Something else as I was lookiing into it. . .who is flying out of where when? I'd be flying out of NY after a transfer, most probably, so I thought we could potentionally start on the plane.

*packs bowl with Vegas pot, lights up*

rainbaby, Southwest has a direct flight from Norfolk to LV. It's beautiful.

As far as exact dates for everyone, I definitely agree with TL - we'll need that information from everyone who's planning to stay together. It's too early to know exactly (I don't even know when I'll be there yet since flights in Sept. aren't on sale yet and I base my travel dates on the cheapest flights), but we'll need to know sometime in mid-July so we know how many rooms to book. We can certainly be flexible with last-minute people but the more we know, the better. Remember, folks, knowledge is power.

And knowing is half the battle!

Yeah, or Norfolk, mike, I looked into that too, but I must have been looking at the wrong airport down there. We could team up for the trip out too, if possible, ifya want, shoulda said. Please forgive me. And yeah, the rates aren't posted yet.

(Obviously I'm getting serious about this, I got clearance from home and clearance from my friend out there - yay!)

Maybe I missed this, but where on the strip is your family's timeshare, TrishaLynn? If I get my own lodging, my hotel choice will depend on this.

TL, correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe it's adjacent to Bellagio.

Good question mullacc, me too.

Just added this to the wiki: "Called the Jockey Club, it's near the corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Bellagio Dr., right next to the Bellagio."

More things I can add conversationally is that there's an outdoor pool and a very small indoor hot tub. No casino, so you don't have to worry about walking through smoke and noise to get to your room. There's free popcorn in the lobby in the afternoons, a small supermarket so you can buy snacks, drinks and maybe beer.

Great walking distance to the better casinos: Bellagio, Aladdin, Venice, etc. Other places, you just cab it and sharing cabs is FUN!

I don't plan on renting a car for the weekend because I see no point to it.

Oooh... how would you feel about trying the "Drink Up the Strip" thing?

TL, I will not be drinking while in Vegas. It just doesn't seem right. Irreverant, somehow.

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Okay, sorry, I couldn't say that with a straight face.


Ooh! Anybody interested in going to see "O"? It's expensive but I'm told it's worth every penny and I've just been waiting to go to Vegas with someone who hasn't seen it yet! We should totally do that.

I'd love to go, but I've got a Toronto meetup with other friends at the end of July and I don't think I'd be able to afford it. But that could definitely be one of the ideas for suggested activities.

Ooh... another section of the wiki page to create!

If mosch isn't lurking, someone needs to email him. We need to drum up some hardcore poker action.

I'll be spending every non-Mecha second at a poker table, mullacc. If there is enough interest, I can bring my chipset and we can have our own (rake-free!) game.

Any chance we could get a low-stakes home game for newbies going, too?

If, by "low-stakes", you mean "strip", yes. Yes, we can.

TL, I will not be drinking while in Vegas. It just doesn't seem right. Irreverant, somehow.

Well I won't be drinking while in Vegas, anyway.

It looks as if the weekend of 23rd also coincides with a friend's time off, so she can fly in to meet me from the midwest and I'll spend time with her, time with you guys, and also meet up with another online buddy who can take me to an AA meeting while you guys are all getting shitfaced. I'll probably do Wednesday to Wednesday, and this time take the Grand Canyon helicopter ride.

HOORAY jan! I am excited ta meetcha!

put me down as possible leaning towards definitely.

someone find that site that tells what convention is on when.

Like this one?