Fenxis 99 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I rent a car everytime I m there...We will be there soon to look for a house..But not yet Im sorry.. You can visit Red Rock area..Its beatiful...If you really want to drive, you can do Hoover Dam..I have never done that. I would definetely go to the Outlet Mall..Its pretty impressive.. Valley of Fire is pretty awesome as well (never been to the Red Rock area but understand they have a similar setup -- the main road is a big loop with trails of different lengths coming off of them). If you have the time (45 minutes extra) take the scenic route there though Lake Meade National Park. Oh if you like thai food then you must check out Lotus of Siam (couple blocks east of the Stratosphere). Very sketchy looking but it's Zagat rated and it's sufficiently reknown that taxis will wait outside. The standard stuff is basically what you can get in Ottawa (top notch) but the other stuff is ++++. ps Serge: if your family loves the outlets in Vegas then you might want to check out the new Tager outlets out by CTC (Ottawa)... similar setup. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Valley of Fire is pretty awesome as well (never been to the Red Rock area but understand they have a similar setup -- the main road is a big loop with trails of different lengths coming off of them). If you have the time (45 minutes extra) take the scenic route there though Lake Meade National Park. Oh if you like thai food then you must check out Lotus of Siam (couple blocks east of the Stratosphere). Very sketchy looking but it's Zagat rated and it's sufficiently reknown that taxis will wait outside. The standard stuff is basically what you can get in Ottawa (top notch) but the other stuff is ++++. ps Serge: if your family loves the outlets in Vegas then you might want to check out the new Tager outlets out by CTC... similar setup. Great info. Huge percentage of people( I used to be one) dont venture to far off strip. Lots of stuff to do. Link to post Share on other sites
Fenxis 99 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Huge percentage of people( I used to be one) dont venture to far off strip. Lots of stuff to do. Let see what else.. 1. Did the Canyon helicopter ride (actually set down on the canyon floor and have lunch). Decent and considering a bus tour is $100-$250 (+ $32 for the skywalk) it was steep but one of those once-in-a-lifetime crap things to do. Though something like https://www.pinkjeep...elicopter-tour/ (raft down the canyon) might be better value. 2. Mob Museum... did in 1.5 hrs but probably need 3. 3. Food; with all of the Celebrity chefs it's all a ****ing ripoff. Liked Mon Ami Gabbi at Paris -- friends gave everything at the cosmo the thumbs up. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 9 days. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 1 month for me. Can't wait Link to post Share on other sites
iBeaver 409 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Maybe in 5 yrs or so for me? Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 Maybe in 5 yrs or so for me? IN (please note the times for Steve's post and then my reply) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I'm in too Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 1 month for me. Can't wait We will be down there same time as you again, Dave. We arrive on the 21st, staying in the villas at the Mirage again. We should try to catch up. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 We will be down there same time as you again, Dave. We arrive on the 21st, staying in the villas at the Mirage again. We should try to catch up. Maybe a certain Leaf winger can convince a certain tall net minder over a few beers to sign in Toronto Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 We will be down there same time as you again, Dave. We arrive on the 21st, staying in the villas at the Mirage again. We should try to catch up. Nice! That would be sweet. I think I still have your #. It's going to be a busy trip with all the awards festivities but I'll definitely send you a text and see if we can match up Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 It's going to be a busy trip with all the awards festivities but I'll definitely send you a text and see if we can match up nice brag. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 So something weird. I can log into Bet 365 and place bets in California and Nevada on 3G. If I m on Wifi im blocked from logging in due to the location im in Greatest upgrade since last time here, all the poker tables have a slot to charge your phone. Every seat. In Canada you are banished even if you touch your phone at the table. Here it's encouraged. Doesn't slow game down at all. Tilting economics of Vegas. Bottle of water at Wallgreens 15 cents. Same bottle at pool at Mandalay Bay $6. Any drink you want at poker table free. The arena is coming along great. I'm not sure how traffic is going to flow if there is a game with 15000-20000 people attending. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 your staying at MBay? my trade show starts there on friday, i get there sat morn. wasnt too expensive wed or thurs night, some of the exhibits open early. you still leaving thurs? is Sev staying any longer? Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 your staying at MBay? my trade show starts there on friday, i get there sat morn. wasnt too expensive wed or thurs night, some of the exhibits open early. you still leaving thurs? is Sev staying any longer? Sev is staying there. So we are using their pool. We are at Orleans. We are both leaving Thursday. They are already setting up. Huge JCK signs everywhere. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 nice, have fun and gl with the house stuff. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Btw. My first time at Mandalay Bay pool. It's great. Beach, wave pool, lazy river. 2 adult pools. Kids had a blast. Burger fries and a drink at Mandalay pool $18. We bought 9 burgers 4 fries from in and out instead. Total price $31 Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 nice brag. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I'm playing in a slot tourney today. I barely play slots. It's a $3000 free roll Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 GL! remember, be aggressive!!! (I have no idea what that means, I just thought it would be a thing to say) Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 what casinos want you to think the other players in the slot tournament look like What they actually look like. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I'm playing in a slot tourney today. I barely play slots. It's a $3000 free roll Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I'm pretty sure I was the youngest one in so far. I finished 5th in my first heat out of 18. Second heat up shortly. The edge in tourney in is get many spins as possible in the 3 minutes to improve chances of winning. I'm fairly certain I got in 10-20 percent more spins in then the average 75 year old. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Have any of you gone on the high roller? It's the huge Ferris wheel. Gonna take Adrian tomorrow. The wife and Mateo will get scared. It looks really cool. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I'm pretty sure I was the youngest one in so far. I finished 5th in my first heat out of 18. Second heat up shortly. The edge in tourney in is get many spins as possible in the 3 minutes to improve chances of winning. I'm fairly certain I got in 10-20 percent more spins in then the average 75 year old. Go Serge Go Link to post Share on other sites
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