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Abby7
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 6:05 pm
Hey Guys: Just so you know I won't be attending. However, I was "somewhat watching" the Travel Channel last week. There was a special about how to get deals in Las Vegas. I think the "main guy" speaking was from the Chamber of Commerce. There was also a lady who wrote (I THINK) for some Las Vegas paper. I will try to check the Travel Channel again... and tape the show if I catch it again. However, "someone" might want to check with the Chamber of Commerce and ask about the "Travel Channel Specials" ("you" saw on TV). Now, I usually recommend staying ON the strip. I also, think, since most of you won't have your own transportation you might not want to stay at a hotel that isn't very far down the strip. Apparently, when the Stratosphere Hotel was built, they thought tourists would just come to it because of the "building" itself. However, because it is so far down the strip...people didn't book there like they expected. Anyway, because of this you can get VERY good deals on the rooms. They showed the rooms...which during certain times can be as low as $39 per night. The rooms (on TV) looked very nice. So, if any of you are looking for a bargain...I think you might have room to bargain at that hotel. Like I said earlier...someone should check with the Chamber of Commerce, specifically asking about the Travel Channel special about Vegas. The SH might not work for the group (since it is so far down the strip)....but you might find other specials to your liking. (they also talked about some of the best restaurants that are very inexpensive). Any of you get the Travel Channel?
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Weinermr
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 6:06 pm
I get the Travel Channel. 
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Squaredsc
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 6:08 pm
oh kool abby. thx for the info. unfortunately i don't get the travel channel. any and all help is appreciated. im going to check out the strat's rooms right now.
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Abby7
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 6:08 pm
That's just super Weinermr! lol ahem, nevermind
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Squaredsc
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 6:14 pm
kool weinerkins. abby i just checked out some pics and the rooms look ok. and then i looked at the coaster. i think im definately going to need that blindfold.
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Abby7
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 6:23 pm
Square: Like I said, I just saw what they showed on TV. The rooms they showed were very, very nice. Along with the blindfold, may I suggest some sort of plastic bag? However, with a group like TVCH, I really wouldn't recommend staying too far down the strip. Vixen, I actually stayed at Buffalo Bill's for one whole month...while that roller coaster you talk about was being built. Glad, you liked it...I could have been one of the first on it...but was "too busy". lol However, I do love roller coasters. The kind that go very, very fast...not jerky, though.
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Abby7
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 6:28 pm
Geez, all the rooms in Vegas are now a blur to me. You see, when I was a hooker in the early 90's, I visited many a hotel room. I just wish I could remember the name of the hotels as some of the rooms were definitely nicer than the others. hee-hee Actually, the truth is actually pretty boring about my stay in hotels in Las Vegas (not Buffalo Bills)...but, heck, I've got to make my life sound exciting somehow!
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Squaredsc
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 6:29 pm
oh definately abby, probably a body bag cause im sure the shock will kill me. i love coasters that twist and turn or if you're sitting or standing. but never have i gone on one on top of a building. and making a note bout staying too far down the strip.
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Adven
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 6:31 pm
Square, if you are going to need a plastic bag, maybe I'll pass on the hand-holding if you don't mind.
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Grannyg
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 6:41 pm
Square, I'll have pillows on the ground, if you need them. Adven, I'll hold your hand on the ground while they haul Square off in the plastic bag, OK?
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Pamy
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 6:52 pm
Square, no pics can do justice to how high that thing is...it is the tallest bldg in the USA, I think..and the coaster is on top of that!
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Squaredsc
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 6:56 pm
thanks alot you guys.
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Abby7
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 6:59 pm
But on the bright side...isn't it painted aubergine?
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Squaredsc
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 7:00 pm
oh you're good abby.
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Pamy
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 7:04 pm
Square, i can't get into chat again tonight
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Squaredsc
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 7:15 pm
oh jeez. hold on let me see if i can.
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Squaredsc
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 7:17 pm
ok im in.
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Squaredsc
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 7:23 pm
ish i keep getting booted.
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Adven
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 7:39 pm
Sorry, for being a pain, but I'm a little out of touch with the 2003 Vegas. Is Robert DiNero still running the casinos and will Joe Pesci garrot me if I look at him sideways? Thanks.
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Pamy
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 7:41 pm
LOL Adven, but you won't be there til 2004, by then Arnold could be running it. Square...i STILL cant get in!
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Squaredsc
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 7:43 pm
im sorry pamy, you need aim. keep trying, i got booted and it took me 10 tries to get in.
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Abby7
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 7:49 pm
Adven: Tips for the MetroVegas Man: Start growing out your sideburns now...you'll fit right in. Oh, and Polyester. More tips to follow. lol (ahem, this has nothing to do with that "top 5 most popular thread" you started....no nothing at all. lol). oh, if you DO attend to go...i'll be sure to get you "all ready" so you fit in JUST FINE! LOL
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Man_Of_War
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 8:35 pm
the roller coaster is cool but the FREE FALL is on top of that and is a a whole lot worse, though I have never been in the Strat, but the gambling is supposed to be the best up there, though it is way down the strip...and what do you know its only 4 hours from us....wooohooo
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Abbynormal
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 8:42 pm
Ok, I just got home from going to Gatlinburg for 5 harrowing days. I'll have to write about it later over in road trips. I am simply too lazy to read the archives here so my point of this post (and I do have one, I swear) just when in the heck is this shindig in Vegas?? I have stayed at the Strat and I thought it was very nice for the money. Oh, someone did pull the fire alarm at 7:30 in the morning and I about had a heart attack but other than that it was all good. A little far down the strip but still. Side note: There is not enough valium or money in the world to make me ride that roller coaster around that thing.
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Seamonkey
| Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 8:45 pm
July 2004 seems to be the target time... should be NICE and HOT..
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