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Well having never been and it being a "big" birthday next year for me (sigh) I was planning on doing Vegas anyways.. although November is a little after the birthday in March, if this was semi half organised I"d be 100% up for it and would celebrate my birthday alongside the wee man over there in November. Good times.
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Well, I"ve just returned from a Winter sun holiday and yesterday - within hours of landing - was on OneTravel looking for flights and hotels in Vegas for either late June or early August 2011.
Having stayed at MGM twice now and having spoken to someone from LA last week, I will now consider staying off-strip, maybe near The Rio. If going in June, I"d like to play the Venetian DeepStacks as played and recommended by James "ThinkerJE" Edwards (Live commentator extraordinaire) so would be looking to maybe stay there too so that my wife, who likes to chill by the pool, isn"t far away.
Obviously if APAT release dates which would allow me to play an Event whilst there, that would be FANTASTIC!!!
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Like I said...this is more of a "nice to have" idea.
People have preferred times of the year in which they would like to go &/or are able to go so we"re not going to please everyone.
I"d kind of got in my head that this would be aimed at Vegas virgins rather than the more experienced travellers in that the APAT environment/ethos might prove more friendly than being thrown in at the deep end as a solo traveller but each to their own.
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Been 6 times now and planning on going at least once next year.
Would be happy to chip in my opinions on various matters having stayed in 7 different hotels, played poker in almost every poker room and ate in over 100 places (can"t call them all restaurants!)
In fact, I might even do a top 10 list for you all to disagree with.
Hope you get this going, but hope even more that there is an "official" APAT event there SOON!
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Good thread, good idea, good god if Brian Martin goes.
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Like I said...this is more of a "nice to have" idea.
People have preferred times of the year in which they would like to go &/or are able to go so we"re not going to please everyone.
I"d kind of got in my head that this would be aimed at Vegas virgins rather than the more experienced travellers in that the APAT environment/ethos might prove more friendly than being thrown in at the deep end as a solo traveller but each to their own.
Good to have a mix, imo. Virgins or those who"ve only been once or twice along with the more seasoned Vegas veterans.
The bigger the group the more "choice" people have about what to do, where and when.
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On the dates front...there"s no reason why we couldn"t do more than one APAT Adventure if the groupings work out. It"s pretty much for everyone to do what they want to do.
For me...I"ll probably only make it once next year and November works for me...not that I"m imposing that date on anyone.
I"ll probably aim for a repeat of this year...a week or so on the Strip with a second off-strip (probably at the Orleans).
On the virgin mix thing, what I meant was that it might encourage the virgins to come along if they knew that there were some more experienced travellers along.
Hell, I"m going and I"ve been going for 20 years....I"m more of a Vegas Trollop! ;D
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Good thread, good idea, good god if Brian Martin goes.
puts a whole new meaning on "strip club"
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Already told Ger to add my name to the wee man"s birthday trip in November. Vegas virgin meself so it should be good fun and really looking forward to it. Not to mention all the strip clubs I"ll be able to drag wee man to as he kicks and screams in protest. Bring it on! lol
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Very much up for this!
This is all
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I would love to pay a visit, as I am a virgin ( no responses pls)
How about running a few satellites to fund the visit as a APAT event?
If Boshi is playing it could be easy money
Ps Where you been hiding?
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As has been mentioned the wee man is 21 on the 15th November 2011. This means it is beholden to me to continue his education with a visit to Vegas as his pressy. Chezger already have some degens signed up (last count was 8 with 6 being APAT members).
However if there was a popular vote for earlier in the year I would probably have to go to Vegas twice ;D
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I"d certainly be interested. Sounds like a great plan.
Don"t mind when so long as the mrs can lounge by the pool while i play poker!
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Hmmmm, sounds like this may need moderating and updating. I"ll check my diary. ;D
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I might start a new blog - how do I get the missus to let me go to Vegas 3 times next year?
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I"m going to vegas next year ,no dates set in stone.Only thing is November is a bit late for me.
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On the dates front...there"s no reason why we couldn"t do more than one APAT Adventure if the groupings work out. It"s pretty much for everyone to do what they want to do.
It might come down to a group doing June (or whatever) and another in November.
Nobody is forcing anyone to go when they don"t want. I guess I"m just saying...remember your APAT fraternity when considering going to Vegas.
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I suggest people post on here when they are going and where they are staying. Someone could then update a consolidated list (Paulie?).
Once it gets going others may alter their dates and locations in order to meet up with/avoid others.
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Went to vegas in "99, purely for the exprieance really..as the poker boom hadn"t really hit..and hadn"t hit me really until later.
But vowed to go again...and this kind of notice gives me plenty of time to save, book time off work, check hotels........heck to check with the missus!
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As a (very old) VV (vegas virgin) I am excited by this idea. 8)
However as my plan is to qualify for the WSOP & subsequently FT I"ll be there anyway! ::)
Wouldn"t mind a few railers though & the beers will def be on me ;D
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Just to add fuel to the November fire, Joobs and I are planning to join Ger and Wee Ger and the rest of the motley crew at that time.
And we plan on getting married whilst out there.
And yes, you"re all invited. Assuming I can persuade Joobs not to have it on a fecking rollercoaster....
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I"m going to vegas next year ,no dates set in stone.Only thing is November is a bit late for me.
Oh come on Micky! I want to have a beer with you in Vegas!
I"m one of the Chezger November Nine Eight
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I might start a new blog - how do I get the missus to let me go to Vegas 3 times next year?
Shoes Stu, if in doubt buy her shoes! :)
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November date sounds great to me. Lets do it and get a countdown going.
Duke/Ger jnr, can"t find the thread on the Chezger boards but when are you all planning to head out? Going out straight after an APAT event sounds awesome as we could fly out on the Monday but I want to be in Vegas for Ger Jr"s 21st to get him a pint. However he won"t want to be in Vegas before his 21st so are you basically flying over to get there on his 21st?
However if we flew out on a Monday it is just possible that Leight and Rich could get an event arranged the weekend before which would be immense (try and make it London??).
To be honest whatever if we are all heading to Vegas it can"t be bad, I am going to go and look at hotels !!!!
PS - No Ireland ??? NORRRR
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I am going to go and look at hotels !!!!
No point yet although you"re all free to do you own research. I monitor more than a few Las Vegas Hotel Deals websites and I"ll be adding a Las Vegas Travel Tips and Deals thread shortly to incorporate my experiences and those of others.
In general, the hotel should be booked no more than 3 months before you go as the discounts and deals start to appear about that time.
For those thinking of heading out before 31.3.2011...here"s a discount link (http://www.harrahs.com/vegasvacation/) for the Harrahs Group of Hotels.
Also, a link to details of hotels with/without the Resort Fee (http://www.vegasmessageboard.com/forums/showthread.php?p=441981) rip-off.
PS - No Ireland ??? NORRRR
Steve, what I meant was that since I"m not doing a travel tip to Ireland the information might be reliable. I"m pretty sure we"ll be back in Ireland next year
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Oh...and it doesn"t have to be a London departure.
Virgin Atlantic is to fly twice-weekly from Manchester to Las Vegas starting in April 2011.
The service will commence on April 3, 2011, with twice-weekly flights departing on Thursdays and Sundays.
The route will be served with Boeing 747-400 aircraft, configured for 14 Upper Class suites, 58 premium economy seats and 379 economy seats. Virgin already serves Las Vegas with daily flights from London Gatwick
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Oh...and it doesn"t have to be a London departure.
Anything from the amazing Teesside "International" Airport (now stupidly called Durham Tees Valley) Paulie?
They started flying to Spain, then Dublin this year.. surely Vegas would be the next logical step :P
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Anything from the amazing Teesside "International" Airport (now stupidly called Durham Tees Valley) Paulie?
They started flying to Spain, then Dublin this year.. surely Vegas would be the next logical step :P
I don"t believe so mate. To the best of my knowledge, the only airlines that fly DIRECT to Las Vegas are Virgin and BA.Until April (as above) you are limited to a London departure point (Virgin from Gatwick and BA from Heathrow, I believe).
That"s not to say that flying direct is the only option just the quickest. Once I get the Las Vegas Travel Tips thread up I"ll include a few sites that will let you research flight options.
Of course, the LVTT thread will be based on my experiences but I hope that others will chime in with theirs and we can make it a "resource" of sorts for those who want to know.
If the weather continues down here like it did today, I could be "working from home" tomorrow and I can make a good start on it.
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This sounds a great idea, giving me plenty of time to save and persuade the missus LOL
anyway waiting to see all the updates and info for november when they come ;)
sounds like a great time LOL ;D ;D
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I will be in Vegas on the 4th jan 2011, will I be the first APATer there in 2011? Can anyone beat me? Will be staying at the Bellagio, any tips for the best tournaments that start in the evening?
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I heard that Virgin will be flying direct from Manc next year.
Can"t be @rsed to look it up for myself ATM.
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I will be in Vegas on the 4th jan 2011, will I be the first APATer there in 2011? Can anyone beat me? Will be staying at the Bellagio, any tips for the best tournaments that start in the evening?
For you Mikey - I would suggest a slots tournament ;)
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I heard that Virgin will be flying direct from Manc next year.
Seriously...why do I bother? >:(
Virgin Atlantic is to fly twice-weekly from Manchester to Las Vegas starting in April 2011.
The service will commence on April 3, 2011, with twice-weekly flights departing on Thursdays and Sundays.
The route will be served with Boeing 747-400 aircraft, configured for 14 Upper Class suites, 58 premium economy seats and 379 economy seats. Virgin already serves Las Vegas with daily flights from London Gatwick
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The plan for the "Chezger Celebration of Wee man's 21st" is a simple one. We intend to hit Vegas on or shortly after 15/11/2011. The preferred route is direct from Manchester with Virgin. They fly on two days a week and as the 15th is a Tuesday we intend to fly out on Thursday 17/11/2011 and fly back Thursday 24/11/2011.
As posted before this trip could also include a wedding (Adam & Julie).
Hotels will be chosen nearer the time with the help of the outstanding APAT travel guru.
This trip for me is set in stone and the flights will get booked as soon as they appear (next month) cost will be approx £600pp give or take (with a reduction for the airmiles I have). I know connecting flights etc will come in cheaper but the times of these flights suit and having travelled both direct & connecting before I would like to do direct.
These dates are purely for personal reasons, however, if there is a trip mid year from the APAT massive I don't think I could resist.
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I have had inside info from a Thomas Cook pilot that there will "VERY likely" be direct flights from Glasgow in the "very near future". Apparently they ran a trial back in September and it sold out in less than 24 hours. The sheer hope is forcing me to wait "til around April / May before I book my summer holiday.
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Chezger members to express "firm" interest in travelling to Vegas in November 2011 now currently stands at 14? Could be epic ::)
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I am in!!!
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I am in!!!
Phil likes this! Going to be epic this trip...
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I heard that Virgin will be flying direct from Manc next year.
Can"t be @rsed to look it up for myself ATM.
The flights are now available for booking - Thursday 17th November back 24th November - £592. Checking a few other details and might just book shortly....
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I heard that Virgin will be flying direct from Manc next year.
Can"t be @rsed to look it up for myself ATM.
The flights are now available for booking - Thursday 17th November back 24th November - £592. Checking a few other details and might just book shortly....
Is this an open invite? or just for chezgers members etc?
£592 that just for return flights?...What is the expectation including hotels...if the offer is open to all...i can start the work required...ie / offer to hoover more etc... ;D
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I heard that Virgin will be flying direct from Manc next year.
Can"t be @rsed to look it up for myself ATM.
The flights are now available for booking - Thursday 17th November back 24th November - £592. Checking a few other details and might just book shortly....
Is this an open invite? or just for chezgers members etc?
£592 that just for return flights?...What is the expectation including hotels...if the offer is open to all...i can start the work required...ie / offer to hoover more etc... ;D
It"s an apat adventure, we just happen to be celebrating the wee man"s 21st as well. All are welcome of course.
Hotels are the easy bit and the travel guru will be hunting fatwallet etc and will be giving us his chioces nearer the time. Connecting flights are a wee bit cheaper but the timings of the Virgin flights are perfect, effectively giving an extra day on the return journey and the opportunity for a massive piss up on the arrival day whilst still retiring early (well earlyish)
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It"s an apat adventure, we just happen to be celebrating the wee man"s 21st as well. All are welcome of course.
Hotels are the easy bit and the travel guru will be hunting fatwallet etc and will be giving us his chioces nearer the time.
He will indeed but we"re much too far off to be looking at hotels just yet. Oh, no harm in looking for window-shopping but I wouldn"t book until much nearer the time and certainly not until flights have been booked.
Also, in the vast majority of cases, any price you can find will be cheaper by booking directly with the hotel online than through Expedia / Hotels.com / etc.
That"s not to say that Expedia &/or Virgin won"t do you some really good deals if you look around but, as I said, not until much later on.
By way of an example, Fatwallet (http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/travel-discussion/1036400/) is currently showing discount codes up to 31/3/2011 with the odd one a little further out. Come June/July/August, we"ll see deals arriving for November.
Watch this space...or another one down the line.
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This looks very tempting...not sure if my guilt complex at leaving the kids for so long would cope very well plus the babysitting fees would be horrendous!!
I do however have over 35k Virgin airmiles and yes I am a VV too.
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This looks very tempting...not sure if my guilt complex at leaving the kids for so long would cope very well plus the babysitting fees would be horrendous!!
I do however have over 35k Virgin airmiles and yes I am a VV too.
OMG that would be awesome -- Just do it Suz -- pleeeeeeese
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This looks very tempting...not sure if my guilt complex at leaving the kids for so long would cope very well plus the babysitting fees would be horrendous!!
I do however have over 35k Virgin airmiles and yes I am a VV too.
OMG that would be awesome -- Just do it Suz -- pleeeeeeese
I will deffo look into it. I have promised myself that I will go to Vegas one day and an Apat/weemans birthday event sounds too good to miss :)
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C"mon Suz - do a bink (a big bink would be good) and get it sorted!
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Ger has to renew his passport (getting the photos today) as soon as he does that I am booking the flights and getting the ESTA sorted.
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Flight booked. Going out BA from LHR from 13th - 24th Nov. Will book hotel later when Paulie advises. 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Flight booked. Going out BA from LHR from 13th - 24th Nov. Will book hotel later when Paulie advises. 8) 8) 8) 8)
I"ve started writing the Hotel tips about half a dozen times now only to get bogged down in the variety of options that are available and when you combine that with the specific requirements that individuals....it"s a veritable quagmire.
I did have a discussion with some people in Bolton at about 1am on Sunday so some of it has gone missing but I will get started on MY Travel Tips thing shortly*.
*I have to finish off writing about Bolton but it looks like I"ll have some time before S5 is announced to get it done....oh, then there"s, you know, work!
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Flight booked. Going out BA from LHR from 13th - 24th Nov. Will book hotel later when Paulie advises. 8) 8) 8) 8)
I"ve started writing the Hotel tips about half a dozen times now only to get bogged down in the variety of options that are available and when you combine that with the specific requirements that individuals....it"s a veritable quagmire.
I did have a discussion with some people in Bolton at about 1am on Sunday so some of it has gone missing but I will get started on MY Travel Tips thing shortly*.
*I have to finish off writing about Bolton but it looks like I"ll have some time before S5 is announced to get it done....oh, then there"s, you know, work!
Another nasty 4 letter word ending in K.....
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For myself, in line with my Hotels (http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=7898.msg131305#msg131305) section of the LV Travel Tips thread, I will almost certainly be staying at Harrah"s.
For the week 17/11/11 - 24/11/11, I"ve been quoted:
$425 Classic Room
$565 Luxury room (which is Classic with a Strip View)
$635 Deluxe Room
$705 Mini-Suite
If I log into Caesars.com and check with Total Rewards (their comps system) this drops to:
$315 Classic Room
$455 Luxury room
$525 Deluxe Room
$645 Mini-Suite
I"m not booking just yet...there may be a deal around the corner...plenty of time.
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Harrah"s does look good - I particularly liked the mention of an Olympic sized swimming pool; but then saw
This Las Vegas pool closes in October and reopens in February/March.
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Pool availability is not a deciding factor for Chezger ;D
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Although decent entertainment is not in short supply in Las Vegas, Harrahs (http://www.harrahslasvegas.com/casinos/harrahs-las-vegas/casino-entertainment/index.html)does have a good selection of offerings including:
The Improv Comedy Club
Dueling Pianos Bar
Toby Keith"s I Love This Bar & Grill
Carnaval Court
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Just checked on United Airlines for the cost of flying via LAX with an upgrade to Business Class for the transatlantic portion (using my miles)...£830.
That"s significantly cheaper than the current PE seat on Virgin (£1200+).
The only issue is that I probably won"t be able to get the upgrade confirmed until 2 months before travel....meh!
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If anyone is considering using BA miles as well as cash to upgrade, I have bought a World Traveller Plus seat for £1200 and used 25000 BA miles to upgrade to Club World both ways. The normal costs was £3300. Seemed like a reasonable deal to me.
There are a limited number of seats available for upgrade on this basis so get in quick if you are considering it as an option.
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For those looking for a cheaper option but still centre strip, there is the old favorite the Imperial Palace.
I"ve heard horror stories but have stayed their a number of times and have never encountered a real problem...is it down-market?...definitely, and not the place to impress a significant other but...for value and location it"s the canine"s testes.
17/11 - 24/11
$265 - Capri Room (Don"t...just don"t)
$298 - Classic Room
$328 - Deluxe Room
$598 - Deluxe w. Luv Tub :o
Don"t forget that there is a 12% tax to be added to any of these prices + any internet charges (c.$15 a day)
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$598 - Deluxe w. Luv Tub :o
Mirrors above the tub and the bed? Winner!
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea5MtoQGnCk[/youtube]
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If anyone is considering using BA miles as well as cash to upgrade, I have bought a World Traveller Plus seat for £1200 and used 25000 BA miles to upgrade to Club World both ways. The normal costs was £3300. Seemed like a reasonable deal to me.
There are a limited number of seats available for upgrade on this basis so get in quick if you are considering it as an option.
This is interesting...I joined BA"s Executive Club today (why not, you never know?) and that reminded me that I could claim back for the flights to and from Barcelona. That gave me c.1500 miles.
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The Flamingo might be an option for accommodation - does anybody know anything, good or bad, about there?
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The Flamingo might be an option for accommodation - does anybody know anything, good or bad, about there?
Jon,
I stayed at the Flamingo in November but in one of their "Go" rooms.
I hadn"t stayed their previously but, judging by the way Harrahs/Caesars rank their hotels it"s slightly above Harrah"s.
Location is practically the same.
17/11 - 24/11
$370 - Deluxe Room
$650 - GO Deluxe
GO Deluxe
Inviting and innovative - GO guest rooms feature sleek, modern furniture and indulge tech-savvy guests with digital accessories including premium sound system, iPod docking station, CD/DVD player, electronic window treatments, 42" High Definition flat panel television with HDTV and wireless internet connections (fees apply). GO Deluxe bathrooms include stylish frosted glass walls and doors, Delta jetted shower fixtures, TV screen built in the mirror and luxurious bath amenities by Gilchrist & Soames
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1lwoGzEvkg[/youtube]
$710 - GO Luxury with View
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I can"t decide between those two.
Lets go twice !!!! :-)
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Jon,
I stayed at the Flamingo in November but in one of their "Go" rooms.
I hadn"t stayed their previously but, judging by the way Harrahs/Caesars rank their hotels it"s slightly above Harrah"s.
Location is practically the same.
17/11 - 24/11
$370 - Deluxe Room
$650 - GO Deluxe
Thats a hell of a price for the week
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Paulie/ anyone
I have noticed prices at The Riviera seem very reasonable. has anyone got experience of it?
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Paulie/ anyone
I have noticed prices at The Riviera seem very reasonable. has anyone got experience of it?
Never stayed there...and, frankly, I"ve never been tempted purely due to location. Can"t speak about the rooms...have a look on TripAdvisor (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g45963-d97735-Reviews-Riviera_Hotel_Casino-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html)
It"s not really convenient for the rest of the Strip...it"s not on the monorail so you"re stuck with cabs, buses or shanks" pony.
MAP LINK (http://goo.gl/maps/SJVW)
I"m getting about £260 / $425 for the week on November. Decent enough if it suits...but I think the extra transport costs might add up.
My 2c.
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OK, now that I have your attention...for those seeking something other than the normal free and generic options available while playing.
The Pub @ Monte Carlo.
200 beers...available List (http://www.montecarlo.com/files/restaurants/the-pub-beer-menu.pdf)
The Pub is your go-to spot at the Monte Carlo for great food, beer, sports and an all-around good time. But don"t let the name "The Pub" lead you to believe this is an ordinary watering hole.
Pull up a seat at the extensive bar, backed by a mesmerizing array of large kegs, and choose from more than 200 beers on tap. Or if you"re not quite in beer mode, you can opt for one of The Pub"s famous adult milkshakes such as "The Luck of the Irish" or "Peppermint Snowflake."
There"s an extensive menu of seriously good food to satisfy your hunger. Juicy burgers, fresh mango chicken quesadillas, grilled fish and more make The Pub a Las Vegas dining destination in its own right.
With your appetite well taken care of, you can now focus on your entertainment. Big screen sports abound here, so if there"s a game on, this is the place to watch it. If sports aren"t your thing there"s something for you as well, sing along to your favorite song with the dueling pianos or dance the night away with the house DJ.
I don"t have full details yet but I"ve heard of their "Liquid Lunch" which included all you can drink beer.
Group Raid anyone?
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I don"t have full details yet but I"ve heard of their "Liquid Lunch" which included all you can drink beer.
Group Raid anyone?
(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs13/f/2007/043/d/5/Kirk_Wolf_Beer_by_Kirk_Hammett.gif)
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For those interested in something nearer the MGM end, how about the newly refurbished Tropicana?
This would do for me
If you are really interested...see HERE (http://www.vegastripping.com/features/feature.php?feature_id=213&page=1)
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Stayed at the tropicana before the revamp,,great pool area lol,,they did have 4 or 5 cash tables running,,only downside was that it is at the end of the strip and as mentioned earlier it can be a pain walkin around in the heat
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Paulie/ anyone
I have noticed prices at The Riviera seem very reasonable. has anyone got experience of it?
Never stayed there...and, frankly, I"ve never been tempted purely due to location. Can"t speak about the rooms...have a look on TripAdvisor (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g45963-d97735-Reviews-Riviera_Hotel_Casino-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html)
It"s not really convenient for the rest of the Strip...it"s not on the monorail so you"re stuck with cabs, buses or shanks" pony.
MAP LINK (http://goo.gl/maps/SJVW)
I"m getting about £260 / $425 for the week on November. Decent enough if it suits...but I think the extra transport costs might add up.
My 2c.
Cheers, the reason I ask is I have found it at £125 for the week!
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I"m getting about £260 / $425 for the week on November. Decent enough if it suits...but I think the extra transport costs might add up.
Cheers, the reason I ask is I have found it at £125 for the week!
Interesting..might I ask from where?
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I"m getting about £260 / $425 for the week on November. Decent enough if it suits...but I think the extra transport costs might add up.
Cheers, the reason I ask is I have found it at £125 for the week!
Interesting..might I ask from where?
http://www.asda-travel.co.uk/travelreq.php?93ed5384-361b-11e0-8c17-b8ac6f12dc0e
Its does come up with two different results for the Riv ???
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Cheers, the reason I ask is I have found it at £125 for the week!
http://www.asda-travel.co.uk/
Its does come up with two different results for the Riv ???
Yeah...I get that too...The room "names/types" for the first don"t seem to match up with what I"d expect but the fact that they list it twice at two prices would give me pause.
I"d be double checking with them before booking...still, it"s a good price for what it is.
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Right, Who has booked what flight?
Cant decide between Manchester and Gatwick at the mo.
Also, we"re travelling from 17th-24th? just confirming...
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Me ?
17th from Manc on Virgin direct
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I"m holding off on booking for a while...there"s usually a sale in May/June
Plenty of time yet.
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me...British airways LHR-LAS 13th - 24th Nov.
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Me ?
17th from Manc on Virgin direct
You booked?
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Me ?
17th from Manc on Virgin direct
You booked?
nope but thats the one I will book - tracking the price daily
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Me ?
17th from Manc on Virgin direct
You booked?
nope but thats the one I will book - tracking the price daily
Its up to £615 now, or can you get it cheaper duke? I saw on one website earlier that there were only 9 seats left, that can"t be right can it?
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Me ?
17th from Manc on Virgin direct
You booked?
nope but thats the one I will book - tracking the price daily
Its up to £615 now, or can you get it cheaper duke? I saw on one website earlier that there were only 9 seats left, that can"t be right can it?
Doubt it and I fecking hope not
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The Gatwick flight is the same price.
I"ll wait a couple of weeks and see, at least I have a choice of three airports.
Paulie, do you expect the direct flights to be in the sale? I don"t really want to be connecting all over North America.
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... I don"t really want to be connecting all over North America.
This is what I"ll be doing, use the money saved to stay an extra night or two and extra spending money.
It is a dilemma as to when to book though - don"t want to miss out on a good deal
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... I don"t really want to be connecting all over North America.
This is what I"ll be doing, use the money saved to stay an extra night or two and extra spending money.
It is a dilemma as to when to book though - don"t want to miss out on a good deal
lol
I should have guessed....
How many miles of it are you planning on walking?
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Paulie, do you expect the direct flights to be in the sale? I don"t really want to be connecting all over North America.
They have been in the past and I see no reason why they shouldn"t be.
If you do a "dummy" cost search on Virgin"s website it usually remembers the details (at least in Chrome it does) and loads that information in for your next search.
Thing is, it will then have a links for "Las Vegas Flights" and "Las Vegas Late Deals" on the search page. Click those and you can see special offers.
Cookies FTW.
Of course, if one can be flexible on dates by a day or so either way it doesn"t hurt.
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... I don"t really want to be connecting all over North America.
This is what I"ll be doing, use the money saved to stay an extra night or two and extra spending money.
It is a dilemma as to when to book though - don"t want to miss out on a good deal
Flying direct is spending money... on things like less time travelling, less time stood in immigration queues, no worries about missing connections or conversely sitting around in an airport for 4 hours waiting for a connection, no hassle, so that you can arrive in a deserted arrivals hall, sail thro immigration and baggage claim, in the middle of the afternoon and start enjoying Vegas immediately, rather than late in the evening. That"s essentially an extra day.
Rinse and repeat for the return leg and you get the best part of one and half extra usable days, without any extra for hotel rooms.
If I were going*, I would be prepared to have a small wager on the fact that I could win the amount you save by flying indirect, in the time I save by flying direct.
*Read - if I change my mind and decide to come along.
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... I don"t really want to be connecting all over North America.
This is what I"ll be doing, use the money saved to stay an extra night or two and extra spending money.
It is a dilemma as to when to book though - don"t want to miss out on a good deal
Flying direct is spending money... on things like less time travelling, less time stood in immigration queues, no worries about missing connections or conversely sitting around in an airport for 4 hours waiting for a connection, no hassle, so that you can arrive in a deserted arrivals hall, sail thro immigration and baggage claim, in the middle of the afternoon and start enjoying Vegas immediately, rather than late in the evening. That"s essentially an extra day.
Rinse and repeat for the return leg and you get the best part of one and half extra usable days, without any extra for hotel rooms.
If I were going*, I would be prepared to have a small wager on the fact that I could win the amount you save by flying indirect, in the time I save by flying direct.
*Read - if I change my mind and decide to come along.
Missing connections is a slight worry, but I"m not bothered about waiting around.
The return leg is irrelevant because getting home quicker just means being at home quicker - i.e. no need to rush
The minimum of an extra night booked is because of the day lost to travelling, 2 nights extra will mean one extra day on the holiday.
It"s the economics that count for me, if the sales for direct flights are good enough then I won"t be able to book an extra night or 2 and still have extra spending money available from the savings - if that happens I"ll book direct. But the likelihood is I"ll save £100-£150 booking indirect which is plenty enough.
And I don"t want to arrive in the afternoon; I want to spend almost a day travelling, arrive late and go to sleep - that way when I wake up my body clock should have reset to Vegas time.
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If I were going*, I would be prepared to have a small wager on the fact that I could win the amount you save by flying indirect, in the time I save by flying direct.
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You probably could, but I only might - and I wouldn"t really want to risk my whole budget on the first day trying :D
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$392 + tax Deluxe Room (Daily Resort Fee c.$12...provides free wifi)
$760 + tax Paradise Suite* + Resort Fee
This looks to be a really good deal. I"m in favour as I"m not sure there will be much better than this. If fact I had a look on their new website and it says that it is a 72 hour sale. Seems like such a good rate to pass up??
If that"s where you want to be them it is a pretty good price....say $530 all in (inc tax) for a week.
As I said, my preference is mid-strip with easy walking access (for a fat bloke) to the Venetian. That"s basically Harrahs or, depending on what I can find, the Casino Royale.
I"ve not stayed at CR before but I think I know someone who has...I"ll have to double check with him and see what he says.
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Am considering joining the party and am trying to plan costs.
So far have come up with:-
Flight - Around the £500-£520 mark from STA travel with Virgin (discount for under 26 years old)
Hotel - Around £200-£300 on Expedia at the moment but perhaps cheaper nearer the time.
As a Vegas Virgin, I am trying to work out spending money requirements... can anyone give any advice?? Bear in mind that all I really want to do is play poker with perhaps an afternoon of seeing the sights.
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All I can say is....bring as much as u can afford!! More than worth it, but if ur gng for poker, then make sure u are not going to run out!!
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Hotel - Around £200-£300 on Expedia at the moment but perhaps cheaper nearer the time.
Which hotel might I ask
As a Vegas Virgin, I am trying to work out spending money requirements... can anyone give any advice?? Bear in mind that all I really want to do is play poker with perhaps an afternoon of seeing the sights.
An afternoon...wow, I think you"ll need more than that, it kind of depends on what you want to see..post up your bucket list and perhaps I can find some ideas
Spending...it"s usually a good idea to separate it between actual expenses (food/transport etc) and bankroll.
Bankroll depends on what you are planning to do.
Cash at $1/$2, probably around 3 buy-ins per day (just in case) that"s $600 per day(ish). Of course, ideally, you won"t need that much but bad runs happen.
Tournaments, well, plan out a schedule and you can work it out how much you"d need. I have a couple of resources I can point you out if you have some specific plans in this regard.
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I have looked at:-
MGM from 17/11/2011 - 24/11/2011 is currently £353.54
Hurrah"s from 17/11/2011 - 24/11/2011 is currently £300.44
Would be hoping to pay less than £300 for a hotel but don"t want to be too far from everything.
Sight seeing wise, probably a trip to the Grand Canyon and perhaps catch a show. Would expect to spend the majority of the time in the casino though.
I expect somewhere in the region of 2K for the whole trip with spending money and poker money as part of that. That"s probably a bit tight but for the level I would be playing at, should work.
Will start putting a plan together and get some more details on tourneys e.t.c. Binking a tournament would be nice in the mean time!
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Would be hoping to pay less than £300 for a hotel but don"t want to be too far from everything.
Seriously, check out the Imperial Palace, granted it"s not everyone"s cup of tea, but you"ll have trouble finding cheaper that"s better located.
Sight seeing wise, probably a trip to the Grand Canyon and perhaps catch a show. Would expect to spend the majority of the time in the casino though.
The Canyon is a LOT further way than you might think, just getting there (by car, bus) for a reasonable amount of time will take at least a full day. The tours I"ve seen involve a 6am pickup and a 9pm return.
You can fly which would save you some time but that adds to the cost.
Personally, to do it right, I"d plan on leaving mid-morning, doing an overnight at the Canyon, and getting back mid-afternoon the following day. I confess, I"ve not done it this way, on the two occasions I visited the Canyon and Vegas it was part of a tour that went from the Canyon to LV.
Google Search (http://www.google.com/search?sclient=psy&hl=en&source=hp&q=las+vegas+grand+canyon+tours&aq=0&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=las+vegas,+grand+canyon+tour&pbx=1&cad=cbv)
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Thanks for the advice, will keep an eye on this thread and continue my fruitless attempts at saving money!
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Thanks for the advice, will keep an eye on this thread and continue my fruitless attempts at saving money!
No problem, if I see any deals I"ll post them up.
In the meantime, take a look at http://lasvegas.caesars.com/ (http://lasvegas.caesars.com/).
Select "Las Vegas" and "All Casinos"...bang in your dates and it will show you all Harrahs/Caesars Group Hotels (and all room types) in Las Vegas (except Bills)...which you can find here [LINK (http://www.billslasvegas.com/hotel/rooms/)]
Just remember the prices they quote do NOT include 12% tax until you click the "Book" button (which you can as it doesn"t confirm anything).
A rough £1 = $1.5 should be close enough.
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Unfortunately, the MGM-Mirage Group don"t have such a handy tool but if you go to MGM Resorts.com (http://www.mgmresorts.com/) you can bang in your arrival date and number of nights. Select your hotel, click book and it will pop open a new page/tab for that hotel.
Rinse and repeat for multiple hotels to compare.
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The return leg is irrelevant because getting home quicker just means being at home quicker - i.e. no need to rush
It"s not irrelevant if you have to be at the airport at say 8am to get your 9am internal flight, as opposed to 2.30pm to get the 4pm Virgin flight... an extra 1/2 day to enjoy.
And I don"t want to arrive in the afternoon; I want to spend almost a day travelling, arrive late and go to sleep - that way when I wake up my body clock should have reset to Vegas time.
I always find that just staying up til midnight"ish on the day I get there, followed by a good night"s sleep does the job for me. Coming back the other way is a different kettle of fish of course, always bo11oxed for 3 days when I get home.
But whatever, each to their own.
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direct is good for all the points mentioned, land at a good time - leave at a good time.
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Why is there such a disparity between hotel prices direct and those through an agent at the mo?
Example:
Direct
IP Deluxe Luv Tub - Direct price $669.76=£446.51
- Through Asda travel=£240.31
There must be catch, but I can"t find it.
anyone know why and how they can do it?
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Why is there such a disparity between hotel prices direct and those through an agent at the mo?
Example:
Direct
IP Deluxe Luv Tub - Direct price $669.76=£446.51
- Through Asda travel=£240.31
There must be catch, but I can"t find it.
anyone know why and how they can do it?
I can"t find the IP at Asda Travel for the selected dates (17/11 - 24/11). Is that what you"re looking at?
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Agencies usually buy up a shedload of packages at a cut down price and sell them on at a small margin, or they"re
con men and they clean up ;D
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Why is there such a disparity between hotel prices direct and those through an agent at the mo?
Example:
Direct
IP Deluxe Luv Tub - Direct price $669.76=£446.51
- Through Asda travel=£240.31
There must be catch, but I can"t find it.
anyone know why and how they can do it?
I can"t find the IP at Asda Travel for the selected dates (17/11 - 24/11). Is that what you"re looking at?
Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino
Our Rating:
Hotel Address: 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas,
Check-in date: 17th November 2011
Check-out date: 24th November 2011 (7 nights)
Number of Rooms: 1
Just checked by searching "Hotel only" again and it definitely there at £240.31
and its not just the IP (I just like the Luv Tub) its most of the hotels...
I"ve read the Ts&Cs and can"t find any mention of additional charges later ...
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Just checked by searching "Hotel only" again and it definitely there at £240.31
Nope....still not coming up for me.
EDIT: Found it...had selected 2 guests by mistake.
Odd that they"d not show it for two people...Luv Tub for one?
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How do they do it?
Frankly I don"t know, other than what Ian said...but that"s a VERY good price. I must look deeper.
Of course, you have to pay up front and they get to hold on to your money for 9 months. My only concern is that the room type might not be available when you arrive...they don"t guarantee that in the T & C.
Of course, Asda are part of Walmart who are HUGE in the US. That might help.
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Why is there such a disparity between hotel prices direct and those through an agent at the mo?
Example:
Direct
IP Deluxe Luv Tub - Direct price $669.76=£446.51
- Through Asda travel=£240.31
There must be catch, but I can"t find it.
anyone know why and how they can do it?
I can"t find the IP at Asda Travel for the selected dates (17/11 - 24/11). Is that what you"re looking at?
Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino
Our Rating:
Hotel Address: 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas,
Check-in date: 17th November 2011
Check-out date: 24th November 2011 (7 nights)
Number of Rooms: 1
Just checked by searching "Hotel only" again and it definitely there at £240.31
and its not just the IP (I just like the Luv Tub) its most of the hotels...
I"ve read the Ts&Cs and can"t find any mention of additional charges later ...
It"s not per person, based on 2 sharing, type of clause is it?
Because that would fit the other details.
I don"t know the t&c"s of it but I think the whole chain have some kind of lowest rate guarantee - so it seems improbable that you"d be able to find cheaper that they couldn"t
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It"s not per person, based on 2 sharing, type of clause is it?
Because that would fit the other details.
I don"t know the t&c"s of it but I think the whole chain have some kind of lowest rate guarantee - so it seems improbable that you"d be able to find cheaper that they couldn"t
I thought of that but I couldn"t find any mention of it. I"d book by phone and get it confirmed rather than trust to luck with an internet booking.
EDIT: The cost quoted does NOT include tax.
T & C
LOCAL TAXES NOT INCLUDED IN HOTEL COST
Please note that there may be taxes levied abroad but not paid at the point of purchase that are payable in relation to your hotel booking e.g. local taxes, sales tax etc. Any local taxes will be payable by you directly to the hotel at the time of check in / checkout.
So add on 12% to start.
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Just for gits and shiggles, I checked a Harrahs booking for the right dates with my brother"s TR number as a "companion"
$150....;D
Gotta love a degen gambler brother.
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EDIT: The cost quoted does NOT include tax.
T & C
LOCAL TAXES NOT INCLUDED IN HOTEL COST
Please note that there may be taxes levied abroad but not paid at the point of purchase that are payable in relation to your hotel booking e.g. local taxes, sales tax etc. Any local taxes will be payable by you directly to the hotel at the time of check in / checkout.
So add on 12% to start.
Just about to C&P the same!
Think I"ll just await the offers closer the time. But the looking is so much fun ;D
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EDIT: The cost quoted does NOT include tax.
T & C
LOCAL TAXES NOT INCLUDED IN HOTEL COST
Please note that there may be taxes levied abroad but not paid at the point of purchase that are payable in relation to your hotel booking e.g. local taxes, sales tax etc. Any local taxes will be payable by you directly to the hotel at the time of check in / checkout.
So add on 12% to start.
Just about to C&P the same!
Think I"ll just await the offers closer the time. But the looking is so much fun ;D
Indeed it is - when you book it really feels like you are actually going
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EDIT: The cost quoted does NOT include tax.
T & C
LOCAL TAXES NOT INCLUDED IN HOTEL COST
Please note that there may be taxes levied abroad but not paid at the point of purchase that are payable in relation to your hotel booking e.g. local taxes, sales tax etc. Any local taxes will be payable by you directly to the hotel at the time of check in / checkout.
So add on 12% to start.
Just about to C&P the same!
Think I"ll just await the offers closer the time. But the looking is so much fun ;D
Indeed it is - when you book it really feels like you are actually going
You booked then Steve?
I am currently researching prepaid dollar Debit cards. Anyone got any ideas on which one is best?
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I am currently researching prepaid dollar Debit cards. Anyone got any ideas on which one is best?
Don"t bother.
There are no banks in the strip and using them in the casinos" ATMs will cost you a fortune in transaction fees.
Take travellers cheques and you can cash them at any casino cashier desk (you might need ID).
I generally split my money into 1/3 cash (US$) and 2/3 Travellers Cheques (US$). You"ll need some cash for taxis & stuff as soon as you land.
Once the cash starts running low you can change up the T/C into cash as above with no fees.
If you have a credit card, use it as back-up only.
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Santander Zero credit card has no fees for foreign transactions.
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Santander Zero credit card has no fees for foreign transactions.
Doesn"t matter what your bank will or won"t charge. The casinos levy a charge regardless...up to $5 per withdrawal or more AFAIK..never bothered.
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for those that need ATMs. this maybe of use
http://www.lasvegas-how-to.com/las-vegas-atm-machines.php
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Santander Zero credit card has no fees for foreign transactions.
Doesn"t matter what your bank will or won"t charge. The casinos" levy a charge regardless...up to $5 per withdrawal or more AFAIK..never bothered.
Sorry, I didn"t make myself clear, I meant it is useful for purchases... gifts, souvenirs, restaurants etc.
I just assumed no one would be daft enough to get cash on a credit card, where ever they may be.
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EDIT: The cost quoted does NOT include tax.
T & C
LOCAL TAXES NOT INCLUDED IN HOTEL COST
Please note that there may be taxes levied abroad but not paid at the point of purchase that are payable in relation to your hotel booking e.g. local taxes, sales tax etc. Any local taxes will be payable by you directly to the hotel at the time of check in / checkout.
So add on 12% to start.
Just about to C&P the same!
Think I"ll just await the offers closer the time. But the looking is so much fun ;D
Indeed it is - when you book it really feels like you are actually going
You booked then Steve?
I am currently researching prepaid dollar Debit cards. Anyone got any ideas on which one is best?
No mate, I am thinking about it though just to spread the cost a bit. Book the Hotel now and get the flight later. Would like to fly from Gatwick, assuming a few people will be doing the same.
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EDIT: The cost quoted does NOT include tax.
T & C
LOCAL TAXES NOT INCLUDED IN HOTEL COST
Please note that there may be taxes levied abroad but not paid at the point of purchase that are payable in relation to your hotel booking e.g. local taxes, sales tax etc. Any local taxes will be payable by you directly to the hotel at the time of check in / checkout.
So add on 12% to start.
Just about to C&P the same!
Think I"ll just await the offers closer the time. But the looking is so much fun ;D
Indeed it is - when you book it really feels like you are actually going
You booked then Steve?
I am currently researching prepaid dollar Debit cards. Anyone got any ideas on which one is best?
No mate, I am thinking about it though just to spread the cost a bit. Book the Hotel now and get the flight later. Would like to fly from Gatwick, assuming a few people will be doing the same.
I doubt Virgin will run a 747 over there with just you on it... don"t worry there"ll be other people on there. ::)
Glad I could help. ;D
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No mate, I am thinking about it though just to spread the cost a bit. Book the Hotel now and get the flight later. Would like to fly from Gatwick, assuming a few people will be doing the same.
Booking the hotel now (through a Vegas Hotel site) will only cost your the first night as a deposit. They charge the rest once you have checked out.
In general, I book the flight first and the hotel last.
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No mate, I am thinking about it though just to spread the cost a bit. Book the Hotel now and get the flight later. Would like to fly from Gatwick, assuming a few people will be doing the same.
Booking the hotel now (through a Vegas Hotel site) will only cost your the first night as a deposit. They charge the rest once you have checked out.
In general, I book the flight first and the hotel last.
See thats why your the travel Guru
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Just for gits and shiggles, I checked a Harrahs booking for the right dates with my brother"s TR number as a "companion"
$150....;D
Gotta love a degen gambler brother.
LOL I went and used my TR number and got this, does that make me a bigger degen ;D
bugger cant get a proper pic up here but this is the cut and paste from the confirmation.
Room Type: Classic
Check-In: Thu, Nov 17, 2011
Check-Out: Thu, Nov 24, 2011
Rooms: 1
Adults: 2
Children: 0
Offer:
Group:
Nightly Rates:
THU 11/17/2011 COMP
FRI 11/18/2011 $40.00
SAT 11/19/2011 $40.00
SUN 11/20/2011 COMP
MON 11/21/2011 COMP
TUE 11/22/2011 COMP
WED 11/23/2011 COMP
Avg. per Night: $11.43
Subtotal: $80.00
Fees: $0.00
Taxes: $9.60
Grand Total: $89.60
I have booked it so I guess I am in Harrahs ;D
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Ok, time to look silly...but what is a TR number?
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Ok, time to look silly...but what is a TR number?
Total Rewards card used in Harrahs establishments when you gamble
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Just for gits and shiggles, I checked a Harrahs booking for the right dates with my brother"s TR number as a "companion"
$150....;D
Gotta love a degen gambler brother.
LOL I went and used my TR number and got this, does that make me a bigger degen ;D
bugger cant get a proper pic up here but this is the cut and paste from the confirmation.
Room Type: Classic
Check-In: Thu, Nov 17, 2011
Check-Out: Thu, Nov 24, 2011
Rooms: 1
Adults: 2
Children: 0
Offer:
Group:
Nightly Rates:
THU 11/17/2011 COMP
FRI 11/18/2011 $40.00
SAT 11/19/2011 $40.00
SUN 11/20/2011 COMP
MON 11/21/2011 COMP
TUE 11/22/2011 COMP
WED 11/23/2011 COMP
Avg. per Night: $11.43
Subtotal: $80.00
Fees: $0.00
Taxes: $9.60
Grand Total: $89.60
I have booked it so I guess I am in Harrahs ;D
Before today I would have happily paid £250 for the week. Now, for some reason, I pissed off, and refuse to book anything more than $200.
Looks I may have to be in the IP after all
;)
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Just for gits and shiggles, I checked a Harrahs booking for the right dates with my brother"s TR number as a "companion"
$150....;D
Gotta love a degen gambler brother.
LOL I went and used my TR number and got this, does that make me a bigger degen ;D
bugger cant get a proper pic up here but this is the cut and paste from the confirmation.
Room Type: Classic
Check-In: Thu, Nov 17, 2011
Check-Out: Thu, Nov 24, 2011
Rooms: 1
Adults: 2
Children: 0
Offer:
Group:
Nightly Rates:
THU 11/17/2011 COMP
FRI 11/18/2011 $40.00
SAT 11/19/2011 $40.00
SUN 11/20/2011 COMP
MON 11/21/2011 COMP
TUE 11/22/2011 COMP
WED 11/23/2011 COMP
Avg. per Night: $11.43
Subtotal: $80.00
Fees: $0.00
Taxes: $9.60
Grand Total: $89.60
I have booked it so I guess I am in Harrahs ;D
Before today I would have happily paid £250 for the week. Now, for some reason, I pissed off, and refuse to book anything more than $200.
Looks I may have to be in the IP after all
;)
Why?
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Just for gits and shiggles, I checked a Harrahs booking for the right dates with my brother"s TR number as a "companion"
$150....;D
Gotta love a degen gambler brother.
LOL I went and used my TR number and got this, does that make me a bigger degen ;D
bugger cant get a proper pic up here but this is the cut and paste from the confirmation.
Room Type: Classic
Check-In: Thu, Nov 17, 2011
Check-Out: Thu, Nov 24, 2011
Rooms: 1
Adults: 2
Children: 0
Offer:
Group:
Nightly Rates:
THU 11/17/2011 COMP
FRI 11/18/2011 $40.00
SAT 11/19/2011 $40.00
SUN 11/20/2011 COMP
MON 11/21/2011 COMP
TUE 11/22/2011 COMP
WED 11/23/2011 COMP
Avg. per Night: $11.43
Subtotal: $80.00
Fees: $0.00
Taxes: $9.60
Grand Total: $89.60
I have booked it so I guess I am in Harrahs ;D
Before today I would have happily paid £250 for the week. Now, for some reason, I"m pissed off, and refuse to book anything more than $200.
Looks I may have to be in the IP after all
;)
Why?
Dunno really. Probably jealousy, or just that I have a desperate need to get the best price.
It"ll pass though. I"m sure.
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Do you know if you can use promotion codes on top of TR bookings?
A 25% discount on top of a TR discount is going to open up a few possibilities for example.
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Do you know if you can use promotion codes on top of TR bookings?
A 25% discount on top of a TR discount is going to open up a few possibilities for example.
Why not try it and see?
Frankly I don"t think it will work but you never know?
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Ok, time to look silly...but what is a TR number?
Total Rewards card used in Harrahs establishments when you gamble
Learn little, learn alot
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All it means is Ger has already paid for his room by pissing away a fortune at the cash tables last time he was there. Not free or cheap in the grand scheme of things so don"t panic folks. :D
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Just for gits and shiggles, I checked a Harrahs booking for the right dates with my brother"s TR number as a "companion"
$150....;D
Gotta love a degen gambler brother.
LOL I went and used my TR number and got this, does that make me a bigger degen ;D
bugger cant get a proper pic up here but this is the cut and paste from the confirmation.
Room Type: Classic
Check-In: Thu, Nov 17, 2011
Check-Out: Thu, Nov 24, 2011
Rooms: 1
Adults: 2
Children: 0
Offer:
Group:
Nightly Rates:
THU 11/17/2011 COMP
FRI 11/18/2011 $40.00
SAT 11/19/2011 $40.00
SUN 11/20/2011 COMP
MON 11/21/2011 COMP
TUE 11/22/2011 COMP
WED 11/23/2011 COMP
Avg. per Night: $11.43
Subtotal: $80.00
Fees: $0.00
Taxes: $9.60
Grand Total: $89.60
I have booked it so I guess I am in Harrahs ;D
Before today I would have happily paid £250 for the week. Now, for some reason, I"m pissed off, and refuse to book anything more than $200.
Looks I may have to be in the IP after all
;)
Why?
Dunno really. Probably jealousy, or just that I have a desperate need to get the best price.
It"ll pass though. I"m sure.
Laxie sums up my the point of my question perfectly...
All it means is Ger has already paid for his room by pissing away a fortune at the cash tables last time he was there. Not free or cheap in the grand scheme of things so don"t panic folks. :D
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The Stockton Rock is pricing things up for the 2 of us...
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Do you know if you can use promotion codes on top of TR bookings?
A 25% discount on top of a TR discount is going to open up a few possibilities for example.
Why not try it and see?
Frankly I don"t think it will work but you never know?
I don"t think it"ll work either, but even though I have zero activity registered on my TR card they"re still giving me 20-25% off per night, so if I could get another promotional discount on top of that then I might stay at Caesars Palace for the week rather than Harrahs or Ballys.
The problem with looking at existing promotions is that if they fail, it might just be them specifically rather than the general concept. So I might just try it out, but wait until there"s a discount promo covering November.
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The Stockton Rock is pricing things up for the 2 of us...
Excellent news 8)
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All it means is Ger has already paid for his room by pissing away a fortune at the cash tables last time he was there. Not free or cheap in the grand scheme of things so don"t panic folks. :D
LOL, I know, I was just showing how illogical i was getting about room cost :)
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All it means is Ger has already paid for his room by pissing away a fortune at the cash tables last time he was there. Not free or cheap in the grand scheme of things so don"t panic folks. :D
Excuse me I was observing +ev drinking rules....... ::)
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Paulie was just cutting back on the area of quotes!
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I think ???
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Paulie was just cutting back on the area of quotes!
Oh, how disappointing.
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All it means is Ger has already paid for his room by pissing away a fortune at the cash tables last time he was there. Not free or cheap in the grand scheme of things so don"t panic folks. :D
Excuse me I was observing +ev drinking rules....... ::)
You and I know that. Fortunately the hotel missed the trick. :D
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I think ???
Yep.
I suppose I should have put a little "mod edit" note in there.
I"ll try and remember next time.
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I provisionally booked my holidays for doing the Coast to Coast walk today. Whilst doing so it dawned on me that I don"t have enough left to do the Vegas epic :(
Luckily my boss agreed that I can work a full day on Fridays instead of the usual half day so I can accrue some extra holiday :) I run so good!
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How come you guys havent thought of something like this?
http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/27121.html
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How come you guys havent thought of something like this?
http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/27121.html
Cos ;D
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How come you guys havent thought of something like this?
http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/27121.html
Cos ;D
I"d find meself cooking and cleaning while we"re there because I couldn"t help it. No thank you.
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How come you guys havent thought of something like this?
http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/27121.html
The LPM did this in 2007, going out 18 handed (as I recall) and rented a huge place with 11 bedrooms. The cost for the rental, per person, was roughly equivalent to staying at a hotel (Harrahs for instance).
Where we did lose out was the costs of getting to and from the Strip. Unless you hire a car (more expense) then you are limited to taxis and although going out in groups can alleviate this cost, it does add a great deal of hanging around and transit time. You would be surprised at how may cab drivers don"t know their way around outside of the Strip.
Even with a rental car, you are limited to going out en masse or leaving someone behind to make their own way.
Renting looks attractive but is really only worth it for longer term stays (say 1 month and up).
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Fair enough and good point Laxie :)
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Right, having looked at corresponding flights in the weeks leading up to 17th. It looks like £614 isn"t going to last for long so I have decided to book today.
See you all on the 17th at Manchester Airport 8.30am for first beer??????
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Right, having looked at corresponding flights in the weeks leading up to 17th. It looks like £614 isn"t going to last for long so I have decided to book today.
See you all on the 17th at Manchester Airport 8.30am for first beer??????
You are on ;D
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Right, having looked at corresponding flights in the weeks leading up to 17th. It looks like £614 isn"t going to last for long so I have decided to book today.
See you all on the 17th at Manchester Airport 8.30am for first beer??????
You are on ;D
Sorry I won"t be able to join you, I will be in Las Vegas :D :D :D
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Just got my Gas Bill...over £1000 in credit.
That"s the flight taken care of then!
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Just got my Gas Bill...over £1000 in credit.
That"s the flight taken care of then!
FFS did you not wonder at your monthly payments ::)
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Anybody know if the airlines ever discount the indirect flights?
Paulie"s post reminded me because I just recently withdrew £1000 from a poker site which is my budget for flight and hotel for Vegas. Obviously I"m not paying for the hotel until I pay the credit card bill that I pay the hotel with, but I am tempted to book the flight now - if there"s no chance of me getting a discounted indirect flight there"s not much point in me putting it off.
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Anybody know if the airlines ever discount the indirect flights?
Paulie"s post reminded me because I just recently withdrew £1000 from a poker site which is my budget for flight and hotel for Vegas. Obviously I"m not paying for the hotel until I pay the credit card bill that I pay the hotel with, but I am tempted to book the flight now - if there"s no chance of me getting a discounted indirect flight there"s not much point in me putting it off.
Brag....
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In answer to your question Jon. I imagine that parts of the journey may be discounted, but I think you would be lucky for both the internal and international parts to be discounted at the same time.
However Paulie will know better than me
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Just got my Gas Bill...over £1000 in credit.
That"s the flight taken care of then!
FFS did you not wonder at your monthly payments ::)
Nah....I"m rich I am!
One of those things...I pay everything from a separate a/c from my day to day expenses and just fund the expenses a/c by standing order. So all I see is one amount going out and what"s left is gravy.
It"s probably been building up for a couple of years...I just don"t look at that expenses a/c that often...it runs itself.
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Anybody know if the airlines ever discount the indirect flights?
I"m sure they do....but by segment. That is to say that you might find a discounted flight to NY, Chicago or Dallas, etc.
You"d have to work out the connection for yourself. They probably aren"t going to offer you a discount if you book the connecting flights together as a single transaction.
Of course, working out the connections is the fun part. Since you can try and score discounts from different airlines. The hassle is that your luggage has be be re-checked (if you use two airlines) and you might have added time due to changing terminals.
Like I said, fun.
Look at the old version (still live) of the ITA Matrix (http://matrix1.itasoftware.com/cvg/dispatch/prego) site....it has a "Month" search function to show you the cheapest flights for any 30 day period.
Just remember to change the sales city to LON
Cheapest for November 2011 is (currently) £614 which is about what you"d pay on Virgin (cattle class).
That"s not to say that sales won"t appear later in the year though.
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Planet Hollywood...anyone?
It pays to be a fan and follower of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas! You"ll get the red-carpet celebrity treatment from the moment you book your stay, since our lowest available rates are exclusively for our Facebook fans and Twitter followers.
This offer is valid on selected dates now through November 30, 2011, but we've only got so many discounted rooms to go around,
Book now to make sure you get the best possible rates and the dates you really want!
[Offer Code: PMTFF]
Discounted Room Link (https://www.totalrewards.com/hotel-reservations/main/?view=ratecal&propCode=PHV&packageCode=IMTFF&clickid=Rfb0EZVaPww6WST07A2d2xQvUk1SEOQth3JSxc0&iradid=1098&irpid=10529&rd=AFF&aff=aff&r=http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/deals/)
Roughly $60pn Sun-Thurs, $160 pn Fri/Sat
Interestingly, it did knock a few bucks off when I logged in with my TR number.
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Paulie.. whats the Riviera like? Just browsing through hotels with the Stockton Rock..
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g45963-d97735-Reviews-Riviera_Hotel_Casino-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html
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Paulie.. whats the Riviera like? Just browsing through hotels with the Stockton Rock..
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g45963-d97735-Reviews-Riviera_Hotel_Casino-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html
Phil
I walked round there last year and it"s very tired and shabby. We we"re originally going to stay there but changed, which we were all v. pleased about.
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Ah cheers Rich.. I think we"re definitely in the "tired and shabby" kind of budget zone though.. will keep on looking though.. is there a list of where people of booked up into yet? Would rather stay close or in the same place as others.
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Paulie.. whats the Riviera like? Just browsing through hotels with the Stockton Rock..
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g45963-d97735-Reviews-Riviera_Hotel_Casino-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html
It seems a long way north of where the action is!
I looked at it, but decided any savings would be lost in taxis etc.
I"m looking at tired and shabby too, so am mainly looking at The Imperial Palace and the Flamingo and waiting for the special deals to hit November.
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Ah cheers Rich.. I think we"re definitely in the "tired and shabby" kind of budget zone though.. will keep on looking though.. is there a list of where people of booked up into yet? Would rather stay close or in the same place as others.
I think the only person who has definitely booked is Ger. He"s in Harrahs but he jumped the the gun because he had a load of comps which got him the week for about $80.
I will also be at Harrahs from 17th - 24th November (or thereabouts) but haven"t booked yet as I"m hoping my brother will be sharing with me and we can combine our comps to knock our cost down.
I think most people will be in the Bills, Flamingo, IP, Harrahs, Casino Royale area with a few (richer) outliers in Caesars, MGM, Tropicana.
As I may have mentioned before, to have a look at all the Harrahs Caesars Group hotels (except Bills) look at this LINK (http://www.caesars.com/index.shtml). Select "Las Vegas" and "All hotels", plug in your dates and it will compare them all for you.
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I think the only person who has definitely booked is Ger. He"s in Harrahs but he jumped the the gun because he had a load of comps which got him the week for about $80.
Yep me and wee man in Harrahs.
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Harrahs" Current Best Offer Code and Rates
17th November - 24th November (7 night)
Code: 20DISC - Expires 30th March 2011
Purchase five or more consecutive nights and receive 20% off the lowest five nights.
$382 - Classic Room (exc. 12% Tax)
$502 - Luxury Room
EDIT: Code also works at most CET hotels.
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Joobs and I are booked into Bally"s then the Venetian.
Always remember, you don"t have to stay at ONE hotel for the week. Cheaper hotels Thurs-Sun, more expensive ones Mon-Thu FTW.
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For those who might want to be near (but not in the MGM)
Have you considered the Excalibur?
If you can get past the silly medieval claptrap the rooms aren"t bad and it has very easy access to NYNY and the MGM by skywalks.
Excalibur Facebook Fan Exclusive
Facebook Exclusive
We are giving our Facebook friends access to our lowest rates anywhere! The earlier you book, the more you save. So book your stay at the castle today!
Promotion Runs
March 8, 2011 - November 30, 2011
LINK (https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/bookingengine.aspx?
pid=exc&host=promo&code=XFBOOK&kbid=380871)
17th - 24th November (7 nights) - all before $14 daily "resort fee" & 12% tax
$400 - Widescreen Tower Room
$284 - Tower Room
$458 - Widescreen Deluxe Room or Widescreen View Room
$351 - Deluxe Room or View room
The $14 resort fee gives you free wifi and not much else. For a week assume c.$100
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This must be the hotel deal to end all deals
17th - 24th November £34 on expedia.......
Ok, its a couple of miles from the strip, but a deal is a deal. I will pass on it as I may get lost getting back each night lol
ps. its The Vegas Club
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This must be the hotel deal to end all deals
17th - 24th November £34 on expedia.......
Ok, its a couple of miles from the strip, but a deal is a deal. I will pass on it as I may get lost getting back each night lol
ps. its The Vegas Club
Add $40 a day for a taxi to and from the strip, assuming you want to spend time with the other APAT"ers who are there... unless you want to spend a couple of hours a day on The Deuce with the poor people!
If everyone else is staying on the strip, it really is false economy to stay too far away from them.
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Anyone want to take a chance on www.Doinvegas.com seems very cheap,mabye a little too cheap.The fella JayLV on 2+2 says it"s legit site,he has a thread in las vegas lifestlyes as a nightclub host where he has a solid reputation.
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Anyone want to take a chance on www.Doinvegas.com seems very cheap,mabye a little too cheap.The fella JayLV on 2+2 says it"s legit site,he has a thread in las vegas lifestlyes as a nightclub host where he has a solid reputation.
Looks like a few people on 2+2 have used it so I"m assuming it"s legit. The prices do seem very good.
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Mirage
Deal through Las Vegas Advisor.
CODE: MIRAR1C
Some nights as low as $55 per night (NB.$20 per day resort fee will be added..but includes wifi). Call it as low as $75 + 12% tax.
LINK (https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/bookingengine.aspx?pid=160&host=promo&code=MIRAR1C&kbid=380871&sub=lvanewsletter)
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Vegas 2011 - An APAT Adventure?
OK.perhaps the title is a little misleading as I suspect (for various reasons) that APAT won't be going to Vegas in 2011 as part of Season 5. I'd love to be proved wrong but we won't know until February at the earliest.
So wrong yet so right. ;D
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Vegas 2011 - An APAT Adventure?
OK.perhaps the title is a little misleading as I suspect (for various reasons) that APAT won't be going to Vegas in 2011 as part of Season 5. I'd love to be proved wrong but we won't know until February at the earliest.
So wrong yet so right. ;D
Indeed...I confess that, from discussions I"d had with various people, that Vegas wasn"t going to be on the cards if we were still with Betfair who, I assumed, would be coming back.
Clearly Mr Duffy has strong-armed some people and has finally got his wish. He"s been after a Vegas event for the past 4 years and , for a number of reasons, it didn"t happen.
Very glad that my assumptions were in error...and even gladder that APAT (assuming that the whole crew will be in attendance) will be there for the Vegas Adventure.
Hmmm...should I move this to the Live Tour section?
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I have a couple of mates out in Vegas at the moment and they had this to report....
The Riviera.
Anyone wanting a football, cricket or rugby fix it"s the place to be. They"ve got a British pub there now with multiple screens and show all the Premier league games, with the sports book next door. We managed a full English including fried bread and HP sauce, a bit expensive but a decent plate of grub.
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I have a couple of mates out in Vegas at the moment and they had this to report....
The Riviera.
Anyone wanting a football, cricket or rugby fix it"s the place to be. They"ve got a British pub there now with multiple screens and show all the Premier league games, with the sports book next door. We managed a full English including fried bread and HP sauce, a bit expensive but a decent plate of grub.
Seems like a good enough reason to avoid Riviera... what is about "the Brit" abroad and the need for an English pub and a "Full English"??
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I have a couple of mates out in Vegas at the moment and they had this to report....
The Riviera.
Anyone wanting a football, cricket or rugby fix it"s the place to be. They"ve got a British pub there now with multiple screens and show all the Premier league games, with the sports book next door. We managed a full English including fried bread and HP sauce, a bit expensive but a decent plate of grub.
Seems like a good enough reason to avoid Riviera... what is about "the Brit" abroad and the need for an English pub and a "Full English"??
lol - that"s along the lines of what I was thinking when I read it.
What"s the point of going overseas for a holiday if you"re looking for an English pub and a "Full English" when you get there?
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Seems like a good enough reason to avoid Riviera... what is about "the Brit" abroad and the need for an English pub and a "Full English"??
Oh, I agree....but it"s there for information for those who need their footie/sport fix.
I could care less about "English Beer"....but a decent fry-up just once over a couple of weeks is OK.
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I think the only person who has definitely booked is Ger. He"s in Harrahs but he jumped the the gun because he had a load of comps which got him the week for about $80.
Yep me and wee man in Harrahs.
Sounds like the place to be then
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I think the only person who has definitely booked is Ger. He"s in Harrahs but he jumped the the gun because he had a load of comps which got him the week for about $80.
Yep me and wee man in Harrahs.
Sounds like the place to be then
Joobs and I in Bally"s if Harrah"s is too much.
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Perhaps it would be a good idea to update the OP with the names of those who have booked, along with dates and hotel.
Oui ou non?
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Just dropped this into a conversation with the wife....
"Just thought I"d let you know that I"m going to Vegas in November with APAT."
"Okay, that"s fine. Which hotel are we staying at ?"
"What"s this "we" ?"
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Perhaps it would be a good idea to update the OP with the names of those who have booked, along with dates and hotel.
Oui ou non?
AFAIK, so far it"s only
Ger Snr
Ger Jnr
Adam
Joobs
who have booked.
I WILL be going but haven"t booked yet.
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Perhaps it would be a good idea to update the OP with the names of those who have booked, along with dates and hotel.
Oui ou non?
AFAIK, so far it"s only
Ger Snr
Ger Jnr
Adam
Joobs
who have booked.
I realise that... but I"m sure that as people do book, they will probably post on this thread. The OP could be updated each time so that others who have yet to decide where to stay could see at a glance where people are staying.
But if it doesn"t sound like a plan, then that"s OK.
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Perhaps it would be a good idea to update the OP with the names of those who have booked, along with dates and hotel.
Oui ou non?
AFAIK, so far it"s only
Ger Snr
Ger Jnr
Adam
Joobs
who have booked.
I WILL be going but haven"t booked yet.
I have booked my flight! does that count?
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Perhaps it would be a good idea to update the OP with the names of those who have booked, along with dates and hotel.
Oui ou non?
AFAIK, so far it"s only
Ger Snr
Ger Jnr
Adam
Joobs
who have booked.
I realise that... but I"m sure that as people do book, they will probably post on this thread. The OP could be updated each time so that others who have yet to decide where to stay could see at a glance where people are staying.
But if it doesn"t sound like a plan, then that"s OK.
I"ve given this a go, from skimming through the thread, because I need to sort out my plans, so was curious as to who had already booked. If I"ve missed any definite details so far, just let me know.
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I"ve given this a go, from skimming through the thread, because I need to sort out my plans, so was curious as to who had already booked. If I"ve missed any definite details so far, just let me know.
Thanks for that Leigh.
I"ve corrected my name ( ;D) and added what hotels I am aware of....if people are moving hotels (as I am) then I"ve shown that.
I may tweak it later to make it more of a time-line vs location thing but what you"ve kindly done is an excellent start.
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I"ve given this a go, from skimming through the thread, because I need to sort out my plans, so was curious as to who had already booked. If I"ve missed any definite details so far, just let me know.
Thanks for that Leigh.
I"ve corrected my name ( ;D) and added what hotels I am aware of....if people are moving hotels (as I am) then I"ve shown that.
I may tweak it later to make it more of a time-line vs location thing but what you"ve kindly done is an excellent start.
It was getting late Paulie ;) Going to try and work some dates out this weekend, as might try and tag this Vegas trip onto other holiday plans.
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:3s:Think myself and The Rock are looking at booking very shortly, along with Phil TC. Looking likely to fly from MCR on same flight as Smyth"s i would think.
Hotel wise we are still looking but me and soft lad like the look of Imperial Palace for 13 notes a night!
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Myself and Jeldon will be going. Not sure where we are booking into yet!
Managed to take down a £30 feezout last night at the Gutshot in London ,so my trip is already paid for ;D
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Not sure which one will be next from my previous stays - El Cortez or Ceasars Palace?
Neither.
The ElCo has just gone through a remodel and is probably picking up a lot of Binion"s old trade.
Caesars shows no signs of shutting up shop....although they did stop construction on an additional tower a year or so back IIRC.
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Not sure which one will be next from my previous stays - El Cortez or Ceasars Palace?
Neither.
The ElCo has just gone through a remodel and is probably picking up a lot of Binion"s old trade.
Caesars shows no signs of shutting up shop....although they did stop construction on an additional tower a year or so back IIRC.
Excalibur and Circus Circus could be added to my list but I was only joking about Caesars
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Not sure which one will be next from my previous stays - El Cortez or Ceasars Palace?
Neither.
The ElCo has just gone through a remodel and is probably picking up a lot of Binion"s old trade.
Caesars shows no signs of shutting up shop....although they did stop construction on an additional tower a year or so back IIRC.
Excalibur and Circus Circus could be added to my list but I was only joking about Caesars
Excalibur...they might "de-theme" it (like they did the Luxor) although that would be a major undertaking but, close it...nah.
I can see Circus Circus going...MGM really don"t need don"t need it hanging round their necks as it"s run down and could use a good demo and rebuild but MGM can"t afford it right now.
However, from what I hear, it"s the one place to stay if you want to keep the kids happy so it has decent occupancy rates albeit at lower rates....oh, and apparently it has one of best "bang for your buck" steakhouses in Vegas.
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I may not be able to miss this trip now...
I can get an excellent deal on a room c.$80 - $140 depending on which hotel and I can get a £264 "free" flight using Virgin airmiles. Would have to travel out on either 15th or 18th though, no free seats left on 16th or 17th.
Some serious buttering-up of "er indoors required now then!
:D
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OK, just reread this whole thread for tips on flights and hotels.
Agree with those that think its worth the extra to fly direct. I have done it both ways and when you consider the difference is a buy-in then the bonus of the extra time is well worth it.
So on that basis I might have to risk being on the same flight as Ger (17th/24th Manc - Virgin). Currently £615 on Expedia and Virgin website.
As far as hotel goes that a whole different issue. As the missus has so kindly agreed to join me ::) I would get away with the IP or similar. Looking at the same room we had last year (Caesars Palace - deluxe in Palace tower) its $1,537.
Any recommendation on rooms around that standard but maybe a bit cheaper! I do insist on central strip though.
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Really need some help here guys,this is the problem
The wife is due to be made redundant in September, she"s decided that she would like a week or two in the sun when she finishes.
We"ve been frequent visitors to Vegas since 2000 going at least once a year staying downtown since 2006 as she enjoys the bingo down there while I prefere Binions & the Nugget poker rooms.
We agreed earlier this year that we would definatley give Vegas a miss this year.
How can I get round this?
Thanks in advance
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Really need some help here guys,this is the problem
The wife is due to be made redundant in September, she"s decided that she would like a week or two in the sun when she finishes.
We"ve been frequent visitors to Vegas since 2000 going at least once a year staying downtown since 2006 as she enjoys the bingo down there while I prefere Binions & the Nugget poker rooms.
We agreed earlier this year that we would definatley give Vegas a miss this year.
How can I get round this?
Thanks in advance
Either you stick to the decision you, apparently, both made earlier or you talk her round.
How long do you have off? If you have the time, could you do, say a week in the sun in the US (Florida?) and then a second in Vegas.
Moving this to the General Vegas thread so as not to hijack!
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I wonder if it"s worth waiting for the venue to be confirmed before booking the hotel as maybe they will offer an incentive for APATers to stay with them. The bar bill and 3 card poker takings will be increase for sure, and that"s just the Duke. ;D
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Here"s the deal I have been offered for 5 rooms or more.
Good Afternoon Richard,
I hope you are having a wonderful day! Below you will find rates for Harrahs and Caesars Palace Las Vegas. These rates are valid for 72 hours and if you are unable to make a decision on whether you'd like to set up a block by that point I would be happy to revisit the rates at your convenience.
We do our best to make booking a block of rooms as simple as possible for you. Once you've decided on the property and the rates we will create a group code. We do not require any funds at the time the block is created. You then have two options for booking; individual call in reservations or by rooming list.
With individual call in we will provide you with the group code and booking phone number for you to give your guests. They will be able to call in until 30 days prior to your date, at which time we will release all remaining rooms in the block so that you are not responsible for them.
If you decide to work with a rooming list we would need one main point of contact, the rooming list would have to be in along with full nights room and tax deposit for each reservation no later than 30 days prior to arrival. After the rooming list is in we will release any remaining rooms in the block so that you are not responsible for them.
For a group dining experiences you'll want to contact Restaurant Group Sales at 866-733-5827 or LVCityWideRestaurantGroupSales@harrahs.com. They have access to all of our properties restaurants and those they don't directly work with they will be able to put you in touch with the appropriate people. If you are looking for a banquet room please let me know as this is another department.
After a room block is set up for you we will also be happy to assist you with any additional amenities you may want to set up such as nightlife, shows, dining, golf, transportation, and much more.
Harrahs Las Vegas Room Rates:
11/13 through 11/17- $30.00 per night; 11/18 and 11/19- $70.00 per night; 11/20 through 11/24- $30.00 per night
*Guest can upgrade to a newly remodeled Deluxe room for only an additional $30.00 per night
Caesars Palace Las Vegas Room Rates:
11/13 through 11/15- $79.00 per night; 11/16 and 11/17- $89.00 per night; 11/18: $159.00; 11/19: $129.00; 11/20
through 11/24- $79.00 per night
Great news, we have no resort fees here at Caesars Entertainment. The only additional charge on the listed room rates below is a 12% hotel tax. Please let me know if you need anything at all and I hope you have an outstanding day! : )
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Have a wonderful day!
Thank you,
Let me know what you think.
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in my rather drunken state i reckon that might be a bit out of our price range mate, will have a word with the other members of the Massive and let you know tho :)
edit!
so that would be $130 for the week in Harrahs aye? that could be dooable like.
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in my rather drunken state i reckon that might be a bit out of our price range mate, will have a word with the other members of the Massive and let you know tho :)
edit!
so that would be $130 for the week in Harrahs aye? that could be dooable like.
Close...
17/11 $30
18/11 $70
19/11 $70
20/11 $30
21/11 $30
22/11 $30
23/11 $30
$290
So $145 each, assuming 2 sharing from 17 - 24/11.
You can have 4 in a room, in two Queen size beds, so $72.50 if you"re all "good friends".
That will be plus 12% tax. Of curse "No Resort Fee" means appx $15 a day for in room internet, if required.
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That group rate is pretty much the same as the rate I was given after signing in with my Total Rewards card - I think the Caesars one is identical so the Harrahs one might well be as well.
I"ve got zero activity registered on my TR card so if anybody has actually used there"s they should get a better deal.
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Harrahs Las Vegas Room Rates:
11/13 through 11/17- $30.00 per night; 11/18 and 11/19- $70.00 per night; 11/20 through 11/24- $30.00 per night
*Guest can upgrade to a newly remodeled Deluxe room for only an additional $30.00 per night
Caesars Palace Las Vegas Room Rates:
11/13 through 11/15- $79.00 per night; 11/16 and 11/17- $89.00 per night; 11/18: $159.00; 11/19: $129.00; 11/20
through 11/24- $79.00 per night
Richard, I got your message but apologies for not getting back to you earlier. This is a pretty good rate but I would be interested to know which CLASS of rooms are on offer at Harrahs / Caesars.
From reading the above, it would appear that they are offering upgrades to the Deluxe at Harrahs so I"m assuming it"s the Classic or Luxury room but I would be interested in knowing which.
It might also be nice to confirm the Caesars room type.
All in all, a pretty good deal for the Vegas newbies and those who have (as I have) run down the comps.
As it is, it looks like a no-brainer...we have until 30 days before to find a better rate or ring in and use the group booking code to make a reservation.
My only issue and it"s not related to the cost, is the number of rooms...would they be willing to make it a block of 10...or even 20? From my reading of this thread, this thing could get HUGE!
Of course "No Resort Fee" means appx $15 a day for in room internet, if required.
Alan, that"s $15 PER DEVICE.....so if you have 3 laptops between you in 4 person room...that"s $45 per day...it mounts up.
I"m thinking of investing in a small travel wifi router that counts as one device when you plug it in to the cable and then feed off that....the Apple Airport Express.
(http://images.apple.com/airportexpress/features/images/sharing_expressinhand_20080115.jpg)
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Harrahs Las Vegas Room Rates:
11/13 through 11/17- $30.00 per night; 11/18 and 11/19- $70.00 per night; 11/20 through 11/24- $30.00 per night
*Guest can upgrade to a newly remodeled Deluxe room for only an additional $30.00 per night
Caesars Palace Las Vegas Room Rates:
11/13 through 11/15- $79.00 per night; 11/16 and 11/17- $89.00 per night; 11/18: $159.00; 11/19: $129.00; 11/20
through 11/24- $79.00 per night
Richard, I got your message but apologies for not getting back to you earlier. This is a pretty good rate but I would be interested to know which CLASS of rooms are on offer at Harrahs / Caesars.
From reading the above, it would appear that they are offering upgrades to the Deluxe at Harrahs so I"m assuming it"s the Classic or Luxury room but I would be interested in knowing which.
It might also be nice to confirm the Caesars room type.
All in all, a pretty good deal for the Vegas newbies and those who have (as I have) run down the comps.
As it is, it looks like a no-brainer...we have until 30 days before to find a better rate or ring in and use the group booking code to make a reservation.
My only issue and it"s not related to the cost, is the number of rooms...would they be willing to make it a block of 10...or even 20? From my reading of this thread, this thing could get HUGE!
Of course "No Resort Fee" means appx $15 a day for in room internet, if required.
Alan, that"s $15 PER DEVICE.....so if you have 3 laptops between you in 4 person room...that"s $45 per day...it mounts up.
I"m thinking of investing in a small travel wifi router that counts as one device when you plug it in to the cable and then feed off that....the Apple Airport Express.
(http://images.apple.com/airportexpress/features/images/sharing_expressinhand_20080115.jpg)
Hi Paulie
The rates at both hotels are for the basic room, so at Hurrahs it"s the classic and whatever the Caesars equivalent is. The cost for 7 nights @ Hurrahs therefore is $290.00 plus 12% tax = $324.80 divided @ $1.60/£1 = £203.00
= £29.00 per room per night.
I suggested to them that we book 20-25 rooms (20 classic maybe and 5 deluxe) which they said was fine. They would happily add additional rooms should the quota fill up.
I think that given the location and the fact that we can all be fairly well together, £29.00 per night seems pretty good.
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Sounds bloody splendid to me.
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Sounds bloody splendid to me.
Agreed, its looking about 30% off of prices for Harrahs atm. So as Paulie says its a no brainer.
Richard, when you get the codes pleases send via PM. Thanks for doing this.
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I have the flight booked via Manchester on the 17th and will hopefully traveling with Stu, Philtc and the Stockton Rock, this deal seems spot on for myself so would be up for taking advantage of the rates on offer. I am waiting for the others to get in touch but hopefully they will be interested.
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Hi Paulie
The rates at both hotels are for the basic room, so at Hurrahs it"s the classic and whatever the Caesars equivalent is. The cost for 7 nights @ Hurrahs therefore is $290.00 plus 12% tax = $324.80 divided @ $1.60/£1 = £203.00
= £29.00 per room per night.
I suggested to them that we book 20-25 rooms (20 classic maybe and 5 deluxe) which they said was fine. They would happily add additional rooms should the quota fill up.
I think that given the location and the fact that we can all be fairly well together, £29.00 per night seems pretty good.
Cheers Richard,
Much as I expected then.
If I may be so bold, perhaps you could go ahead and ask them to issue the Group Code to you. .
As for how we should disseminate it, I would hesitate to publish it in an open forum so perhaps it should be done via PM to those who ask for it and are "known" APATers...or am I being too paranoid?
Very well done Sir and thank you for taking the initiative.
I"m in by the way.
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I have already got a "comp" deal with Harrahs, however I would still like the code please for my sister who is also travelling to this.
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I have the flight booked via Manchester on the 17th and will hopefully traveling with Stu, Philtc and the Stockton Rock, this deal seems spot on for myself so would be up for taking advantage of the rates on offer. I am waiting for the others to get in touch but hopefully they will be interested.
Looks good to me Brian :)
Rich can you PM the details when you get them please mate?
Much love x
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I have the flight booked via Manchester on the 17th and will hopefully traveling with Stu, Philtc and the Stockton Rock, this deal seems spot on for myself so would be up for taking advantage of the rates on offer. I am waiting for the others to get in touch but hopefully they will be interested.
Looks good to me Brian :)
Rich can you PM the details when you get them please mate?
Much love x
Could I have the details too please Rich?
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As for how we should disseminate it, I would hesitate to publish it in an open forum so perhaps it should be done via PM to those who ask for it and are "known" APATers...or am I being too paranoid?
The Vegas trip is top of my list for attending this year and have been reading this thread for tips etc. So i am a little big worried by this comment of "known".
I feel personally that any discussion for a group booking on this thread should me made available to all members of APAT ? Surely this would lead to a cheaper deal for all.
Although i do appreciate that Curlarge has clearly put some work into looking out this deal and he may not want people hijacking or benefiting off his hard work.
Chris.
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As for how we should disseminate it, I would hesitate to publish it in an open forum so perhaps it should be done via PM to those who ask for it and are "known" APATers...or am I being too paranoid?
The Vegas trip is top of my list for attending this year and have been reading this thread for tips etc. So i am a little big worried by this comment of "known".
I feel personally that any discussion for a group booking on this thread should me made available to all members of APAT ? Surely this would lead to a cheaper deal for all.
Although i do appreciate that Curlarge has clearly put some work into looking out this deal and he may not want people hijacking or benefiting off his hard work.
Chris.
Paulie is of course saying that this is great for all people on the forum, I suppose he is just worried about "guests" getting the code.
Big thanks to Rich for brokering this deal as well.
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Paulie is of course saying that this is great for all people on the forum, I suppose he is just worried about "guests" getting the code.
Big thanks to Rich for brokering this deal as well.
Exactly....
It"s tough to define "known"...ideally, I"d say someone who has at least 50/100 posts (at the time they ask) or has been a member for a year (for the quiet lurkers) but that seems arbitrary..or is it?
I"m not trying to be "cliquey" other than I wouldn"t want this deal wasted, and "real" APATers being disadvantaged by it being used up by some random who finds it in an open forum and throws it out to the rest of the world
But...as I said, perhaps I"m being too paranoid.
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Totally agree with the idea of a "pm" to all APATers interested. My concern was the "known" as because outside the Scottish lads i would not consider myself known to the majority of APAT and i am more the "quiet lurker" type on the forum.
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Paulie is of course saying that this is great for all people on the forum, I suppose he is just worried about "guests" getting the code.
Big thanks to Rich for brokering this deal as well.
Exactly....
It"s tough to define "known"...ideally, I"d say someone who has at least 50/100 posts (at the time they ask) or has been a member for a year (for the quiet lurkers) but that seems arbitrary..or is it?
I"m not trying to be "cliquey" other than I wouldn"t want this deal wasted, and "real" APATers being disadvantaged by it being used up by some random who finds it in an open forum and throws it out to the rest of the world
But...as I said, perhaps I"m being too paranoid.
I think a more likely problem is that there won"t be enough people booking under the "group" code for the hotel to think it was worthwhile for them to have provided it. I don"t know exactly what they"d do in that situation, but it"s obviously preferable for it to be avoided.
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Excellent developement, well done Richard.
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Totally agree with the idea of a "pm" to all APATers interested. My concern was the "known" as because outside the Scottish lads i would not consider myself known to the majority of APAT and i am more the "quiet lurerk" type on the forum.
I agree, it"s not like you"ve ever won any medals in APAT events or anything Chris. ;)
I would be very surprised if the hotel would ever be unhappy because they have more bookings, so whatever deal is arranged is never going to be capped.
Spoke to Rich on the weekend about this, and many thanks to him for putting the work into getting the deal. I"m sure anyone that pm"s him through the forum, he would be happy to pass on the code for, as everyone benefits.
And the more drinks he will get bought in Vegas as a thankyou. ;)
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I think a more likely problem is that there won"t be enough people booking under the "group" code for the hotel to think it was worthwhile for them to have provided it. I don"t know exactly what they"d do in that situation, but it"s obviously preferable for it to be avoided.
They don"t seem to have a problem offering a code for 5 rooms or 25 and they have 30 days before to re-sell them.
Anyway, I believe that Chezger were going to need 5 or more by themselves, plus it seemed to me that there are a lot of people on here interested which was why I asked about increasing the number from 5.
In fact since it"s Thanksgiving Weekend I don"t think they"d have any trouble filling them.
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I think a more likely problem is that there won"t be enough people booking under the "group" code for the hotel to think it was worthwhile for them to have provided it. I don"t know exactly what they"d do in that situation, but it"s obviously preferable for it to be avoided.
They don"t seem to have a problem offering a code for 5 rooms or 25 and they have 30 days before to re-sell them.
Anyway, I believe that Chezger were going to need 5 or more by themselves, plus it seemed to me that there are a lot of people on here interested which was why I asked about increasing the number from 5.
In fact since it"s Thanksgiving Weekend I don"t think they"d have any trouble filling them.
ok if it starts at 5 that"s not too bad - if it was 25 it"d be a bit tricky.
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17 people have expressed interest on the Chezger forum, actually they are all mostly APAT members as well. That makes damn near 10 rooms anyway.
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I would like the code as well as I am interesting in staying at Caesars if I get a good deal.
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Hi All
Well thanks for the positve responses.
The group reference for our stay will apply from 17th - 24th November 2011. Therefore any "guests"/ other people using our code would have to be staying there at exactly the same time as we are, which is probably an unlikely scenario.
I will e-mail Hurrahs back now saying that we would like to take up their offer and request the code which I will forward to all those interested parties with the contact telephone number. It will then be up to each person to call and make their reservation. I will ask the question however, to see if the code will also work on their online reservation pages, therefore negating the need to call them.
One other point is that for anyone staying longer than these 7 nights, either before or after the 17th or 24th, the same rates are available. Just be sure to let the reservation person know when you call.
Just to confirm your stay must include the 7 nights from 17th-24th November 2011.
What I will also do is suggest that 5 weeks prior to the trip, Hurrahs email me a list of those names on our group booking and we can check to make sure that 1) everyone who should be on it is on it and 2) those on the list that we don"t know will be flagged accordingly.
Either way, as long as we book at least 5 rooms Hurrahs are happy.
17.52 e-mail sent
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welll 2 of the 5 is taken up by massive stockton people :D
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Just received a reply from Hurrahs.
I asked that as we are a large(ish) group if they could do a deal on wifi access. They reply is here.
Dear Richard,
Hope you are having an amazing day! It is so good to hear from you and we are so honored that you and your guests will be staying with us at Harrahs Las Vegas! I will submit your group for processing this week, just a quick question- What would you like your group name to be?
For Caesars Palace we could certainly put a small hold on about 4 rooms for you if you would like, this way the guest could have some options?
Unfortunately for the internet there is no options around the daily charge as it is ran through an outside company.
Sorry but I tried.
When I was in Portugal recently I bought a Portuguese data card for my dongle from Vodafone that gave me 24 hours for 24 euro (£20). This is for 24 hours actual usage rather than a charge for a block of 24 hours. Maybe there are similar offers available for LV.
I have replied telling Hurrahs that our group name will be APAT and will advise you all as soon as I have the rest of the details.
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When I was in Portugal recently I bought a Portuguese data card for my dongle from Vodafone that gave me 24 hours for 24 euro (£20). This is for 24 hours actual usage rather than a charge for a block of 24 hours. Maybe there are similar offers available for LV.
In room internet is nearly always in the $12 / $15 range in Vegas (or included in the similarly priced Resort Fee). I don"t know of any STRIP hotel that does not charge for it.
For phone use, I intend to use MrSimCard.com (http://www.mrsimcard.com/s.html). you can get unlimited use for up to a months for around $120 (inc delivery). I think there are cheaper options for shorter periods.
I suppose you could tether but the speed probably won"t be marvellous.
In general, if you NEED internet in Vegas (and I always do) then I just factor that in to my daily cost.
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Hi All
Well thanks for the positve responses.
The group reference for our stay will apply from 17th - 24th November 2011. Therefore any "guests"/ other people using our code would have to be staying there at exactly the same time as we are, which is probably an unlikely scenario.
I will e-mail Hurrahs back now saying that we would like to take up their offer and request the code which I will forward to all those interested parties with the contact telephone number. It will then be up to each person to call and make their reservation. I will ask the question however, to see if the code will also work on their online reservation pages, therefore negating the need to call them.
One other point is that for anyone staying longer than these 7 nights, either before or after the 17th or 24th, the same rates are available. Just be sure to let the reservation person know when you call.
Just to confirm your stay must include the 7 nights from 17th-24th November 2011.
What I will also do is suggest that 5 weeks prior to the trip, Hurrahs email me a list of those names on our group booking and we can check to make sure that 1) everyone who should be on it is on it and 2) those on the list that we don"t know will be flagged accordingly.
Either way, as long as we book at least 5 rooms Hurrahs are happy.
17.52 e-mail sent
Good work Richard - here"s another "positive response"
Please PM me or whatever you need to do
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Hi All
Well thanks for the positve responses.
The group reference for our stay will apply from 17th - 24th November 2011. Therefore any "guests"/ other people using our code would have to be staying there at exactly the same time as we are, which is probably an unlikely scenario.
I will e-mail Hurrahs back now saying that we would like to take up their offer and request the code which I will forward to all those interested parties with the contact telephone number. It will then be up to each person to call and make their reservation. I will ask the question however, to see if the code will also work on their online reservation pages, therefore negating the need to call them.
One other point is that for anyone staying longer than these 7 nights, either before or after the 17th or 24th, the same rates are available. Just be sure to let the reservation person know when you call.
Just to confirm your stay must include the 7 nights from 17th-24th November 2011.
What I will also do is suggest that 5 weeks prior to the trip, Hurrahs email me a list of those names on our group booking and we can check to make sure that 1) everyone who should be on it is on it and 2) those on the list that we don"t know will be flagged accordingly.
Either way, as long as we book at least 5 rooms Hurrahs are happy.
17.52 e-mail sent
Good work Richard - here"s another "positive response"
Please PM me or whatever you need to do
Will do mate. Should be Thursday or Friday.
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Add me to yer PM list please and thank you :-*
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WE question iv never been to vegas how much would i need for the trip with the APAT mob IF i go. Flights accomadation taxies tips and cards would £2500 cover everything for a week tku
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WE question iv never been to vegas how much would i need for the trip with the APAT mob IF i go. Flights accomadation taxies tips and cards would £2500 cover everything for a week tku
The following should be a rough guide. I think £2500 should cover it.
Flight £625 BA/Virgin Economy
Hotel £200 (£100 if you share)
Food £150 (You can spend whatever you like on food but this should cover the basics i.e. pizzas/pastas/burgers)
Drink In most casinos drinks are free if you are playing poker/blackjack/slots etc...
Taxis £100 (includes approx £25 each way transfers airport/hotel/airport)
Buy-ins These vary but for the main daily tourneys in The Venitian/Caesars etc they are between £75 and £100
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Taxis £100 (includes approx £25 each way transfers airport/hotel/airport)
A cab from the airport to Harrahs should be no more than $20 plus a couple of bucks for a tip.
Alternatively, if you are prepared to wait, there is a shuttle (Bell Transport?) that services most of the strip hotels for, I think $5-$10. It stops off at several places along the way but other than walking...which isn"t an option, it"s as cheap as possible.
On the other hand, if there are boatloads of us coming in together then splitting a cab between 2-4 works out about the same.
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Taxis £100 (includes approx £25 each way transfers airport/hotel/airport)
A cab from the airport to Harrahs should be no more than $20 plus a couple of bucks for a tip.
Alternatively, if you are prepared to wait, there is a shuttle (Bell Transport?) that services most of the strip hotels for, I think $5-$10. It stops off at several places along the way but other than walking...which isn"t an option, it"s as cheap as possible.
On the other hand, if there are boatloads of us coming in together then splitting a cab between 2-4 works out about the same.
For any group of 3-6, especially for any that have never been before, just book a limo for the airport to hotel transfer.
It will cost about $70 for a minimum 1hr hire, enough time for the driver to give you a tour of the strip, before arriving at your hotel in style.
http://www.lasvegas-limo.com/rates/airport-rates/ (http://www.lasvegas-limo.com/rates/airport-rates/)
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Review From ALLVEGASPOKER
Room Quality Rating: 4/5
**Last Update: December 20th, 2010**
Harrah's poker room is one of the few fully enclosed poker venues in all of Las Vegas. The entire room is enclosed, with two glass door entries; one in the back adjacent to the restrooms, and the other (main entrance) is a double door entrance adjacent to the Race and Sports Book. The location of the poker room is one of the best in Vegas with regards to restroom and sports book accompaniments, though parking (self or valet) do require a decent trek through the main casino thoroughfare. The room has large eyelevel windows on one side, which allows for significant railbirding, and large high windows on the north wall that allows for a faux spaciousness that is rather comforting when taking into account the enclosed nature of the room.
The room is quite spread out with a functional and practical floor plan, and includes many minor amenities that poker players in Las Vegas have become accustomed to (side tables, electronic wait list tracking, autoshufflers, tableside food service, Genesis Bravo system complete with table player card tracking, etc).
Aesthetically, the room is apportioned with the sports enthusiast in mind. The room is flush with large television screens on all focal walls, and because the room is a former sports book area, there is one very large projection screen that hangs over the entire room on the south wall. It is flanked by 6 smaller screens. For sports viewing, there is simply no better choice in all of Las Vegas then the Harrah"s poker room.
The overall color palatte of the Harrahs poker room is rather plain, with no major color contrasts or statements being made by the furniture or the wall adornments, with the obvious exception of the east wall. The east wall offers a unique group of artwork done in an Andy Warhol style of pop art mixing unique color contrasts with replication and photography. The art displays various world champions of poker, including Brunson, Ungar, Nguyen, Chan, and Hellmuth. Under these portraits are (rather tacky) glass display cases with collages of poker player photos and corkboard with pins for displaying various promotional flyers.
Though the room is well adorned with regards to technology, amenities, and general room organization, there are certainly some flaws. The chairs are horrendous, both in color and comfort. The tweed like cloth covering the chairs is a horrid umber hue that shows staining and wear like no other. The chairs lack any sort of lumbar support, and are of course not adjustable or swivel. Seat cushions are available and are necessary for any sort of long session.
When this review was first written (early 2009), the felts were a major area of concern. We are happy to report that in May of 2009, the room refelted all tables with a new stain resistant felt. Also, the room has invested in updated the leather arm rails of a few tables that had shown signs of wear. This shows that the room invests in and maintains their room well.
It is evident to any casual Vegas player that this room was a former sports book. Black formica writing counters line the back of the room, leather couches designed for mass sports viewing/seating line the walls, and the 15 televisions on the north and south walls (including the massive projection screen) are all obviously inherited (and appreciated) adornments that make the Harrah"s poker room simply one of the best mid size rooms in Las Vegas.
Overall, the room quality of Harrahs is right in the middle of a 4 or a 5. Once the chairs are updated there is no reason why this mid-level room should not easily score 5 out of 5 with regard to overall room quality. It is a poker venue that has a comfortable atmosphere, good music, outstanding television layout, and good location. All in all, it is a solid poker room on almost all room quality levels.
Competition Rating: 3/5
The Harrah's poker room is a very mixed bag with regards to competition. The room has gone through many subtle changes in the 5 years since its opening in 2004. First starting out as a predominantly locals room, then transitioning to an almost exclusively tourist room, then going back to being a locals room, to today, where it is a very strong mixture of both locals and tourists. The current room changes greatly throughout the day and the evenings. The morning tends to be a locals crowd, with a few out of towner early risers mixed in. The early afternoon through late afternoon tends to be a 50/50 mixture of locals and tourists, and then at night, the room is mainly out of towners with a few locals mixed in.
This room's competition level is not easy to assess. Having played 1/2NLHE, 2/5NLHE, 3/6LHE, 1/2NLO (No Limit Omaha), and even 4/8 Dealer's Choice mixed game, I have seen all levels of competition come out to play at Harrahs. It is best to break down the levels of competition to the three very different shifts: Early Morning, Afternoon, and Evening/Grave.
The early morning players (affectionately referred to as "The Breakfast Club") are often very weak tight in their play, and extremely predictable. This leads to a game with little variance, and the opportunity to win many small pots with multiple bluffs and even a big pot or two due to outright marriage to overpairs. Though I find this to be a very profitable time to play, it is also strongly recommended that an iPod is brought, as the table conversation can often be a little overwhelming, to say the least.
The Afternoon crowd is more middle of the road. Often it is a few local regulars with a few daytime tourists looking for a casual game and a chance to watch some sports. These games will have slightly higher variance then the morning games, but are still soft and beatable. The players are not drunk, yet, and the daytime sun means high turnover in the games. Players come and go frequently during the afternoon, and the tournament tends to pluck from the cash games daily.
The Evening/Grave crowd is definitely the most action driven. Located adjacent to Venetian, O'Sheas, and Flamingo, not to mention the loud Carnival Court (outdoor music venue), the Harrah"s poker room welcomes some very drunk and loose Vegas tourists and partiers at night. This game is often the juiciest of the three shifts, but of course lends itself to very high variance and some extremely big pots (for a 1/2NLHE game).
Overall, the competition level at Harrah"s is deserving of a 2 in the morning, a 3 in the afternoon, and a 5 at night. The games are good at any hour at Harrah"s, so long as you can adjust your game to the different crowds that populate the room during the different shifts.
Dealer Rating: 3
The Harrah"s dealing staff are all proficient in mechanical skill and can control their games well. Though there are a few that could use some minor refresher courses in proper chip handling, the staff for the most part is a well trained group.
Because Harrah's has had a continuously operating room since 2004, some of their dealers are a little old fashioned with regards to how they handle their games and how they handle their players. Though the vast majority are welcoming and friendly, a few do not seem to be on the same page with regard to rules enforcement and the proper way to communicate said rules to their patrons.
Overall, the dealing staff at Harrah's are professional, mechanically sound, and possess strong game control. Some dealers such as Brenda, Mike, Jasper, Jason, and Eric (amongst many others), stand out as being solid representatives of proper dealing procedures and attitudes. With only a few very minor exceptions, the dealing staff at Harrah"s is truly a selling point of the room as a whole.
Cocktail Rating: 3/5
The cocktail service at Harrah"s is another item that really varies greatly by shift. One of the hardest working servers I have ever seen works at Harrah"s (Linda). The speed of service offered by Linda is truly something that all other Las Vegas cocktail waitresses should work to exemplify. Aside from Linda, there are many other girls/women that service the room on all shifts and all seem to do their jobs quickly and generally with a smile. In the case of Harrahs, speed and drink quality significantly trump the attitudes and youthful aspects, which this reviewer has no real problem with.
An impressive aspect with regards to drink availability is the fact that Red Bull is available. This is one of the few rooms left that serve true Red Bull (regular and sugar free) in the can, free of charge.
The aforementioned cocktail waitress Linda primarily works on Swing shift, and is one of the fastest ladies you will ever see deliver cocktails. She takes and delivers orders so fast that before you even take a sip of the first, she is asking you if you are ready for another one. Bonnie is another one that is simply lightening fast and never leaves a drink order hanging out to dry.
The physical attractiveness of the Harrah"s cocktail waitresses is hard to judge, as the girls vary greatly by shift. The property is a long term union property that employs many older women to serve drinks. The uniforms are also quiet conservative, including long pants and vests (shorts are also seen depending on the girl/woman).
Overall, the cocktail service at Harrah's is definitely a selling point of the room. Though the women are generally older and not the necessarily the friendliest, they are extremely quick and efficient in taking orders and delivering the drinks fairly quickly. The room staff is more than happy to call them or find them in the casino should there by a longer than average delay.
Management Rating: 3/5
The management of the Harrah"s poker room is just slightly above average. The room is well managed with regards to game and tournament handling, table balancing, and technology. 10 out of 12 tables are equipped with autoshufflers, and all tables have the Genesis Bravo system that tracks players' comps and hours at the table. Tableside foodservice is available for all players, and can be paid for with earned comps.
The management personnel are generally all business, and the attitudes of the floor and supervisorial staff reflect a business minded approach to the customers and the room's general organization. As of December 2010, the former room supervisor stepped down, and the room is currently without a lead supervisor. As the Harrah"s poker room"s manager is based out of the Flamingo, the room is neglected by direct management, and instead relies on a lead supervisor which is more limited in his powers to run the room.
Though the room rakes at the Harrah"s Company standard of 10%/$5 max plus $1 jackpot on $10, it is also part of the Total Rewards system which awards players with $1 per hour comps applied directly to their card. Harrah"s poker room management has decided to award tournament players with the same $1 per hour that cash game players get. This is one of the only room in Vegas where tournament play earns hourly comps equal to that of cash game play.
Since the departure of Leo in December of 2009, the room is at the point of transition as of this review. New management has done away with several promotions. It will take time to see how well the room does under the new regime.
Comps Rating: 4/5
The Harrah's poker room comp system utilizes the Total Rewards card in conjunction with the Genesis Bravo system. This keeps accurate records of all play time in both tournaments as well as in cash games. Players earn $1 per hour in comps on their Total Rewards card for cash games. Players also receive comps for tournament play, which depends on the total buy in amount.
In April of 2009, Harrah"s was the first Las Vegas property to start awarding Total Rewards Tier Credits in addition to the $1 per hour (100 Reward Credits). Playing 1/2NLHE and 2/4 or 3/6LHE, players at Harrah"s earn 28 Tier Credits per hour of play. Playing 2/5 or 4/8LHE, players earn $2 per hour and 56 Tier Credits per hour. 4/8 and 2/5 also offer a $4 max rake.
Total Reward credits can be used at any Harrah"s property for food/beverage as well as in the gift shop or applied directly to your hotel room bill.
In addition to the $1 per hour rewards, the room offers a plethora of special promotions for players:
The Breakfast Club promotion runs Sunday-Thursday from 8AM to 12PM. Players who play for at least 1 hour in any live game earn a certificate for a $10/Hour bonus on their next session's buy in (max $30). The certificates expire the calendar day after they are earned.
High Hand Jackpots: Harrah"s high hand jackpots award players with $75 for quads, $150 for straight flushes, and $599 for all Royal Flushes.
As of December 2010, Harrah"s poker room has done away with several promotions, due to the change of management. As of this writing, the Breakfast Club and the high hand jackpots are the only promotions running.
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[X] Goodbye life savings
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Review From ALLVEGASPOKER
Room Quality Rating: 4/5
**Last Update: December 20th, 2010**
Harrah's poker room is one of the few fully enclosed poker venues in all of Las Vegas. The entire room is enclosed, with two glass door entries; one in the back adjacent to the restrooms, and the other (main entrance) is a double door entrance adjacent to the Race and Sports Book. The location of the poker room is one of the best in Vegas with regards to restroom and sports book accompaniments, though parking (self or valet) do require a decent trek through the main casino thoroughfare.
Lol at LVMicheal"s poker room reviews... the most important feature in any his reviews is distance from the parking garage to the poker room.
Can anyone guess why he feels it"s so important?
(Clue: He"s American.)
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Can anyone guess why he feels it"s so important?
(Clue: He"s American.)
Two other clues....he"s a local who drives everywhere...and he"s fat.
Great bloke though!
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[X] Goodbye life savings
You no what they say .You cant take it with when you GO.. SO you may as well enjoy it while you can. ;)
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Hi guys,
Im heading to vegas for the 1st time next friday and to say im excited is an understatement. Im staying at the MGM Grand for a week.
Poker is the main reason for the trip and was wondering if anyone had any tips on what poker rooms are the best,( looking to probs play $1/$2 and the odd value tourney).
Also iv read alot of review on bars, alot seem to be either to posh or over expensive for a group of scottish lads so can anyone recomend any bars were the drink is cheap and the crack is good.
Any advice would be greatfull....... cheers
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If you like a drink, just sit at the bandits with dollars you"ll soon fall off!
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Hi guys,
Im heading to vegas for the 1st time next friday and to say im excited is an understatement. Im staying at the MGM Grand for a week.
Poker is the main reason for the trip and was wondering if anyone had any tips on what poker rooms are the best,( looking to probs play $1/$2 and the odd value tourney).
Also iv read alot of review on bars, alot seem to be either to posh or over expensive for a group of scottish lads so can anyone recomend any bars were the drink is cheap and the crack is good.
Any advice would be greatfull....... cheers
The $1/$2 NL in the MGM is as good as anywhere, also usually good games next door at Planet Hollywood, both really good later when people have had a few beers.
Decent value tournaments at Aria, Ceasars and Venetian.
In the MGM, the small bar next to the sportsbook do a "Big Boy" - a large (probably about a litre) draft beer, which is a reasonable price... but if you hang on to your "glass" the refills are really cheap. [Note: This was last June]
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+1 on MGM for $1/2 when people hve been drinking.
Nine fine irishmen over the road in NewYork NewYork has $5 pints during happy hour and live music later.Carnival court at Harrahs can get lively for a group of lads but its outside so weather dependent.O"sheas has $1 beers all day I think,maybe $2 can"t remember.
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+1 on MGM for $1/2 when people hve been drinking.
+2
I have only been to Vegas once an the $1/$2 game at the MGM was a highlight
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My sister is coming round later on and we are booking our flights, will confirm later, but nearly definately Virgin out of Manc on the 17th
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Flights booked for myself the wee man , Noreen (sister) and Caroline (niece)
12:30 Thu 17 November Manchester MAN (Ringway) to Las Vegas LAS (McCarran)
17:25 Thu 24 November Las Vegas LAS (McCarran) to Manchester MAN (Ringway)
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Flights booked for myself the wee man , Noreen (sister) and Caroline (niece)
12:30 Thu 17 November Manchester MAN (Ringway) to Las Vegas LAS (McCarran)
17:25 Thu 24 November Las Vegas LAS (McCarran) to Manchester MAN (Ringway)
I"ll have a beer waitin" for y"all :P :P :P :P
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Flights booked for myself the wee man , Noreen (sister) and Caroline (niece)
12:30 Thu 17 November Manchester MAN (Ringway) to Las Vegas LAS (McCarran)
17:25 Thu 24 November Las Vegas LAS (McCarran) to Manchester MAN (Ringway)
If you don"t mind me asking Ger, how much did you pay per person for these?
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Flights booked for myself the wee man , Noreen (sister) and Caroline (niece)
12:30 Thu 17 November Manchester MAN (Ringway) to Las Vegas LAS (McCarran)
17:25 Thu 24 November Las Vegas LAS (McCarran) to Manchester MAN (Ringway)
If you don"t mind me asking Ger, how much did you pay per person for these?
£614.10, oh and any single men out there although my niece is 28 and single you might have to get through me ;D
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Flights booked for myself the wee man , Noreen (sister) and Caroline (niece)
12:30 Thu 17 November Manchester MAN (Ringway) to Las Vegas LAS (McCarran)
17:25 Thu 24 November Las Vegas LAS (McCarran) to Manchester MAN (Ringway)
If you don"t mind me asking Ger, how much did you pay per person for these?
£614.10, oh and any single men out there although my niece is 28 and single you might have to get through me ;D
Does she look anything like you?
oh, and my missus and I will be on this flight :)
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Does she look anything like you?
Nah she is tall though and very good looking
oh, and my missus and I will be on this flight :)
- and I am so look forward to the trip
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As there seems a lot on the same flight shall we pre book the seats together?
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Flights booked for myself the wee man , Noreen (sister) and Caroline (niece)
12:30 Thu 17 November Manchester MAN (Ringway) to Las Vegas LAS (McCarran)
17:25 Thu 24 November Las Vegas LAS (McCarran) to Manchester MAN (Ringway)
If you don"t mind me asking Ger, how much did you pay per person for these?
£614.10, oh and any single men out there although my niece is 28 and single you might have to get through me ;D
Would sooner get through your niece if it"s all the same to you :)
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As there seems a lot on the same flight shall we pre book the seats together?
10 hours of chinese poker sounds good
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As there seems a lot on the same flight shall we pre book the seats together?
10 hours of chinese poker sounds good
lol
What seats are you guys on?
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As there seems a lot on the same flight shall we pre book the seats together?
10 hours of chinese poker sounds good
lol
What seats are you guys on?
we didnt book seats - should we?
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As there seems a lot on the same flight shall we pre book the seats together?
10 hours of chinese poker sounds good
lol
What seats are you guys on?
we didnt book seats - should we?
Assuming you booked direct with virgin. Go to "My booking" page and just below the flight itinerary section there"s a bit marked "Where"s my seat" yo can then see whats left and click on the ones you want
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Flights booked for myself the wee man , Noreen (sister) and Caroline (niece)
12:30 Thu 17 November Manchester MAN (Ringway) to Las Vegas LAS (McCarran)
17:25 Thu 24 November Las Vegas LAS (McCarran) to Manchester MAN (Ringway)
If you don"t mind me asking Ger, how much did you pay per person for these?
£614.10, oh and any single men out there although my niece is 28 and single you might have to get through me ;D
Does she look anything like you?
oh, and my missus and I will be on this flight :)
Me too, bring it ;D
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Is anybody else thinking of flying out of Gatwick rather than Manchester ??
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Is anybody else thinking of flying out of Gatwick rather than Manchester ??
I"ll be out of Gatwick...but on the 12th for 2 weeks....no poker for me on board. ;D
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Is anybody else thinking of flying out of Gatwick rather than Manchester ??
Yup, I think I will be booking onto the Virgin flight on the 17th. Not sure when I will be flying back yet. With my airmiles I think it works out at £550 which isnt bad.
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Is there details on the APAT event taking place?
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As there seems a lot on the same flight shall we pre book the seats together?
10 hours of chinese poker sounds good
lol
What seats are you guys on?
we didnt book seats - should we?
I have always found the seats to be more comfortable than the floor and the cargo bay is bloody cold.
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Cos there are 4 of us on the booking I have reserved seats 56D,E,F,G
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Cos there are 4 of us on the booking I have reserved seats 56D,E,F,G
If you go to www.seatguru.com you can see that your seats are near the back of the aircraft which will mean that you"ll be near the back of the customs queue as well. You might like to consider moving nearer the front as, after a near 11 hour flight, a long wait at customs is right PITA!! :-*
Just a thought.
Have a nice day :)
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If you go to www.seatguru.com you can see that your seats are near the back of the aircraft which will mean that you"ll be near the back of the customs queue as well. You might like to consider moving nearer the front as, after a near 11 hour flight, a long wait at customs is right PITA!! :-*
+1 on that...although Immigration will take most of the time rather than customs (but I guess that"s what Richard meant)...however, you will get some of the time back as by the time you get through Immigration your bag should be on the carousel and you"ll sail through customs...particularly in T2 at McCarran.
Flying in First or PE means you"re first into Immigration (if another flight doesn"t arrive just before yours) but waiting for your bag....usually.
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Cos there are 4 of us on the booking I have reserved seats 56D,E,F,G
If you go to www.seatguru.com you can see that your seats are near the back of the aircraft which will mean that you"ll be near the back of the customs queue as well. You might like to consider moving nearer the front as, after a near 11 hour flight, a long wait at customs is right PITA!! :-
Just a thought
Have a nice day :)
Just picked an available block that had the most seats still available so other degens could join us at the back of the bus.
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Being at the front in a group means you can prop bet on whose bag comes onto the carousel first...$10 a head.
Been there, done that more than once....but I"m a degen, ;D
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I would have thought proximity to the complimentary bar would have been a factor to consider.
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I would have thought proximity to the complimentary bar would have been a factor to consider.
That too but it"s better upstairs, less competition for the trolley dollies" attention and a dedicated galley.
I believe the best Economy seats are, obviously, by the doors on the main floor which are, handily, right next the downstairs galley...rows 27 -30 I think.
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I would have thought proximity to the complimentary bar would have been a factor to consider.
That too but it"s better upstairs, less competition for the trolley dollies" attention and a dedicated galley.
I believe the best Economy seats are, obviously, by the doors on the main floor which are, handily, right next the downstairs galley...rows 27 -30 I think.
The best seat is one where you don"t have some twat sat in front of you who needs to spend the whole journey with their seat laid back as far as it will possibly go!!
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The best seat is one where you don"t have some twat sat in front of you who needs to spend the whole journey with their seat laid back as far as it will possibly go!!
I know...but I don"t think I can qualify as a 747 pilot before November. ;D
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VEGAS AT A GLANCE
| Name | Depart | Return | Fly from(with) | Staying |
| | | | | |
| Rich Baker (Curlarge) | 13th | 24th | LHR (BA) | * |
| Ger Smyth Snr (duke3016) | 17th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
| Ger Smyth Jnr (destroyer) | 17th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
| Derrick Andrews (delboy) | 17th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | * |
| Paul Davis (Paulie_D) | * | * | * | Orleans-Harrahs-Mirage |
| Adam Sharples (sharplea) | * | * | * | Ballys-Venetian |
| Julie Holness (joobs) | * | * | * | Ballys-Venetian |
| Brendan Byrne (TheSnapper) | 17th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
| * | * | * | * | * |
| * | * | * | * | * |
| * | * | * | * | * |
| * | * | * | * | * |
FYP
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FYP
Thanks Brendan,
No need to quote the whole list, folks..just post your details and I"ll update the OP list.
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Cos there are 4 of us on the booking I have reserved seats 56D,E,F,G
56H it is then. ;D
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Cos there are 4 of us on the booking I have reserved seats 56D,E,F,G
56H it is then. ;D
I"ll bring the cards 8)
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| Name | Depart | Return | Fly from(with) | Staying |
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| Alan Lake (RioRodent) | 15th | 23rd | LGW (Virgin) | Harrahs |
Just to re-iterate the point, it"s definitely worth registering your Total Rewards card, if you have one, on the Harrah"s website.
I"ve never put a penny in a slot or played any house games in a Harrah"s property... I have played a few low buy-in WSOP events, some touranments at Ceasars and a few cash sessions at Bally"s, all of which get logged on the card.
This is the deal i got -
Nightly Rates:
TUE 11/15/2011 COMP
WED 11/16/2011 COMP
THU 11/17/2011 COMP
FRI 11/18/2011 $40.00
SAT 11/19/2011 $40.00
SUN 11/20/2011 COMP
MON 11/21/2011 COMP
TUE 11/22/2011 $45.00
Subtotal: $125.00
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| Name | Depart | Return | Fly from(with) | Staying |
| | | | | |
| Alan Lake (RioRodent) | 15th | 23rd | LGW (Virgin) | Harrahs |
Noted
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Is anybody else thinking of flying out of Gatwick rather than Manchester ??
Why Gatwick? is it not easy for you to get to Manchester, Steve?
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Is anybody else thinking of flying out of Gatwick rather than Manchester ??
Why Gatwick? is it not easy for you to get to Manchester, Steve?
It"s quicker to get to Gatwick from Swansea (even though Swansea is mile from everywhere). However if everybody else is going from Manchester I will just do that.
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Is anybody else thinking of flying out of Gatwick rather than Manchester ??
Why Gatwick? is it not easy for you to get to Manchester, Steve?
It"s quicker to get to Gatwick from Swansea (even though Swansea is mile from everywhere). However if everybody else is going from Manchester I will just do that.
I"m going from Gatwick, but 15th - 23rd not 17th - 24th... just saying. ::)
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Is anybody else thinking of flying out of Gatwick rather than Manchester ??
Why Gatwick? is it not easy for you to get to Manchester, Steve?
It"s quicker to get to Gatwick from Swansea (even though Swansea is mile from everywhere). However if everybody else is going from Manchester I will just do that.
I"m going from Gatwick, but 15th - 23rd not 17th - 24th... just saying. ::)
I"ve just booked my flight
I"m going from Gatwick, but 15th - 24th not 17th - 24th... just saying. ::)
for £485 with US Airways
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I"ve just booked my flight
I"m going from Gatwick, but 15th - 24th not 17th - 24th... just saying. ::)
No hotel yet Jon?
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I"ve just booked my flight
I"m going from Gatwick, but 15th - 24th not 17th - 24th... just saying. ::)
No hotel yet Jon?
I"m dithering - also hoping to get a discount code that works in conjunction with the TR discount - I"ve also got a lot more left over in the budget for the hotel than I was expecting - basically it all comes down to indecisiveness.
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I"m dithering - also hoping to get a discount code that works in conjunction with the TR discount - I"ve also got a lot more left over in the budget for the hotel than I was expecting - basically it all comes down to indecisiveness.
Jon.
Try here...http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/deals/ (http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/deals/)..if you get some you can"t see, you can sign up for free.
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Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ;D
Flights booked.
Manchester 17th - 24th.
£548 with 2000 airmiles.
Hotel tbc
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Is anybody else thinking of flying out of Gatwick rather than Manchester ??
Why Gatwick? is it not easy for you to get to Manchester, Steve?
It"s quicker to get to Gatwick from Swansea (even though Swansea is mile from everywhere). However if everybody else is going from Manchester I will just do that.
I"m going from Gatwick, but 15th - 23rd not 17th - 24th... just saying. ::)
I"ve just booked my flight
I"m going from Gatwick, but 15th - 24th not 17th - 24th... just saying. ::)
for £485 with US Airways
What"s the route Jon?
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Is anybody else thinking of flying out of Gatwick rather than Manchester ??
Why Gatwick? is it not easy for you to get to Manchester, Steve?
It"s quicker to get to Gatwick from Swansea (even though Swansea is mile from everywhere). However if everybody else is going from Manchester I will just do that.
I"m going from Gatwick, but 15th - 23rd not 17th - 24th... just saying. ::)
I"ve just booked my flight
I"m going from Gatwick, but 15th - 24th not 17th - 24th... just saying. ::)
for £485 with US Airways
What"s the route Jon?
via Charlotte-Douglas
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VEGAS AT A GLANCE
| Name | Depart | Return | Fly from(with) | Staying |
| | | | | |
| Rich Baker (Curlarge) | 13th | 24th | LHR (BA) | * |
| Ger Smyth Snr (duke3016) | 17th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
| Ger Smyth Jnr (destroyer) | 17th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
| Derrick Andrews (delboy) | 17th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | * |
| Paul Davis (Paulie_D) | * | * | * | Orleans-Harrahs-Mirage |
| Adam Sharples (sharplea) | * | * | * | Ballys-Venetian |
| Julie Holness (joobs) | * | * | * | Ballys-Venetian |
| Brendan Byrne (TheSnapper) | 17th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
| Alan Lake (RioRodent) | 15th | 23rd | LGW (Virgin) | Harrahs |
| Jon Woodfield (JonMW) | 15th | 24th | LGW (US Air) | * |
| Stuart Oliver (SirPercival) | 17th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | * |
| Amanda Oliver (MrsSirP) | 17th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | * |
| * | * | * | * | * |
| * | * | * | * | * |
| * | * | * | * | * |
FYP
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Noted and updated
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Flight booked Manchester 12 30 17/11/2011-24/11/2011 Brian Harland Hotel tbc.
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Flight booked Manchester 12 30 17/11/2011-24/11/2011 Brian Harland Hotel tbc.
This trip (and this flight) is reaching epic proportions 8)
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Is anybody else thinking of flying out of Gatwick rather than Manchester ??
Why Gatwick? is it not easy for you to get to Manchester, Steve?
It"s quicker to get to Gatwick from Swansea (even though Swansea is mile from everywhere). However if everybody else is going from Manchester I will just do that.
I"m going from Gatwick, but 15th - 23rd not 17th - 24th... just saying. ::)
I"ve just booked my flight
I"m going from Gatwick, but 15th - 24th not 17th - 24th... just saying. ::)
for £485 with US Airways
What"s the route Jon?
via Charlotte-Douglas
you got time to go to the NASCAR Hall of fame?
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via Charlotte-Douglas
you got time to go to the NASCAR Hall of fame?
I chose to have 2.5 hours transfer time - but I could have picked a later plane which would have definitely given me enough time to see this.
But realistically speaking I"m going to spend any spare time trying out the different food outlets.
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| Name | Depart | Return | Fly from(with) | Staying |
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| Patricia Byrne (Mrs Snapper) | 17th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs/Caesars |
I managed to rustle up another though it has left me financially winged ;D.
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Anything further on the Harrahs / Caesars deal that Richard posted?
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| Name | Depart | Return | Fly from(with) | Staying |
| | | | | |
| Patricia Byrne (Mrs Snapper) | 17th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs/Caesars |
I managed to rustle up another though it has left me financially winged ;D.
Just wait "til MrsSirP explains how +ve poker bankroll = -ve credit available on cards!
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Anything further on the Harrahs / Caesars deal that Richard posted?
He has it in hand and will post (or PM) this weekend I understand
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Afternoon all, sorry for the delay.
I have cut and pasted the e-mail from Total Rewards VIP Group Reservations here for you all to use. Red is for Hurrahs and Blue for Caesars
The reservations web-site however uses an unsecured (http) and not a secured (https) address. I raised this point with them and they confirmed that whilst they believe their site to be secure they cannot supply and secure (https) address for us. Therefore it is up to each individual to decide how to make their reservation. Personnally I have just called them and made mine, which took about 6 minutes. They will take the first nights fee plus 12% tax and charge it to you credit card to secure the booking. I was told that you can cancel this upto 72 hours prior to check-in, but please ask for yourselves.
Nearer the time I will ask about priorty check-in etc...and see what we can get.
Please provide this information to your guests:
Group Name: APAT- Harrahs Las Vegas
Group Code: LH3APA1
Reservation phone number: 888-458-8471
Your guests can also make their reservations via the World Wide Web at your own group site:
http://www.totalexperiences.com/totalexperiences/event.html?group=LH3APA1
Rates:
11/13: $30.00; 11/14: $30.00; 11/15: $30.00; 11/16: $30.00; 11/17: $30.00; 11/18: $70.00; 11/19: $70.00; 11/20: $30.00; 11/21: $30.00; 11/22: $30.00; 11/23: $30.00
Upgrade Options available for an additional per night charge:
Harrah's Renovated: $30
Harrah's View: $20
When your guests call/make reservations online they will be required to provide a form of payment and a deposit for the first night room and tax will be taken at that time. There is a 72 hour cancellation policy which the reservations agent will explain to them when they book. They will have up to 30 days prior to your event date to make their reservations before the block is closed and remaining rooms are released.
Please provide this information to your guests:
Group Name: APAT- Caesars Palace
Group Code: LC3APA1
Reservation phone number: 866-227-5944
Your guests can also make their reservations via the World Wide Web at your own group site:
http://www.totalexperiences.com/totalexperiences/event.html?group=LC3APA1
Rates:
11/13: $79.00; 11/14: $79.00; 11/15: $79.00; 11/16: $89.00; 11/17: $89.00; 11/18: $159.00; 11/19: $129.00; 11/20: $79.00; 11/21: $79.00; 11/22: $79.00 11/23: $79.00
Upgrade Options available for an additional per night charge:
Caesars Forum Deluxe: $40
Caesars Palace Deluxe: $60
Caesars Augustus Deluxe: $60
Caesars Augustus Luxury: $80
When your guests call/make reservations online they will be required to provide a form of payment and a deposit for the first night room and tax will be taken at that time. There is a 72 hour cancellation policy which the reservations agent will explain to them when they book. They will have up to 30 days prior to your event date to make their reservations before the block is closed and remaining rooms are released.
This is all the information that I have so if you have any further questions regarding your reservation, please ask the reservation agent when you call.
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LH3APA1
Thanks Richard...I tried the Harrahs version of the link twice (once in Chrome and the second in IE)..both times it hung up on me and I got no confirmation message or screen
For all I know I now have two reservations but I"ll wait and see if anything comes through in the way of email.
Guess I"ll try the phone route on Monday.
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Link don"t work on Firefox either - hangs as per Paulie.
Rang em and they had no record of the reservation, so I booked it over the phone, painless......
Cheers Rich
EDIT
Just got the email confirmation of the phone booking
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Hmmm...
Apropos of nothing, it looks like my United Airlines miles are worth pretty much nothing for getting upgrades so I was hunting around for a possible use.
Apparently, with 90,000 miles I could get several days in Vegas (e.g. Mirage/Venetian) for basically nothing.
On the other hand, I could split them up into a couple of days in the Mirage after APAT Vegas Vengeance(tm) and three days for another APAT trip during the year.
Decisions, decisions.
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LH3APA1
Thanks Richard...I tried the Harrahs version of the link twice (once in Chrome and the second in IE)..both times it hung up on me and I got no confirmation message or screen
For all I know I now have two reservations but I"ll wait and see if anything comes through in the way of email.
Guess I"ll try the phone route on Monday.
Me too
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Excellent analysis that Duke.
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Link don"t work on Firefox either - hangs as per Paulie.
Rang em and they had no record of the reservation, so I booked it over the phone, painless......
Cheers Rich
EDIT
Just got the email confirmation of the phone booking
hmmm the Harrahs rate is the same as if I booked with a TR discount, and I"m inclined to stay at Ballys anyway - with a couple of nights at Caesars to finish. And the Caesars rate is cheaper.
I don"t suppose they gave any indication of whether the online bit will get fixed?
I could book my couple of nights at Caesars with this - but I don"t really want to pay for an American phone call
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Link don"t work on Firefox either - hangs as per Paulie.
Rang em and they had no record of the reservation, so I booked it over the phone, painless......
Cheers Rich
EDIT
Just got the email confirmation of the phone booking
hmmm the Harrahs rate is the same as if I booked with a TR discount, and I"m inclined to stay at Ballys anyway - with a couple of nights at Caesars to finish. And the Caesars rate is cheaper.
I don"t suppose they gave any indication of whether the online bit will get fixed?
I could book my couple of nights at Caesars with this - but I don"t really want to pay for an American phone call
PMSL
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Anyone got the full phone no. incl intl and area code, is it a vegas number?
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Anyone got the full phone no. incl intl and area code, is it a vegas number?
That"s a national rate number I believe...just put 001 in front I believe.
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hmmm the Harrahs rate is the same as if I booked with a TR discount, and I"m inclined to stay at Ballys anyway - with a couple of nights at Caesars to finish. And the Caesars rate is cheaper.
I don"t suppose they gave any indication of whether the online bit will get fixed?
I could book my couple of nights at Caesars with this - but I don"t really want to pay for an American phone call
Jon,
Couple of things.
The CET system won"t, as I recall, let you book consecutive reservations.
Secondly, if the cost via the offer is the same as when you log in, then book it with offer and save any comps for use in Vegas..perhaps to pay for wifi?
On the other hand, if your preference is for Ballys then it"s not an issue.
Finally, if you"re saving money at Caesars then the cost of the call to the US is +EV....no?
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Are we not more likely to get a better deal closer to the time?
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Are we not more likely to get a better deal closer to the time?
Frankly...I doubt it...the deals I"ve seen are all slightly more than this, (the $35 to $40) range midweek as compared to the $30 offered here.
But even if a great one turns up, then you just cancel this one and re-book with the deal.
Like I said...it"s a no brainer!
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hmmm the Harrahs rate is the same as if I booked with a TR discount, and I"m inclined to stay at Ballys anyway - with a couple of nights at Caesars to finish. And the Caesars rate is cheaper.
I don"t suppose they gave any indication of whether the online bit will get fixed?
I could book my couple of nights at Caesars with this - but I don"t really want to pay for an American phone call
Jon,
Couple of things.
The CET system won"t, as I recall, let you book consecutive reservations.
Secondly, if the cost via the offer is the same as when you log in, then book it with offer and save any comps for use in Vegas..perhaps to pay for wifi?
On the other hand, if your preference is for Ballys then it"s not an issue.
Finally, if you"re saving money at Caesars then the cost of the call to the US is +EV....no?
I haven"t got any activity on my TR card, so I can"t get any comps in Vegas - the discount seems to be purely because I"m registered.
The cost of the call to the US is +EV, but not as +EV as getting the rate without having to pay for the call ;D
0800 098 8104 is a freephone number for them, but it"s "temporarily unavailable" at the moment - I"ll try again during working hours and see if I can make a booking with that number
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Are we not more likely to get a better deal closer to the time?
Frankly...I doubt it...the deals I"ve seen are all slightly more than this, (the $35 to $40) range midweek as compared to the $30 offered here.
But even if a great one turns up, then you just cancel this one and re-book with the deal.
Like I said...it"s a no brainer!
I was thinking about Ceasar"s rather than Harrah"s.
Would you recommend the basic room with the $20 trick for the upgrade or fork out for the upgrade up front? (Bearing in mind I"m trying to keep missus SirP happy too)
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Are we not more likely to get a better deal closer to the time?
Frankly...I doubt it...the deals I"ve seen are all slightly more than this, (the $35 to $40) range midweek as compared to the $30 offered here.
But even if a great one turns up, then you just cancel this one and re-book with the deal.
Like I said...it"s a no brainer!
I was thinking about Ceasar"s rather than Harrah"s.
Would you recommend the basic room with the $20 trick for the upgrade or fork out for the upgrade up front? (Bearing in mind I"m trying to keep missus SirP happy too)
Just had a look on TripAdvisor and Caesars has taken a bit of a battering recently. Just thought I"d mention it as we don"t want any unhappy campers (especially wifey ones) :-\
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I was thinking about Ceasar"s rather than Harrah"s.
Would you recommend the basic room with the $20 trick for the upgrade or fork out for the upgrade up front? (Bearing in mind I"m trying to keep missus SirP happy too)
The Caesars" rate is as good as I"ve seen on the current raft of deals so it looks decent.
As for the $20 trick, it"s a matter of taking the gamble.
Would the Significant Other be happy with the "standard" room and treat the upgrade as a bonus OR is s/he expecting the upgrade and will be unhappy without it?
Just remember the $20 trick is your first Vegas gamble (unless you do the bag lottery) and should be treated as such with all the negative implications that come with it for travelling with a demanding SO.
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I was thinking about Ceasar"s rather than Harrah"s.
Would you recommend the basic room with the $20 trick for the upgrade or fork out for the upgrade up front? (Bearing in mind I"m trying to keep missus SirP happy too)
The Caesars" rate is as good as I"ve seen on the current raft of deals so it looks decent.
As for the $20 trick, it"s a matter of taking the gamble.
Would the Significant Other be happy with the "standard" room and treat the upgrade as a bonus OR is s/he expecting the upgrade and will be unhappy without it?
Just remember the $20 trick is your first Vegas gamble (unless you do the bag lottery) and should be treated as such with all the negative implications that come with it for travelling with a demanding SO.
You ask that like I"m supposed to know - ffs she a woman!!
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You ask that like I"m supposed to know - ffs she a woman!!
Yeah..you"re screwed! ;D
I don"t suppose she"d go for..."Well, at least it"s not the Imperial Palace"...or would she?
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You ask that like I"m supposed to know - ffs she a woman!!
Yeah..you"re screwed! ;D
I don"t suppose she"d go for..."Well, at least it"s not the Imperial Palace"...or would she?
If she"s never been to Vegas before and you"ve kept yer mouth shut, she won"t know she"d options. But if you fear she might find out about said options - then ya"d better ask her what she wants...fairly lively.
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If she"s never been to Vegas before and you"ve kept yer mouth shut, she won"t know she"d options.
Laxie...you should know better....the fairer sex ALWAYS know...whether you"ve told them or not. ;D
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If she"s never been to Vegas before and you"ve kept yer mouth shut, she won"t know she"d options.
Laxie...you should know better....the fairer sex ALWAYS know...whether you"ve told them or not. ;D
Oh I know that. Hence the second bit of me post for damage control. :D
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Flights booked. Am a little excited. True Story.
Name Depart Return Fly from(with)
Phil Tompkinson 17th 24th MCR (Virgin)
Staying...
Somewhere with the rest of the Stockton Massive once they have their ****s in gear.. hoping for Harrahs.
*edit* Possible +1 of my gorgeous girlfriend Kat.. waiting on available funds. Good times.
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Flights booked. Am a little excited. True Story.
Name Depart Return Fly from(with)
Phil Tompkinson 17th 24th MCR (Virgin)
Staying...
Somewhere with the rest of the Stockton Massive once they have their ****s in gear.. hoping for Harrahs.
Curlarge likes this :-*
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Flights booked. Am a little excited. True Story.
Name Depart Return Fly from(with)
Phil Tompkinson 17th 24th MCR (Virgin)
Staying...
Somewhere with the rest of the Stockton Massive once they have their ****s in gear.. hoping for Harrahs.
Curlarge likes this :-*
technolog likes this :-*
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technolog likes this so much he is booking the flight tonight :-*
FYP
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Cos there are 4 of us on the booking I have reserved seats 56D,E,F,G
Chinese poker for 10 hours if all the MCR travellers book in close proximity -- LOL
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technolog likes this so much he is booking the flight tonight :-*
FYP
+1 :-*
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technolog likes this so much he is booking the flight tonight tomorrow night so he won"t have to pay his credit card bill until May 19th :-*
FYP
FYFYP
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Don"t think I can miss this. Currently trying to get a plan going will post when I have booked. ;)
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Don"t think I can miss this. Currently trying to get a plan going will post when I have booked. ;)
Yes!!!!! Phil likes this :)
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Flights booked. Am a little excited. True Story.
Name Depart Return Fly from(with)
Phil Tompkinson 17th 24th MCR (Virgin)
Staying...
Somewhere with the rest of the Stockton Massive once they have their ****s in gear.. hoping for Harrahs.
Curlarge likes this :-*
technolog likes this :-*
JP Likes this
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Don"t think I can miss this. Currently trying to get a plan going will post when I have booked. ;)
Yes!!!!! Phil likes this :)
JP likes this but can"t help having visions of the family Roberts dragging Don up and down the strip for several days a la Tallinn ;D
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Link don"t work on Firefox either - hangs as per Paulie.
Rang em and they had no record of the reservation, so I booked it over the phone, painless......
Cheers Rich
EDIT
Just got the email confirmation of the phone booking
hmmm the Harrahs rate is the same as if I booked with a TR discount, and I"m inclined to stay at Ballys anyway - with a couple of nights at Caesars to finish. And the Caesars rate is cheaper.
I don"t suppose they gave any indication of whether the online bit will get fixed?
I could book my couple of nights at Caesars with this - but I don"t really want to pay for an American phone call
PMSL
:"( I lost £1.44 worth of equity by having to phone them - I think this has sent me into shock as I am no longer looking out for discount codes I can use in conjunction with the TR discount.
So I now have Bally"s booked from 15th-22nd and Caesars booked from 22nd-24th :)
Aide Memoire - To Do List
Buy dollars |
closer to the time |
... |
Book a train to Gatwick and back for 14th and 24th |
Can only book 12 weeks in advance |
... |
Book time off work |
MD already knows I"m going so just need to make it official some time |
... |
Book Gatwick Hilton for night before flight going out |
Need 364 Hilton Honors points to get a free night - so book when I get them |
... |
Buy travel insurance |
When I get round to it, possibly soon-ish |
... |
Book flight there and back |
;D |
BOOKED |
Reserve Bally"s for 15th-22nd |
;D |
RESERVED |
Reserve Caesars for 22nd-24th |
;D |
RESERVED |
Right ... think that"s everything
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Jon,
If you have a Virgin Flying Club a/c check out the miles offer for buying dollars at Gatwick at the Amex desk.
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Jon,
If you have a Virgin Flying Club a/c check out the miles offer for buying dollars at Gatwick at the Amex desk.
I haven"t - but for those who might, is it really that good?
Isn"t buying dollars at the airport one of the worst places in general?
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technolog likes this so much he is booking the flight tonight :-*
FYP
Curlarge likes this as well :-*
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Link don"t work on Firefox either - hangs as per Paulie.
Rang em and they had no record of the reservation, so I booked it over the phone, painless......
Cheers Rich
EDIT
Just got the email confirmation of the phone booking
hmmm the Harrahs rate is the same as if I booked with a TR discount, and I"m inclined to stay at Ballys anyway - with a couple of nights at Caesars to finish. And the Caesars rate is cheaper.
I don"t suppose they gave any indication of whether the online bit will get fixed?
I could book my couple of nights at Caesars with this - but I don"t really want to pay for an American phone call
PMSL
:"( I lost £1.44 worth of equity by having to phone them - I think this has sent me into shock as I am no longer looking out for discount codes I can use in conjunction with the TR discount.
So I now have Bally"s booked from 15th-22nd and Caesars booked from 22nd-24th :)
Aide Memoire - To Do List
Buy dollars |
closer to the time |
... |
Book a train to Gatwick and back for 14th and 24th |
Can only book 12 weeks in advance |
... |
Book time off work |
MD already knows I"m going so just need to make it official some time |
... |
Book Gatwick Hilton for night before flight going out |
Need 364 Hilton Honors points to get a free night - so book when I get them |
... |
Buy travel insurance |
When I get round to it, possibly soon-ish |
... |
Book flight there and back |
;D |
BOOKED |
Reserve Bally"s for 15th-22nd |
;D |
RESERVED |
Reserve Caesars for 22nd-24th |
;D |
RESERVED |
Right ... think that"s everything
I like this idea. Maybe have a standard list for everyone? Ooo Maybe a project plan gantt chart thingy!? Is there anybody able to do this?
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Jon,
If you have a Virgin Flying Club a/c check out the miles offer for buying dollars at Gatwick at the Amex desk.
I haven"t - but for those who might, is it really that good?
Isn"t buying dollars at the airport one of the worst places in general?
In general. I would say yes but then I"ve bought dollars months in advance and had the rate go against me.
A lot of people I"ve travelled with have bought at the airport...different strokes I guess.
Personally, I buy at a rate I"m happy with a don"t worry about the possible swings...which considering the volume I"m dealing with is pretty much irrelevant.
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Link don"t work on Firefox either - hangs as per Paulie.
Rang em and they had no record of the reservation, so I booked it over the phone, painless......
Cheers Rich
EDIT
Just got the email confirmation of the phone booking
hmmm the Harrahs rate is the same as if I booked with a TR discount, and I"m inclined to stay at Ballys anyway - with a couple of nights at Caesars to finish. And the Caesars rate is cheaper.
I don"t suppose they gave any indication of whether the online bit will get fixed?
I could book my couple of nights at Caesars with this - but I don"t really want to pay for an American phone call
PMSL
:"( I lost £1.44 worth of equity by having to phone them - I think this has sent me into shock as I am no longer looking out for discount codes I can use in conjunction with the TR discount.
So I now have Bally"s booked from 15th-22nd and Caesars booked from 22nd-24th :)
Aide Memoire - To Do List
Buy dollars |
closer to the time |
... |
Book a train to Gatwick and back for 14th and 24th |
Can only book 12 weeks in advance |
... |
Book time off work |
MD already knows I"m going so just need to make it official some time |
... |
Book Gatwick Hilton for night before flight going out |
Need 364 Hilton Honors points to get a free night - so book when I get them |
... |
Buy travel insurance |
When I get round to it, possibly soon-ish |
... |
Book flight there and back |
;D |
BOOKED |
Reserve Bally"s for 15th-22nd |
;D |
RESERVED |
Reserve Caesars for 22nd-24th |
;D |
RESERVED |
Right ... think that"s everything
PMSL with Duke ;)
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I like this idea. Maybe have a standard list for everyone? Ooo Maybe a project plan gantt chart thingy!? Is there anybody able to do this?
The OP has a list I"ve been keeping up to date.
Once we"re much nearer I may do a "check list" of sorts for those people who haven"t travelled to the US/Vegas before as part of the Travel Tips thingy.
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I like this idea. Maybe have a standard list for everyone? Ooo Maybe a project plan gantt chart thingy!? Is there anybody able to do this?
The OP has a list I"ve been keeping up to date.
Once we"re much nearer I may do a "check list" of sorts for those people who haven"t travelled to the US/Vegas before as part of the Travel Tips thingy.
cheers Paulie ;D
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Don"t think I can miss this. Currently trying to get a plan going will post when I have booked. ;)
In the interests of Health and Safety I should point out the water in Bellagio fountains is real. ;D
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Don"t think I can miss this. Currently trying to get a plan going will post when I have booked. ;)
At least you"ll be able to save on the cost of the flights Don and just walk it.
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Anyone who wants to go from LHR on BA find me at Coventry at the weekend I will try and sort some people out with a discount.(I work for BA)
cdw1111 on Blonde.
Tighty,Suzanne,Curlage can point me out.
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Anyone who wants to go from LHR on BA find me at Coventry at the weekend I will try and sort some people out with a discount.(I work for BA)
cdw1111 on Blonde.
Tighty,Suzanne,Curlage can point me out.
Now he tells me ;)
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Don"t think I can miss this. Currently trying to get a plan going will post when I have booked. ;)
Yes!!!!! Phil likes this :)
JP likes this but can"t help having visions of the family Roberts dragging Don up and down the strip for several days a la Tallinn ;D
That ain"t happening JP, lesson learned on that one.
As for the water jokes, sigh just sigh, will it ever end.
:P
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As for the water jokes, sigh just sigh, will it ever end.
When something like this happens you have to expect people to dive in and make a splash.
As least we have identified a leak in your game as it appears you are unable to float.
Sorry about all these puns, I"m simply drowning in them. Unlike you, I"m a little dry.
::)
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Very good JP have decided to go with the flow with this one now and no longer take the bait. Hopefully will track you down soon and tap you up for a drink if your feeling flush, it"s worth a punt.
Right, now back to to the vegas thread, I thank you ::)
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Hotel Booked - Harrahs
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Sigh, I am so far behind the game on this, I only confirmed the time off work today. Best get on with it, I think I will book the flight from Manc as that what everybody else is doing.
Are people coming for a bit of a distance away thinking of staying the night in Manchester the night before? Just cos it would be fun and we could have the build up.
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open to persuasion
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open to persuasion
I live 35 mins from the airport and even I could be open to persuasion..... ;D
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Sounds good, just to check everybody is getting the 12:30 flight from Manchester on 24/11/2011 right?
I probably will stay in Machester the night before as will want to be at airport a good couple of hours before the flight and am too lazy to travel up from Swansea the same day. Would rather have a lie in (cos I sure won"t be up at 6am like a kid at Christmas that morning).
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Sounds good, just to check everybody is getting the 12:30 flight from Manchester on 24/11/2011 17/11/2011 right?
FYP
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Sounds good, just to check everybody is getting the 12:30 flight from Manchester on 24/11/2011 17/11/2011 right?
FYP
Oh yeah, thats what I meant, I assume thats a yes so I will go and book the one
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Sounds good, just to check everybody is getting the 12:30 flight from Manchester on 24/11/2011 17/11/2011 right?
FYP
Oh yeah, thats what I meant, I assume thats a yes so I will go and book the one
Jack has just booked it......
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Sounds good, just to check everybody is getting the 12:30 flight from Manchester on 24/11/2011 17/11/2011 right?
FYP
Oh yeah, thats what I meant, I assume thats a yes so I will go and book the one
Jack has just booked it......
QFT
and very much like the idea of a pre-Vegas night at Manchester :)
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This seems the best option at for park and stay
http://www.bewleyshotels.com/
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seat 56A and a window :)
Please can someone gorgeous book 56B?
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seat 56A and a window :)
Please can someone gorgeous book 56B?
Sorry mate already booked on BA flight :-*
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Jack has just booked it......
Details for the list please.
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| Name | Depart | Return | Fly from(with) | Staying |
| Jack Prime | 17th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | ????? |
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Wondering how much your taxi will cost?....see this handy little tool.
WORLDTAXIMETER.COM (http://www.worldtaximeter.com/las-vegas/McCarran+Airport/Harrahs+Hotel/15-00)
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I"ve pre-loaded this one with the airport to Harrahs but I"ve usually found it pretty accurate.
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17 bucks!.... Cor Blimey the same fare is £2 in Bolton :D :D
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Hmmm...
Apropos of nothing, it looks like my United Airlines miles are worth pretty much nothing for getting upgrades so I was hunting around for a possible use.
Apparently, with 90,000 miles I could get several days in Vegas (e.g. Mirage/Venetian) for basically nothing.
I"m not one who usually gives two forks about the quality of the hotel rooms in Vegas as I"m not usually in them that much but I am kind of tempted by the Palazzo which is less points than the Venetian.
Palazzo Luxury Suite
(http://img.oyster.com/las-vegas/hotels/venetian-resort-hotel-casino/photos/venetian-luxury-suite-venetian-resort-hotel-casino-v202444-1600.jpg)
(http://img.oyster.com/las-vegas/hotels/palazzo-resort-hotel-casino/photos/palazzo-luxury-suite-palazzo-resort-hotel-casino-v201435-1600.jpg)
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17 bucks!.... Cor Blimey the same fare is £2 in Bolton :D :D
Right that"s it, I"m going to Bolton instead :-)
Edit actually I changed my mind, Flight to Vegas is booked from Manchester. Have not done the hotel yet, I will do it fairly soon though.
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Not staying at the Venetian any more.
Booked the Vdara via Priceline for 3 nights (Sun 20th, Mon 21st and Tues 22nd) for their basic suite for a grand total of...
£158. Inc taxes and not inc resort fees.
GTFI.
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Not staying at the Venetian any more.
Booked the Vdara via Priceline for 3 nights (Sun 20th, Mon 21st and Tues 22nd) for their basic suite for a grand total of...
£158. Inc taxes and not inc resort fees.
GTFI.
Those suites look awesome.
And that"s a great price.
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Moving on then......
The cheapest single trip Travel insurance for the 17th to 25th is £13.90. Anyone got a better quote. What cover should I be looking for?
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Moving on then......
The cheapest single trip Travel insurance for the 17th to 25th is £13.90. Anyone got a better quote. What cover should I be looking for?
Depends really.
Are you planning on going on Sharplea"s stag do ?
or, and more likely to require a higher level of cover, are you planning on attending Joobie"s Hen Party ?
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Moving on then......
The cheapest single trip Travel insurance for the 17th to 25th is £13.90. Anyone got a better quote. What cover should I be looking for?
Depends really.
Are you planning on going on Sharplea"s stag do ?
or, and more likely to require a higher level of cover, are you planning on attending Joobie"s Hen Party ?
Depends who is organising each one?
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I understand that the organiser of the Stag is a quiet, teetotal fellow and it will be a staid affair with tea and biscuits, finishing around 8pm..............
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duke, can you get that statement notarised please.? I should be able to get a big saving on insurance!!! ;D
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Moving on then......
The cheapest single trip Travel insurance for the 17th to 25th is £13.90. Anyone got a better quote. What cover should I be looking for?
I was looking at single trip insurance - moneysupermarket.com seemed to be the cheapest place when I had a quick look; where was this quote from?
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Moving on then......
The cheapest single trip Travel insurance for the 17th to 25th is £13.90. Anyone got a better quote. What cover should I be looking for?
I was looking at single trip insurance - moneysupermarket.com seemed to be the cheapest place when I had a quick look; where was this quote from?
comparethemarket.com
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Moving on then......
The cheapest single trip Travel insurance for the 17th to 25th is £13.90. Anyone got a better quote. What cover should I be looking for?
I was looking at single trip insurance - moneysupermarket.com seemed to be the cheapest place when I had a quick look; where was this quote from?
comparethemarket.com
When I get round to buying some I"m really just looking at delays,cancels and baggage being covered (to a level that actually covers the cost of delay/cancel/baggage) - whatever"s the cheapest which meets that criteria seems like a plan to me.
Unless there"s anything the more experienced travellers suggest we should look for?
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Cheap is not something anyone should be looking for in holiday insurance.
Level of cover is the important factor.
Having spend time in hospital for a serious event whilst on holiday I can vouch for paying a bit more for decent coverage. Too many people say "it will never happen to me" - trust me - it can.
p.s. whilst in the hospital I spoke to the parents of a young lad who had had an accident after too much drink*, they were saying that a remortgage of their house was the only way they could pay for the costs.
* not that that"s going to happen to any APAT"ers
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Cheap is not something anyone should be looking for in holiday insurance.
Level of cover is the important factor.
Having spend time in hospital for a serious event whilst on holiday I can vouch for paying a bit more for decent coverage. Too many people say "it will never happen to me" - trust me - it can.
p.s. whilst in the hospital I spoke to the parents of a young lad who had had an accident after too much drink*, they were saying that a remortgage of their house was the only way they could pay for the costs.
* not that that"s going to happen to any APAT"ers
Yes, I have been very careful to check that they offer the best medical expenses cover, particularly in the USA. Is there anything in the fine print I should look out for?
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To be honest the last thing you should be worried about is delays and bag cover, although this can help in those circumstances.
Medical costs in the US can run into tens of thousands of dollars, so make sure that you are covered amply for most eventualities. You will find that the vast majority cover most things, but check for peace mind.
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To be honest the last thing you should be worried about is delays and bag cover, although this can help in those circumstances.
Medical costs in the US can run into tens of thousands of dollars, so make sure that you are covered amply for most eventualities. You will find that the vast majority cover most things, but check for peace mind.
My point about delays and bag cover is that I can"t see any quote that doesn"t cover the really important stuff like medical expenses and personal liability - whereas some of the cheapest on my quick browse only covered you for the really important stuff.
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comparethemarket.com
Never heard of them - they should consider some kind of advertising campaign
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comparethemarket.com
Never heard of them - they should consider some kind of advertising campaign
JP, are you booking or just heckling ;)
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Stag do? I have a cunning plan.
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Is it a secret?
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Oh ffs...just remember who"s stag do it is!
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Oh ffs...just remember who"s stag do it is!
Oh we do - believe me we do
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At least we can bring the handcuffs this time seeing as we"ll be checking luggage. ;)
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we all know what the handcuffs are really going to be used for lol
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Stag do? I have a cunning plan.
Coming soon....The APAT Vegas Vengeance(tm) Group Activities Bucket List
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Stag do? I have a cunning plan.
Coming soon....The APAT Vegas Vengeance(tm) Group Activities Bucket List
I like the sound of this.
(not so sure about the "coming soon" bit but I guess we have plenty time)
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I like the sound of this.
(not so sure about the "coming soon" bit but I guess we have plenty time)
Just means I only thought of it over a few beers on Friday night and the little demon on me shoulder started whispering in my ear.... ::)
(http://www.homeschooling-paradise.com/images/angel-and-devil-whispering-in-mans-ear.jpg)
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Sorted out now 3 confirmations
Don Roberts
Lee Wyatt
Paul Gildea
Gatwick Thurs 17th Virgin 1120 am return Weds 23rd 1635pm Harrahs for the 6 nights
Bring it on :)
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I have a +1 with flights booked (non APAT so not sure if I should be even posting this but hey I get to think about Vegas for a few minutes so I will).. Simon Kinnair booked onto the same flights as me. I"ve heard on the grapevine that a certain Rock and Fatcat maybe booking up this evening.. watch this space...
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I have a +1 with flights booked (non APAT so not sure if I should be even posting this but hey I get to think about Vegas for a few minutes so I will).. Simon Kinnair booked onto the same flights as me. I"ve heard on the grapevine that a certain Rock and Fatcat maybe booking up this evening.. watch this space...
Tomorrow afternoon when the rock gets back from sexually harrassing Rachel Riley watching countdown
Excited much?!?!
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List up to date AFAIK
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List up to date AFAIK
Kinnair ;) :-*
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Paulie,
Can you add My Sister & Neice to the list. Although they are not poker players they will be taking part in the experience ::)
Noreen Darwent
Carloine Darwent
Both on the MCR Virgin flight with me.
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Done...and done.
How are we only 6 weeks away from Celtic Chaos?...The year"s flying by!
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Paulie,
Can you add My Sister & Neice to the list. Although they are not poker players they will be taking part in the experience ::)
Noreen Darwent
Carloine Darwent
Both on the MCR Virgin flight with me.
runs in the family then ;)
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Paulie,
Can you add My Sister & Neice to the list. Although they are not poker players they will be taking part in the experience ::)
Noreen Darwent
Carloine Darwent
Both on the MCR Virgin flight with me.
runs in the family then ;)
There is always one ::)
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Working on my travel plan, due to be in Chicago 14-18th Nov, so likely to be arriving Friday evening. Will probably stay 18 - 25th and base myself at Harrahs
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Working on my travel plan, due to be in Chicago 14-18th Nov, so likely to be arriving Friday evening. Will probably stay 18 - 25th and base myself at Harrahs
Brilliant news welcome to the party Don.
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OK put me down.
Colin Wilson/BA/Harrahs 13th-22nd
(http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo154/CDW1111/002.jpg)
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OK put me down.
Colin Wilson/BA/Harrahs 13th-22nd
(http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo154/CDW1111/002.jpg)
Is this a piccy of my seat Col :D :D :D :D
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Working on my travel plan, due to be in Chicago 14-18th Nov, so likely to be arriving Friday evening. Will probably stay 18 - 25th and base myself at Harrahs
Brilliant news welcome to the party Don.
+1 :)
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Adam Sharples (sharplea) 16th 30th BA (LHR) Ballys-Vdara-Gold Coast
Julie Holness (Joobie538) 16th 30th BA (LHR) Ballys-Vdara-Gold Coast
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Name Depart Return Fly from(with) Staying
Stuart Ward 17th 24th MCR (Virgin) Harrahs tbc
Matthew Ward 17th 24th MCR (Virgin) Harrahs tbc
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OP updated
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The Rock is called Wigmo on here Paulie, just for the info.
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OK put me down.
Colin Wilson/BA/Harrahs 13th-22nd
(http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo154/CDW1111/002.jpg)
Is this a piccy of my seat Col :D :D :D :D
Looks like CW. So I"m hoping it"s my seat :D
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The Rock is called Wigmo on here Paulie, just for the info.
Noted
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Name Depart Return Fly from(with) Staying
Stuart Ward 17th 24th MCR (Virgin) Harrahs tbc
Matthew Ward 17th 24th MCR (Virgin) Harrahs tbc
Curlarge likes this 8) 8)
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Name Depart Return Fly from(with) Staying
Stuart Ward 17th 24th MCR (Virgin) Harrahs tbc
Matthew Ward 17th 24th MCR (Virgin) Harrahs tbc
Curlarge likes this 8) 8)
+1 dont tell the Russians ;D
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Name Depart Return Fly from(with) Staying
Stuart Ward 17th 24th MCR (Virgin) Harrahs tbc
Matthew Ward 17th 24th MCR (Virgin) Harrahs tbc
Curlarge likes this 8) 8)
+1 dont tell the Russians ;D
hahahaaha, never gonna live that down am i?
I hear one of the hotels has a bloody big fountain for yu to try and walk accross Don :p
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Name Depart Return Fly from(with) Staying
Stuart Ward 17th 24th MCR (Virgin) Harrahs tbc
Matthew Ward 17th 24th MCR (Virgin) Harrahs tbc
Curlarge likes this 8) 8)
+1 dont tell the Russians ;D
hahahaaha, never gonna live that down am i?
I hear one of the hotels has a bloody big fountain for yu to try and walk accross Don :p
Hope they"ve got bigger lifts too. Jack looked pretty cramped in the last one.
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OK put me down.
Colin Wilson/BA/Harrahs 13th-22nd
(http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo154/CDW1111/002.jpg)
Is this a piccy of my seat Col :D :D :D :D
Looks like CW. So I"m hoping it"s my seat :D
Yeah thats a Club class seat pic from my trip to Vegas in Jan.Adam make sure you tell the check in people your off to get married and hint at an upgrade to First,might get it through if there are empty seats and it"s a special occasion,definately worth a try.
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Name Depart Return Fly from(with) Staying
Stuart Ward 17th 24th MCR (Virgin) Harrahs tbc
Matthew Ward 17th 24th MCR (Virgin) Harrahs tbc
Curlarge likes this 8) 8)
+1 dont tell the Russians ;D
hahahaaha, never gonna live that down am i?
I hear one of the hotels has a bloody big fountain for yu to try and walk accross Don :p
Hope they"ve got bigger lifts too. Jack looked pretty cramped in the last one.
The lifts in Cov certainly presented new opportunities.
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Name Depart Return Fly from(with) Staying
Stuart Ward 17th 24th MCR (Virgin) Harrahs tbc
Matthew Ward 17th 24th MCR (Virgin) Harrahs tbc
Curlarge likes this 8) 8)
+1 dont tell the Russians ;D
hahahaaha, never gonna live that down am i?
I hear one of the hotels has a bloody big fountain for yu to try and walk accross Don :p
Hope they"ve got bigger lifts too. Jack looked pretty cramped in the last one.
The lifts in Cov certainly presented new opportunities.
hahahaha ;D
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Name Depart Return Fly from(with) Staying
Stuart Ward 17th 24th MCR (Virgin) Harrahs tbc
Matthew Ward 17th 24th MCR (Virgin) Harrahs tbc
Curlarge likes this 8) 8)
+1 dont tell the Russians ;D
hahahaaha, never gonna live that down am i?
I hear one of the hotels has a bloody big fountain for yu to try and walk accross Don :p
Hope they"ve got bigger lifts too. Jack looked pretty cramped in the last one.
The lifts in Cov certainly presented new opportunities.
hahahaha ;D
LMAOOOOOOOOO!!!! Was soooooo close to a brag post too. But then ya went and dropped the ball. Sigh.
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LMAOOOOOOOOO!!!! Was soooooo close to a brag post too. But then ya went and dropped the ball. Sigh.
I may have dropped the ball. She dropped two.
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LMAOOOOOOOOO!!!! Was soooooo close to a brag post too. But then ya went and dropped the ball. Sigh.
I may have dropped the ball. She dropped two.
Technically speaking, so did you. I was just being kind is all. lol
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[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLUl8xkKSTk&feature=related[/youtube]
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£614.70 return, Manchester to Vegas, 17th to 24th November...
Going to start looking at the finances, this is looking toooooooo good to miss...
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£614.70 return, Manchester to Vegas, 17th to 24th November...
Going to start looking at the finances, this is looking toooooooo good to miss...
Now you`re talking
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£614.70 return, Manchester to Vegas, 17th to 24th November...
Going to start looking at the finances, this is looking toooooooo good to miss...
Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
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This is gonna be awesome.
FACT.
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Welcome aboard Ian! It"s gonna be some ride!
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Welcome aboard Ian! It"s gonna be some ride!
Will you be taking someone along to take notes and pictures, so that you have something to remember.
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Welcome aboard Ian! It"s gonna be some ride!
Will you be taking someone along to take notes and pictures, so that you have something to remember.
That"s a damned good idea Alan!
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Welcome aboard Ian! It"s gonna be some ride!
Will you be taking someone along to take notes and pictures, so that you have something to remember.
That"s a damned good idea Alan!
Update to Packing List:
Pen - Check
Pad - Check
Camera - Check
Sorted!
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For phone use, I intend to use MrSimCard.com (http://www.mrsimcard.com/s.html). you can get unlimited use for up to a months for around $120 (inc delivery). I think there are cheaper options for shorter periods.
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What about the idea of buying a prepaid cell phone whilst out there, had a quick look $30 from a store quite near the strip - from $10 if you get to a Walmart - assuming the price of calls themselves aren"t so much different from over here - wouldn"t that be a pretty cheap option?
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Jon.
The answer is yes, been there done that...in the old days before "data" was involved.
If all you want is calls and texts...it"s a decent option...and I"ve done it, however, if you want your whizzy iPhone or Android device to be fully utilised then you have to have a data allowance....and you can"t buy that with a "burner".
Believe me, I researched it...a lot.
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Jon.
The answer is yes, been there done that...in the old days before "data" was involved.
If all you want is calls and texts...it"s a decent option...and I"ve done it, however, if you want your whizzy iPhone or Android device to be fully utilised then you have to have a data allowance....and you can"t buy that with a "burner".
Believe me, I researched it...a lot.
Sounds like it might suit me - I don"t really want to use my phone the same as I would over here, I just want communication available for if I need it. This way will limit what I"ve spent (because it"s pay as you go) and if I don"t use it, then I won"t have "wasted" too much.
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Jon.
The answer is yes, been there done that...in the old days before "data" was involved.
If all you want is calls and texts...it"s a decent option...and I"ve done it, however, if you want your whizzy iPhone or Android device to be fully utilised then you have to have a data allowance....and you can"t buy that with a "burner".
Believe me, I researched it...a lot.
Sounds like it might suit me - I don"t really want to use my phone the same as I would over here, I just want communication available for if I need it. This way will limit what I"ve spent (because it"s pay as you go) and if I don"t use it, then I won"t have "wasted" too much.
However, all the people you may want to communicate with (assuming it will be other APATers?), will be an international call for you (costly?) and they will have to pay to receive said call.
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However, all the people you may want to communicate with (assuming it will be other APATers?), will be an international call for you (costly?) and they will have to pay to receive said call.
Cell/Mobile service in Vegas is generally flaky, I have found, and a hybrid solution using texts/emails is my preferred method.
For calls, it depends on the individuals roaming agreement...some will charge you an international call and some local.
In the past, I have always found it best to send texts which are generally cheaper than calls. I have had occasions though where texts have just vanished into the ether so this time round, I"m going to ask for emails which will get delivered direct to my phone.
I"m sure we"ll whip up a phone/email list before we go...just another thing to add to the list.
EDIT: Forgot to add that Twitter and Facebook updates work well too!
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However, all the people you may want to communicate with (assuming it will be other APATers?), will be an international call for you (costly?) and they will have to pay to receive said call.
Cell/Mobile service in Vegas is generally flaky, I have found, and a hybrid solution using texts/emails is my preferred method.
For calls, it depends on the individuals roaming agreement...some will charge you an international call and some local.
Charge being the operative word here though.
In the past, I have always found it best to send texts which are generally cheaper than calls. I have had occasions though where texts have just vanished into the ether so this time round, I"m going to ask for emails which will get delivered direct to my phone.
I"m sure we"ll whip up a phone/email list before we go...just another thing to add to the list.
EDIT: Forgot to add that Twitter and Facebook updates work well too!
I"ve always found texting to be adequate, however i can see how Twitter could be useful, particularly with smartphone apps giving quick and easy access.
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However, all the people you may want to communicate with (assuming it will be other APATers?), will be an international call for you (costly?) and they will have to pay to receive said call.
Cell/Mobile service in Vegas is generally flaky, I have found, and a hybrid solution using texts/emails is my preferred method.
For calls, it depends on the individuals roaming agreement...some will charge you an international call and some local.
Charge being the operative word here though.
Of course, nothing is for free...but I recall that when I was with O2, they treated my calls to UK numbers as UK calls...odd but that"s the way I remember it.
Everyone should check with their operators and see if bundles/bolt-ons etc. are available to reduce the cost.
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Wee Man"s Passport came back so along with the Flights & Hotel the ESTA"s are sorted as well.
Now for the ITIN in case I cash HUGE ;D
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However, all the people you may want to communicate with (assuming it will be other APATers?), will be an international call for you (costly?) and they will have to pay to receive said call.
Cell/Mobile service in Vegas is generally flaky, I have found, and a hybrid solution using texts/emails is my preferred method.
For calls, it depends on the individuals roaming agreement...some will charge you an international call and some local.
Charge being the operative word here though.
Of course, nothing is for free...but I recall that when I was with O2, they treated my calls to UK numbers as UK calls...odd but that"s the way I remember it.
Everyone should check with their operators and see if bundles/bolt-ons etc. are available to reduce the cost.
I had a quick look and O2 look expensive - but good point, I should really do some "proper" research before I go
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Now for the ITIN in case I cash HUGE
My research from a few years ago is that you cannot get an ITIN BEFORE you go as you have no taxes to account for yet....at least that was the reply I got from the IRS at the American Embassy.
Generally, the Casino will get you to fill in the relevant forms if needed.
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Now for the ITIN in case I cash HUGE ;D
LOL :-*
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Back to the phones, I found this for iphone users
http://tillschadde.blogspot.com/2009/04/using-prepaid-data-plan-w-iphone-when.html
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Back to the phones, I found this for iphone users
http://tillschadde.blogspot.com/2009/04/using-prepaid-data-plan-w-iphone-when.html
That"s an old one...and my information is that is doesn"t work any more...T-Mobile withdrew the Sidekick plan.
Seriously...I"ve researched this....to death!
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Kindly company, and a company phone is good ::)
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Kindly company, and a company phone is good ::)
Mine is a "company phone" and the boss has no probs with me using it... unfortunately, I"m the boss and have to pay the bill. >:(
At least 30%"ish off of the phone bill comes off my tax/NI bill. :D
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I have just received this as an update on current rooms booked.
If you are not on this list, and I certainly thought that there were more, then please let me know.
Below I have listed the most up to date rooming list; please let me know if you need anything at all as it would be my pleasure to assist.
Caesars Palace:
BYRNE BRENDAN
WOODFIELD JONATHAN
Harrahs Las Vegas:
ANDREWS DERRICK
BAKER RICHARD
DARWENT NORAH
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I booked seperate - "Norah" Darwent is my sister - goes by the name of Noreen
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Can someone point me to the Harrah"s block booking info please?
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Can someone point me to the Harrah"s block booking info please?
turn left at the IP
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Can someone point me to the Harrah"s block booking info please?
Page 21 of this thread
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Can someone point me to the Harrah"s block booking info please?
Page 21 of this thread
Cheers Del.
Booked. 17th-24th.
:)
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For those that may have missed it....perhaps caught in a lift, walking across water etc...
Afternoon all, sorry for the delay.
I have cut and pasted the e-mail from Total Rewards VIP Group Reservations here for you all to use. Red is for Hurrahs and Blue for Caesars
The reservations web-site however uses an unsecured (http) and not a secured (https) address. I raised this point with them and they confirmed that whilst they believe their site to be secure they cannot supply a secure (https) address for us. Therefore it is up to each individual to decide how to make their reservation. Personnally I have just called them and made mine, which took about 6 minutes. They will take the first nights fee plus 12% tax and charge it to you credit card to secure the booking. I was told that you can cancel this up to 72 hours prior to check-in, but please ask for yourselves.
Nearer the time I will ask about priorty check-in etc...and see what we can get.
Please provide this information to your guests:
Group Name: APAT- Harrahs Las Vegas
Group Code: LH3APA1
Reservation phone number: 888-458-8471
Your guests can also make their reservations via the World Wide Web at your own group site:
http://www.totalexperiences.com/totalexperiences/event.html?group=LH3APA1
Rates:
11/13: $30.00; 11/14: $30.00; 11/15: $30.00; 11/16: $30.00; 11/17: $30.00; 11/18: $70.00; 11/19: $70.00; 11/20: $30.00; 11/21: $30.00; 11/22: $30.00; 11/23: $30.00
Upgrade Options available for an additional per night charge:
Harrah's Renovated: $30
Harrah's View: $20
When your guests call/make reservations online they will be required to provide a form of payment and a deposit for the first night room and tax will be taken at that time. There is a 72 hour cancellation policy which the reservations agent will explain to them when they book. They will have up to 30 days prior to your event date to make their reservations before the block is closed and remaining rooms are released.
Please provide this information to your guests:
Group Name: APAT- Caesars Palace
Group Code: LC3APA1
Reservation phone number: 866-227-5944
Your guests can also make their reservations via the World Wide Web at your own group site:
http://www.totalexperiences.com/totalexperiences/event.html?group=LC3APA1
Rates:
11/13: $79.00; 11/14: $79.00; 11/15: $79.00; 11/16: $89.00; 11/17: $89.00; 11/18: $159.00; 11/19: $129.00; 11/20: $79.00; 11/21: $79.00; 11/22: $79.00 11/23: $79.00
Upgrade Options available for an additional per night charge:
Caesars Forum Deluxe: $40
Caesars Palace Deluxe: $60
Caesars Augustus Deluxe: $60
Caesars Augustus Luxury: $80
When your guests call/make reservations online they will be required to provide a form of payment and a deposit for the first night room and tax will be taken at that time. There is a 72 hour cancellation policy which the reservations agent will explain to them when they book. They will have up to 30 days prior to your event date to make their reservations before the block is closed and remaining rooms are released.
This is all the information that I have so if you have any further questions regarding your reservation, please ask the reservation agent when you call.
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I have just received this as an update on current rooms booked.
If you are not on this list, and I certainly thought that there were more, then please let me know.
Below I have listed the most up to date rooming list; please let me know if you need anything at all as it would be my pleasure to assist.
Richard,
I haven"t booked yet as I"m waiting for my brother to confirm whether he will be joining me. We have plenty of time to book (although those links STILL don"t work) but I will.
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I have just received this as an update on current rooms booked.
If you are not on this list, and I certainly thought that there were more, then please let me know.
Below I have listed the most up to date rooming list; please let me know if you need anything at all as it would be my pleasure to assist.
Caesars Palace:
BYRNE BRENDAN
WOODFIELD JONATHAN
Harrahs Las Vegas:
ANDREWS DERRICK
BAKER RICHARD
DARWENT NORAH
In Harrahs but used my Total rewards points.
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Not booked yet. Still in negotiations with the missus.
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Not booked yet. Still in negotiations with the missus.
Negotiating Technique
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Past that stage Jon, flights are booked.
Now its just about spending the minimum on a room in order to keep her happy. (our definitions of "minimum amount of spend" and "good room" are the negotiation points)
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Not booked yet. Still in negotiations with the missus.
just give up you will NEVER win with a women.........NEVER..................here wait a minet ........tell her if she lets you go ................she can take me out for dinner for the week .............opps i forgot i have to ask the missus........I DON.T THINK SO......... good luck with your quest.... ;) ;)
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Thats me and Jeldon booked. Looking forward to it!
Name Depart Return Fly from(with) Staying
Tim Magnus (Luke1) 17th 25th LGW (Virgin) Harrahs
Jeldon Fernandez (Diablo) 17th 23rd LGW (Virgin) Harrahs
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Thats me and Jeldon booked. Looking forward to it!
Noted...we"re up to 26
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Thats me and Jeldon booked. Looking forward to it!
Name Depart Return Fly from(with) Staying
Tim Magnus (Luke1) 17th 25th LGW (Virgin) Harrahs
Jeldon Fernandez (Diablo) 17th 23rd LGW (Virgin) Harrahs
Nice one see you both at the airport
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Thats me and Jeldon booked. Looking forward to it!
Name Depart Return Fly from(with) Staying
Tim Magnus (Luke1) 17th 25th LGW (Virgin) Harrahs
Jeldon Fernandez (Diablo) 17th 23rd LGW (Virgin) Harrahs
Nice one see you both at the airport
Jeldon and Tim are the Ant and Dec of Poker. I"ve never seen one without the other ;D ;D ;D
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Not sure what I should say in response to the above comment!
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Myself and Stu have booked hotel, staying at Harrahs.
Thanks again Rich
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In unrelated news, the Tropicana opens it"s new Poker Room tonight....FWIW.
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In unrelated news, the Tropicana opens it"s new Poker Room tonight....FWIW.
Travel plans ??? you"re slipping 8)
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In unrelated news, the Tropicana opens it"s new Poker Room tonight....FWIW.
Travel plans ??? you"re slipping 8)
Waiting in reviews from my "contacts"....smallish room from early peeks...5/6 tables or so.
Frankly it"ll have to something special to drag custom away from the MGM which is just over the skybridge.
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Hi Guys and Girls
Just found gatwick to vegas on expedia for 2 booking,
wednesday 16th to friday 25th flights and riveria hotel £556 plus resort fee $7.50 per day,
plus i get 3.5% cashback on my quidco.com account makeing it £536ish for 9 nights
hmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!
DOWNSIDE - extra 4 hours on the way there and 2 hours on way back layovers
UPSIDE, I am a porker an like a good chillis meal at airport, frequent travelers will know what i mean.
Mr and Mrs Sunseekers torn like a chicken at Nandos
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Nice one Chen, this trip gets better and better. :)
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we all have to do this
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHCkmsBdsmY&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_929326[/youtube]
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Hopefully booking Thurs night/Fri day. Flying from Manc, staying at Harrah"s it seems.
Just hope prices stay the same till Thursday!
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Found a couple of things that may interest people:
http://www.exoticsracing.com/Racing-School/find-your-exotic-car-driving-experience.htm (although you need a driving licence for this one...Duke has already started planning 5 laps in a Gallardo.)
http://thegunstorelasvegas.com/store/gun-rental-packages.html
;)
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we all have to do this
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHCkmsBdsmY&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_929326[/youtube]
i would probably sh*t myself if i went on it
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I"m a definite, booked to fly in the same flight as most are taking from Manchester on the 17th, returning 24th.
Booked in at Harrahs too :)
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wiiiiiiii
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Stratosphere is a worthy visit Ger and the rides are awesome. I did the one you posted the video for - looks way better at night.
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Watching some American TV - the adverts in particular are really making me look forward to going over there :D
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I"m a definite, booked to fly in the same flight as most are taking from Manchester on the 17th, returning 24th.
Booked in at Harrahs too :)
27 now...wasn"t sure if Chen & spouse were definite yet.
Where do we put the under/over? I"m thinking 40 with a spread of 5 either side...what say you?
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Anyone who"s still debating.. flights have come down a little now showing direct (Virgin) from Manchester on Expedia as £557
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Anyone who"s still debating.. flights have come down a little now showing direct (Virgin) from Manchester on Expedia as £557
Once booked I never look again - would only tilt me - and now you have - Thanks ;D
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Sorry Ger :( Don"t blame me though.. the Stockton Rock "kindly" texted me the good news, thought it only right to tilt everyone else ;)
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Hi Paul
Me and the misses are booked via opodo - wednesday 16th to friday 25th us airways flights and 9 nights riveria hotel
£556 each + 3% cashback on quidco.com = £540
Chalk us up, couldn"t pass on this price, ummmed and arrrrrrrghed for all of 15 seconds and really had to twist deborahs arms!!!!
chen
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Anyone who"s still debating.. flights have come down a little now showing direct (Virgin) from Manchester on Expedia as £557
There is a Virgin sale on now...unsurprisingly it doesn"t seem to have affected the LV prices much..but still.
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Where do we put the under/over? I"m thinking 40 with a spread of 5 either side...what say you?
29 now with Chen & spouse..If I include Des, Tighty and Leigh...we"re at 32.
I may have to raise the under/over to 50.
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Really need some help here guys,this is the problem
The wife is due to be made redundant in September, she"s decided that she would like a week or two in the sun when she finishes.
We"ve been frequent visitors to Vegas since 2000 going at least once a year staying downtown since 2006 as she enjoys the bingo down there while I prefere Binions & the Nugget poker rooms.
We agreed earlier this year that we would definatley give Vegas a miss this year.
How can I get round this?
Thanks in advance
Just bought flights with virgin from manchester out on 13th till 24th :) :) :)
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Have requested an up-dated list of hotel rooms booked thus far and will post here when I have it, so we can check all is in order.
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At least we can bring the handcuffs this time seeing as we"ll be checking luggage. ;)
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At least we can bring the handcuffs this time seeing as we"ll be checking luggage. ;)
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lolololololol Ger has now upgraded from bucket to skip :-*
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At least we can bring the handcuffs this time seeing as we"ll be checking luggage. ;)
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lolololololol Ger has now upgraded from bucket to skip :-*
Lol
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Waited long enough for a Virgin deal/sale which doesn"t look as though as it"s going to happen.
Meh....Booked 12th - 26th
Hotels to be sorted once I hear from the sibling.
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Waited long enough for a Virgin deal/sale which doesn"t look as though as it"s going to happen.
Meh....Booked 12th - 26th
Hotels to be sorted once I hear from the sibling.
Ger likes this
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I"ve booked on the harrahs group code plus another non-poker degen:
Carl Lawton(Mayfair) 17th 24th LGW (Virgin) Harrahs
Andrew Wardrop 17th 24th LGW (Virgin) Harrahs
Just gonna have to remember how to play poker again.
Ah yes. Fold, Fold, Fold, All-in, S**t. :"(
Moves onto cash. Fold, Fold, Fold, All-in, S**t, Reload. :"(
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im still a bit excited.
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im still a bit excited.
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im still MEGA excited.
FYP ;)
We"re now UNDER the 6 months to go... 6 months time, we"ll all be a bit drunk won"t we?? :)
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im still MEGA excited.
FYP ;)
We"re now UNDER the 6 months to go... 6 months time, we"ll all be a bit drunk won"t we?? :)
good point.
me and the stockton rock have been talking all day about it.
as ger may say... this is gonna be epic :)
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bejeez stuie 3.56 in the morning
u not need any sleep boss!!!
must be buzzin i guess
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bejeez stuie 3.56 in the morning
u not need any sleep boss!!!
must be buzzin i guess
i believe i had just got in from a night out and was spannered.
still stupidly excited mind :)
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I still haven"t bought my travel insurance - anybody got any recommendations for a one-off trip?
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I still haven"t bought my travel insurance - anybody got any recommendations for a one-off trip?
Compare The Market ... Simples.
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Carl Lawton(Mayfair) 17th 24th LGW (Virgin) Harrahs
Andrew Wardrop 17th 24th LGW (Virgin) Harrahs
Noted.
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Bloody Yanks spoil everything.
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Bloody Yanks spoil everything.
don"t forget to check the small-print in your travel insurance before you buy. ;D
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Bloody Yanks spoil everything.
don"t forget to check the small-print in your travel insurance before you buy. ;D
Acts of God aren"t covered....meh!
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New recruits are Frank (tvp99) Moszkal and his wife Denise, who are flying out on November 17th from Gatwick and leaving on November 22nd. They are staying at The Aria.
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New recruits are Frank (tvp99) Moszkal and his wife Denise, who are flying out on November 17th from Gatwick and leaving on November 22nd. They are staying at The Aria.
Noted
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New recruits are Frank (tvp99) Moszkal and his wife Denise, who are flying out on November 17th from Gatwick and leaving on November 22nd. They are staying at The Aria.
Noted
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New recruits are Frank (tvp99) Moszkal and his wife Denise, who are flying out on November 16th from Gatwick and leaving on November 21st. They are staying at The Aria.
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New recruits are Frank (tvp99) Moszkal and his wife Denise, who are flying out on November 17th from Gatwick and leaving on November 22nd. They are staying at The Aria.
Noted
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New recruits are Frank (tvp99) Moszkal and his wife Denise, who are flying out on November 16th from Gatwick and leaving on November 21st. They are staying at The Aria.
Done
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Bloody Yanks spoil everything.
don"t forget to check the small-print in your travel insurance before you buy. ;D
Yeah we need to get the end of the world moved until after Vegas. I"m sure that won"t be a problem. Tighty and Leigh will get it sorted I"ll bet.
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Yeah we need to get the end of the world moved until after Vegas. I"m sure that won"t be a problem. Tighty and Leigh will get it sorted I"ll bet.
That should make the Live Update thread amusing.
"Paulie"s just gone out after being struck by lightning, Ger loses a race against a plague of locusts and Rodders gets it all in PF with AA. The board runs out AAxxx..unfortunately this loses to The Lord"s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse"
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Yeah we need to get the end of the world moved until after Vegas. I"m sure that won"t be a problem. Tighty and Leigh will get it sorted I"ll bet.
That should make the Live Update thread amusing.
"Paulie"s just gone out after being struck by lightning, Ger loses a race against a plague of locusts and Rodders gets it all in PF with AA. The board runs out AAxxx..unfortunately this loses to The Lord"s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse"
This caused a smile to break forth :)
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Rodders gets it all in PF with AA. The board runs out AAxxx..unfortunately this loses to The Lord"s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse"
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Were they Sooted??? :D
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Virgin currently £476 for the same dates.
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If anyone would like to see at a glance who, if any one, is on the same flight, I"ve copied the list of travellers from the OP into a spreadsheet and sorted by Date Flying Out > Flight > Hotel.
It"s on Google docs if any one is interested - http://bit.ly/jZVkyF (http://bit.ly/jZVkyF)
I"ll update as and when more people are added to the list,
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Saw the sibling last night.
He"ll do 17th - 26th....he got his own room for 7 nights a Harrahs for $90 (before tax) [he"s such a degen! ;D] and he"ll then switch over to share with me at the Mirage for the last couple of nights (Thu &Fri
So...this morning, I booked the rest of my hotels and got the same rate via my TR card as for the Group Rate so I booked it on the TR card.
Countdown...
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Myself and Bigfella, were finding out the cheapest places to drink in vegas last night.When any of us remember ,we will post on here.
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Myself and Bigfella, were finding out the cheapest places to drink in vegas last night.When any of us remember ,we will post on here.
Seriously? You do know it"s FREE when you"re playing...right!?
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Myself and Bigfella, were finding out the cheapest places to drink in vegas last night.When any of us remember ,we will post on here.
Well done Micky - taking a few for the team
Seriously? You do know it"s FREE when you"re playing...right!?
have you seen him play, good game buy in ;D
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Myself and Bigfella, were finding out the cheapest places to drink in vegas last night.When any of us remember ,we will post on here.
Seriously? You do know it"s FREE when you"re playing...right!?
......Or even pretending to be playing,sitting by slots when thirsty ftw.
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Myself and Bigfella, were finding out the cheapest places to drink in vegas last night.When any of us remember ,we will post on here.
Well done Micky - taking a few for the team
Seriously? You do know it"s FREE when you"re playing...right!?
have you seen him play, good game buy in ;D
Wouldn"t it be cheaper for him to buy his drink rather than get it free whilst playing? ;)
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LOL...Love it !!
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Any news on when APAT are going to be running satellites for this adventure ??
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Any news on when APAT are going to be running satellites for this adventure ??
soon
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Any news on when APAT are going to be running satellites for this adventure ??
I suspect that satellites will be for entry only...anyone expecting a package should manage their expectations.
Of course, I could be wrong.
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I would have a thought a venue would get confirmed before satellites are even a possibility
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I would have a thought a venue would get confirmed before satellites are even a possibility
Indeed.
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For what it"s worth, the Venetian"s Poker Room Manager advises that their November Deepstack Series will be held the first 3 weeks of November.
Usual fields of 300-400 for lower buy-ins.
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One more to add to the list J Kemp (poker_jason). LGW - Virgin 16-22. Accommodation TBC.
Probably booking Tropicana - Any thoughts on the hotel? or should I head up strip?
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One more to add to the list J Kemp (poker_jason). LGW - Virgin 16-22. Accommodation TBC.
Probably booking Tropicana - Any thoughts on the hotel? or should I head up strip?
I suggest you check Curlage"s post here
http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=7405.300
about half way down!
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For what it"s worth, the Venetian"s Poker Room Manager advises that their November Deepstack Series will be held the first 3 weeks of November.
Usual fields of 300-400 for lower buy-ins.
Excellent news.
Best tourney in Vegas IMO. (Until APAT arrrive of course)
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Afternoon all, sorry for the delay.
I have cut and pasted the e-mail from Total Rewards VIP Group Reservations here for you all to use. Red is for Hurrahs and Blue for Caesars
The reservations web-site however uses an unsecured (http) and not a secured (https) address. I raised this point with them and they confirmed that whilst they believe their site to be secure they cannot supply and secure (https) address for us. Therefore it is up to each individual to decide how to make their reservation. Personnally I have just called them and made mine, which took about 6 minutes. They will take the first nights fee plus 12% tax and charge it to you credit card to secure the booking. I was told that you can cancel this upto 72 hours prior to check-in, but please ask for yourselves.
Nearer the time I will ask about priorty check-in etc...and see what we can get.
Please provide this information to your guests:
Group Name: APAT- Harrahs Las Vegas
Group Code: LH3APA1
Reservation phone number: 888-458-8471
Your guests can also make their reservations via the World Wide Web at your own group site:
http://www.totalexperiences.com/totalexperiences/event.html?group=LH3APA1
Rates:
11/13: $30.00; 11/14: $30.00; 11/15: $30.00; 11/16: $30.00; 11/17: $30.00; 11/18: $70.00; 11/19: $70.00; 11/20: $30.00; 11/21: $30.00; 11/22: $30.00; 11/23: $30.00
Upgrade Options available for an additional per night charge:
Harrah's Renovated: $30
Harrah's View: $20
When your guests call/make reservations online they will be required to provide a form of payment and a deposit for the first night room and tax will be taken at that time. There is a 72 hour cancellation policy which the reservations agent will explain to them when they book. They will have up to 30 days prior to your event date to make their reservations before the block is closed and remaining rooms are released.
Please provide this information to your guests:
Group Name: APAT- Caesars Palace
Group Code: LC3APA1
Reservation phone number: 866-227-5944
Your guests can also make their reservations via the World Wide Web at your own group site:
http://www.totalexperiences.com/totalexperiences/event.html?group=LC3APA1
Rates:
11/13: $79.00; 11/14: $79.00; 11/15: $79.00; 11/16: $89.00; 11/17: $89.00; 11/18: $159.00; 11/19: $129.00; 11/20: $79.00; 11/21: $79.00; 11/22: $79.00 11/23: $79.00
Upgrade Options available for an additional per night charge:
Caesars Forum Deluxe: $40
Caesars Palace Deluxe: $60
Caesars Augustus Deluxe: $60
Caesars Augustus Luxury: $80
When your guests call/make reservations online they will be required to provide a form of payment and a deposit for the first night room and tax will be taken at that time. There is a 72 hour cancellation policy which the reservations agent will explain to them when they book. They will have up to 30 days prior to your event date to make their reservations before the block is closed and remaining rooms are released.
This is all the information that I have so if you have any further questions regarding your reservation, please ask the reservation agent when you call.
Website doesn"t work! Put all details in and hit submit, then it just hangs. Tried it twice on two different days.
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Website doesn"t work! Put all details in and hit submit, then it just hangs. Tried it twice on two different days.
It"s never fecking worked, I had to call them and quote "APAT"
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| Name | Depart | Return | Fly from(with) | Staying |
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| Andrew Duncan (AJDUK) | 13th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
| Debjani Duncan (blowfly) | 13th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
Still working on accommodation but will be at Harrahs from 17th to 24th.
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| Name | Depart | Return | Fly from(with) | Staying |
| | | | | |
| Andrew Duncan (AJDUK) | 13th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
| Debjani Duncan (blowfly) | 13th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
Still working on accommodation but will be at Harrahs from 17th to 24th.
Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ;D
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| Name | Depart | Return | Fly from(with) | Staying |
| | | | | |
| Andrew Duncan (AJDUK) | 13th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
| Debjani Duncan (blowfly) | 13th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
Still working on accommodation but will be at Harrahs from 17th to 24th.
Curlarge likes this
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| Name | Depart | Return | Fly from(with) | Staying |
| | | | | |
| Andrew Duncan (AJDUK) | 13th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
| Debjani Duncan (blowfly) | 13th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
Still working on accommodation but will be at Harrahs from 17th to 24th.
so you eventually caved to Debs pressure ;)
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so you eventually caved to Debs pressure ;)
Yep :D
Now Brendan, clear something up for me...are you staying in Caesars or Harrahs? Can"t work out from thread which!
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so you eventually caved to Debs pressure ;)
Yep :D
Now Brendan, clear something up for me...are you staying in Caesars or Harrahs? Can"t work out from thread which!
I"ve been a grizzly and gone for Caesars ;D
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so you eventually caved to Debs pressure ;)
Yep :D
Now Brendan, clear something up for me...are you staying in Caesars or Harrahs? Can"t work out from thread which!
I"ve been a grizzly and gone for Caesars ;D
Ha ha it"ll cost ye at those forum shoppes :o Would be cheaper to pretend to mix it with the plebs whilst secretly residing in a harrah"s penthouse suite ;D
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so you eventually caved to Debs pressure ;)
Yep :D
Now Brendan, clear something up for me...are you staying in Caesars or Harrahs? Can"t work out from thread which!
I"ve been a grizzly and gone for Caesars ;D
Brendan have a look on tripadvisor about Caesars> it got mullered the last time I looked>
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so you eventually caved to Debs pressure ;)
Yep :D
Now Brendan, clear something up for me...are you staying in Caesars or Harrahs? Can"t work out from thread which!
I"ve been a grizzly and gone for Caesars ;D
Brendan have a look on tripadvisor about Caesars> it got mullered the last time I looked>
I"m still not sure where to stay. Caesars last time was great (we had an upgrade) but everyone says standard rooms are rubbish.
Venetian is tempting although a tad over budget.
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Came back from Vegas 2 weeks ago - absolutely SUPERB!! - stayed at The Mirage and it was fantastic
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| Name | Depart | Return | Fly from(with) | Staying |
| | | | | |
| Andrew Duncan (AJDUK) | 13th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
| Debjani Duncan (blowfly) | 13th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
Still working on accommodation but will be at Harrahs from 17th to 24th.
Curlarge likes this
Team Jaxie likes this too :)
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| Name | Depart | Return | Fly from(with) | Staying |
| | | | | |
| Andrew Duncan (AJDUK) | 13th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
| Debjani Duncan (blowfly) | 13th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
Still working on accommodation but will be at Harrahs from 17th to 24th.
Curlarge likes this
Team Jaxie likes this too :)
Well we know about the "J" but not to sure about the "axie" yet? Harrah"s do twin rooms so you"ll be OK ;)
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Well we know about the "J" but not to sure about the "axie" yet? Harrah"s do twin rooms so you"ll be OK ;)
Dawn"s flight will be booked this week and my hotel reservation details will be amended :)
What a trip it"s going to be!
btw, has anyone booked the Manchester hotel yet?
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| Name | Depart | Return | Fly from(with) | Staying |
| | | | | |
| Andrew Duncan (AJDUK) | 13th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
| Debjani Duncan (blowfly) | 13th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
Still working on accommodation but will be at Harrahs from 17th to 24th.
Same flight, see you in the airport bar then
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just been reading a book about things that BITE in very hot weather in places like VEGAS so take some repelent OR even better have plenty of YEAST the littel monsters don.t like it ;)
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After much begging, mrs p has granted me a pass.Will be booking once i get home.I run good ;D ;D
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After much begging, mrs p has granted me a pass.Will be booking once i get home.I run good ;D ;D
Begging"s good..
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just been reading a book about things that BITE in very hot weather in places like VEGAS so take some repelent OR even better have plenty of YEAST the littel monsters don.t like it ;)
Vegas in November is not "very hot"... that said, I"ve usually been in June when it is "very hot", but never been bitten by anything.
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After much begging, mrs p has granted me a pass.Will be booking once i get home.I run good ;D ;D
Tell Mrs P that WAGs and HABs are most welcome.
oh and...
Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
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After much begging, mrs p has granted me a pass.Will be booking once i get home.I run good ;D ;D
Great news Michael!
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just been reading a book about things that BITE in very hot weather in places like VEGAS so take some repelent OR even better have plenty of YEAST the littel monsters don.t like it ;)
Vegas in November is not "very hot"... that said, I"ve usually been in June when it is "very hot", but never been bitten by anything.
I have however been stung by a few taxi drivers!! :"(
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| Name | Depart | Return | Fly from(with) | Staying |
| | | | | |
| Andrew Duncan (AJDUK) | 13th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
| Debjani Duncan (blowfly) | 13th | 24th | MCR (Virgin) | Harrahs |
Still working on accommodation but will be at Harrahs from 17th to 24th.
Same flight, see you in the airport bar then
I think that could be arranged!
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stu likes this thread lots. Over.
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One more to add to the list J Kemp (poker_jason). LGW - Virgin 16-22. Accommodation TBC.
Probably booking Tropicana - Any thoughts on the hotel? or should I head up strip?
I suggest you check Curlage"s post here
http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=7405.300
about half way down!
Thanks for the information - saw reply after reserving Tropicana. Stayed at Ceasars before so looking for something else. Harrahs reviews were mixed. - Reviews look good for Trop and 6 nights for £250 seemed good. Anyone got experience of Trop? Will look out for any great deals in the meantime for Mirage, etc. E
See you in Vegas. Jason
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One more to add to the list J Kemp (poker_jason). LGW - Virgin 16-22. Accommodation TBC.
Probably booking Tropicana - Any thoughts on the hotel? or should I head up strip?
I suggest you check Curlage"s post here
http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=7405.300
about half way down!
Thanks for the information - saw reply after reserving Tropicana. Stayed at Ceasars before so looking for something else. Harrahs reviews were mixed. - Reviews look good for Trop and 6 nights for £250 seemed good. Anyone got experience of Trop? Will look out for any great deals in the meantime for Mirage, etc. E
See you in Vegas. Jason
I never looked at the Tropicana but I specifically searched for feedback about whether to stay at Harrahs or Ballys (because they"re both cheap and central) - the overwhelming consensus was to stay at Ballys. So that could be somewhere else to think about if you can get a decent deal.
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<<<<< Haz ticket to Vegas. ;D Brace yereselves...and avoid row 56 on the plane over and back obv. ;)
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<<<<< Haz ticket to Vegas. ;D Brace yereselves...and avoid row 56 on the plane over and back obv. ;)
liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiike!!
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<<<<< Haz ticket to Vegas. ;D Brace yereselves...and avoid row 56 on the plane over and back obv. ;)
OMG :D
Note to self: buy noise cancelling headphones at airport
Seriously; it will be nice to have you there to translate what we say into American
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One more to add to the list J Kemp (poker_jason). LGW - Virgin 16-22. Accommodation TBC.
Probably booking Tropicana - Any thoughts on the hotel? or should I head up strip?
I suggest you check Curlage"s post here
http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=7405.300
about half way down!
Thanks for the information - saw reply after reserving Tropicana. Stayed at Ceasars before so looking for something else. Harrahs reviews were mixed. - Reviews look good for Trop and 6 nights for £250 seemed good. Anyone got experience of Trop? Will look out for any great deals in the meantime for Mirage, etc. E
See you in Vegas. Jason
I never looked at the Tropicana but I specifically searched for feedback about whether to stay at Harrahs or Ballys (because they"re both cheap and central) - the overwhelming consensus was to stay at Ballys. So that could be somewhere else to think about if you can get a decent deal.
I"m pretty sure at the Tropicana, drinks are free. There"s fun and sunshine, which I believe is in plentiful supply for everyone.
One thing I would say though, all that"s missing is the sea, but don"t worry, you can suntan. ;D
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Taxis £100 (includes approx £25 each way transfers airport/hotel/airport)
A cab from the airport to Harrahs should be no more than $20 plus a couple of bucks for a tip.
Alternatively, if you are prepared to wait, there is a shuttle (Bell Transport?) that services most of the strip hotels for, I think $5-$10. It stops off at several places along the way but other than walking...which isn"t an option, it"s as cheap as possible.
On the other hand, if there are boatloads of us coming in together then splitting a cab between 2-4 works out about the same.
For any group of 3-6, especially for any that have never been before, just book a limo for the airport to hotel transfer.
It will cost about $70 for a minimum 1hr hire, enough time for the driver to give you a tour of the strip, before arriving at your hotel in style.
http://www.lasvegas-limo.com/rates/airport-rates/ (http://www.lasvegas-limo.com/rates/airport-rates/)
I"m defo up for this. Anyone else from the MCR flight?
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18 Passenger Party Bus
$ 175 one way
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18 Passenger Party Bus
$ 175 one way
Pity the poor driver of that bus :)
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<<<<< Haz ticket to Vegas. ;D Brace yereselves...and avoid row 56 on the plane over and back obv. ;)
OMG :D
Note to self: buy noise cancelling headphones at airport
Seriously; it will be nice to have you there to translate what we say into American
Yeah...good luck with that. Last time I was there they didn"t understand half of what I said.
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Have just received this list from Harrahs showing who has booked on our deal. If your booking is not here can you let me know please.
Harrahs Las Vegas Rooming List:
ANDREWS DERRICK 111711 112411
BAKER RICHARD 111311 112411
DARWENT NORAH 111711 112411
LAWTON CARL 111711 112411
PRIME MARTYN 111711 112411
WARD MATTHEW 111711 112411
WARDROP ANDREW 111711 112411
Caesars Palace Las Vegas Rooming List:
BYRNE BRENDAN 111711 112411
WOODFIELD JONATHAN 112211 112411
The numbers are the dates for those still a bit drousy....
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saw this and thought of Ger
http://www.vegas4locals.com/thirstythirdthursdaypubcrawl.html
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saw this and thought of Ger
http://www.vegas4locals.com/thirstythirdthursdaypubcrawl.html
Sigh
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<<<<< Haz ticket to Vegas. ;D Brace yereselves...and avoid row 56 on the plane over and back obv. ;)
OMG :D
Note to self: buy noise cancelling headphones at airport
Seriously; it will be nice to have you there to translate what we say into American
Yeah...good luck with that. Last time I was there they didn"t understand half of what I said.
Pardon!!!
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Wondering what your Harrahs room will look like?
Unstaged photos...HERE (http://www.oyster.com/shots/?qa=classic-room+hotelid%3A3905+location%3Alas-vegas)
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Wondering what your Harrahs room will look like?
Unstaged photos...HERE (http://www.oyster.com/shots/?qa=classic-room+hotelid%3A3905+location%3Alas-vegas)
Just showed the pics to my suitcase... didn"t seem too bothered to be honest.
(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s71/RioRodent/SUITCASE.jpg)
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For those of you still debating....
Both BA and Virgin currently have sale flights to Vegas around 450 squiddlies.
GET IN!
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For those of you still debating....
Both BA and Virgin currently have sale flights to Vegas around 450 squiddlies.
GET IN!
Great spot paulie, booked on the Manchester flight,add me (micky paterson) and my good lady Ailsa Paterson to the list please. 17 -24th November.
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For those of you still debating....
Both BA and Virgin currently have sale flights to Vegas around 450 squiddlies.
GET IN!
Great spot paulie, booked on the Manchester flight,add me (micky paterson) and my good lady Ailsa Paterson to the list please. 17 -24th November.
There goes the duty free option --- nice one Micky -- will be epic
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Depart Gatwick 17th
Return 24th
Staying at Harrahs
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Depart Gatwick 17th
Return 24th
Staying at Harrahs
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Bout fecking time you lumped it on :)
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Depart Gatwick 17th
Return 24th
Staying at Harrahs
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Are we getting to the point where it"d be easier to say who isn"t going?
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Depart Gatwick 17th
Return 24th
Staying at Harrahs
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Are we getting to the point where it"d be easier to say who isn"t going?
I"m not :"( :"( :"( :"( :"( :"( :"( :"( :"(
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Depart Gatwick 17th
Return 24th
Staying at Harrahs
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
2 pitchers of lager , please bartender.
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Depart Gatwick 17th
Return 24th
Staying at Harrahs
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
2 pitchers of lager , please bartender.
That"ll be $6 sir! You can"t beat the IP for value!
Really looking forward to this trip now!!
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Depart Gatwick 17th
Return 24th
Staying at Harrahs
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Are we getting to the point where it"d be easier to say who isn"t going?
I"m not :"( :"( :"( :"( :"( :"( :"( :"( :"(
ffs Debs sort it out. This is the trip of a life-time. Whatever"s stopping you, I"m sure it can be worked round.
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(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-385UC7vY61A/ThbYC7SAssI/AAAAAAAADcY/f06AuEf4R7c/s640/Tighty%252520Vegas.jpg)
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe,
To which Vegas casino shall we go ?
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Depart Gatwick 17th
Return 24th
Staying at Harrahs
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Are we getting to the point where it"d be easier to say who isn"t going?
Yep, although I guess I should really sort something out as I keep insisting I am coming and still have not booked Harrahs.
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Lost my passport :-[
At least it"s early enough for it to be no problem getting it replaced in time, not happy with all the extra cost though (including having to pay for an ESTA as you can"t just amend an existing one if you get a new passport number)
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Lost my passport :-[
At least it"s early enough for it to be no problem getting it replaced in time, not happy with all the extra cost though (including having to pay for an ESTA as you can"t just amend an existing one if you get a new passport number)
You should be glad you"re British, cos replacing it is just an administrative procedure, which you can repeat if necessary. I lost my Irish one a couple of years ago and received a strict letter about the seriousness of losing it and a statement that you can only ever have a lost passport replaced once in your life. I have found it so I must send to them to redeem my "one time" in case I need it in the future.
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<<<<< Haz ticket to Vegas. ;D Brace yereselves...and avoid row 56 on the plane over and back obv. ;)
Which plane Dawn?
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<<<<< Haz ticket to Vegas. ;D Brace yereselves...and avoid row 56 on the plane over and back obv. ;)
Which plane Dawn?
The Manchester one :)
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<<<<< Haz ticket to Vegas. ;D Brace yereselves...and avoid row 56 on the plane over and back obv. ;)
Which plane Dawn?
The Manchester one :)
The big white one?
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<<<<< Haz ticket to Vegas. ;D Brace yereselves...and avoid row 56 on the plane over and back obv. ;)
Which plane Dawn?
The Manchester one :)
The big white one?
Dunno what colour it is. Just hope it has wings, an engine, a pilot and all that other essential stuff for airborne travel. Oh yeah...and food and drink too obv.
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this is the plane that has been hired especially to take laxie to vegas
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For those of you considering going now is the time to book, my package is now £200 less than when I booked :"( but hey ho that was my choice. Virgin flights today are £410 Gatwick and £479 Manchester and I just can"t see them getting any cheaper than that so why not come and join us, you know it makes sense ;) And make it fast can"t see these prices being around long.
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If anyone still looking to book a Harrah"s property this deal is valid till 31st July -
" Save 40% off CET/Harrah"s rooms
The code is CAAP400, just enter it in the promo box on the hotels" own websites. It"s an online-only offer for stays of 11 nights or fewer. Thanks to Las Vegas Advisor for the e-mail with the code!
Worth checking the online rates first as some might be increased for the offer but a great saving, otherwise. 40% off until July 31st for dates through December 2011.
Hotels involved are Caesars Palace, Paris, Planet Hollywood, Harrah"s, Flamingo, Imperial Palace and Rio - just added it for those of us who have to think about which hotels are in which group"
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If anyone still looking to book a Harrah"s property this deal is valid till 31st July -
" Save 40% off CET/Harrah"s rooms
The code is CAAP400, just enter it in the promo box on the hotels" own websites. It"s an online-only offer for stays of 11 nights or fewer. Thanks to Las Vegas Advisor for the e-mail with the code!
Worth checking the online rates first as some might be increased for the offer but a great saving, otherwise. 40% off until July 31st for dates through December 2011.
Hotels involved are Caesars Palace, Paris, Planet Hollywood, Harrah"s, Flamingo, Imperial Palace and Rio - just added it for those of us who have to think about which hotels are in which group"
Just tried the code for interest and the price went up!!!
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Wiiiii booked
LGW 15th -24th Nov (virgin)
Prob booking Harrahs - will confirm later
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Wiiiii booked
LGW 15th -24th Nov (virgin)
Prob booking Harrahs - will confirm later
Ger likes this
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Top Work Alan, will study this again after work.
Caesars is still my first choice (but not the entry level room as they are getting bad reviews).
Aria is very tempting if I can get a good deal.
Venetian is highly likely as MrsSirP wants to stay there.
Havn"t looked at Paris, might be worth consideration?
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All booked up to stay in Harrah"s.
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Top Work Alan, will study this again after work.
Caesars is still my first choice (but not the entry level room as they are getting bad reviews).
Aria is very tempting if I can get a good deal.
Venetian is highly likely as MrsSirP wants to stay there.
Havn"t looked at Paris, might be worth consideration?
Posh git :D
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All booked up to stay in Harrah"s.
What price was you quoted?
I put the codes in for Harrahs and just get a message saying that code isn"t valid.
Being quoted $45/88 weekday/weekend prices. Can anyone supply a code that beats that?
Cheers
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All booked up to stay in Harrah"s.
What price was you quoted?
I put the codes in for Harrahs and just get a message saying that code isn"t valid.
Being quoted $45/88 weekday/weekend prices. Can anyone supply a code that beats that?
Cheers
Michelle, phone them:
Please provide this information to your guests:
Group Name: APAT- Harrahs Las Vegas
Group Code: LH3APA1
Reservation phone number: 888-458-8471
Your guests can also make their reservations via the World Wide Web at your own group site:
http://www.totalexperiences.com/totalexperiences/event.html?group=LH3APA1
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All booked up to stay in Harrah"s.
What price was you quoted?
I put the codes in for Harrahs and just get a message saying that code isn"t valid.
Being quoted $45/88 weekday/weekend prices. Can anyone supply a code that beats that?
Cheers
Michelle, phone them:
Please provide this information to your guests:
Group Name: APAT- Harrahs Las Vegas
Group Code: LH3APA1
Reservation phone number: 888-458-8471
Your guests can also make their reservations via the World Wide Web at your own group site:
http://www.totalexperiences.com/totalexperiences/event.html?group=LH3APA1
Rates are $30/$70
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All booked up to stay in Harrah"s.
What price was you quoted?
I put the codes in for Harrahs and just get a message saying that code isn"t valid.
Being quoted $45/88 weekday/weekend prices. Can anyone supply a code that beats that?
Cheers
Original thread here for you
Here"s the deal I have been offered for 5 rooms or more.
Good Afternoon Richard,
I hope you are having a wonderful day! Below you will find rates for Harrahs and Caesars Palace Las Vegas. These rates are valid for 72 hours and if you are unable to make a decision on whether you'd like to set up a block by that point I would be happy to revisit the rates at your convenience.
We do our best to make booking a block of rooms as simple as possible for you. Once you've decided on the property and the rates we will create a group code. We do not require any funds at the time the block is created. You then have two options for booking; individual call in reservations or by rooming list.
With individual call in we will provide you with the group code and booking phone number for you to give your guests. They will be able to call in until 30 days prior to your date, at which time we will release all remaining rooms in the block so that you are not responsible for them.
If you decide to work with a rooming list we would need one main point of contact, the rooming list would have to be in along with full nights room and tax deposit for each reservation no later than 30 days prior to arrival. After the rooming list is in we will release any remaining rooms in the block so that you are not responsible for them.
For a group dining experiences you'll want to contact Restaurant Group Sales at 866-733-5827 or LVCityWideRestaurantGroupSales@harrahs.com. They have access to all of our properties restaurants and those they don't directly work with they will be able to put you in touch with the appropriate people. If you are looking for a banquet room please let me know as this is another department.
After a room block is set up for you we will also be happy to assist you with any additional amenities you may want to set up such as nightlife, shows, dining, golf, transportation, and much more.
Harrahs Las Vegas Room Rates:
11/13 through 11/17- $30.00 per night; 11/18 and 11/19- $70.00 per night; 11/20 through 11/24- $30.00 per night
*Guest can upgrade to a newly remodeled Deluxe room for only an additional $30.00 per night
Caesars Palace Las Vegas Room Rates:
11/13 through 11/15- $79.00 per night; 11/16 and 11/17- $89.00 per night; 11/18: $159.00; 11/19: $129.00; 11/20
through 11/24- $79.00 per night
Great news, we have no resort fees here at Caesars Entertainment. The only additional charge on the listed room rates below is a 12% hotel tax. Please let me know if you need anything at all and I hope you have an outstanding day! : )
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Have a wonderful day!
Thank you,
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All booked up to stay in Harrah"s.
What price was you quoted?
I put the codes in for Harrahs and just get a message saying that code isn"t valid.
Being quoted $45/88 weekday/weekend prices. Can anyone supply a code that beats that?
Cheers
Booked on Wednesday using code CAAP350 for 35% off, CAAP400 wasn"t working. Got deluxe room for $48/75.
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Thanks Guys ..... booked today at Harrahs. Classic $30/$60. Total for 9 nights inc. taxes $369.
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A +1 coming with us, David Carey making his APAT debut, flying from Manchester on 17th, return 24th, staying at Harrahs
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Depart Manchester 17 Nov - Return 27 Nov
Staying at the Flamingo
The blog might be worth a read...
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FYI
DEEP STACK EXTRAVAGANZA IV
October 27th - November 22nd, 2011
http://www.venetian.com/uploadedFiles/The_Venetian/Content_Blocks/Gaming/Deepstack_Extravaganza/DeepStackIV11.pdf
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so we are going to over 50 of us by the time we go?
this is going to be unreal.
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so we are going to over 50 of us by the time we go?
this is going to be unreal.
If one includes Des, Leigh and Tighty...I think we already are.
Like I said..."You"re gonna need a bigger bar!"
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so we are going to over 50 of us by the time we go?
this is going to be unreal.
If one includes Des, Leigh and Tighty...I think we already are.
Like I said..."You"re gonna need a bigger bar!"
More than likely will just be one of us heading stateside.
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+50 :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
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less than 100 days now. i made it 99 when i counted earlier.
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One of the girl"s in my department is going to Vegas with her boyfriend. She was happy when she told me, she was not that happy when she learned she was on our flight (however add 2 more ;D )
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One of the girl"s in my department is going to Vegas with her boyfriend. She was happy when she told me, she was not that happy when she learned she was on our flight (however add 2 more ;D )
LOLipops
With only three months to go now, I want to start organising other stuff:
Currency []
Visa online thingy []
Insurance []
Is there anything else needed for the checklist?
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bout covers it Del ;D
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One of the girl"s in my department is going to Vegas with her boyfriend. She was happy when she told me, she was not that happy when she learned she was on our flight (however add 2 more ;D )
LOLipops
With only three months to go now, I want to start organising other stuff:
Currency []
Visa online thingy []
Insurance []
Is there anything else needed for the checklist?
Currency [ x ]
Visa online thingy [ x ]
Insurance [ x ]
;D
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bout covers it Del ;D
oh! I"ll sort out one a month then ;D
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One of the girl"s in my department is going to Vegas with her boyfriend. She was happy when she told me, she was not that happy when she learned she was on our flight (however add 2 more ;D )
LOLipops
With only three months to go now, I want to start organising other stuff:
Currency []
Visa online thingy []
Insurance []
Is there anything else needed for the checklist?
Currency [ x ]
Visa online thingy [ x ]
Insurance [ x ]
;D
Might have guessed ;)
Jon, have you sorted out all the free stuff while we"re out there yet? Walking tours of the desert etc.
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Jon is NOT allowed to be in charge of ANYTHING to do with walking!!! Ger and Paulie are looking after that.
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I sense Hangover III ;D
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I sense Hangover III ;D
Wee man"s 21st - Adam"s stag - The wedding - APAT people in the same room for a prolonged period of time
Feck the walking.........................
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Jon is NOT allowed to be in charge of ANYTHING to do with walking!!! Ger and Paulie are looking after that.
And me????
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Jon is NOT allowed to be in charge of ANYTHING to do with walking!!! Ger and Paulie are looking after that.
And me????
You"re in charge of minding Ger and Paulie obv. And Jack"s looking after the lot of ya.
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Just had a read of the OP and realised our hotel isn"t listed. Jaxie staying in Harrah"s too. God help them. :D
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Just had a read of the OP and realised our hotel isn"t listed. Jaxie staying in Harrah"s too. God help them. :D
Fixed.
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Just 3 months to go... a taster for the VVs - The Freemont Street Experience
http://www.youtube.com/v/KzKk_xvD5MM
Note: The content is usually better!
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Jon is NOT allowed to be in charge of ANYTHING to do with walking!!! Ger and Paulie are looking after that.
And me????
You"re in charge of minding Ger and Paulie obv. And Jack"s looking after the lot of ya.
Does that we all get one of those big thumbs???? ;D
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Jon is NOT allowed to be in charge of ANYTHING to do with walking!!! Ger and Paulie are looking after that.
And me????
You"re in charge of minding Ger and Paulie obv. And Jack"s looking after the lot of ya.
Does that we all get one of those big thumbs???? ;D
You can feck off if ya think I"m spending the holiday minding a bunch of reprobates! I"ll be at the bar....
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you"ll be leading the reprobates yes?
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you"ll be leading the reprobates yes?
Obviously :D
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you"ll be leading the reprobates yes?
Obviously :D
If she can tear herself away from "im indoors that is...which don"t seem likely. ;D
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you"ll be leading the reprobates yes?
Obviously :D
If she can tear herself away from "im indoors that is...which don"t seem likely. ;D
Working on having "im trained by then :D
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you"ll be leading the reprobates yes?
Obviously :D
If she can tear herself away from "im indoors that is...which don"t seem likely. ;D
Working on having "im trained by then :D
The Thumb Groweth!!!!!!
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OK peeps we have got to think about a pressy for Adam and Julie for their nuptials in Vegas
She intimated today that the price of a digital record of her wedding was prohibitive ie $800 image rights and shiite.
so I propose all tavellers drop $20 into the pot and get her this record. We are all invited to the wedding so I personally think it"s a small price to pay to give them the record of their day
I will be annoying you a lot ;D
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so I propose all travellers drop $20 into the pot and get her this record. We are all invited to the wedding so I personally think it"s a small price to pay to give them the record of their day
In.
I"d only blow it on drinking, gambling or hookers strippers anyway.
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yeah im in too.
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OK peeps we have got to think about a pressy for Adam and Julie for their nuptials in Vegas
She intimated today that the price of a digital record of her wedding was prohibitive ie $800 image rights and shiite.
so I propose all tavellers drop $20 into the pot and get her this record. We are all invited to the wedding so I personally think it"s a small price to pay to give them the record of their day
I will be annoying you a lot ;D
No probs... count me in.
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OK peeps we have got to think about a pressy for Adam and Julie for their nuptials in Vegas
She intimated today that the price of a digital record of her wedding was prohibitive ie $800 image rights and shiite.
so I propose all tavellers drop $20 into the pot and get her this record. We are all invited to the wedding so I personally think it"s a small price to pay to give them the record of their day
I will be annoying you a lot ;D
No probs... count me in.
+1
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OK peeps we have got to think about a pressy for Adam and Julie for their nuptials in Vegas
She intimated today that the price of a digital record of her wedding was prohibitive ie $800 image rights and shiite.
so I propose all tavellers drop $20 into the pot and get her this record. We are all invited to the wedding so I personally think it"s a small price to pay to give them the record of their day
I will be annoying you a lot ;D
yep
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Definitely in for this...and Jack too. He"d say it himself only he"s currently up a mountain.
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Count me and mrs p in too.
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count me in
Great idea Ger
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in x 2
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Good idea.
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We are halfway there with pledges (and donations from people not even going - Thanks Rob) :-*
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put me on list ger.
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Aww thanks guys we really appreciate this it means a lot,
btw you are all invited to join us on the day the chapel (http://www.littlechapel.com/Default.aspx) seats upto 70 guest and we would love to fill it, the plan afterwards is food (again all welcome to join us) then (fingers crossed) takedown day 2 of the Apat tournament. So dust off those dresses/suits/kilts/birthday suits?? and make this a trip to remember!!
oh and for those at home it will be broadcast live on the internet, i"ll post the link nearer the day.
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yup am in for that, just make sure we sort it before we hit Vegas imo?
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Definitely in for this...and Jack too. He"d say it himself only he"s currently up a mountain.
Feck "em - they didn"t get me owt when I got married. And I don"t see the fact that it was in 1996 is relevant :)
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count me in
Great idea Ger
+1
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Definitely in for this...and Jack too. He"d say it himself only he"s currently up a mountain.
Feck "em - they didn"t get me owt when I got married. And I don"t see the fact that it was in 1996 is relevant :)
Too late Honey - yer already in. Next time be at the meeting besides messing about up a mountain. K thx.
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Aww thanks guys we really appreciate this it means a lot,
btw you are all invited to join us on the day the chapel (http://www.littlechapel.com/Default.aspx) seats upto 70 guest and we would love to fill it, the plan afterwards is food (again all welcome to join us) then (fingers crossed) takedown day 2 of the Apat tournament. So dust off those dresses/suits/kilts/birthday suits?? and make this a trip to remember!!
oh and for those at home it will be broadcast live on the internet, i"ll post the link nearer the day.
Looking forward to this but torn between the kilt or the birthday suit ???
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Aww thanks guys we really appreciate this it means a lot,
btw you are all invited to join us on the day the chapel (http://www.littlechapel.com/Default.aspx) seats upto 70 guest and we would love to fill it, the plan afterwards is food (again all welcome to join us) then (fingers crossed) takedown day 2 of the Apat tournament. So dust off those dresses/suits/kilts/birthday suits?? and make this a trip to remember!!
oh and for those at home it will be broadcast live on the internet, i"ll post the link nearer the day.
Looking forward to this but torn between the kilt or the birthday suit ???
OMG NOOOOOOOOOOO images of that are so wrong on so many levels.
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count me in
Great idea Ger
+1
+1
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Aww thanks guys we really appreciate this it means a lot,
btw you are all invited to join us on the day the chapel (http://www.littlechapel.com/Default.aspx) seats upto 70 guest and we would love to fill it, the plan afterwards is food (again all welcome to join us) then (fingers crossed) takedown day 2 of the Apat tournament. So dust off those dresses/suits/kilts/birthday suits?? and make this a trip to remember!!
oh and for those at home it will be broadcast live on the internet, i"ll post the link nearer the day.
Looking forward to this but torn between the kilt or the birthday suit ???
OMG NOOOOOOOOOOO images of that are so wrong on so many levels.
Didn"t you say something about your niece joining us?
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Didn"t you say something about your niece joining us?
i laughed, loudly. this should get about a 2 word response from the big man!
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Didn"t you say something about your niece joining us?
i laughed, loudly. this should get about a 2 word response from the big man!
I will retain my dignity ::)
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Great Idea Ger, count me in. Anybody know what day the wedding is ?
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Great Idea Ger, count me in. Anybody know what day the wedding is ?
Monday 21st @10.30
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Great Idea Ger, count me in. Anybody know what day the wedding is ?
Monday 21st @10.30
Monday 21st at the new time of 11:00am.
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Great Idea Ger, count me in. Anybody know what day the wedding is ?
Monday 21st @10.30
Monday 21st at the new time of 11:00am.
shhh I was making sure the degens got there early FFS
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Great Idea Ger, count me in. Anybody know what day the wedding is ?
Monday 21st @10.30
Monday 21st at the new time of 11:00am.
shhh I was making sure the degens got there early FFS
early? that"s the middle of the night. :-\
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Great Idea Ger, count me in. Anybody know what day the wedding is ?
Monday 21st @10.30
Monday 21st at the new time of 11:00am.
shhh I was making sure the degens got there early FFS
early? that"s the middle of the night. :-\
LOL - we couldn"t do the afternoon because it"s getting streamed on the internet for UK based family to watch we want to play poker!
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Great Idea Ger, count me in. Anybody know what day the wedding is ?
Monday 21st @10.30
Monday 21st at the new time of 11:00am.
shhh I was making sure the degens got there early FFS
early? that"s the middle of the night. :-\
I assume the plan was to enable the poker players to get there straight after finishing their cash game
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[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATBl4qH9I54&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
Wee man at 00:25 ;D
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OMG Phil - beer just shot down my nose.
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OMG Phil - beer just shot down my nose.
;D made me proper laugh ;D
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Finally Booked!
Flying from LGW on 17/11 @ 1120
Staying at Harrah"s
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Finally Booked!
Flying from LGW on 17/11 @ 1120
Staying at Harrah"s
Welcome Aboard JP.
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Finally Booked!
Flying from LGW on 17/11 @ 1120
Staying at Harrah"s
Great news JP welcome aboard, I have a limo booked from the Airport, my self and two mates, Tim Magnus, Jeldon Fernandes, Glenn Laming, give me a shout if you want to jump in. We are all on the same flight and staying at the same hotel, we also have a half hour cruise of the strip included in the price.
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Finally Booked!
Flying from LGW on 17/11 @ 1120
Staying at Harrah"s
Great news JP welcome aboard, I have a limo booked from the Airport, my self and two mates, Tim Magnus, Jeldon Fernandes, Glenn Laming, give me a shout if you want to jump in. We are all on the same flight and staying at the same hotel, we also have a half hour cruise of the strip included in the price.
That would be fantastic Don, count me in if you are sure there is room
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Finally Booked!
Flying from LGW on 17/11 @ 1120
Staying at Harrah"s
Great news JP welcome aboard, I have a limo booked from the Airport, my self and two mates, Tim Magnus, Jeldon Fernandes, Glenn Laming, give me a shout if you want to jump in. We are all on the same flight and staying at the same hotel, we also have a half hour cruise of the strip included in the price.
That would be fantastic Don, count me in if you are sure there is room
Wow.. run well JP?? :P
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Finally Booked!
Flying from LGW on 17/11 @ 1120
Staying at Harrah"s
Great news JP welcome aboard, I have a limo booked from the Airport, my self and two mates, Tim Magnus, Jeldon Fernandes, Glenn Laming, give me a shout if you want to jump in. We are all on the same flight and staying at the same hotel, we also have a half hour cruise of the strip included in the price.
That would be fantastic Don, count me in if you are sure there is room
Should be fine Jp I booked an 8 seater so we could have a bit of space so 7 is perfect with a bit of extra space for me and Glenn ;D
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Just finally got around to booking up the room in the Harrah"s.
Cant wait, only a few months away now!
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Cant wait hurry up days and pass. Do we know where the apat event is gonna be held yet? when is the travel guru announcing where were all gonna meet on the first night? whos round is it?
Excited? me? what made u think that? ;D
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Finally Booked!
Flying from LGW on 17/11 @ 1120
Staying at Harrah"s
Great news JP welcome aboard, I have a limo booked from the Airport, my self and two mates, Tim Magnus, Jeldon Fernandes, Glenn Laming, give me a shout if you want to jump in. We are all on the same flight and staying at the same hotel, we also have a half hour cruise of the strip included in the price.
That would be fantastic Don, count me in if you are sure there is room
Should be fine Jp I booked an 8 seater so we could have a bit of space so 7 is perfect with a bit of extra space for me and Glenn ;D
Looked into this and on every site they say 2 bags = 1 person - therefore an 8 seater can only hold (assuming 1 bag per person) 5.5 - so it might be good to check the small print :)
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OK Ger,
Thanks for the advice will see if I can upgrade to a 10 seater. Cheers
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When is the travel guru announcing where were all gonna meet on the first night?
I have already made some suggestions but my main ones are both in or next to Harrah"s. Why? Because they are close. Don"t forget that by the time you are checked in and ready to go it will be 4pm (roughly) but your body will still be on UK time...so midnight.
After a few hours drinking the hours will catch up and you"ll want to be within easy stumbling distance.
Here"s what I said elsewhere...
Harrahs - Toby Keith's Bar & Grill
When:
11:30am - 2am Sun - Thurs
11:30am - 3am Fri-Sat
What:
Bar and Grill
Live Music Nightly 9pm - 2am
Named after one of Toby Keith"s hit singles, I Love This Bar & Grill at Harrah"s gives country fans a place to eat, drink and kick up their heels.
Keith"s stamp is on everything in the bar from the memorabilia on the walls to the flat screen TVs continuously playing his music videos.
The decor is all-American red, white and blue and the centerpiece of the room is a large guitar-shaped bar with a stainless steel top.
Sexy cowgirl-attired bartenders serve up specialty drinks named for some of Keith"s biggest hits. Try the Who"s Your Daddy Margarita, which features a float of Guinness beer or the Whiskey Girl -- a tasty concoction of Jack Daniels, amaretto, pineapple juice, orange juice and grenadine. Specialty drinks average $9-$10.
(http://www.vegas.com/nightlife/bars/images/tobykeith.jpg)
(http://countrybarmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/TobyKeithsMinnesota.jpg)
Of course, country and blues music is always playing in the backgroud at I Love This Bar & Grill. In addition, for those that feel the need to two-step, live country and rock bands, hand-picked by Keith, perform nightly from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Harrahs - Carnaval Court (Outdoor)
Link: Here (https://www.harrahslasvegas.com/casinos/harrahs-las-vegas/restaurants-dining/carnaval-court-bar-and-grill-detail.html)
When:
11:30am - 2am Sun - Thurs
11:30am - 3am Fri-Sat
What:
Bar and Grill
Live Music Nightly 9pm - 2am
Early bands perform Sunday - Thursday from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Late bands perform Sunday - Thursday from 6:45 p.m. - 12 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 7:45 p.m. - 1 a.m.
DJ "T" spins from midnight - 2 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and from 1 a.m. - 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Friday & Saturday: Cook E Jarr performs from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
(http://www.leftylucy.com/images/thumbnails/Las%20Vegas%20Pics/Carnaval%20Court%20June%2012%202008%206.jpg)
Enjoy casual dining at the liveliest outdoor venue on the Strip! Choose from a variety of delicious items from the Pepper Rose menu. While you"re dining, enjoy live music, great drink specials and flair bartenders for the ultimate in entertainment!
Boasting some of the world"s top flair bartenders, Carnaval Court was voted one of the best flair bars in the country. Live bands take the Carnaval Court stage daily performing pop, jazz, beach music and more.
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Sounds a good plan to me. I stayed at harrahs once. Where is toby keiths i cant remember seeing it? is it on the ground floor or hidden away somewhere?
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OK Ger,
Thanks for the advice will see if I can upgrade to a 10 seater. Cheers
To those of you who are aboard, this is all sorted now, we have a 10 seater. :)
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IOK Ger,
Thanks for the advice will see if I can upgrade to a 10 seater. Cheers
To those of you who are aboard, this is all sorted now, we have a 10 seater. :)
wd don its the only way to travel!!!
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IOK Ger,
Thanks for the advice will see if I can upgrade to a 10 seater. Cheers
To those of you who are aboard, this is all sorted now, we have a 10 seater. :)
wd don its the only way to travel!!!
Really appreciate this! Thank you thank you thank you!
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Sounds a good plan to me. I stayed at harrahs once. Where is toby keiths i cant remember seeing it? is it on the ground floor or hidden away somewhere?
It is on the 1st (US 2nd) Floor...the entrance is on the way to the Monorail...click to embiggen!
(http://www.vegascasinoinfo.com/images/propmaps/harmap.jpg) (http://www.vegascasinoinfo.com/images/propmaps/harmap.jpg)
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Sounds a good plan to me. I stayed at harrahs once. Where is toby keiths i cant remember seeing it? is it on the ground floor or hidden away somewhere?
LOL the last time we had a drink in Vegas we had trouble finding the Poker room in the TI
But that barmaids face was a picture with the "flag" drinks
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The poker room at TI has always been a little tricky.
Useful little resource...http://www.vegascasinoinfo.com/casino-property-maps.php
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The poker room at TI has always been a little tricky.
Made trickier by the fact that Glenn wouldn"t leave the bar after getting embroiled with a couple of locals :)
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Stockton massive representitives were talking about this tonight.
my god its gonna be epic!!!!
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Glad to see the ideas are being well received.
Remember too that Harrahs is steps away from Casino Royale &/or O"Sheas both of which are renowned for being cheap and cheerful places for laughs and low-priced (even for Vegas) beers so those are other options for the ones who are willing to walk more than 50 feet.
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The poker room at TI has always been a little tricky.
Made trickier by the fact that Glenn wouldn"t leave the bar after getting embroiled with a couple of locals :)
i didnt do too well in the tourney that night. Not a good sign ehen the bloke sat on your right has to shake you and say "wake up mate its your turn to act".
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OK it"s official......2 months from now......wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 8)
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O"Sheas is awesome, the most fun place to play low limit poker in Vegas!
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O"Sheas is awesome, the most fun place to play low limit poker in Vegas!
O"Sheas is going (or moving) as Harrahs have a planned developed in that area.
If it"s still there in November I think we need a APAT Beer Pong event.
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O"Sheas is going (or moving) as Harrahs have a planned developed in that area.
If it"s still there in November I think we need a APAT Beer Pong event.
Yeah, due to be part of the Linq....not sure when demolition is due to start but I do believe it"s soon.
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awwwww dammmmm o"sheas has got the only BK on the strip,
wheres else can u hit a whopper between playin 2-6 limit
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The search has just restarted for flights and accommodation for this :)
If anyone has come across any deals for 4 star and better hotels appreciated. Looking at Aria atm, and a total package price of a little over £1600 for me and the wife from Glasgow on 15th Nov, returning 22nd.
Off to research booking flights and hotel individually now...
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OMG would be so good to see you there :)
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The search has just restarted for flights and accommodation for this :)
If anyone has come across any deals for 4 star and better hotels appreciated. Looking at Aria atm, and a total package price of a little over £1600 for me and the wife from Glasgow on 15th Nov, returning 22nd.
Off to research booking flights and hotel individually now...
You did see the special rate we have for Caesars didn"t you?
Please provide this information to your guests:
Group Name: APAT- Caesars Palace
Group Code: LC3APA1
Reservation phone number: 866-227-5944
Your guests can also make their reservations via the World Wide Web at your own group site:
http://www.totalexperiences.com/totalexperiences/event.html?group=LC3APA1
Rates:
11/13: $79.00; 11/14: $79.00; 11/15: $79.00; 11/16: $89.00; 11/17: $89.00; 11/18: $159.00; 11/19: $129.00; 11/20: $79.00; 11/21: $79.00; 11/22: $79.00 11/23: $79.00
Upgrade Options available for an additional per night charge:
Caesars Forum Deluxe: $40
Caesars Palace Deluxe: $60
Caesars Augustus Deluxe: $60
Caesars Augustus Luxury: $80
When your guests call/make reservations online they will be required to provide a form of payment and a deposit for the first night room and tax will be taken at that time. There is a 72 hour cancellation policy which the reservations agent will explain to them when they book. They will have up to 30 days prior to your event date to make their reservations before the block is closed and remaining rooms are released.
This is all the information that I have so if you have any further questions regarding your reservation, please ask the reservation agent when you call.
Please note no-one has ever managed to make the link work but I believe that there is a UK number you can call to make the booking rather than making a transatlantic call.
Looks like BA will do flights from GLA via LHR for c.£650pp
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The search has just restarted for flights and accommodation for this :)
If anyone has come across any deals for 4 star and better hotels appreciated. Looking at Aria atm, and a total package price of a little over £1600 for me and the wife from Glasgow on 15th Nov, returning 22nd.
Off to research booking flights and hotel individually now...
Flights at around £500 each leaves about £600 for hotel.
We have flights booked and are looking around £750 for Venetian.
Stayed at Caesars last time and it was great although we did have an upgrade and basic rooms are getting really bad reviews on tripadvisor etc.
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I have the link working after three browser refreshes.
Decent looking deal if you are willing to be there for the 11 days. We plan to only be there for 6 or 7 days.
Cheapest one being considered is 6 nights at Monte Carlo for £1180 but that is with 20 hour + flights.
7 nights at Aria for £1630 with 2 stops each way (18hrs) is looking good but is bordering on over-budget.
Still trawling...
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Can"t you fly direct from Glasgow these days Neil?
Aria is a stunning hotel BTW.
Have you looked into separate flights/hotel yet?
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Decent looking deal if you are willing to be there for the 11 days. We plan to only be there for 6 or 7 days.
You don"t have to book for the whole period they specify. You can just book the days you want.
I have the link working after three browser refreshes.
You might think so but the final stage never seems to go through.
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Expedia have the Mirage for c£550 for your dates...but there will be an extra $120 or so in "Resort Fees".
Also (without fees)...
PHo..£509
Paris..£625
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The Cosmopolitan £650 - tempting.
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Neil, is it not worth booking a train to London the night before and staying in a Travelodge or something - save about 7hrs each way flying time and prob a good £200 hopefully.
Actually - forget that.
GLA - LGW w/ Easyjet - £19.99 per person. Take off @ 7.25pm and land at LGW at 8.50pm on Nov 16th.
Travelodge - Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. £31.25 for the night of Nov 16th.
Fly from LHR to LAS w/ Delta Airlines @ 9.25am on the 17th. 1 connection in Detroit. Land in LAS at 5.22pm. Total flying time - 15hr57m including connection waiting.
Fly back from LAS to LHR on Nov 24th w/ Delta leaving LAS at 10.45am and landing at LHR at 9.25am on the 25th. Total flying time including connection at JFK is 14h 40m. Total cost of flights for 2 people is £775.
Fly back from LGW to GLA w/ Easyjet leaving at 1.25pm on the 25th and landing at GLA at 2.55pm. £28.99pp.
Add on £36 for checked bags on Easyjet.
Total cost: Around £900.
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The only other idea I had would be to drive down to Duke"s on the 16th, dump your car at his and travel with that lot to Manchester airport. Fly indirect for £800 with KLM/Delta and then drive home when you all land.
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Thanks for the suggestions guys, I really appreciate them. I had an 18 hour work day yesterday so haven"t seen these responses until now.
Adam"s suggestion of flight night before, then LGW to LHR, Travelodge is too much of a travel / hassle / additional expense but appreciated. I don"t mind the overall cost too much - I just want to find a good balance of convenient travelling, total travelling time, nice hotel and total cost and so far I"m hitting £1500 for the two of us. Which is fine.
Search will continue tonight...
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I"m thinking that we might like to book space in Carnaval Court for 17th.
Doesn"t have to be as soon as you lot touch down...perhaps for 7pm "till late...that should give you time to have a nap?
Is anyone interested? If so, I can make enquiries.
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Eb92oNWTy8[/youtube]
List:
Paulie D
Pete D (Assumed)
Ger
Matty Ward
Stu Ward (Assumed)
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(http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/PickMe.gif)
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(http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/PickMe.gif)
Obv...
#assumed
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(http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/PickMe.gif)
+1
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I"m thinking that we might like to book space in Carnaval Court for 17th.
Doesn"t have to be as soon as you lot touch down...perhaps for 7pm "till late...that should give you time to have a nap?
Is anyone interested? If so, I can make enquiries.
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Eb92oNWTy8[/youtube]
I hope he doesn"t take this long to pour a beer or two!!
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUvU63i_PzA[/youtube]
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POUR a beer!...Don"t be silly...it all comes in bottles.
So you"re in then Alan?
#smellingtheenthusiasm
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Actual poker discussion in this thread? Have you all forgotten where we"re...oh, yeah.
Count me out of CC, well I"ll come down at about 7 if I"m not running around doing wedding stuff, but I have to be at McCarran at 9pm to meet my mother off the plane.
As for poker, the following tournaments are my recommendation:
$150 Venetian Noon (from 21/11/11)
$75 Orleans HORSE (Friday @ Midday or Sunday @ 7pm)
I also hear the Strat has the old Sahara tourneys that people were raving about.
Cash game wise, I shall be found at 3/6 LHE and the Sunday night MIX game at IP. Also gonna try and get to (if they"re running, so make a note, Jon MW) Tropicana on a Tuesday night for some $2-$8 Spread Razz. $1 ante, $2 bring. Trop also have HORSE cash games on a Weds and Dealer"s Choice on a Sat. Right now, all these games are $3 max rake for mixed/limit (best on Strip) and offer $6 per hour comps between 4pm-8pm.
Yes, $6 per hour
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Flights from Glasgow, two stops, reasonable flight times and stops.
6 nights in a 700 sq foot room at The Venetian
£1152 in total. The finger hovers over the "Book Now" button... checking I haven"t misread anything...
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Flights from Glasgow, two stops, reasonable flight times and stops.
6 nights in a 700 sq foot room at The Venetian
£1152 in total. The finger hovers over the "Book Now" button... checking I haven"t misread anything...
Link to offer please? Thats a hell of a lot better than anything I could find...
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POUR a beer!...Don"t be silly...it all comes in bottles.
So you"re in then Alan?
#smellingtheenthusiasm
I"m sure I"ll go with the flow most of the time.. although I"ve been to Carnaval Court before and it"s loud - damned loud! Probably my choice for a 1st night (3rd night in my case) get together would have been the Piano Bar, followed by the 2am tournament at Binions! :o
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWmi7tnNIA0[/youtube]
But, all in all, I"m just not big on planning ahead.
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Flights from Glasgow, two stops, reasonable flight times and stops.
6 nights in a 700 sq foot room at The Venetian
£1152 in total. The finger hovers over the "Book Now" button... checking I haven"t misread anything...
Link to offer please? Thats a hell of a lot better than anything I could find...
Booking flights and accommodation separately;
Flights; Out 16th, Return 22nd; Booked with Major Travel via Kayak.co.uk website -- £681
Glasgow > Amsterdam > Minneapolis > Vegas then Vegas > Amsterdam > Glasgow
Venetian: Venezia Bella Suite booked with TravelRepublic via TravelSupermarket.com website -- £442 + resort fees of $17 per day
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Flights from Glasgow, two stops, reasonable flight times and stops.
6 nights in a 700 sq foot room at The Venetian
£1152 in total. The finger hovers over the "Book Now" button... checking I haven"t misread anything...
Link to offer please? Thats a hell of a lot better than anything I could find...
Booking flights and accommodation separately;
Flights; Out 16th, Return 22nd; Booked with Major Travel via Kayak.co.uk website -- £681
Glasgow > Amsterdam > Minneapolis > Vegas then Vegas > Amsterdam > Glasgow
Venetian: Venezia Bella Suite booked with TravelRepublic via TravelSupermarket.com website -- £442 + resort fees of $17 per day
this trip has now surpassed epicness and has gone stellar ;D
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Any chance of starting the APAT tourney on the Saturday early AM and finishing around 7pm as I want to go see Katy Perry at Mandalay Bay :D
Yeah I know, lasting "til 7pm would be a new APAT record for me
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I"m thinking that we might like to book space in Carnaval Court for 17th.
Doesn"t have to be as soon as you lot touch down...perhaps for 7pm "till late...that should give you time to have a nap?
Is anyone interested? If so, I can make enquiries.
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Eb92oNWTy8[/youtube]
List:
Paulie D
Pete D (Assumed)
Ger
Matty Ward
Stu Ward (Assumed)
you assume correct, as i have fallen in love with lass 7 seconds in.
havent seen the rest of the vid yet!!
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I"m in :"(
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Any chance of starting the APAT tourney on the Saturday early AM and finishing around 7pm as I want to go see Katy Perry at Mandalay Bay :D
Yeah I know, lasting "til 7pm would be a new APAT record for me
You expect a group, led by The Duke, to get up EARLY on a Saturday to play poker. In Vegas?
Especially on the night set aside for Ger Jnr"s 21st party/my stag night?
;D ;D ;D :D :D :D :D ::) ::) ::)
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Any chance of starting the APAT tourney on the Saturday early AM and finishing around 7pm as I want to go see Katy Perry at Mandalay Bay :D
Ohhhhh yes! Big fan!
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-pUaogoX5o&ob=av2e[/youtube]
Isn"t there going to be 2 day 1"s? Friday and Saturday? or have I made that up :-\
In other news put me down for Carnaval Court plus the rest of the Stockton travelling contingent who havent said yay yet (think theres a total of 6... Matty, Stu, Simon, Brian, Dave C and me) x
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Flights from Glasgow, two stops, reasonable flight times and stops.
6 nights in a 700 sq foot room at The Venetian
£1152 in total. The finger hovers over the "Book Now" button... checking I haven"t misread anything...
Link to offer please? Thats a hell of a lot better than anything I could find...
Booking flights and accommodation separately;
Flights; Out 16th, Return 22nd; Booked with Major Travel via Kayak.co.uk website -- £681
Glasgow > Amsterdam > Minneapolis > Vegas then Vegas > Amsterdam > Glasgow
Venetian: Venezia Bella Suite booked with TravelRepublic via TravelSupermarket.com website -- £442 + resort fees of $17 per day
Does this include tax? If so that"s a great price.
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Jaxie"ll tag along if that"s okay :)
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put me down Paulie
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put me down Paulie
Literally or Metaphorically 8)
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I get the feeling most of us will end up there seeing as we won"t have too far to go... so count me in too ;)
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put me down Paulie
Literally or Metaphorically 8)
I set em up, you knock em in ;D
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Count me in Paulie
Thanks for organising.
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Check out the rake = 30 odd% :o :o :o
http://www.harrahslasvegas.com/images/non_image_assets/2011_Poker_Flyer.pdf
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Booking flights and accommodation separately;
Flights; Out 16th, Return 22nd; Booked with Major Travel via Kayak.co.uk website -- £681
Glasgow > Amsterdam > Minneapolis > Vegas then Vegas > Amsterdam > Glasgow
Venetian: Venezia Bella Suite booked with TravelRepublic via TravelSupermarket.com website -- £442 + resort fees of $17 per day
Does this include tax? If so that"s a great price.
Yep, those are the total prices. Awesome deal we though!
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Check out the rake = 30 odd% :o :o :o
http://www.harrahslasvegas.com/images/non_image_assets/2011_Poker_Flyer.pdf
Pretty standard for low limit tournaments in Vegas. Makes me laugh when people moan over here!
ETA: On the other hand - the cash rake is so much better over there...
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Obv I"m in for Carnival Court. Do the sell pitchers cos if so I"ll have one of them for starters.
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Obv I"m in for Carnival Court. Do the sell pitchers cos if so I"ll have one of them for starters.
Probably...or a bucket of bottled beers...or the yard of liquor, etc, etc!
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Paulie better put a +3 for the carnival ;)
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http://hogsandheifers.com/
Downtown trip here one night?
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http://hogsandheifers.com/
Downtown trip here one night?
I"m DEFINITELY up for that!!! It"s like Coyote Ugly...wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
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49 sleeps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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MrsSirP will be very happy.
Just booked the Venetian. ;D
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Can whoever wins the APAT tourney please treat me to a night here :P
http://www.venetian.com/Las-Vegas-Nightlife/Lounges/Double-Helix/ (http://www.venetian.com/Las-Vegas-Nightlife/Lounges/Double-Helix/)
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MrsSirP will be very happy.
Just booked the Venetian. ;D
I thought the Scottish was tight?
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Can whoever wins the APAT tourney please treat me to a night here :P
http://www.venetian.com/Las-Vegas-Nightlife/Lounges/Double-Helix/ (http://www.venetian.com/Las-Vegas-Nightlife/Lounges/Double-Helix/)
does that mean if you win you treay everyone ?
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MrsSirP will be very happy.
Just booked the Venetian. ;D
I thought the Scottish was tight?
Not as tight as a Scotsman living in Yorkshire ;)
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Can whoever wins the APAT tourney please treat me to a night here :P
http://www.venetian.com/Las-Vegas-Nightlife/Lounges/Double-Helix/ (http://www.venetian.com/Las-Vegas-Nightlife/Lounges/Double-Helix/)
does that mean if you win you treay everyone ?
I will treat the one person that would have treated me. :)
and ROFL at me winning..
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http://hogsandheifers.com/
Downtown trip here one night?
I"m DEFINITELY up for that!!! It"s like Coyote Ugly...wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Looks like fun ....
;D
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Any news on the venue etc yet
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MrsSirP will be very happy.
Just booked the Venetian. ;D
All the rich tight Scots stayin at Venetian ;) Nice choice Mr & Mrs SirP.
Mrs "bugur is back on website liking the pics of the 5 heated outdoor pools.
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MrsSirP will be very happy.
Just booked the Venetian. ;D
All the rich tight Scots stayin at Venetian ;) Nice choice Mr & Mrs SirP.
Mrs "bugur is back on website liking the pics of the 5 heated outdoor pools.
Erm...don"t all the pools in Vegas close in late October?
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Venetian Deepstack (https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=176057582474056&id=132658470147301)follows the APAT method
"As a way of saying THANK YOU to all of our players throughout the year, we will be providing a complimentary buffet during our November DSE. Once again, THANK YOU for making the Venetian your home."
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No idea if our travel guru has started a mobile phone list of the people out there.
But if he has I got a result today, the company has switched my phone on for International usage, so if you have my number obv its ok if you haven"t and you want it PM me.
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No idea if our travel guru has started a mobile phone list of the people out there.
But if he has I got a result today, the company has switched my phone on for International usage, so if you have my number obv its ok if you haven"t and you want it PM me.
I"m unlocking my phone before I leave then getting one of these:
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/monthly-4g-plans - the $50 plan w/ the $10 International Talk and Text bolt-on.
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No idea if our travel guru has started a mobile phone list of the people out there.
But if he has I got a result today, the company has switched my phone on for International usage, so if you have my number obv its ok if you haven"t and you want it PM me.
I do but it"s only got one number on it at the moment.
It"s on Google Docs...I"ll make it public and share the link so that anyone can add their numbers nearer the date.
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No idea if our travel guru has started a mobile phone list of the people out there.
But if he has I got a result today, the company has switched my phone on for International usage, so if you have my number obv its ok if you haven"t and you want it PM me.
I"m unlocking my phone before I leave then getting one of these:
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/monthly-4g-plans - the $50 plan w/ the $10 International Talk and Text bolt-on.
Did I mention this link? http://www.simcardguru.co.uk/t-mobile-usa-pay-as-you-go-mobile-phone-sim-card/
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I can use twitter/facebook for free.
My employer pays to make and receive calls. <<<
#apatvegas FTW
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No idea if our travel guru has started a mobile phone list of the people out there.
But if he has I got a result today, the company has switched my phone on for International usage, so if you have my number obv its ok if you haven"t and you want it PM me.
I"m unlocking my phone before I leave then getting one of these:
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/monthly-4g-plans - the $50 plan w/ the $10 International Talk and Text bolt-on.
Did I mention this link? http://www.simcardguru.co.uk/t-mobile-usa-pay-as-you-go-mobile-phone-sim-card/
I have read this about twenty times in the last 6 months, and I think I finally get it.
You buy the sim for £19. Then to activate you buy $60 credit when you get there. I guess there"s a place at McCarran that sell phone topups?
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Dunno...I was just gonna unlock my phone over here then go to the T-Mobile store in Vegas when I land.
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Did I mention this link? http://www.simcardguru.co.uk/t-mobile-usa-pay-as-you-go-mobile-phone-sim-card/
I have read this about twenty times in the last 6 months, and I think I finally get it.
You buy the sim for £19. Then to activate you buy $60 credit when you get there. I guess there"s a place at McCarran that sell phone topups?
Actually, if you read the website it says that you can top up by using the instructions they send through with the sim before you go.
I placed my order today and, if I remember, I"ll link them up later.
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OK peeps we have got to think about a pressy for Adam and Julie for their nuptials in Vegas
She intimated today that the price of a digital record of her wedding was prohibitive ie $800 image rights and shiite.
so I propose all tavellers drop $20 into the pot and get her this record. We are all invited to the wedding so I personally think it"s a small price to pay to give them the record of their day
I will be annoying you a lot ;D
Shameless bump,
The fund hit $500 today (only a few more and we hit the target).
I have a list of the names and will be transcribing them onto a card to present to the happy couple.
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Dunno...I was just gonna unlock my phone over here then go to the T-Mobile store in Vegas when I land.
Nearest [to Harrah"s] T- Mob store appears to be at The Boulevard Mall, 3528 South Maryland Parkway (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=214076933472528282566.0004ae25711710b6fa36e).
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Harrahs booked today 4 more confirmed
Brian Harland
Phil TC
Dave Carey
Simon Kinnear
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OK...I"ve issued on open invite via Twitter/FB/G+ to the folks at All Vegas Poker to our first night bash at Carnaval Court.
At the moment I"m planning on booking a space for about 30 via email to their VIP Group Reservations Desk.
However, Richard (Curlage) Baker already has a contact with that team (for the Group Rate) and he thinks he might be able to make contact better than I.
I"ll speak to him when he"s back from Portugal and we"ll get things sorted.
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FYI The Rockhouse just round the corner from Carnival Court and Harrahs does some good short term deals for getting **** faced, we got in there for 10 bucks and it was all you could drink for about an hour. Not sire if we timed it or not but we were absolutely wasted and I think the visit was +ev
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FYI The Rockhouse just round the corner from Carnival Court and Harrahs does some good short term deals for getting **** faced, we got in there for 10 bucks and it was all you could drink for about an hour. Not sire if we timed it or not but we were absolutely wasted and I think the visit was +ev
Now this kind of enthusiasm is what I am talking about.......
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ESTA sorted:
President Obama has no objection to me getting on a plane to USA???
Can"t back out now, I imagine Barack and Michelle are quite excited.
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They even let me back in. You"d have to be a proper wrong "un to be kicked to the curb.
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Did I mention this link? http://www.simcardguru.co.uk/t-mobile-usa-pay-as-you-go-mobile-phone-sim-card/
I have read this about twenty times in the last 6 months, and I think I finally get it.
You buy the sim for £19. Then to activate you buy $60 credit when you get there. I guess there"s a place at McCarran that sell phone topups?
Actually, if you read the website it says that you can top up by using the instructions they send through with the sim before you go.
I placed my order today and, if I remember, I"ll link them up later.
Sim arrived today with a couple of websites to use to add the required credit before I go. It"s looking good.
I"ve added the number to the online list.
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Did I mention this link? http://www.simcardguru.co.uk/t-mobile-usa-pay-as-you-go-mobile-phone-sim-card/
I have read this about twenty times in the last 6 months, and I think I finally get it.
You buy the sim for £19. Then to activate you buy $60 credit when you get there. I guess there"s a place at McCarran that sell phone topups?
Actually, if you read the website it says that you can top up by using the instructions they send through with the sim before you go.
I placed my order today and, if I remember, I"ll link them up later.
Sim arrived today with a couple of websites to use to add the required credit before I go. It"s looking good.
I"ve added the number to the online list.
That seemed quick. I"ll order one tonight.
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Oyster Riot Happy Hour - $1 Oysters - check out bargain page
http://www.vegascoupons.com/top-vegas-coupons.html
boyz and girls check out coupon 7. at PJ harveys top notch place in caesars forum shoppees
APAT OYSTER CHOPIM COMP,
I could probably do 2 dozen of the little suckers............ who elses gameon!!!!
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OK, I can enter this thread for the first time in months without crying.
You know how long I had been avoiding reading this thread? That day I could not get off work had me more ticked off than ever. Then on Sunday something came up and with a lot of messing about I have ensured I have the entire Vegas trip off work (that"s the last time I ever don"t double check holiday bookings). It got confirmed today.
Well anyway, I now have nothing to do for that time, what shall I do? I know I will come to Vegas.
Terminal Information
VS 085 Check In : MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER-Terminal 2
Arrivals : LAS VEGAS (LAS), LAS VEGAS-Terminal 2
VS 086 Check In : LAS VEGAS (LAS), LAS VEGAS-Terminal 2
Arrivals : MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER-Terminal 2
Staying at Harrahs - all booked
Add me to the list, lets do this thing.
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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OK, I can enter this thread for the first time in months without crying.
You know how long I had been avoiding reading this thread? That day I could not get off work had me more ticked off than ever. Then on Sunday something came up and with a lot of messing about I have ensured I have the entire Vegas trip off work (that"s the last time I ever don"t double check holiday bookings). It got confirmed today.
Well anyway, I now have nothing to do for that time, what shall I do? I know I will come to Vegas.
Terminal Information
VS 085 Check In : MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER-Terminal 2
Arrivals : LAS VEGAS (LAS), LAS VEGAS-Terminal 2
VS 086 Check In : LAS VEGAS (LAS), LAS VEGAS-Terminal 2
Arrivals : MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER-Terminal 2
Staying at Harrahs - all booked
Add me to the list, lets do this thing.
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Slooooowwwwwrrroooollll
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OK, I can enter this thread for the first time in months without crying.
You know how long I had been avoiding reading this thread? That day I could not get off work had me more ticked off than ever. Then on Sunday something came up and with a lot of messing about I have ensured I have the entire Vegas trip off work (that"s the last time I ever don"t double check holiday bookings). It got confirmed today.
Well anyway, I now have nothing to do for that time, what shall I do? I know I will come to Vegas.
Terminal Information
VS 085 Check In : MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER-Terminal 2
Arrivals : LAS VEGAS (LAS), LAS VEGAS-Terminal 2
VS 086 Check In : LAS VEGAS (LAS), LAS VEGAS-Terminal 2
Arrivals : MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER-Terminal 2
Staying at Harrahs - all booked
Add me to the list, lets do this thing.
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Slooooowwwwwrrroooollll
Classic Brendan ;D
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And Rodders makes 50.
Ok...just this once.
Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! ;D
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I must sort out the APAT Vegas check list I was going to do...still that will give me something to do at work tomorrow...other than write up Day 3 of Celtic Chaos II.
Workin" me fingers to the bone I am.
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OK, I can enter this thread for the first time in months without crying.
You know how long I had been avoiding reading this thread? That day I could not get off work had me more ticked off than ever. Then on Sunday something came up and with a lot of messing about I have ensured I have the entire Vegas trip off work (that"s the last time I ever don"t double check holiday bookings). It got confirmed today.
Well anyway, I now have nothing to do for that time, what shall I do? I know I will come to Vegas.
Terminal Information
VS 085 Check In : MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER-Terminal 2
Arrivals : LAS VEGAS (LAS), LAS VEGAS-Terminal 2
VS 086 Check In : LAS VEGAS (LAS), LAS VEGAS-Terminal 2
Arrivals : MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER-Terminal 2
Staying at Harrahs - all booked
Add me to the list, lets do this thing.
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Fantastic news Rodders!
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Are we having a night in a Manchester hotel before we fly? Has anyone booked?
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Are we having a night in a Manchester hotel before we fly? Has anyone booked?
I will do as I am not travelling from Swansea to Manchester on the day of the flight.
Have not booked yet as due to my issues with if I was actually going I am way behind with everything. If everybody ends up in the bar of the same hotel it could get messy mind. We will all just have to be REALLY sensible in Manchester and keep reminding ourselves we can be silly in VEGAS.
So yes, I will have a look for hotels by the airport today (work seem quiet at last - YAY) unless Paulie already knows of one which he probably does.
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OK, I can enter this thread for the first time in months without crying.
You know how long I had been avoiding reading this thread? That day I could not get off work had me more ticked off than ever. Then on Sunday something came up and with a lot of messing about I have ensured I have the entire Vegas trip off work (that"s the last time I ever don"t double check holiday bookings). It got confirmed today.
Well anyway, I now have nothing to do for that time, what shall I do? I know I will come to Vegas.
Terminal Information
VS 085 Check In : MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER-Terminal 2
Arrivals : LAS VEGAS (LAS), LAS VEGAS-Terminal 2
VS 086 Check In : LAS VEGAS (LAS), LAS VEGAS-Terminal 2
Arrivals : MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER-Terminal 2
Staying at Harrahs - all booked
Add me to the list, lets do this thing.
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Fantastic news Rodders!
+1
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Are we having a night in a Manchester hotel before we fly? Has anyone booked?
Myself and Ailsa are booked into the premier inn, manchester airport on the wednesday night. It was only £29 for the room.
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Are we having a night in a Manchester hotel before we fly? Has anyone booked?
Myself and Ailsa are booked into the premier inn, manchester airport on the wednesday night. It was only £29 for the room.
That will do nicely
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At this rate I"ll be booking a hotel for the Weds night too if there"s going to be a few people there!!
very happy to hear you"re coming Rodders!
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At this rate I"ll be booking a hotel for the Weds night too if there"s going to be a few people there!!
very happy to hear you"re coming Rodders!
Not disappointed about it myself to be fair Aca. Look forward to seeing you all.
Hotel is apparently only £29 so book it up.
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Jaxie have a double room booked at Manchester Airport Premier Inn!
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Jaxie have a double room booked at Manchester Airport Premier Inn!
Dangerous
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Jaxie have a double room booked at Manchester Airport Premier Inn!
Dangerous
Perhaps...but noisy for sure. ::)
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Breakfast will be fun tho 8)
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I"ve been on looking at tourneys to play, and although I would be happy to go with whatever other APATers are playing (tourneys or cash games), I have earmarked the last $150 Big Bounty Event of the Venetian Deep Stack Extravaganza at 3pm on Friday 18th (http://www.venetian.com/uploadedFiles/The_Venetian/Content_Blocks/Gaming/Poker_Room/BigBounty150.pdf) as being one I would be interested in.
Other than the APAT Event (dates, venue tba) has anyone else had a look at what"s on / expressed an interest in playing in anything else? Aria do a 1/3 NL game that I might like to try out whilst I"m there having a look around CC.
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Would like to play a tourney downtown at some point but my main aim was to play the Friday noon Orleans HORSE.
Apart from that, the regular Venetian $150 noon tourneys restart on the 21st I believe...
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Would like to play a tourney downtown at some point but my main aim was to play the Friday noon Orleans HORSE.
Apart from that, the regular Venetian $150 noon tourneys restart on the 21st I believe...
These are really good events, did I mention I cashed in the one I played ;)
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Add another runner please Paulie, Tony O"Keeffe is now joining the party, same flight and hotel as me. ;D
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I"ve been on looking at tourneys to play, and although I would be happy to go with whatever other APATers are playing (tourneys or cash games), I have earmarked the last $150 Big Bounty Event of the Venetian Deep Stack Extravaganza at 3pm on Friday 18th (http://www.venetian.com/uploadedFiles/The_Venetian/Content_Blocks/Gaming/Poker_Room/BigBounty150.pdf) as being one I would be interested in.
Other than the APAT Event (dates, venue tba) has anyone else had a look at what"s on / expressed an interest in playing in anything else? Aria do a 1/3 NL game that I might like to try out whilst I"m there having a look around CC.
I was going to wait for the APAT event details then work everything else around that.
The Venetian has by far the best tourneys IMO and I will probs stick to that most days with one from downtown thrown into the mix and maybe some drunken blind shoving style tournament at Harrahs/IP/Planet Hollywood or similar.
If you haven"t already checked it out this is worth a look.
http://www.allvegaspoker.com/tournaments.php (http://www.allvegaspoker.com/tournaments.php)
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Has anybody played the $125 mid day tournament at the Wynn?
I thought it looked good on paper - but I don"t recall ever hearing anyone actually recommending it anywhere
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First time to Vegas for me and am currently looking at trips to Grand Canyon to break up the poker.
Has any one advice on any of the tour companies for grand canyon tours.
There seems to be a fair discount by booking early and on the net so it may save a few bob (more money for the pokers),any advise appreciated, also south or west rim, south seems to be the most popular reading reviews etc.
As for the poker The venetian bounty hunter on the Friday looks good also the $550 at 12pm although a little out of roll but hey whilst in Vegas.
If I can get some of the family to take a percentage might be do able.
Just looked on allvegaspoker.com it"s like the Internet but in real life regarding poker tournaments can"t wait.
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Been a couple of times to the Grand Canyon but have always driven there whilst touring. I would highly recommend visiting to anyone but can"t help with the Las Vegas companies.
I guess there are 4 choices of how to visit. Helicopter, Light Aircraft, Coach, Hire car.
If you pick either of the road versions I would say doing it from Vegas is a bad option unless you plan on staying overnight. Its just too far to travel and the time you get at the Canyon is too short. If you do plan to stay over then this would be my recommended option.
If you fly then then the time spent at/in the Canyon would be my deciding factor rather than the price. Once you get there you will realise what I mean when I say the views are priceless.
Havn"t looked into it but if I was going from Vegas I would take a helicopter into the Canyon and a raft down it.
Again, don"t take my word for it, but there always seem to be LOADS of offers on the Helicoter flights once you are in Vegas.
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I did the flight and then bus tour of Grand Canyon and although I do recommend it, the flight is a bit "edgy". I"m OK in light aircraft but this was an old plane and small 6 seater one (+2 pilots) - not recommended if you are even a touch nervous about flying. I was sat at the front of the passenger area and for most of the flight my knees were closer to the windscreen than the pilots" spines. I kid you not!
The views are AMAZING, from the golf courses you see from take-off to the Hoover Dam and that pretty big canyon itself ;)
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Just spoken to the VIP guy at Harrahs.
Basically it seems that it isn"t possible to book seats in advance for Carnival Court on the Thursday but he said that if the few of us that are already there go over in the early afternoon and tell them what we want, we should be able to do something. The also don"t actually offer any other "added value" options either so he wasn"t alot of use. Over to you travel guru to weave your magic. ;)
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Just spoken to the VIP guy at Harrahs.
Basically it seems that it isn"t possible to book seats in advance for Carnival Court on the Thursday but he said that if the few of us that are already there go over in the early afternoon and tell them what we want, we should be able to do something. The also don"t actually offer any other "added value" options either so he wasn"t alot of use. Over to you travel guru to weave your magic. ;)
Well I"ll be checking into Harrahs earlier than the full contingent so I can wander over early in the afternoon and see what I can do.
It might be best just to make our way down and gradually take over...if you know what I mean.
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Just spoken to the VIP guy at Harrahs.
Basically it seems that it isn"t possible to book seats in advance for Carnival Court on the Thursday but he said that if the few of us that are already there go over in the early afternoon and tell them what we want, we should be able to do something. The also don"t actually offer any other "added value" options either so he wasn"t alot of use. Over to you travel guru to weave your magic. ;)
Well I"ll be checking into Harrahs earlier than the full contingent so I can wander over early in the afternoon and see what I can do.
It might be best just to make our way down and gradually take over...if you know what I mean.
We"d have done that anyway. It"s in VIP man"s best interest to sort us out some other way if he has a problem with that. lol
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I did the flight and then bus tour of Grand Canyon and although I do recommend it, the flight is a bit "edgy". I"m OK in light aircraft but this was an old plane and small 6 seater one (+2 pilots) - not recommended if you are even a touch nervous about flying. I was sat at the front of the passenger area and for most of the flight my knees were closer to the windscreen than the pilots" spines. I kid you not!
The views are AMAZING, from the golf courses you see from take-off to the Hoover Dam and that pretty big canyon itself ;)
If you are at all travel sick then make sure you medicate before doing the light aircraft option! Oh, and make sure you secure loose items like sunglasses properly whilst on board!!! It"s a "must see" destination that doesn"t disappoint but there is a sometimes a price to pay for seeing such wonders! :(
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I"ll happily fly the plane if it makes anyone feel safer.
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I"ll happily fly the plane if it makes anyone feel safer.
Me too lol, afraid my medical needs renewing though (which could be a bit of a fail unless i get on the slimfast)
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I have created a cheap and cheerful spreadsheet of all the poker tournaments, with hyperlinks to the details. I loaded it into "quick office" for android and it stores lovely on the phone and can be perused without connecting to the outside world. -
However if I wanted to look at the details - the hyperlinks don"t work on the phone, any ideas all you clever people out there ?
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I have created a cheap and cheerful spreadsheet of all the poker tournaments, with hyperlinks to the details. I loaded it into "quick office" for android and it stores lovely on the phone and can be perused without connecting to the outside world. -
However if I wanted to look at the details - the hyperlinks don"t work on the phone, any ideas all you clever people out there ?
lol that was what I was planning but I was planning on putting all the details into the spreadsheet as well
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I have created a cheap and cheerful spreadsheet of all the poker tournaments, with hyperlinks to the details. I loaded it into "quick office" for android and it stores lovely on the phone and can be perused without connecting to the outside world. -
However if I wanted to look at the details - the hyperlinks don"t work on the phone, any ideas all you clever people out there ?
lol that was what I was planning but I was planning on putting all the details into the spreadsheet as well
If I may be so bold?.. There is an alternative method...
1. Install an app called "Save This Page (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.envisinex.savethispage&hl=en)".
2. Navigate to the AllVegasPoker Tournaments page.
3. From the phone Menu button, select Share... and select "Save This Page".
The webpage will then be available for offline browsing in the STP app and, if data is available, the links to the tourney details will work from within the STP app.
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In my efforts to find out more about Vegas and some lesser known spots I came across the Las Vegas Video Network.
It"s pretty small scale but one of their "shows" is available to watch online (and on podcast) and is for the more "beverage-inclined".
The couple are a little rock and roll but they are true Las Vegas residents who do the tourist things as well as finding some more out of the way locations.
It"s the Las Vegas Pub Crawl show and can be found here: Las Vegas Pub Crawl (http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/our-shows/pub-crawl-las-vegas/).
I have bookmarked some spots...just in case. ;D
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Have just received this from Harrahs VIP office. It shows all of the current bookings that have been made under our APAT discounted rate.
If you reservation is not on here, please call them and check as I do not have any additional info.
Dear Richard,
I hope you are having an amazing day! We are so excited for your stay with us! Great news, below I have listed the current reservations we have booked under your block:
Harrahs Las Vegas- From To
ANDREWS DERRICK 111711 112411
BAKER RICHARD 111311 112411
DARWENT NORAH 111711 112411
HARLAND BRIAN 111711 112411
HARLAND BRIAN 111711 112411
LAWTON CARL 111711 112411
MAGNUS TIM 111711 112511
PRIME MARTYN 111711 112411
RODERICK STEVE 111711 112411
ROUND JOHN PAUL 111711 112411
WARD MATTHEW 111711 112411
WARDROP ANDREW 111711 112411
Caesars Palace-
BYRNE BRENDAN 111711 112411
WOODFIELD JONATHAN 112211 112411
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Add us to the list. Me + another.
Flying out on the 16th with Virgin from Gatwick.
Staying at the Flamingo.
Flying back on the 23rd.
This is my 6th trip in 5 years!
Viva Las Vegas!!
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Hi guys and girls
4 weeks to go!! woo hoo!!!
does anyone know the venue and kickoff time of the apat tourney???
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5 weeks 1 day.
this is too long to wait.
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does anyone know the venue and kickoff time of the apat tourney???
no
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Have just received this from Harrahs VIP office. It shows all of the current bookings that have been made under our APAT discounted rate.
What APAT discounted rate?
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APAT rates - gotta ring though the link didn"t seem to work.......
Afternoon all, sorry for the delay.
I have cut and pasted the e-mail from Total Rewards VIP Group Reservations here for you all to use. Red is for Hurrahs and Blue for Caesars
The reservations web-site however uses an unsecured (http) and not a secured (https) address. I raised this point with them and they confirmed that whilst they believe their site to be secure they cannot supply and secure (https) address for us. Therefore it is up to each individual to decide how to make their reservation. Personnally I have just called them and made mine, which took about 6 minutes. They will take the first nights fee plus 12% tax and charge it to you credit card to secure the booking. I was told that you can cancel this upto 72 hours prior to check-in, but please ask for yourselves.
Nearer the time I will ask about priorty check-in etc...and see what we can get.
Please provide this information to your guests:
Group Name: APAT- Harrahs Las Vegas
Group Code: LH3APA1
Reservation phone number: 888-458-8471
Your guests can also make their reservations via the World Wide Web at your own group site:
http://www.totalexperiences.com/totalexperiences/event.html?group=LH3APA1
Rates:
11/13: $30.00; 11/14: $30.00; 11/15: $30.00; 11/16: $30.00; 11/17: $30.00; 11/18: $70.00; 11/19: $70.00; 11/20: $30.00; 11/21: $30.00; 11/22: $30.00; 11/23: $30.00
Upgrade Options available for an additional per night charge:
Harrah's Renovated: $30
Harrah's View: $20
When your guests call/make reservations online they will be required to provide a form of payment and a deposit for the first night room and tax will be taken at that time. There is a 72 hour cancellation policy which the reservations agent will explain to them when they book. They will have up to 30 days prior to your event date to make their reservations before the block is closed and remaining rooms are released.
Please provide this information to your guests:
Group Name: APAT- Caesars Palace
Group Code: LC3APA1
Reservation phone number: 866-227-5944
Your guests can also make their reservations via the World Wide Web at your own group site:
http://www.totalexperiences.com/totalexperiences/event.html?group=LC3APA1
Rates:
11/13: $79.00; 11/14: $79.00; 11/15: $79.00; 11/16: $89.00; 11/17: $89.00; 11/18: $159.00; 11/19: $129.00; 11/20: $79.00; 11/21: $79.00; 11/22: $79.00 11/23: $79.00
Upgrade Options available for an additional per night charge:
Caesars Forum Deluxe: $40
Caesars Palace Deluxe: $60
Caesars Augustus Deluxe: $60
Caesars Augustus Luxury: $80
When your guests call/make reservations online they will be required to provide a form of payment and a deposit for the first night room and tax will be taken at that time. There is a 72 hour cancellation policy which the reservations agent will explain to them when they book. They will have up to 30 days prior to your event date to make their reservations before the block is closed and remaining rooms are released.
This is all the information that I have so if you have any further questions regarding your reservation, please ask the reservation agent when you call.
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APAT rates - gotta ring though the link didn"t seem to work.......
Correct, I called through and the whole thing took about 5 minutes.
Easy Peasy.
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I"ve just received this from the total rewards team which is self explanetary.
Dear Richard,
I hope you are having a great day! This is a reminder that by 11pm tomorrow PST, your group rates will expire. That means that anyone who does not register via the On-line Registration process will be required to pay public rates instead of the special Total Experiences rates.
Have an outstanding day! See you soon!
Sincerely,
Dallas R Holmes
Total Experiences, the new VIP planning service for unforgettable group getaways www.TOTALEXPERIENCES.com
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ESTA sorted and travel insurance bought. WOOP and/or WOOP!!!!!
4 weeks 6 days!!!!!
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<<<<<< Doesn"t need an ESTA..wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, woop and yay!!!!!!
Are we there yet?
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Been to see mr surgeon and mrs x ray.... negotiations ensued resulting in arm cast scheduled to be cut off 8 days before flying. Happy frigging days!!
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Add us to the list. Me + another.
Flying out on the 16th with Virgin from Gatwick.
Staying at the Flamingo.
Flying back on the 23rd.
This is my 6th trip in 5 years!
Viva Las Vegas!!
Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
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Been to see mr surgeon and mrs x ray.... negotiations ensued resulting in arm cast scheduled to be cut off 8 days before flying. Happy frigging days!!
wp that man....sex life back on course FTW ;)
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Need a few things for the trip.
Antler suitcase from the outlet village £25
Two pairs of F&F casual trousers - £28
7 casual shirts - £69
7 pairs of underpants - £13
7 pairs of socks - £10
Packed a month before I go -- fecking priceless
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Need a few things for the trip.
Antler suitcase from the outlet village £25
Two pairs of F&F casual trousers - £28
7 casual shirts - £69
7 pairs of underpants - £13
7 pairs of socks - £10
Packed a month before I go -- fecking priceless
lol... Good man, I pack the night before! Nothing like being organised!!
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My wife will pack for me. ;D
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My wife will pack for me. ;D
mine to in 28 days time yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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My wife will pack for me. ;D
That would explain your interesting underwear choices.
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My wife will pack for me. ;D
That would explain your interesting underwear choices.
what underwear?
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http://vimeo.com/30582217
Las Vegas in 1962. Well worth a watch.
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http://vimeo.com/30582217
Las Vegas in 1962. Well worth a watch.
Paullie D has changed.
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A gentle reminder of the Wedding Bash on Monday 21st November 2011 celebrating the coming together of our own Julie & Adam at the White Chapel commencing @ 11am be there in plenty time to see them off rightly. All Travellers are invited.
To save you the trouble of trying to find a suitable pressy we are clubbing together to purchase a digital recording of the whole ceremony and upgrade the room. This will cost you $20 each, I already have the following pledges.
| Paulie | | Delboy | | Asa |
| Stu Ward | | Stuart O | | Phil TC |
| Alan L | | Neil D* | | JP |
| Brendan | | Rob Swindells* | | Don R |
| Rich B | | gallowgate | | Rodders* |
| Charlie | | Ger | | Wee Man |
| Jack | | Dawn | | Noreen |
| Caroline | | Micky P | | Elsa P |
| Glenn | | Brian H | | * |
| * | | * | | * |
Thursday night in the Carnival Court (or on the plane for the Manc departures) would be a good time to slip me the donation and sign the card.
* People in Bold already paid.
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Am I on that list as Stuart P?
If that"s not me then please add me.
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Am I on that list as Stuart P?
If that"s not me then please add me.
LOL O is next to P on the keyboard and I have fat fingers ::)
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Ger; Julia and I would be happy to donate to the happy couple"s gift.
I have just noticed that 888 allow player to player transfers. As this would be more convenient to me than having to trawl around all strip-joints and seedy bars in Vegas looking for you, can I assume a $20 transfer to "gerduke" as in tonight"s Div 1 League game will reach you?
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Ger; Julia and I would be happy to donate to the happy couple"s gift.
I have just noticed that 888 allow player to player transfers. As this would be more convenient to me than having to trawl around all strip-joints and seedy bars in Vegas looking for you, can I assume a $20 transfer to "gerduke" as in tonight"s Div 1 League game will reach you?
A transfer would be fine Neil, (My sister, niece and son are with me on this trip - strip joints are off limits - unless they go to bed early 8) )
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LOL! Transfer sent seconds ago. Thanks Ger.
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Ger; Julia and I would be happy to donate to the happy couple"s gift.
I have just noticed that 888 allow player to player transfers. As this would be more convenient to me than having to trawl around all strip-joints and seedy bars in Vegas looking for you, can I assume a $20 transfer to "gerduke" as in tonight"s Div 1 League game will reach you?
A transfer would be fine Neil, (My sister, niece and son are with me on this trip - strip joints are off limits - unless they go to bed early 8) )
and??
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Ger; Julia and I would be happy to donate to the happy couple"s gift.
I have just noticed that 888 allow player to player transfers. As this would be more convenient to me than having to trawl around all strip-joints and seedy bars in Vegas looking for you, can I assume a $20 transfer to "gerduke" as in tonight"s Div 1 League game will reach you?
A transfer would be fine Neil, (My sister, niece and son are with me on this trip - strip joints are off limits - unless they go to bed early 8) )
and??
LOL ok he might be persuaded.....
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Ger; Julia and I would be happy to donate to the happy couple"s gift.
I have just noticed that 888 allow player to player transfers. As this would be more convenient to me than having to trawl around all strip-joints and seedy bars in Vegas looking for you, can I assume a $20 transfer to "gerduke" as in tonight"s Div 1 League game will reach you?
A transfer would be fine Neil, (My sister, niece and son are with me on this trip - strip joints are off limits - unless they go to bed early 8) )
damn, you know my plan ;)
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LOL checked the wardrobe for the wedding - Tux it is then ::)
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Ger... passed you $20 on 888 let me know its arrived safely x
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Ger... passed you $20 on 888 let me know its arrived safely x
It"s there ;D
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Pressy List updated
| Paulie | | Delboy | | Asa |
| Stu Ward | | Stuart O | | Phil TC* |
| Alan L | | Neil D* | | JP |
| Brendan | | Rob Swindells* | | Don R |
| Rich B | | Colin W | | Rodders* |
| Charlie | | Ger | | Wee Man |
| Jack | | Dawn | | Noreen |
| Caroline | | Micky P | | Elsa P |
| Glenn | | Brian H | | * |
| * | | * | | * |
Thursday night in the Carnival Court (or on the plane for the Manc departures) would be a good time to slip me the donation and sign the card.
* People in Bold already paid.
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ONE MONTH PEOPLE
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ONE MONTH PEOPLE
like :)
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Ahem ahem ahem.
After much dithering I have now just booked the flights - 14th-24th (a couple of Venetian Deepstacks to get the actual poker itch scratched before the carnage begins).
Flying on the BA flight out of Heathrow. Originally was booking for the 13th on the way out but for some reason I just decided to check if the tube was running ok that day (as most weekends are plagued by engineering work). Lo and behold - no tube to Heathrow that day.
Bah. Was all about to go back to Virgin (and the trek to Gatwick) but instead did a BA search for the Monday and found the flights were £90 cheaper! Snap booked that and so am in.
Of course I pissed about too much and have missed the tasty Harrahs deal so just need to find somewhere to stay now and I"ll be set.
Ger - stick me in for the $20 for the present.
Andrew
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Epicness has just gone Stellar - Andrew T is in the building
| Paulie | | Delboy | | Asa |
| Stu Ward | | Stuart O | | Phil TC* |
| Alan L | | Neil D* | | JP |
| Brendan | | Rob Swindells* | | Don R |
| Rich B | | Colin W | | Rodders* |
| Charlie | | Ger | | Wee Man |
| Jack | | Dawn | | Noreen |
| Caroline | | Micky P | | Elsa P |
| Glenn | | Brian H | | Andrew T |
| * | | * | | * |
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YAY!!! About time ya copped on Andrew.
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Ahem ahem ahem.
After much dithering I have now just booked the flights - 14th-24th (a couple of Venetian Deepstacks to get the actual poker itch scratched before the carnage begins).
Flying on the BA flight out of Heathrow. Originally was booking for the 13th on the way out but for some reason I just decided to check if the tube was running ok that day (as most weekends are plagued by engineering work). Lo and behold - no tube to Heathrow that day.
Bah. Was all about to go back to Virgin (and the trek to Gatwick) but instead did a BA search for the Monday and found the flights were £90 cheaper! Snap booked that and so am in.
Of course I pissed about too much and have missed the tasty Harrahs deal so just need to find somewhere to stay now and I"ll be set.
Ger - stick me in for the $20 for the present.
Andrew
Nice one Andrew.
I booked the Venetian for 7 nights through TravelRepublic for £430
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Travelex are currently offering 1.5451 compared to the spot rate of 1.5731
The best rate guaranteed is just them comparing to the high street banks etc. i.e. not the people you"d ever get the best rate from normally anyway.
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Yo dudes. Courtesy of my fellow BCPC donks ;D I will be out there 15-22 Nov, flying from Gatwick and staying at Bally"s. Also playing the Venetian Deepstack (on 17 Nov?). Anyway, looking forward to it all. I need to read through the previous 60 pages of this thread at some point but am I right in saying the process for buying into the APAT event hasn"t been agreed yet?
Tod
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Yo dudes. Courtesy of my fellow BCPC donks ;D I will be out there 15-22 Nov, flying from Gatwick and staying at Bally"s. Also playing the Venetian Deepstack (on 17 Nov?). Anyway, looking forward to it all. I need to read through the previous 60 pages of this thread at some point but am I right in saying the process for buying into the APAT event hasn"t been agreed yet?
Tod
Wiiiiii
I think we all give the money to Ger at Harrahs on the first night. :o
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... am I right in saying the process for buying into the APAT event hasn"t been agreed yet?
At this precise moment (AFAIK) we don"t actually HAVE an APAT event having been let down by two venues who agreed and then backed out.
Tighty is on it though.
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Look at the counters everybody, we are down to days, yes ladies and gentlemen it is just days until Vegas now. No more of those annoying months.
I stole this from Adam and Julie"s diary but it really gets you in the mood.
http://vimeo.com/30582217
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Look at the counters everybody, we are down to days, yes ladies and gentlemen it is just days until Vegas now. No more of those annoying months.
I stole this from Adam and Julie"s diary but it really gets you in the mood.
http://vimeo.com/30582217
great video.
and be sure to start a countdown on facebook to - Tighty has specifically requested them.
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... am I right in saying the process for buying into the APAT event hasn"t been agreed yet?
At this precise moment (AFAIK) we don"t actually HAVE an APAT event having been let down by two venues who agreed and then backed out.
Tighty is on it though.
Cheers Paulie
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This time friday it will be 3 weeks Thursday. :D
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28 SLEEPS!!!!
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In 6 weeks time we"ll all be home!!!!!!!!!!!!!arrrghhhhhhhhhhhhh >:( >:( >:(
On a more serious note, my cousin, who lives in Park City, Utah, will be coming down to Las Vegas to spend a few days with me from 13th-17th. He is also going to buy a pre-paid mobile for me which roughly gets the following.
$50/£32 approx. (max cost, not sure what the local taxes are but not more than this) including taxes for a new phone and minutes as below.
200 minutes to use over 30 days from the day of the first call. Texts are 1 minute (equiv.) each.
The phone can either be discarded when you leave or used again on your next visit, you just add additional mins when needed. I can"t really see any of us being on the phone for 3 hours but for those that want one it"s a preety cheap option.
If anyone would like to pre-prder one of these he will get as many as is required.
Once I have them in Las Vegas I will pre-assign each phone to each buyer and send the numbers to you prior to your departure from the UK so you can give it out to whomever needs to know it.
Let me know by PM asap.
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At a severe loose end and just read this thread from the start (sad I know) - loving the way it started to go from nice to great to serious to epic - to stellar.
Did I mention that I am excited 8)
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Suggestion for tighty if you cant find a venue. Pretend you have found one, get flight to vegas on expenses, spend a week drinking and playing poker, do fake updates for those back home, we can pose for photos at the poker table, pretend ger wins, more photos of ger with trophy, job done. I promise we wont grass and ger will probably be so drunk he will actually believe he did win as he wont remember a thing. I think tighty has earned a break so i reckon we can pull this one off.
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Suggestion for tighty if you cant find a venue. Pretend you have found one, get flight to vegas on expenses, spend a week drinking and playing poker, do fake updates for those back home, we can pose for photos at the poker table, pretend ger wins, more photos of ger with trophy, job done. I promise we wont grass and ger will probably be so drunk he will actually believe he did win as he wont remember a thing. I think tighty has earned a break so i reckon we can pull this one off.
Umbridge I will take, however this sounds like a good plan
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Suggestion for tighty if you cant find a venue. Pretend you have found one, get flight to vegas on expenses, spend a week drinking and playing poker, do fake updates for those back home, we can pose for photos at the poker table, pretend ger wins, more photos of ger with trophy, job done. I promise we wont grass and ger will probably be so drunk he will actually believe he did win as he wont remember a thing. I think tighty has earned a break so i reckon we can pull this one off.
A plot like this needs to be believable for the folks back home... otherwise a damn fine plan though
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Blow it out your ar$ium ;D both of you 8)
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(http://freepostermaker.com/uploads/saved_posters/free-poster-imrjajpxzf-VEGAS-VENGENCE.jpg)
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(http://freepostermaker.com/uploads/saved_posters/free-poster-8kfsj7753p-APAT-VEGAS-VENGEANCE.jpg)
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(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5uTwe4bmo5o/TWp6gtQ2API/AAAAAAAAC2I/rL3733lsn4s/s1600/so_excited.jpg)
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is it fecking time to go yet????
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They seek him here - they seek him there - it took a year for him to make his mind up - but Shogun took the plunge today and decided that it would be a damn good idea to go to Vegas.
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They seek him here - they seek him there - it took a year for him to make his mind up - but Shogun took the plunge today and decided that it would be a damn good idea to go to Vegas.
;D ;D
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They seek him here - they seek him there - it took a year for him to make his mind up - but Shogun took the plunge today and decided that it would be a damn good idea to go to Vegas.
LOL
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Suggestion for tighty if you cant find a venue. Pretend you have found one, get flight to vegas on expenses, spend a week drinking and playing poker, do fake updates for those back home, we can pose for photos at the poker table, pretend ger wins, more photos of ger with trophy, job done. I promise we wont grass and ger will probably be so drunk he will actually believe he did win as he wont remember a thing. I think tighty has earned a break so i reckon we can pull this one off.
You think previuos updates have been real? ???
There was even one with Laxie winning a medal ffs, how could you believe that? :o
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Suggestion for tighty if you cant find a venue. Pretend you have found one, get flight to vegas on expenses, spend a week drinking and playing poker, do fake updates for those back home, we can pose for photos at the poker table, pretend ger wins, more photos of ger with trophy, job done. I promise we wont grass and ger will probably be so drunk he will actually believe he did win as he wont remember a thing. I think tighty has earned a break so i reckon we can pull this one off.
You think previuos updates have been real? ???
There was even one with Laxie winning a medal ffs, how could you believe that? :o
Oi!!! I DO haz medal! And it"s a proper big feck off medal too, tyvm. Would bring it to Vegas, but risk airport security discounting it"s medal importance, calling it a weapon and taking it off me. That"d never do so you"ll just have to take my word for it.
As for Carl...about fecking time!
Now then. Oh Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees...have you booked yet?
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| Name | Depart | Return | Fly from(with) | Staying |
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| Carl Lybert (Shogun112) | 15th | 24th | LGW (Virgin) | Harrahs |
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| Carl Lybert (Shogun112) | 15th | 24th | LGW (Virgin) | Harrahs |
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I have used my mad Mod skillz to add Carl to OP. Still can"t believe you haven"t been promoted to a Mod yet Ger :-X
Anyone else need to be added. I have noticed that some have been slotted in with their groups / pals on the list on page 1, making it more difficult to track.
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Actually starting to get proper excited about this trip now. Before it was just something "on the calendar", but it"s getting so close it"s almost real!
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with des and tighty frantic in the background sorting out the APAT event; here are my list of alternative tournements and rough game plan;
Thursday 17th
3pm venitian deepstack $340 plo
6pm caesar $110 plo
Friday 18th
wake up early and play $130 satilite into venitian $550 12pm
Saturday 19th
Aria 1pm $125 or
Caesars 2pm $235
Sunday
wynn 12pm $125 or
Caesars 2pm $235
lets hear other game ideas guys and girls ;D
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If you wanna know who is leaving on your date and on your flight, I re-ordered the list to put em all together in this spreadsheet...
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuueBq8XLGjBdEtNUG1oaDhiLVdNdlViQVptb0hwZWc&hl=en_GB
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Whilst at Luton this weekend i"ve come up with a few Ideas for the wedding, some of which can"t be repeated ;)
Firstly as we"ve said before every single person coming to Vegas invited to the ceremony, afterwards we are going for food (probably at the Cheesecake factory) and again all welcome. At somepoint it would be nice to get a group photo of us all by the Las Vegas sign.
For the afternoon we had the idea of going to a shooting range we can get group rates but I need to know rough numbers before i can organise this.
and finally...
the evening of the 21st will be occupied by
JAPAT
(Joobies APAT)
well hopefully! I"m currently in the process of trying to arrange a small buy in private tourney for us all, so details to follow... looking around $50 buy in and obv we will have medals of some sort for the winners.
anyone interested?
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Yes to all of the above, Thanks Both ;D
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oh go on then ;D
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sigh if i must :P
can we go yet?
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Cheesecake Factory...is a possibility. I had my own nefarious plans involving a dive bar, large rum drinks and tiki torches but I can put those on "hold"...temporarily.
Vegas sign...why not?
Guns...not my thing but see "nefarious plans" above for a possible "Paulie Alternative" for those who are firearms resistant but alcohol friendly.
Private Tournament...well, I"ll be liquored up but why not...it might be my only chance to play some poker? ;D PLO8...yeah?
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Cheesecake Factory...is a possibility. I had my own nefarious plans involving a dive bar, large rum drinks and tiki torches but I can put those on "hold"...temporarily.
Vegas sign...why not?
Guns...not my thing but see "nefarious plans" above for a possible "Paulie Alternative" for those who are firearms resistant but alcohol friendly.
Private Tournament...well, I"ll be liquored up but why not...it might be my only chance to play some poker? ;D PLO8...yeah?
can we play plo hi/low plez?
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Cheesecake Factory...is a possibility. I had my own nefarious plans involving a dive bar, large rum drinks and tiki torches but I can put those on "hold"...temporarily.
Vegas sign...why not?
Guns...not my thing but see "nefarious plans" above for a possible "Paulie Alternative" for those who are firearms resistant but alcohol friendly.
Private Tournament...well, I"ll be liquored up but why not...it might be my only chance to play some poker? ;D PLO8...yeah?
I agree with my esteemed colleague.
JAPAT FTW - obviously gonna need live updates, Paulie could do those , using after-timing ldo
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Whilst at Luton this weekend i"ve come up with a few Ideas for the wedding, some of which can"t be repeated ;)
Firstly as we"ve said before every single person coming to Vegas invited to the ceremony, afterwards we are going for food (probably at the Cheesecake factory) and again all welcome. At somepoint it would be nice to get a group photo of us all by the Las Vegas sign.
For the afternoon we had the idea of going to a shooting range we can get group rates but I need to know rough numbers before i can organise this.
and finally...
the evening of the 21st will be occupied by
JAPAT
(Joobies APAT)
well hopefully! I"m currently in the process of trying to arrange a small buy in private tourney for us all, so details to follow... looking around $50 buy in and obv we will have medals of some sort for the winners.
anyone interested?
Any time to squeeze the Ice skating in? ;D
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If you wanna know who is leaving on your date and on your flight, I re-ordered the list to put em all together in this spreadsheet...
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuueBq8XLGjBdEtNUG1oaDhiLVdNdlViQVptb0hwZWc&hl=en_GB
Fookin ell, I"ve just seen the MCR 17th Flight ... someone warn the flight crew ;D ;D ;D ;D
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I"m in for the wedding, food and poker.
My missus will be in for the wedding, food and anything that involves shopping that isn"t listed above.
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I"m in for the wedding, food and poker.
My missus will be in for the wedding, food and anything that involves shopping that isn"t listed above.
Mr and Mrs T, ditto to the above
I hope you realise that Mrs SirP has to walk through Caesars forum shoppees to get to the cheesecake factory
credit cards to the ready!!!
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In for the wedding and after some googling have found out that the factory visit is not a
(http://t1.ftcdn.net/jpg/00/26/65/06/400_F_26650637_BCAxhS2H3sAUAUuqRyQHx6tGaiiDcN7e.jpg)
job but an actual restaurant so up for that as well...
shooting stuff I"ve done several times in Prague, so may miss that but always fancied a go with a flamethrower so if they have one up for that as well..
Always up for pokers so definitely a yes from me x
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Wedding [of course]
Cheesecake Factory [ x ]
Vegas Sign [ x ]
Guns [ ], dive bar? [ x ]
JAPAT [ x ]
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dive bar? [ x ]
LOL get round the annoying presenter......
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sH6JsKVJQQ[/youtube]
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Cheap drinks and karaoke ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Oh yes!
[ ] flamethrowers
[X] karaoke
x
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Wedding [of course]
Cheesecake Factory [ x ]
Vegas Sign [ x ]
Guns [ ], dive bar? [ x ]
JAPAT [ x ]
Me too please , please :-*
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Paulie, Rich, Phil and me all doing karaoke.
We might just be the next boy band to take over the world. someone call Louis Walsh
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Actually...to fit in with a certain theme being promulgated...
(http://williambeem.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Frankies-Tiki-Room(pp_w879_h585).jpg)
Full potential list...here (http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=8385.msg159827#msg159827)
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RumRunners build your own burger sounds fantastic
(http://www.rumrunnervegas.com/images/stories/build-a-burger.jpg)
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If you wanna know who is leaving on your date and on your flight, I re-ordered the list to put em all together in this spreadsheet...
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuueBq8XLGjBdEtNUG1oaDhiLVdNdlViQVptb0hwZWc&hl=en_GB
Fookin ell, I"ve just seen the MCR 17th Flight ... someone warn the flight crew ;D ;D ;D ;D
+ An extra one in a luggage rack somewhere, you can blame Mr Boot amongst others and lots of g&t"s at Luton, I"ll try to behave.....
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If you wanna know who is leaving on your date and on your flight, I re-ordered the list to put em all together in this spreadsheet...
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuueBq8XLGjBdEtNUG1oaDhiLVdNdlViQVptb0hwZWc&hl=en_GB
Fookin ell, I"ve just seen the MCR 17th Flight ... someone warn the flight crew ;D ;D ;D ;D
+ An extra one in a luggage rack somewhere, you can blame Mr Boot amongst others and lots of g&t"s at Luton, I"ll try to behave.....
Shaz! Good times!! x
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+ An extra one in a luggage rack somewhere, you can blame Mr Boot amongst others and lots of g&t"s at Luton, I"ll try to behave.....
Be the only one ;D
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If you wanna know who is leaving on your date and on your flight, I re-ordered the list to put em all together in this spreadsheet...
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuueBq8XLGjBdEtNUG1oaDhiLVdNdlViQVptb0hwZWc&hl=en_GB
Fookin ell, I"ve just seen the MCR 17th Flight ... someone warn the flight crew ;D ;D ;D ;D
+ An extra one in a luggage rack somewhere, you can blame Mr Boot amongst others and lots of g&t"s at Luton, I"ll try to behave.....
If you intend to behave then you can"t come ;D ;)
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[X] karaoke
+1 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAH SWEET CHILD OF MIIIIIIINE
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[X] karaoke
+1 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAH SWEET CHILD OF MIIIIIIINE
It will surpass Tallinn 8)
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[X] karaoke
+1 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAH SWEET CHILD OF MIIIIIIINE
It will surpass Tallinn 8)
we need to get a whole bands worth this time tho :D
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Paulie, Rich, Phil and me all doing karaoke.
We might just be the next boy band to take over the world. someone call Louis Walsh
Please try and stay AWAKE this time though ;)
;D ;D
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Paulie, Rich, Phil and me all doing karaoke.
We might just be the next boy band to take over the world. someone call Louis Walsh
Please try and stay AWAKE this time though ;)
;D ;D
Damn, I thought I had got over that very embarrassing episode
Oh well, back to the therapist for me >:(
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Damn, I thought I had got over that very embarrassing episode
Oh well, back to the therapist for me >:(
The Manchester Flight will provide all the therapy you will ever require ::)
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Can somebody please confirm the address of the hotel everybody is staying at in Manchester on the Wednesday Night? Can"t find the right one.
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Can somebody please confirm the address of the hotel everybody is staying at in Manchester on the Wednesday Night? Can"t find the right one.
I could be wrong but I think it"s this one HOTEL (http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/MANAIR/manchester-airport?CMP=KNC_Gb), I will not be joining you unfortunately as I pick up my sister in the morning and my niece from Didsbury.
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wedding obvs
food obvs
JAPAT obvs
undecided as of yet on the other, think shooting would be probably the way I"d go ( living in Salford I could use the practice :-\ )
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Can somebody please confirm the address of the hotel everybody is staying at in Manchester on the Wednesday Night? Can"t find the right one.
This taken from my booking confirmation email:
Manchester Airport
Runger Lane
Wilmslow Road
Manchester
England
M90 5DL
(See map below for directions)
Tel: 0871 527 8726
Fax: 0871 527 8727
There"s another one with "(ft)" after the name which I believe stands for Freight Terminal. It appears to be very close to (if not the same building as) the one above but probably best avoided.
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(See map below for directions)
Wheres the fecking map then ::)
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(See map below for directions)
Wheres the fecking map then ::)
I"m guessing it"s still in his email. :D
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JAPAT:
Thoughts, guys and gals. Do we think $40 + $10 + $5 sounds good enough for our Wedding night tournament? That"s 40 to the prize pool, 10 to the house and 5 to the dealers. In return, you get 6k chips and an extra 1.5k if you pay the 5 dealer fee.
Sounds good to me, but do you think this is good enough to tempt the wives and non-poker players out there?
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Sounds good to me.
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Sounds good to me... the only thing I"m not sure on is "JAPAT" just sounds a bit rude... but then thats probably just me :-\ x
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Sounds good to me.
+1
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Sounds good to me.
+1
ditto
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Sounds good to me.
+1
ditto
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Sounds good to me.
+1
ditto
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(See map below for directions)
Wheres the fecking map then ::)
I"m guessing it"s still in his email. :D
Ooops. Sloppy c&p nftw.
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Sounds good to me.
+1
ditto
FYP xx
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Sounds good to me.
+1
ditto
FYP xx
yup yup sounds good :)
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http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=9855.0
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Whilst at Luton this weekend i"ve come up with a few Ideas for the wedding, some of which can"t be repeated ;)
Firstly as we"ve said before every single person coming to Vegas invited to the ceremony, afterwards we are going for food (probably at the Cheesecake factory) and again all welcome. At somepoint it would be nice to get a group photo of us all by the Las Vegas sign.
For the afternoon we had the idea of going to a shooting range we can get group rates but I need to know rough numbers before i can organise this.
and finally...
the evening of the 21st will be occupied by
JAPAT
(Joobies APAT)
well hopefully! I"m currently in the process of trying to arrange a small buy in private tourney for us all, so details to follow... looking around $50 buy in and obv we will have medals of some sort for the winners.
anyone interested?
Of my party of four I think we will all be up for all of this with the possible exception of the shooting were i have two definites and two undecided. Will post on the other thread for the poker. :)
Edit: 3 confirmed for the shooting range
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Matthew Bailie & Frank Bailie plus five non poker players will join the party in Vegas.
out 17/11 Dublin - Las Vegas. US Airways. Vegas Club Hotel & Casino, Fremont St.
Return 26/11 Vegas - Dublin. US Airways.
See you all there.
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Matthew Bailie & Frank Bailie plus five non poker players will join the party in Vegas.
out 17/11 Dublin - Las Vegas. US Airways. Vegas Club Hotel & Casino, Fremont St.
Return 26/11 Vegas - Dublin. US Airways.
See you all there.
All police leave has been cancelled and Freemont street is being fenced off.........
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(http://images4.fanpop.com/image/forum/75000/75508_1288383143493_full.jpg)
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Matthew Bailie & Frank Bailie plus five non poker players will join the party in Vegas.
out 17/11 Dublin - Las Vegas. US Airways. Vegas Club Hotel & Casino, Fremont St.
Return 26/11 Vegas - Dublin. US Airways.
See you all there.
Be good to see you again Frank!
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Matthew Bailie & Frank Bailie plus five non poker players will join the party in Vegas.
out 17/11 Dublin - Las Vegas. US Airways. Vegas Club Hotel & Casino, Fremont St.
Return 26/11 Vegas - Dublin. US Airways.
See you all there.
Be good to see you again Frank!
Great Shaz see you in Vegas.
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YAY!!! More excellent additions to the list. This is gonna be such a fab trip!!!
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Honestly, I"m was pretty much over keeping the list up to date once we hit the 50 mark.
Anything more is just gragging. ;D
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Owstons gonna be there too. This is beginning to feel a bit dangerous! im sure im too old for trips like this.
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Owstons gonna be there too.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ybSdcFHuZqc/TVTlLKBT6pI/AAAAAAAABbE/3o5wGiicR6s/s1600/home-alone.png)
Oh SH*T!
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Outside chance of an APAT event now. (someone didn"t say no, straightaway, lol)
News within 72 hours one way or another
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(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iTeyisZvS9Q/TBdWuNUt14I/AAAAAAAAAKE/TzfrsfQNaY0/s1600/Fcros.jpg)
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glglglgl tighty! run good plz
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im gonna read this whole thread again, under 3 weeks people!!!!
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Honestly, I"m was pretty much over keeping the list up to date once we hit the 50 mark.
Anything more is just gragging. ;D
Gragging ?
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Honestly, I"m was pretty much over keeping the list up to date once we hit the 50 mark.
Anything more is just gragging. ;D
Gragging ?
gragged : to be turned on, horny, sexually aroused
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gragged
To be fair I"m getting excited about going and the numbers... not sure sexually though :-\
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OMFG...gragging*. Who knew.
Of course, it"s kind of appropriate but still.
*...and no, Owston does not arouse me.
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glglglgl tighty! run good plz
+1
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OMFG...gragging*. Who knew.
Of course, it"s kind of appropriate but still.
*...and no, Owston does not arouse me.
Don"t lie Paulie.
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Paul and Dan"s details.
14th to 25th Nov : London Gatwick(Virgin) : Mirage.
Wakey wakey!!!!.................one up, all up..........Heehee.
Birthdays, weddings, drinking, gambling....oh and poker ;D it"s all just too much.
See you on the strip :)
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Great news, Nice one Paul, Dan, see you there ;D
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Great news Paul see you there!
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Excellent news Dan and Paul.
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Cheers Guys, really looking forward to seeing you all, it is gonna be Major Fun ;D ;D
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The following people are down to be on the Vegas trip but we were wondering if they want a seat in the Wedding Day Tourney - http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=9855.0
Only 8 seats left so be quick!
Ailsa Paterson (-)
Alan Lake (RioRodent)
Andrew Wardrop (-)
Carl Lawton(Mayfair)
Caroline Darwent (-)
James Edwards (ThinkerJE)
Jeldon Fernandez (Diablo)
Noreen Darwent (-)
Pete Davis (-)
Simon Kinnear (-)
Tim Magnus (Luke1)
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The following people are down to be on the Vegas trip but we were wondering if they want a seat in the Wedding Day Tourney - http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=9855.0
Only 8 seats left so be quick!
Ailsa Paterson (-)
Alan Lake (RioRodent)
Andrew Wardrop (-)
Carl Lawton(Mayfair)
Caroline Darwent (-)
James Edwards (ThinkerJE)
Jeldon Fernandez (Diablo)
Noreen Darwent (-)
Pete Davis (-)
Simon Kinnear (-)
Tim Magnus (Luke1)
not those two lol
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The following people are down to be on the Vegas trip but we were wondering if they want a seat in the Wedding Day Tourney - http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=9855.0
Only 8 seats left so be quick!
Ailsa Paterson (-)
Alan Lake (RioRodent)
Andrew Wardrop (-)
Carl Lawton(Mayfair)
Caroline Darwent (-)
James Edwards (ThinkerJE)
Jeldon Fernandez (Diablo)
Noreen Darwent (-)
Pete Davis (-)
Simon Kinnear (-)
Tim Magnus (Luke1)
Ailsa Paterson wont be playing Adam
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The following people are down to be on the Vegas trip but we were wondering if they want a seat in the Wedding Day Tourney - http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=9855.0
Only 8 seats left so be quick!
Ailsa Paterson (-)
Alan Lake (RioRodent)
Andrew Wardrop (-)
Carl Lawton(Mayfair)
Caroline Darwent (-)
James Edwards (ThinkerJE)
Jeldon Fernandez (Diablo)
Noreen Darwent (-)
Pete Davis (-)
Simon Kinnear (-)
Tim Magnus (Luke1)
Ailsa Paterson wont be playing Adam
Will she be shopping with Amanda?
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Pete Davis won"t be playing....he"s not a poker player...not that that will stop the rest of you. ;D
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FYI
http://www.caesarspalace.com/casinos/caesars-palace/casino-misc/poker-promotions-detail.html
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BARGAIN $4-8 limit hi low with 3 dollar rake,
should be easy to fill up 9 seater table
makes gala bristol, look insignificant £6 cap rake and 10 % and only NL holdem and PL omaha
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14 sleeps :)
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Outside chance of an APAT event now. (someone didn"t say no, straightaway, lol)
News within 72 hours one way or another
Are we nearly there yet (crosses fingers)
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Very close, hoping to announce an APAT event tomorrow. Wish me and mr fixit Mr Baker luck
there are about 60 names I see that are going across, we are assuming all those would play an APAT event
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Gogogogo!
You are both legends, good luck!!
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Very close, hoping to announce an APAT event tomorrow. Wish me and mr fixit Mr Baker luck
GL!!!!!
(http://212.113.204.91/images/rich_baker_fixit.jpg)
:D
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Very close, hoping to announce an APAT event tomorrow. Wish me and mr fixit Mr Baker luck
GL!!!!!
(http://212.113.204.91/images/rich_baker_fixit.jpg)
:D
PMSL That is quality Phil. x
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You Can Do It !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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You Can Do It !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
B&Q..?
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Very close, hoping to announce an APAT event tomorrow. Wish me and mr fixit Mr Baker luck
GL!!!!!
(http://212.113.204.91/images/rich_baker_fixit.jpg)
:D
Shellsuits always did make me look fat ;) ;).....quality ;D
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Very close, hoping to announce an APAT event tomorrow. Wish me and mr fixit Mr Baker luck
GL!!!!!
(http://212.113.204.91/images/rich_baker_fixit.jpg)
:D
Shellsuits always did make me look fat ;) ;).....quality ;D
lol, brilliant!
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Anyone else think Rich should be made to wear a tracksuit like this for the APAT in vegas??
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Anyone else think Rich should be made to wear a tracksuit like this for the APAT in vegas??
although i"m not going i"d second and third the above lol
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I have precised the www.alllasvegaspoker.com thingy tournament timetable into a word doc. If you would like a copy PM me with an e-mail address.
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Please see
http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=9966.0
for details of the APAT North American Poker Championships
Would like everyone wishing to play to confirm on that thread please asap
Questions on there too...
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Very close, hoping to announce an APAT event tomorrow. Wish me and mr fixit Mr Baker luck
GL!!!!!
(http://212.113.204.91/images/rich_baker_fixit.jpg)
:D
PMSL That is quality Phil. x
Now then, now then ;D
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Have managed to get there for the APAT Tournament and 3 days of debauchery
Fly in on the 17th from Chicago, Staying at Harrahs, leave on the 21st
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Have managed to get there for the APAT Tournament and 3 days of debauchery
Fly in on the 17th from Chicago, Staying at Harrahs, leave on the 21st
What time on the 21st?
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Going to be early, 9:30, have a connecting flight at Chicago later in the day. Will miss your tourney and day, sorry :(
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Going to be early, 9:30, have a connecting flight at Chicago later in the day. Will miss your tourney and day, sorry :(
No worries, shame though :(
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The new food service on Virgin looks good....
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GJ7iqsuISM&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube]
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Harrah's. Carnaval Court bar, 2 pitchers for $12, Miller Lite or Coors Lite.
random drinking post that"s all.
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The new food service on Virgin looks good....
...if you look closely that"s the service in Premium Economy.
Cattle class is a whole other thing.
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Harrah's. Carnaval Court bar, 2 pitchers for $12, Miller Lite or Coors Lite.
random drinking post that"s all.
My kind of post :)
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All Day Specials
$24.99 Half Yard Drink
$34.99 Full Yard Drink
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The new food service on Virgin looks good....
...if you look closely that"s the service in Premium Economy.
Cattle class is a whole other thing.
the email i got from them doesn"t mention premium at all:
Perhaps not....but look closely at that video...the seats are in a 2-4-2 configuration...that"s PE.
Economy seats are, as I recall, in a 3-4-3 configuration and not orange from memory.
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Advice Needed !!
Is it best to join total rewards and other comp card type stuff prior to arrival or do it in the casino ?
I thought i heard it was better to do it in the casino as you might get free bets etc...
Thanks
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Advice Needed !!
Is it best to join total rewards and other comp card type stuff prior to arrival or do it in the casino ?
I thought i heard it was better to do it in the casino as you might get free bets etc...
Thanks
In the casino, I believe. Especially Cosmo.
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Some acts performing in vegas During our visit....
A Gentle starter
[youtube=425,350]XPx-tYFqGS8[/youtube]
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@ Ceasars
[youtube=425,350]Z7F6BWRJgSo[/youtube]
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Donny & Marie
[youtube=425,350]bi3S5ajfiVg&feature=related[/youtube]
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Village People
[youtube=425,350]qUC-fRKX9pI[/youtube]
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The Platters
[youtube=425,350]SI_FiiEmvq8[/youtube]
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Barry Manilow
[youtube=425,350]9Q3LNi8tSkA&feature=related[/youtube]
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Tesla
[youtube=425,350]W3JKTbqFXxs[/youtube]
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Blue oyster cult
[youtube=425,350]eKKD8eR8bac&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLB1F77D22173E7630[/youtube]
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Not for the feint hearted.........
Steel Panther
[youtube=425,350]Pfv4lZwiOPM&feature=related[/youtube]
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And for those of you lucky enough to Stay beyond the 24th.....
All performing on the 25.11.11
B.B.King
Kris Kristofferson
Morrissey ( fml )
Sting
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Just in case you get bored :o
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g45963-Activities-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html
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I wonder if someone can do all the activities on that list during this trip...
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I wonder if someone can do all the activities on that list during this trip...
You could...but why would you want to with 80+ poker rooms available to you?
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Village People
[youtube=425,350]qUC-fRKX9pI[/youtube]
Jesus! Don"t tell the Stockton Massive!
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And for those of you lucky enough to Stay beyond the 24th.....
All performing on the 25.11.11
B.B.King
Kris Kristofferson
Morrissey ( fml )
Sting
That"ll be quite some gig.
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Sadly, Adam won"t.
Don"t get me wrong, I"ll be out at some point that evening...but it"s the only day I get to spend with my family before the wedding, so Friday day is for them.
You will have from 2pm on Saturday and all day Sunday for the family (quoting Paulie - Just saying)
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This time next week i"ll be on the way yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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This time next week i"ll be on the way yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I take it your excited Charlie ?
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This time next week i"ll be on the way
This time next week....I"ll already be there. ;D
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This time next week i"ll be on the way yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I take it your excited Charlie ?
Whatever gave you that impression :) :) :)
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This time next week i"ll be on the way
This time next week....I"ll already be there. ;D
showoff!
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This time next week i"ll be on the way yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I take it your excited Charlie ?
Whatever gave you that impression :) :) :)
Jan"s working for Virgin media now, I"ve been trying to get on there virgin tribe website to see if we can get a reasonabe upgrade,but to no avail yet
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can we have a -1 on the list please, Dave Carey is no longer coming with us :"(
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can we have a -1 on the list please, Dave Carey is no longer coming with us :"(
Bad News, people dropping out is not good.
Hey Stu, are the Stockton Massive coming down to Manchester on the Wednesday Night before we go?
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Silly British Airways have just sent me a text saying I fly in just 7 days time. What are they on about????
...........oh No, wait.............GTFI ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
ps....it"s gonna be EPIC :-*
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can we have a -1 on the list please, Dave Carey is no longer coming with us :"(
Bad News, people dropping out is not good.
Hey Stu, are the Stockton Massive coming down to Manchester on the Wednesday Night before we go?
This is undecided, as it stands its a no, we will be coming down on thursday morning.... i am sure talks will be had before this...
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can we have a -1 on the list please, Dave Carey is no longer coming with us :"(
Bad News, people dropping out is not good.
Hey Stu, are the Stockton Massive coming down to Manchester on the Wednesday Night before we go?
This is undecided, as it stands its a no, we will be coming down on thursday morning.... i am sure talks will be had before this...
Awww go on. Jaxie need someone to encourage them to be less sensible :)
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can we have a -1 on the list please, Dave Carey is no longer coming with us :"(
Bad News, people dropping out is not good.
Hey Stu, are the Stockton Massive coming down to Manchester on the Wednesday Night before we go?
This is undecided, as it stands its a no, we will be coming down on thursday morning.... i am sure talks will be had before this...
Awww go on. [ ] Jaxie need someone to encourage them to be less sensible :)
I will be ensuring you are sensible of the Wednesday night *lol* you have to do the same for me :-) It will all be worth it the next day !!!!!!!!!!!!! That"s gonna be a LONG day, and Friday ain"t gonna slow down either.
Who is staying at the Premier inn on Wednesday and what time are they arriving please? We can all grab an evening meal, and I am sure one or two pints are allowed (sensible pint"s of course).
I reckon Stockton Massive should be there though. TC and Stu, sort them out lads.
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Tighty and des when are you flying out? You going with the A team from gatwick or the beer brigade from manchester?
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Thought you might like to know that i"ll be joining this party.
Flying out of Manchester on the 17th and coming back on the 24th.
LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!!
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Thought you might like to know that i"ll be joining this party.
Flying out of Manchester on the 17th and coming back on the 24th.
LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!!
in for japat?
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Thought you might like to know that i"ll be joining this party.
Flying out of Manchester on the 17th and coming back on the 24th.
LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!!
in for japat?
Yes please.
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Thought you might like to know that i"ll be joining this party.
Flying out of Manchester on the 17th and coming back on the 24th.
LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!!
EPIC
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Thought you might like to know that i"ll be joining this party.
Flying out of Manchester on the 17th and coming back on the 24th.
LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!!
EPIC
Fasten your seat belts, we"re ready for take-off!
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Thought you might like to know that i"ll be joining this party.
Flying out of Manchester on the 17th and coming back on the 24th.
LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!!
The excellent news keep on a comin".....get in :) :)
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Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii - about time ya copped on and booked it Darren!
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Thought you might like to know that i"ll be joining this party.
Flying out of Manchester on the 17th and coming back on the 24th.
LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!!
Poor effort should have slow rolled more - the last minute hope would have been better :-)
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Tighty and des when are you flying out? You going with the A team from gatwick or the beer brigade from manchester?
Heathrow on the afternoon of the 17th for me
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Tighty and des when are you flying out? You going with the A team from gatwick or the beer brigade from manchester?
Heathrow on the afternoon of the 17th for me
Returning? Party planners need to know.
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Evening flight on the22nd
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Evening flight on the22nd
Guess we"ll have to make the most of Monday night then. ;D
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3 members of the massive booking up for premier inn Manchester airport for the Wednesday night. Sigh.
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Good game liver. Was nice knowing ya.
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(http://www.gerardsmyth.co.uk/assets/images/Vegas_Week.jpg)
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Ahem...
James Barber Worldwide Enterprises Inc. is pleased to announce that he is now coming to Vegas!
Sign me up for everything, I"m coming to do this!
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awesome
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Thought you might like to know that i"ll be joining this party.
Flying out of Manchester on the 17th and coming back on the 24th.
LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!!
This just gets better and better..
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Ahem...
James Barber Worldwide Enterprises Inc. is pleased to announce that he is now coming to Vegas!
Sign me up for everything, I"m coming to do this!
and better and better...
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Ahem...
James Barber Worldwide Enterprises Inc. is pleased to announce that he is now coming to Vegas!
Sign me up for everything, I"m coming to do this!
liiiiike :D
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Ahem...
James Barber Worldwide Enterprises Inc. is pleased to announce that he is now coming to Vegas!
Sign me up for everything, I"m coming to do this!
liiiiike :D
Breathe a sigh of relief Stu Inspector Morse is on the case for errant hotel stalkers
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Ahem...
James Barber Worldwide Enterprises Inc. is pleased to announce that he is now coming to Vegas!
Sign me up for everything, I"m coming to do this!
liiiiike :D
Breathe a sigh of relief Stu Inspector Morse is on the case for errant hotel stalkers
Actually the first thing that came to mind! I am now safe from half naked russians. happy days.
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Welcome aboard James!
Next to announce will be Suz I reckon...
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btw
For anyone booked into the Manchester Airport Premier Inn with the 8 day parking package, I rang today to extend the 8 days to 9 (as we arrive Wed and leave Fri) and was told it wouldn"t be necessary as they allow an extra night in case of flight delays.
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Welcome aboard James!
Next to announce will be Suz I reckon...
swiftly followed by Leigh. (hopefully)
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Welcome aboard James!
Next to announce will be Suz I reckon...
swiftly followed by Leigh. (hopefully)
+1 to both of these.
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Ahem...
James Barber Worldwide Enterprises Inc. is pleased to announce that he is now coming to Vegas!
Sign me up for everything, I"m coming to do this!
Will the good news ever stop?????
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Not really enjoying this thread :"(
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Not really enjoying this thread :"(
Yeah...I"m pretty much done with it myself. ;D
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Not really enjoying this thread :"(
I"m hating it! :( :( :(
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quite like it me :)
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I hadn"t paid any attention to it until yesterday.
I seem to have gained an affinity for it now though.
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Just to end any controversy, this thread is officially the most awesome thread on any forum (poker or otherwise) in the world right now.
The prediction game of who will confirm yet - I am going the the following in this order:-
1. Suzanne (pretty obvious really)
2. Leigh
3. Ian aka Pables
I am right I tells ya
Oh and the countdown until "that flight" is now in single figures.
Although holiday now starts on Wednesday at Premier Inn in Manchester - FACT
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Just to end any controversy, this thread is officially the most awesome thread on any forum (poker or otherwise) in the world right now.
The prediction game of who will confirm yet - I am going the the following in this order:-
1. Suzanne (pretty obvious really)
2. Leigh
3. Ian aka Pables
I am right I tells ya
Oh and the countdown until "that flight" is now in single figures.
Although holiday now starts on Wednesday at Premier Inn in Manchester - FACT
Excited much?
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Although holiday now starts on Wednesday at Premier Inn in Manchester - FACT
Crowne Plaza Gatwick this Friday....eat your hearts out! ;D
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This is now the 3rd most popular thread (by replies) on APAT.
We have a long way to go for the number of views to be in the top 10...but for a thread that"s just under a year old...it"s a whopper.
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Having no concept of time - no really, I don"t, and no idea in general where I am let alone where I am supposed to be at any given time ... a diary of what"s happening on what day would be mighty handy ;)
(the above comment is a thingly disguised I could do this myself but it would be mighty handy to see a post appear here with an attachment or something where someone has already been uber organised and done it saving me the time of going back through threads and collating all the info myself. If you are dissatisfied in any way shape or form with the request made then please return said request back within 7 days for a full refund. Terms and conditions apply. Please tck this box if you do not wish your information to be shared with carefully selected third parties [ ]. Please tick this box if work overload applies to you
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Although holiday now starts on Wednesday at Premier Inn in Manchester - FACT
Crowne Plaza Gatwick this Friday....eat your hearts out! ;D
Gatwick Hilton next Monday ;D
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Ahem...
James Barber Worldwide Enterprises Inc. is pleased to announce that he is now coming to Vegas!
Sign me up for everything, I"m coming to do this!
Will the good news ever stop?????
+1
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4 sleeps left :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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Although holiday now starts on Wednesday at Premier Inn in Manchester - FACT
I am putting you in charge of my drinking that night Rodders, i do NOT expect a stinking hangover the next day, you must protect me from Jaxie"s bad influences!!!
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Although holiday now starts on Wednesday at Premier Inn in Manchester - FACT
I am putting you in charge of my drinking that night Rodders, i do NOT expect a stinking hangover the next day, you must protect me from Jaxie"s bad influences!!!
WTF?!?! Innocent I tells ya...INNOCENT!!! But just in case, go to Boots and buy milk thistle tablets. Trust me on this one. ;)
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Although holiday now starts on Wednesday at Premier Inn in Manchester - FACT
I am putting you in charge of my drinking that night Rodders, i do NOT expect a stinking hangover the next day, you must protect me from Jaxie"s bad influences!!!
WTF?!?! Innocent I tells ya...INNOCENT!!! But just in case, go to Boots and buy milk thistle tablets. Trust me on this one. ;)
they sound utterly vile, bnut then i am guessing you have had some practice in this particular field :p
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I have nothing but good intentions for the pre-Vegas night.
But lock your bedroom doors just in case ;)
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Advice please
Best place to go to buy decent quality kids clothes
Best place to buy electronics
Best strip clubs in town
Places to avoid (rip off joints)
Best daytime (Friday) budget poker tournament
save me some time... ty!
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Advice please
Best place to go to buy decent quality kids clothes - Probably the Las Vegas Premium Outlet Mall South. (http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/store_listing.asp?id=61)..it"s a little bit south of...
Best place to buy electronics : Frys - LINKY (http://www.frys.com/template/isp/index/Frys/isp/Middle_Topics/H1%20Store%20Maps/las%20vegas/) - You can get there by bus if you need to. MAP LINKY (http://g.co/maps/axapj)
Best strip clubs in town: Spearmint Rhino or Sapphire
Best daytime (Friday) budget poker tournament : Check AVP
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Tighty, budget Vegas tournaments (bar ours) suck. Literally.
Would recommend (if feasible) the $150 Big Bounty @ Venetian at 3pm.
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The Orleans has a $75 HORSE 7500 starting stack tournement at noon on fridays, normally over by 7PM.
makes a change from texas foldem
I would be carefull of buying electronics, US stuff come with 2 pin plugs, or they are at 110 volts
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I would be carefull of buying electronics, US stuff come with 2 pin plugs, or they are at 110 volts
True...anything that"s not powered by a plug (iPod etc) you should be fine with though.
Also, even if it does come with a US plug (laptops for example) if it has a power "brick" you can check it see if it will step down 240v to 110v. Then it"s just a matter of buying the UK version of the power supply which is usually pretty cheap.
I replaced mine for £15.
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On the subject of power...don"t forget to pack an adapter.
I have one of these...converts 1 single US plug into 2 UK.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Design-Go-US-Double-Adaptor/dp/B000W8EWT0/ref=pd_sim_ce_7
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31l%2BGjE-FkL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
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http://www.murphyslawlv.com/ordereze/1/Calendar.aspx
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Advice please
Best place to go to buy decent quality kids clothes
Best place to buy electronics
Best strip clubs in town
Places to avoid (rip off joints)
Best daytime (Friday) budget poker tournament
save me some time... ty!
Amanda says Premium outlets would probably be best for the kids clothes and if you tell her the age group see will recommend specific shops. Hell she"ll go and pick them for you if you gave her half a chance!
All sub $100 tourneys are pretty dire TBH, better sticking the money on the table games. (PM on the way)
I have no idea where the best strip club is. ;D
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I have no idea where the best strip club is. ;D
I would be pleased to personally point out a couple of clubs and in the interests of education would of course accompany His Tightness.
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I will come along, safety in numbers :D
Gerrrrrr, you coming to stay in manchester on wednesday night???
You know you want to :D
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I would be carefull of buying electronics, US stuff come with 2 pin plugs, or they are at 110 volts
True...anything that"s not powered by a plug (iPod etc) you should be fine with though.
Also, even if it does come with a US plug (laptops for example) if it has a power "brick" you can check it see if it will step down 240v to 110v. Then it"s just a matter of buying the UK version of the power supply which is usually pretty cheap.
I replaced mine for £15.
Most notebook power supplies (mains adapters) will work on 110V too - just chop the supplied plug off and stick a 3-pin 13A plug on.
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Most notebook power supplies (mains adapters) will work on 110V too - just chop the supplied plug off and stick a 3-pin 13A plug on.
Jack that works for UK devices using US power....it MAY not work the other way as you"re trying to power a 110v device with 240v. I think it would be OK but it may overload the US device.
Best to check.
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for those who haven"t ordered their money yet.
The exchange rate has fallen $0.02 in the last 24 hours and seems to be continuing:
Strangely Tesco money have slightly increased their exchange rate in that time.
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Tighty, budget Vegas tournaments (bar ours) suck. Literally.
Would recommend (if feasible) the $150 Big Bounty @ Venetian at 3pm.
I imagine at least half of APAT posse playing this - gonna be massive.
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Tighty, budget Vegas tournaments (bar ours) suck. Literally.
Would recommend (if feasible) the $150 Big Bounty @ Venetian at 3pm.
I imagine at least half of APAT posse playing this - gonna be massive.
How are you all cutting yourself into 2 to be here and the 21st/stag do? Or have Penn & Teller been booked to do this? :D
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Tighty, budget Vegas tournaments (bar ours (http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=9855.0)) suck. Literally.
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I imagine at least half of APAT posse playing this - gonna be massive.
How are you all cutting yourself into 2 to be here and the 21st/stag do? Or have Penn & Teller been booked to do this? :D
:D Does that help?
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Tighty, budget Vegas tournaments (bar ours (http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=9855.0)) suck. Literally.
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I imagine at least half of APAT posse playing this - gonna be massive.
How are you all cutting yourself into 2 to be here and the 21st/stag do? Or have Penn & Teller been booked to do this? :D
:D Does that help?
Yep!
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So just to get this right?
On Wednesday we are going to have, Jaxie, Stu, TC, Shaz (SuperNova), Rodders and others all being sensible and sober in a hotel bar just before going to Vegas. Yep, seems real. Fortunately there is no way this groups newly found sensible, sober resolve could be defeated.
Gerrrrrr, you coming to stay in manchester on wednesday night???
You know you want to :D
Er, almost no way :-)
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no, TC isnt there, its myself the stockton rock and the stockton fossil making the trip down :)
what time is everyone getting there?
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I"m at the PI on Wednesday night. Not sure what time I"ll get there though.
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I"m at the PI on Wednesday night. Not sure what time I"ll get there though.
well im sure we will be in the bar :)
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LOL, just hit the website for that BJ"s place Paulie keeps mentioning...
(http://www.bjslasvegas.com/fishbowl.jpg)
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Me and matt Mckinlay are coming !!
It has been booked for ages but was probably one of the worst kept secrets.
Maxine bought tickets for matt for his 40th birthday and kept it as a surprise (other apat wives take note lol )
We going on 14th - 21st and cat wait woop wooop
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no, TC isnt there, its myself the stockton rock and the stockton fossil making the trip down :)
what time is everyone getting there?
I am off work next week so I am getting the train from Swansea to Manchester Airport then a taxi to the PI. I am going to arrive at about 17:30. Should be in the bar by 6pm (for food and a very sensible and sober evening). I reckon breakfast the next morning will be an experience also.
THIS TIME NEXT WEEK WE WILL BE AT THE AIRPORT - GTFI
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Nice one Scouse/Matt, does this mean my price on being the first one nicked is now on the drift :D. See you there guys woop woop !
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THIS TIME NEXT WEEK WE WILL BE AT THE AIRPORT - GTFI
This time next week I will be heading to my room in Vegas for a good night"s kip before transferring to Harrahs to meet the rest of the contingent.
[Posted at 10.38am UK - 2.38am PST]
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THIS TIME NEXT WEEK WE WILL BE AT THE AIRPORT - GTFI
This time next week I will be heading to my room in Vegas for a good night"s kip before transferring to Harrahs to meet the rest of the contingent.
[Posted at 10.38am UK - 2.38am PST]
Sure didn"t see that one coming :-)
Paulie > me on planning, really don"t know why I did not plan a longer trip as I have booked both weeks off work anyway.
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With 7 days to go lets have a review of the Thread that is Vegas Vengeance
Flights booked for myself the wee man , Noreen (sister) and Caroline (niece)
12:30 Thu 17 November Manchester MAN (Ringway) to Las Vegas LAS (McCarran)
17:25 Thu 24 November Las Vegas LAS (McCarran) to Manchester MAN (Ringway)
I"ll have a beer waitin" for y"all :P :P :P :P
Sorry forgot to ask, can you confirm where :-)
Sigh, I am so far behind the game on this, I only confirmed the time off work today. Best get on with it, I think I will book the flight from Manc as that what everybody else is doing.
Are people coming for a bit of a distance away thinking of staying the night in Manchester the night before? Just cos it would be fun and we could have the build up.
Wow what an awesome idea of mine that seems to have been, I assumed somebody clever thought it up. I really should have done a better job on confirming that time off work but the sweat was fun
Hope they"ve got bigger lifts too. Jack looked pretty cramped in the last one.
Making him sleep in the lift is a bit mean. It"s funny fair enough but still a bit harsh
im still a bit excited.
How about now?
One of the girl"s in my department is going to Vegas with her boyfriend. She was happy when she told me, she was not that happy when she learned she was on our flight (however add 2 more ;D )
Poor her, you gotta feel sorry for all of the people who have booked that flight and are currently happily going about their lives.
Aww thanks guys we really appreciate this it means a lot,
btw you are all invited to join us on the day the chapel (http://www.littlechapel.com/Default.aspx) seats upto 70 guest and we would love to fill it, the plan afterwards is food (again all welcome to join us) then (fingers crossed) takedown day 2 of the Apat tournament. So dust off those dresses/suits/kilts/birthday suits?? and make this a trip to remember!!
oh and for those at home it will be broadcast live on the internet, i"ll post the link nearer the day.
You"re gonna need a bigger Chapel at this rate *lol*
Have just received this from Harrahs VIP office. It shows all of the current bookings that have been made under our APAT discounted rate.
What APAT discounted rate?
The one you nearly missed with all that dithering. Nice of Les Croups to pay for your trip really (how does somebody win 3 out of 5 tournaments FFS)
At a severe loose end and just read this thread from the start (sad I know) - loving the way it started to go from nice to great to serious to epic - to stellar.
Did I mention that I am excited 8)
Have to give you credit here Ger, this is the best idea you or anybody else has had, ever.
Paul and Dan"s details.
14th to 25th Nov : London Gatwick(Virgin) : Mirage.
Wakey wakey!!!!.................one up, all up..........Heehee.
Birthdays, weddings, drinking, gambling....oh and poker ;D it"s all just too much.
See you on the strip :)
And it got better
Thought you might like to know that i"ll be joining this party.
Flying out of Manchester on the 17th and coming back on the 24th.
LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!!
And better
Tighty and des when are you flying out? You going with the A team from gatwick or the beer brigade from manchester?
Heathrow on the afternoon of the 17th for me
And better
And with 7 days to go (or two if you happen to be Paulie) what other twists and turns will happen. Who else will join the party at the last minute? Will Flight VS085 live through this experience. Will the Holiday Inn crowd stay sober. All will be revealed before Vegas Vengeance.
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Cheers rodders me and matt dont get a mention ! Does that mean we make it worse lol !
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Cheers rodders me and matt dont get a mention ! Does that mean we make it worse lol !
Nah definitely not, it just wasn"t much of a reveal as everybody already knew you were going. Although obviously you make it even more Epic, let"s see we now have Scouse, Matt, Ger, Dan, Dawn etc, actually has Vegas been warned about this. I guessing this will be the first time noise level has ever been a consideration there.
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Cheers rodders me and matt dont get a mention ! Does that mean we make it worse lol !
Nah definitely not, it just wasn"t much of a reveal as everybody already knew you were going. Although obviously you make it even more Epic, let"s see we now have Scouse, Matt, Ger, Dan, Dawn etc, actually has Vegas been warned about this. I guessing this will be the first time noise level has ever been a consideration there.
Excuuuuuuuuuuuuse me!!! Have you seen that list of names?! They"re all loud and rowdy. I hardly fit in with that...oh...nvm. As you were.
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Cheers rodders me and matt dont get a mention ! Does that mean we make it worse lol !
Nah definitely not, it just wasn"t much of a reveal as everybody already knew you were going. Although obviously you make it even more Epic, let"s see we now have Scouse, Matt, Ger, Dan, Dawn etc, actually has Vegas been warned about this. I guessing this will be the first time noise level has ever been a consideration there.
I am kind of worried about "Stag Do Friday" now....I"m not sure I can cover the bail for that many people....I may have to have a whip round.
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While I"m at it....only another 350 replies before we hit 2nd most replied to thread (well behind Ger"s blog)...
...and 5000 views before we make the Top 10 viewed list. Easy.
Epicness guaranteed.
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While I"m at it....only another 350 replies before we hit 2nd most replied to thread (well behind Ger"s blog)...
...and 5000 views before we make the Top 10 viewed list. Easy.
Epicness guaranteed.
Paulie you are so sad. See you soon lol
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Advice on mobiles in lv please. To avoid roaming and data charges on essential phone use the best thing to do is?
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Advice on mobiles in lv please. To avoid roaming and data charges on essential phone use the best thing to do is?
Wow...there were a couple of posts on this.
Time is short for my preferred solution but I"ll have a dig for posts on this.
PM Curlage as he had an option for pre-bought phones. Otherwise, one can buy a data/text/voice sim locally at a T-Mobile store for around $50/60 to cover everything. [See next post]
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On digging, I don"t think the Curlage option included data.
As I recall, you can buy a data sim (inc voice & text ) from a T-Mobile store that"s a cab ride away.
My brother did this last year for c$60...I"ll check with him.
I think the minimum term is 30 days on the $2 a day plan: see here...[LINKY] (http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/pay-by-the-day-cell-phone-plans)...but you can always ask in-store.
If he or others are doing the same this time you might be able to save some cash by splitting the cab between a few people.
You will have a US number though.
On a final note...make sure you are fully activated for all services (and test it) before you leave the T-Mobile store. My brother missed this step last time and had to make a number of calls to their customer services to get it set up properly.
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Nice one Scouse/Matt, does this mean my price on being the first one nicked is now on the drift :D. See you there guys woop woop !
The book just closed. ;D
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Can"t wait.getting very excited!
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Is there any interest in a monster group* photo (Ocean"s 11 style) at the Bellagio fountains on Wednesday evening?
*I can photoshop Tighty in later.
I"m also keen to arrange a steak dinner on Wednesday evening at The Range in Harrahs as a "final night" thingy. If you would be interested I can make a reservation once I know numbers..
- Paulie
- Jack Prime
- Delboy
- Asa McGrath
Lettuce Snow.
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no - I"ll still be in the noon tourney. ;D
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Is there any interest in a monster group* photo (Ocean"s 11 style) at the Bellagio fountains on Wednesday evening?
*I can photoshop Tighty in later.
Hell, yes!
I"m also keen to arrange steak dinner on Wednesday evening at The Range in Harrahs as a "final night" thingy. If you would be interested I can make a reservation once I know numbers..
Lettuce Snow.
Hell, yes!
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Paulie, Yes and Yes!
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Is there any interest in a monster group* photo (Ocean"s 11 style) at the Bellagio fountains on Wednesday evening?
*I can photoshop Tighty in later.
I"m also keen to arrange steak dinner on Wednesday evening at The Range in Harrahs as a "final night" thingy. If you would be interested I can make a reservation once I know numbers..
Lettuce Snow.
yes for photo,
how much does said fancy steak and trimmings cost? i know you pay seperately for them, just a rough guide plez :)
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how much does said fancy steak and trimmings cost? i know you pay seperately for them, just a rough guide plez :)
Appetizer will be in the $15-20 range (2 sharing)...say $8 each
Soup/Salad...c.$8
Steak c.$40-50
Side dishes c.8 each
Service for a party of 8...18% (standard)
I don"t expect to see much (if any) change out of $100 depending on your appetite.
Oh....that"s excluding drinks.
Menu linky (http://www.harrahslasvegas.com/images/non_image_assets/Range_DinnerMenu_0701sam.pdf)
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Yes and yes assuming funds aren"t dry haha!
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$40 to $50 for a steak?
you are kidding me
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$40 to $50 for a steak?
you are kidding me
$8 for a potato... ;D
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$40 to $50 for a steak?
you are kidding me
$8 for a potato... ;D
I will be eating downmarket then. except come wednesday I will be home anyway
carry on!
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Photo yes.
Steak.....no. See you all after for beer??
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Much better value here IMO: http://www.texasdebrazil.com/menu-overview (http://www.texasdebrazil.com/menu-overview)
As much steak as you want for about $50
Better than the usual buffet but not as expensive as a traditional steakhouse.
But hey! I"m not the "travel guru" so what would I know?
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Much better value here IMO: http://www.texasdebrazil.com/menu-overview (http://www.texasdebrazil.com/menu-overview)
As much steak as you want for about $50
Better than the usual buffet but not as expensive as a traditional steakhouse.
Heard good things about it...it"s in Town Square which is a cab ride away from the Strip but it is an area with many bars & restaurants.
I"m easy if people want to do that...there is a very good bar down that way I wouldn"t mind hitting up.
Millers Ale House (http://www.millersalehouse.com/DAILY.htm)
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Me and matt Mckinlay are coming !!
It has been booked for ages but was probably one of the worst kept secrets.
Maxine bought tickets for matt for his 40th birthday and kept it as a surprise (other apat wives take note lol )
We going on 14th - 21st and cat wait woop wooop
This is unbelievable news!
Matt's only 40 :-o
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Paulie, Yes and Yes!
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Paulie, Yes and Yes!
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Advice on mobiles in lv please. To avoid roaming and data charges on essential phone use the best thing to do is?
Do you want me to get you a cheap phone? I have 5 mobiles sat here so far for various peoples.
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with des and tighty frantic in the background sorting out the APAT event; here are my list of alternative tournements and rough game plan;
Thursday 17th
3pm venitian deepstack $340 plo
6pm caesar $110 plo
The Venetian tourny on the 17th is PLO8 (high low) not PLO, if that makes a difference to you.
Sorry to say the Caesars PLO is poorly attended and doesn"t always get enough to run.
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Advice please
Best place to go to buy decent quality kids clothes
Las Vegas outlet mall
Best place to buy electronics
Depends which electronics. Frys at town square is massive, or best buy. Small stores in the malls are not as cheap, would avoid.
Best strip clubs in town
Spearmint rhino ldo, only topless tho (unless you are VIPing!). Fully nude would be little darlings, but no alcohol there. Or maybe eros guide website is better value :o
Places to avoid (rip off joints)
Erm, any "fine dining" restaurants. But they are nice! Also, try and drink for free at poker table or BJ table rather than the bar.
Best daytime (Friday) budget poker tournament
Aria $125 daily or Venetian
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thanks for update,
PLO8 is my kinda game, shoot any game with cards is my kinda game.
see you guys at carnival court if i busto
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Advice please
Best place to go to buy decent quality kids clothes
Best place to buy electronics
Best strip clubs in town
Places to avoid (rip off joints)
Best daytime (Friday) budget poker tournament
save me some time... ty!
I don"t know if you"ve been to Vegas before rich but if not then surley a trip to Binnions to play the 10:00am torny @$50 buy in with no rebuy or add on must be for you!!
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At the time of this post it is
112 hours = 6,720 minutes = 403,200 seconds until I am on the plane for Vegas
(http://www.3rdmancartoons.co.uk/images/egg%20timer.jpg)
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At the time of this post it is
112 hours = 6,720 minutes = 403,200 seconds until I am on the plane for Vegas
(http://www.3rdmancartoons.co.uk/images/egg%20timer.jpg)
18hours and 22 minutes for us :) :) :)
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0 hours and 0 mins. GTFI. ;D
Just wanted to wish all my fellow APATers a safe and enjoyable journey to Las Vegas next week (ages really ;)) and I"m already looking forward to seeing most of you next Thursday. Stay safe.
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Catching my flight to Chicago today, a few days work until meeting up with everyone in the early hours of Friday ;D
Safe trips everyone
Vegas Baby !!!!!!!!
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have a safe flight Don, see you friday mate!!!
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have a safe flight Don, see you friday mate!!!
The state you are going to be in, you better hope he "sees" you ;D
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have a safe flight Don, see you friday mate!!!
The state you are going to be in, you better hope he "sees" you ;D
Pot and kettle mr Smyth, pot and kettle.... ;D
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Are we there yet, are we there yet?
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thanks for update,
PLO8 is my kinda game, shoot any game with 4 random cards I can shove chips into the middle with is my kinda game.
see you guys at carnival court if i busto
FYP
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Are we there yet, are we there yet?
Rodders, calm down ffs. You"re just getting all worked up, you"ll make yourself poorly.
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Are we there yet, are we there yet?
Erm...yes actually.
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Are we there yet, are we there yet?
Rodders, calm down ffs. You"re just getting all worked up, you"ll make yourself poorly.
Sigh, that means no doesn"t it :-(
Are we there yet, are we there yet?
Erm...yes actually.
YAY first post from Vegas is in.
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Are we there yet, are we there yet?
Rodders, calm down ffs. You"re just getting all worked up, you"ll make yourself poorly.
Sigh, that means no doesn"t it :-(
Are we there yet, are we there yet?
Erm...yes actually.
YAY first post from Vegas is in.
Sort of ;)
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Gosh it"s quiet on here right now...Oh that"s right I"m in Vegas and you aren"t ;D
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Me and mr Mckinlay en route ! Can"t wait to land and smash it up lol mr Owston and mr Mcguiness should be there to greet us in hotel bar , think tonight may get a bit messy woop woop
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On the home stretch - 8 hours of work 2, 2 nights of sleep and 1 flight and I"m there. Piece of Cake.
Finally. Yippee.
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You know, I"ve enjoyed the build up so much, I don"t want to go now!
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You know, I"ve enjoyed the build up so much, I don"t want to go now!
lies lies lies LIES! Time you getting to the premier inn mate?
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You know, I"ve enjoyed the build up so much, I don"t want to go now!
STFU!!! total and utter rubbish
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You know, I"ve enjoyed the build up so much, I don"t want to go now!
STFU!!! total and utter rubbish
annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd thats you told :P
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You know, I"ve enjoyed the build up so much, I don"t want to go now!
Chinese poker across the aisle on the plane will cheer you up :)
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You know, I"ve enjoyed the build up so much, I don"t want to go now!
Chinese poker across the aisle on the plane will cheer you up :)
You"re gonna have to bring the cards Ger. The only pack i have Is Full Tilt branded. (I don"t want to get arrested on the flight ;D )
Ok, I"m off to google Chinese Poker..... All I know is 13 cards, 3 Hands ascending value 3,5,5 anything else I should know?
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You know, I"ve enjoyed the build up so much, I don"t want to go now!
STFU!!! total and utter rubbish
annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd thats you told :P
LOL
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Ok, I"m off to google Chinese Poker..... All I know is 13 cards, 3 Hands ascending value 3,5,5 anything else I should know?
Nah thats about it really - $1 a point ?
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Ok, I"m off to google Chinese Poker..... All I know is 13 cards, 3 Hands ascending value 3,5,5 anything else I should know?
Nah thats about it really - $1 a point ?
$1 a point?!?! Jesus, trying to clean him out before he lands? Even Hellmuth et al only play $5 per point....
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i run good at chinese poker i do, but then if thats too much for people i understand.
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Ok, I"m off to google Chinese Poker..... All I know is 13 cards, 3 Hands ascending value 3,5,5 anything else I should know?
Nah thats about it really - $1 a point ?
$1 a point?!?! Jesus, trying to clean him out before he lands? Even Hellmuth et al only play $5 per point....
Cheapskates
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Ok, I"m off to google Chinese Poker..... All I know is 13 cards, 3 Hands ascending value 3,5,5 anything else I should know?
Nah thats about it really - $1 a point ?
$1 a point?!?! Jesus, trying to clean him out before he lands? Even Hellmuth et al only play $5 per point....
Really? Pretty sure I played $20/point last week. Without bonusses though.
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Ok, I"m off to google Chinese Poker..... All I know is 13 cards, 3 Hands ascending value 3,5,5 anything else I should know?
Nah thats about it really - $1 a point ?
$1 a point?!?! Jesus, trying to clean him out before he lands? Even Hellmuth et al only play $5 per point....
Really? Pretty sure I played $20/point last week. Without bonusses though.
micro stakes!!!
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Ok, I"m off to google Chinese Poker..... All I know is 13 cards, 3 Hands ascending value 3,5,5 anything else I should know?
Nah thats about it really - $1 a point ?
$1 a point?!?! Jesus, trying to clean him out before he lands? Even Hellmuth et al only play $5 per point....
Just double checked... you missed a couple of 0"s off there Adam!
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I was thinking 20c a point?????
I thought it would be a friendly game :o
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I was thinking 20c a point?????
I thought it would be a friendly game :o
Whatever the stakes why did you ever believe that it would be friendly ???
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I was thinking 20c a point?????
I thought it would be a friendly game :o
Whatever the stakes why did you ever believe that it would be friendly ???
Sigh, Cause we"re on holiday?
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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I read somewhere that VS085 has been assigned 7 extra air marshalls as practice for the 2012 US olympic flights....
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Myself and Richard Baker bought a US phone today. Our numbers are:
Me: 702-496-7290
Richard: 702-427-0003
Couldn"t find the page with phone numbers on it.
I played the HORSE in Orleans when we got here last night. Sick river twice in the O8 put me out 11/44 when in otherwise very good shape. Got some good comments from hardened locals along the lines of not expecting the english to have a clue at limit games so feel quite good about it but ultimately no bacon.
Had breakfast with Rich this morning. He"s playing Venetian deepstack today after his lumberjack slam and banana milkshake in Denny"s. Last update he had increased his stack in early play to 30K.
Weather is 66F today but does get chilly at night.
Stratosphere donk game for me and Deb tonight. See you all soon.
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I read somewhere that VS085 has been assigned 7 extra air marshalls as practice for the 2012 US olympic flights....
Will they be playing the APAT event?
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i hate packing. this is all.
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What do ya say Lads? Will we give it a go while we"re there...
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwzN4633mpI[/youtube]
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What do ya say Lads? Will we give it a go while we"re there...
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwzN4633mpI[/youtube]
im in
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Im in! Something for me to learn on the plane :)
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Just found this, may come in handy for soaking up the beer :D
http://www.caesars.com/buffets/faq.html
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What do ya say Lads? Will we give it a go while we"re there...
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwzN4633mpI[/youtube]
im in
totally 130% in
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What do ya say Lads? Will we give it a go while we"re there...
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwzN4633mpI[/youtube]
Overdressed imo
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Overdressed imo
Top Drawer Jack ;D
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for those of you on the Virgin Nov 17th flight from Manchester to.. well uhm, I dunno, maybe... VEGAS! a few of us are looking at booking a stupid size limo to get us to and from the airport.
There are 3 spaces left at $25 each. This is a return trip and includes all fees (that I am aware of) and provides for the obligatory tips as well.
Details here>>> http://www.presidentiallimolv.com/suv_web_special.php (http://www.presidentiallimolv.com/suv_web_special.php)
PM me if you want to ride.
First come first served. ASAP please
JB
(Not sure when the BA flight lands, but if it is around 14.55, feel free to join in)
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http://www.movember.com/m/425700
Bit of a tangent but all of the Vegas crew will have the joy of laughing at my effort whilst we are out there* so any donations much appreciated.
I am also committed to getting a mullet to go with it if I can get to £500 (check out Paul Pitchford"s Snap donate on the link) ;D
*Joobs - I"ll stand at the back for the photos ;)
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Great effort JP count me in.
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I am also committed to getting a mullet to go with it if I can get to £500 (check out Paul Pitchford"s Snap donate on the link) ;D
Blatent I can grow my hair brag IMO :-\
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For those that don"t know richard baker has made day 2 of yesterdays venetian deepstack. $1050 ish locked up. Two tables left he is ave stack. $27K up top I think. GL Curly.... one time! 2PM Restart.
PS He sold 50% so good luck to his backers too!!
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Text from Curlage a couple of hours ago.
On 166k with the average being 204k
4k/8k/1k
18 left.
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Now sitting in Mings in The Venetian for an oriental breakfast. Played the $340 deepstack here yesterday and managed to make day 2. There are 18 left with blinds at 4000/8000/1000 ante. I have 166k and the average is 204k, so have a chance. Guaranteed 1k so good news for those that staked me, and thanks again for that. Steve Dannerman who came 2nd to Joe Hachem in the WSOP ME in 2005 was busted in 25th. Feathers and cap spring to mind.
Had a burger with messers Owston and McGuiness when they arrived last night and the excitement is certainly building prior to the main group arrival on Thursday. the weather is mid 60"s and sunny and not too cold at night. Shorts are in force so ladies beware. One thing I would say for those due here soon is get some lip salve as it is so dry here and lips crack very quickly.
Have a safe journey and se you all on Thursday. ONE TIME!!!!!!!!!
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Now sitting in Mings in The Venetian for an oriental breakfast. Played the $340 deepstack here yesterday and managed to make day 2. There are 18 left with blinds at 4000/8000/1000 ante. I have 166k and the average is 204k, so have a chance. Guaranteed 1k so good news for those that staked me, and thanks again for that. Steve Dannerman who came 2nd to Joe Hachem in the WSOP ME in 2005 was busted in 25th. Feathers and cap spring to mind.
Had a burger with messers Owston and McGuiness when they arrived last night and the excitement is certainly building prior to the main group arrival on Thursday. the weather is mid 60"s and sunny and not too cold at night. Shorts are in force so ladies beware. One thing I would say for those due here soon is get some lip salve as it is so dry here and lips crack very quickly.
Have a safe journey and se you all on Thursday. ONE TIME!!!!!!!!!
Come on Rich, you can do it. #winthelot
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Now sitting in Mings in The Venetian for an oriental breakfast. Played the $340 deepstack here yesterday and managed to make day 2. There are 18 left with blinds at 4000/8000/1000 ante. I have 166k and the average is 204k, so have a chance. Guaranteed 1k so good news for those that staked me, and thanks again for that. Steve Dannerman who came 2nd to Joe Hachem in the WSOP ME in 2005 was busted in 25th. Feathers and cap spring to mind.
Had a burger with messers Owston and McGuiness when they arrived last night and the excitement is certainly building prior to the main group arrival on Thursday. the weather is mid 60"s and sunny and not too cold at night. Shorts are in force so ladies beware. One thing I would say for those due here soon is get some lip salve as it is so dry here and lips crack very quickly.
Have a safe journey and se you all on Thursday. ONE TIME!!!!!!!!!
Good luck curly
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Now sitting in Mings in The Venetian for an oriental breakfast. Played the $340 deepstack here yesterday and managed to make day 2. There are 18 left with blinds at 4000/8000/1000 ante. I have 166k and the average is 204k, so have a chance. Guaranteed 1k so good news for those that staked me, and thanks again for that. Steve Dannerman who came 2nd to Joe Hachem in the WSOP ME in 2005 was busted in 25th. Feathers and cap spring to mind.
Had a burger with messers Owston and McGuiness when they arrived last night and the excitement is certainly building prior to the main group arrival on Thursday. the weather is mid 60"s and sunny and not too cold at night. Shorts are in force so ladies beware. One thing I would say for those due here soon is get some lip salve as it is so dry here and lips crack very quickly.
Have a safe journey and se you all on Thursday. ONE TIME!!!!!!!!!
Good luck curly
glgl Curly!
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Good luck curly
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for those of you on the Virgin Nov 17th flight from Manchester to.. well uhm, I dunno, maybe... VEGAS! a few of us are looking at booking a stupid size limo to get us to and from the airport.
There are 3 spaces left at $25 each. This is a return trip and includes all fees (that I am aware of) and provides for the obligatory tips as well.
Details here>>> http://www.presidentiallimolv.com/suv_web_special.php (http://www.presidentiallimolv.com/suv_web_special.php)
PM me if you want to ride.
First come first served. ASAP please
JB
(Not sure when the BA flight lands, but if it is around 14.55, feel free to join in)
2 spaces remaining
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gl Curly take it down ;D ;D ;D
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gl Curly take it down ;D ;D ;D
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ty ya"ll (memo to self, STOP THIS). Will be tryin" as always ;)
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for those of you on the Virgin Nov 17th flight from Manchester to.. well uhm, I dunno, maybe... VEGAS! a few of us are looking at booking a stupid size limo to get us to and from the airport.
There are 3 spaces left at $25 each. This is a return trip and includes all fees (that I am aware of) and provides for the obligatory tips as well.
Details here>>> http://www.presidentiallimolv.com/suv_web_special.php (http://www.presidentiallimolv.com/suv_web_special.php)
PM me if you want to ride.
First come first served. ASAP please
JB
(Not sure when the BA flight lands, but if it is around 14.55, feel free to join in)
2 spaces remaining
I"ll have a space James please
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Checklist for tomorrow:
Sign Travelers cheques [ ]
Pack (watch wife do it) [ ]
Do a day"s work [ ]
Fill car with diesel [ ]
Drive to Manchester (2 1/2 hours) [ ]
Get to bar at Prem inn about 6.30 [ ]
Quite busy tomorrow
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I"m in America!!!!!!
And thanks to the cheap indirect flight only a few (ish) more hours until I arrive in Las Vegas :)
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Tear up the razz tables Jon - the British Cowboy has returned!!
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Packed & raring.
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Packed & raring.
not packed yet, but raring. so much so i cant sleep!!
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Packed & raring.
not packed yet, but raring. so much so i cant sleep!!
DITTO!!!!
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Btw asked nicely at Harrahs reception and got an upgraded room for all 9 days.tipped $20
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Asked nicely at Bally"s and got a very nice upgrade for $0 :)
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Go Rich Tid
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who will final?
http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=10018.msg162983#new
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Just a quick warning to
Jack the Lads - best to avoid walking around the hotel starkers late at night. Bring hats. Just sayin"...
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pruYLmuEbjg[/youtube]
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Guaranteed 1k so good news for those that staked me
Ger like this :) - NOW JFDI
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I am about to order lunch in my local pub while I use their broadband as my house is having 7 shades of sh*** knocked out of it (FB friends will have seen). I am packed and checked in on the plane and after lunch I will head to gatwick before I pop into London to catch up with some US friends.... so I think I am officially on holiday ;D
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Great effort JP count me in.
I am also committed to getting a mullet to go with it if I can get to £500 (check out Paul Pitchford"s Snap donate on the link) ;D
Blatent I can grow my hair brag IMO :-\
Big thanks both - see you tomorrow
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It"s Chilly in Chicago !!
GL Richard
Not long to the connection now ;D
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PACKED!
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OK, can we go now please...................... Oh wait a minute
Yes it seems we can (to Manchester at least which gets it underway)
Finally Thank you
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OK, can we go now please...................... Oh wait a minute
Yes it seems we can (to Manchester at least which gets it underway)
Finally Thank you
;D
all packed myself now, just the odd one or 2 bits to sort later and I"m ready!
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OK, can we go now please...................... Oh wait a minute
Yes it seems we can (to Manchester at least which gets it underway)
Finally Thank you
;D
all packed myself now, just the odd one or 2 bits to sort later and I"m ready!
I am already on the train
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In the bar with a lot of people, the beers are flowing!
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My out of office is now on at work.Vegas here I come...!
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Met the Premier Inn crew for a wee chat this evening. They are well into the holiday spirit ;D
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Laxie drunk and threatening to kill people, good night!!
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More beers needed please your round stu
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Curly update 16th for $1022 well played Sir !
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Carl (Shogun) posted on facebook;
Just taken down the Harrahs 10am 60 dollar tournament for a nice tidy win as a starter.
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At The Aria with Colin Wilson. Just busto the 1 o"clock so will play cash for a while. Have a safe journey Guys "n Gals
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Breaking news taken from the web.
We"ve all heard that a glass of red wine can be good for your heart, but new research indicates that a pint of beer can have the same effect. An Italian study which looked at the drinking habits of 200,000 people has found that strong beer - with five per cent alcohol - can be just as healthy as a glass or two of red.
OK that"s made my mind up. I"m on a serious health drive for the next 7 days. ;D
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San Miguel & Staropramen ftw Glen.
Sat in Departure Lounge at Gatwick. Hurry up Hurry up Hurry up!
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Im at the departure gate was first one there i aint missing this flight!!!
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My American number is 7026882190 if anyone wants it
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I"ve rediscovered the art of winning money in Vegas, but that will probably all change once I actually start to play any poker.
I"ve registered for todays mid day Venetian deep stack, that should be a good test of my run good :)
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Carl (Shogun) posted on facebook;
Just taken down the Harrahs 10am 60 dollar tournament for a nice tidy win as a starter.
Also,
Paul McGuinness played the Caesars daytime tournament and won t for over $1500 return.. WD Paul...
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Carl (Shogun) posted on facebook;
Just taken down the Harrahs 10am 60 dollar tournament for a nice tidy win as a starter.
Also,
Paul McGuinness played the Caesars daytime tournament and won t for over $1500 return.. WD Paul...
Nice one Carl.. and Paul. Warm them up for us..
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I think this picture sums up the entire trip, thank you to everyone who made it special.
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I"ve just been playing Pai Gow online.
its not quite the same, so next time I"m gonna get my wife to walk around in a short skirt and give me a beer every 20 minutes, and see if that works.......
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I"ve just been playing Pai Gow online.
its not quite the same, so next time I"m gonna get my wife to walk around in a short skirt and give me a beer every 20 minutes, and see if that works.......
lmfao top work
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http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=10096.0
My TR is here. Currently on Day 3 - 2500 words and counting...settle in for a long read!
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I miss vegas :(
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I miss vegas :(
Me Too :"(
Maybe we should do it again?
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I miss vegas :(
Me Too :"(
Maybe we should do it again?
Seriously?...I started planning for November 2012 before I"d even been to Vegas in 2011.
You have to plan ahead you know.
Hmmm....I think I"ll start a new thread with some ideas over the weekend. It"ll give me something to do on Saturday after I bust out of Brighton.
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Not sure how I could convince the missus - I so want to go again. New thread, new mission, epic surely.
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New thread, new mission, epic surely.
Funny...I was just thinking that.
I have some thoughts so I"ll be starting a new thread...soon.
OK. now. [LINKY] (http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=10295.0)
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http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=82568