drivers at night are all bitching about the Sphere more than anything right now.  They concur the stuff necessary for F1 has been bad enough, but the turning on the Sphere at night has been bad as well.  

 

Edited July 21, 2023 by Francisco 2.0

[Wally Pryor 5211]

15 hours ago, Knoxtnhorn said:

It's def a cluster.  Our taxi driver was none too happy about it.  Said he's leaving town during the race.

[Knoxtnhorn 5908]

The sphere just had the logo of the NBA Summer League when we were there.  Also, the Bellagio Fountain was out of order - at least when we were in the area.  I don't really gamble, so the highlight was the one bet I made on the giant wheel inside TI.  I won $68 on a $1 bet.  Figured I wasn't going to top that.  I was also almost murdered by a homeless guy, so that was fun.  Just kidding about murdered.  He just accused me of killing a guy in Denver, then followed us inside The Venetian for 10 mins.

We're taking my daughter back in December for finishing her MBA.

[hornbri 1347]

Yeah, I ended up cancelling our F1 trip. It is pretty clear this thing is going to be a cluster of epic proportions. 

Edited July 21, 2023 by hornbri

[bigup2dahorns 3340]

This twitter account is good to check out for solid local Asian cuisine

[Armybrat 40559]

On 7/21/2023 at 8:01 AM, Knoxtnhorn said:

The sphere just had the logo of the NBA Summer League when we were there.  Also, the Bellagio Fountain was out of order - at least when we were in the area.  I don't really gamble, so the highlight was the one bet I made on the giant wheel inside TI.  I won $68 on a $1 bet.  Figured I wasn't going to top that.  I was also almost murdered by a homeless guy, so that was fun.  Just kidding about murdered.  He just accused me of killing a guy in Denver, then followed us inside The Venetian for 10 mins.

We're taking my daughter back in December for finishing her MBA.

Tell the bum it was El Paso, not Denver

[Catpfish 618]

Or Reno...just to watch him die