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anonymous · 05-27-2014, 12:47 PM

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glatt · 05-27-2014, 01:01 PM

Yeah, but it's a dry heat.

;p

Clodfobble · 05-27-2014, 02:39 PM

Why would you ever need to go outside in Vegas anyway? Surely all the casinos have underground passages straight to the airport by now...

Gravdigr · 05-27-2014, 02:58 PM

Years ago:

[somecomedian]I was playing Phoenix last week, it was 114° in the shade. Someone said "Yeah, but, that's a dry heat." Let me tell ya something, that's like getting hit by a city bus, and saying, "Oh, but it was a dry bus."[/somecomedian]

Gravdigr · 05-27-2014, 02:59 PM

Silver lining:

No weather at all Saturday and Sunday.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-27-2014, 07:46 PM

Look at the night temperatures. Vegas is open 24/7, so you can sleep during the hot and party when it's cool.

glatt · 05-28-2014, 08:41 AM

Time has no meaning there. We went to some Rainforest restaurant for an early dinner with the kids a few years ago. Like most everything there, you had to walk through a casino to get to it, and there were people in the casino dressed (and behaving) like it was a late night out on the town, when it was only like 4:30. I don't know if they had been going since the night before or if they were just lost in time.

richlevy · 06-06-2014, 05:02 PM

Just flew in from Vegas and are my arms tired.

Actually, all of me is tired my lovely wife and I spent most of the day in bed and not in a good way. The flight was uneventful, security was pre-911 easy (I think I was pre-cleared but didn't apply or pay extra for the privilege), but the flight was crowded and hot.

So many pictures to post, but my personal highlights are.

1) On arrival, went to restaurant and for $10 had the biggest and best order of fish and chips I've ever eaten.

2) Hit the in-room SPA bath twice during my stay.

3) Used the outdoor poolside grill with a friend to cook dinner for our families.

4) Won over $500 in one sitting at slots bring our family vegas total to a $100-200 profit.

5) Went to see Zombie Burlesque, which was cheesy and awesome.

6) Reluctantly went to see Shania Twain. It wasn't terrible.

7) Bought a signed and mounted James Brown microphone.

8) Bought a signed and mounted DeSean Jackson photo.

9) Mrs. Levy got signed Phillies hat, shirt, and bat from Pete Rose, who sat next to her and chatted while signing all of the items. They took a picture themselves, but I don't see it on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pete-...34564869941367

10) Went to three touristy restaurants, two mediocre and one Brazillian Rodizio that was a lot better than the previous two times we went (go early before the meat dries out).

11) Went to some off-strip restaurants that went from good to amazing. One place served candied bacon and tater tots smothered with cheese and Korean BBQ beef.

12) Went to 99 cent store and carried home about a dozen boxes of Kraft Chipotle Mac and Cheese (50 cents in store, $2 a box on Amazon).

13) Reacquainted ourselves with In-and-Out Burger and Hash House a Go Go.

14) Passed by Marie Callander pie store for about the 50th time on our Vegas trips but still did not go in. All I ever see on the east coast are the frozen meals and pies. I never knew where the restaurants are located.

Pictures to follow.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-06-2014, 06:16 PM

Glad it was a good trip, Rich.

infinite monkey · 06-07-2014, 09:04 PM

Totally cool, rich! Sounds like an awesome time. And...Pete Rose!

richlevy · 06-07-2014, 10:24 PM

Best fish and chips I've ever had. The picture is after I had the chips and before I started on the fish. Enormous portion and incredible batter. I should have 'upgraded' to onion rings since they use the same tempura style batter for both.

Went to diner where they had candied bacon (sticks to your teeth but great taste) and the item in the picture, tater tots with cheese and Korean BBQ beef.

Went to chicken and ribs place on last full day. I sat in front of the grill and could feel the heat on my back.

richlevy · 06-07-2014, 10:28 PM

Besides Pete Rose's autograph, picked up DeSean Jacksons autograph and a microphone allegedly autographed by James Brown.

Did not buy the $2.99 wine I found in the 99 cent store although I wonder if it's the same as this. What's a $20 bottle of Aussie wine doing selling for $3 in a discount store?

xoxoxoBruce · 06-07-2014, 11:07 PM

How did the wine taste?

sexobon · 06-08-2014, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richlevy

... Did not buy the $2.99 wine I found in the 99 cent store although I wonder if it's the same as this. What's a $20 bottle of Aussie wine doing selling for $3 in a discount store?

Goose Chase is a second label of Celestial Bay winery. While I can't make out detailed information on the case boxes in your photo, the bottles on top of the case stacks look like white wine when you magnify them. The most recent white listed on their website under that label is a 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon. According to the producer, its peak drinking period was from the time of release - 2014. It appears the wines you saw are clearance priced to move before going downhill.

Undertoad · 06-08-2014, 09:38 AM

If you put tartar sauce and ketchup on fish and chips, and not salt and malt vinegar, you are not qualified to judge fish and chips.

05-27-2014, 12:47 PM	#1
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05-27-2014, 02:58 PM	#4
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Years ago: [somecomedian]I was playing Phoenix last week, it was 114° in the shade. Someone said "Yeah, but, that's a dry heat." Let me tell ya something, that's like getting hit by a city bus, and saying, "Oh, but it was a dry bus."[/somecomedian] __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

05-27-2014, 02:59 PM	#5
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Silver lining: No weather at all Saturday and Sunday. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

05-27-2014, 07:46 PM	#6
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Look at the night temperatures. Vegas is open 24/7, so you can sleep during the hot and party when it's cool. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-27-2014, 01:01 PM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Yeah, but it's a dry heat. ;p

05-28-2014, 08:41 AM	#7
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Time has no meaning there. We went to some Rainforest restaurant for an early dinner with the kids a few years ago. Like most everything there, you had to walk through a casino to get to it, and there were people in the casino dressed (and behaving) like it was a late night out on the town, when it was only like 4:30. I don't know if they had been going since the night before or if they were just lost in time.

06-06-2014, 05:02 PM	#8
richlevy King Of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 6,669	I'm BAAAAAAAACK! Just flew in from Vegas and are my arms tired. Actually, all of me is tired my lovely wife and I spent most of the day in bed and not in a good way. The flight was uneventful, security was pre-911 easy (I think I was pre-cleared but didn't apply or pay extra for the privilege), but the flight was crowded and hot. So many pictures to post, but my personal highlights are. 1) On arrival, went to restaurant and for $10 had the biggest and best order of fish and chips I've ever eaten. 2) Hit the in-room SPA bath twice during my stay. 3) Used the outdoor poolside grill with a friend to cook dinner for our families. 4) Won over $500 in one sitting at slots bring our family vegas total to a $100-200 profit. 5) Went to see Zombie Burlesque, which was cheesy and awesome. 6) Reluctantly went to see Shania Twain. It wasn't terrible. 7) Bought a signed and mounted James Brown microphone. 8) Bought a signed and mounted DeSean Jackson photo. 9) Mrs. Levy got signed Phillies hat, shirt, and bat from Pete Rose, who sat next to her and chatted while signing all of the items. They took a picture themselves, but I don't see it on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pete-...34564869941367 10) Went to three touristy restaurants, two mediocre and one Brazillian Rodizio that was a lot better than the previous two times we went (go early before the meat dries out). 11) Went to some off-strip restaurants that went from good to amazing. One place served candied bacon and tater tots smothered with cheese and Korean BBQ beef. 12) Went to 99 cent store and carried home about a dozen boxes of Kraft Chipotle Mac and Cheese (50 cents in store, $2 a box on Amazon). 13) Reacquainted ourselves with In-and-Out Burger and Hash House a Go Go. 14) Passed by Marie Callander pie store for about the 50th time on our Vegas trips but still did not go in. All I ever see on the east coast are the frozen meals and pies. I never knew where the restaurants are located. Pictures to follow. __________________ Exercise your rights and remember your obligations - VOTE! I have always believed that hope is that stubborn thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us so long as we have the courage to keep reaching, to keep working, to keep fighting. -- Barack Hussein Obama

06-06-2014, 06:16 PM	#9
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Glad it was a good trip, Rich. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-07-2014, 09:04 PM	#10
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Totally cool, rich! Sounds like an awesome time. And...Pete Rose!

06-07-2014, 10:24 PM	#11
richlevy King Of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 6,669	Food highlights Best fish and chips I've ever had. The picture is after I had the chips and before I started on the fish. Enormous portion and incredible batter. I should have 'upgraded' to onion rings since they use the same tempura style batter for both. Went to diner where they had candied bacon (sticks to your teeth but great taste) and the item in the picture, tater tots with cheese and Korean BBQ beef. Went to chicken and ribs place on last full day. I sat in front of the grill and could feel the heat on my back. Attached Images __________________ Exercise your rights and remember your obligations - VOTE! I have always believed that hope is that stubborn thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us so long as we have the courage to keep reaching, to keep working, to keep fighting. -- Barack Hussein Obama

06-07-2014, 10:28 PM	#12
richlevy King Of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 6,669	Other Stuff Besides Pete Rose's autograph, picked up DeSean Jacksons autograph and a microphone allegedly autographed by James Brown. Did not buy the $2.99 wine I found in the 99 cent store although I wonder if it's the same as this. What's a $20 bottle of Aussie wine doing selling for $3 in a discount store? Attached Images __________________ Exercise your rights and remember your obligations - VOTE! I have always believed that hope is that stubborn thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us so long as we have the courage to keep reaching, to keep working, to keep fighting. -- Barack Hussein Obama Last edited by richlevy; 06-07-2014 at 10:33 PM.

06-07-2014, 11:07 PM	#13
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	How did the wine taste? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-08-2014, 09:38 AM	#15
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	If you put tartar sauce and ketchup on fish and chips, and not salt and malt vinegar, you are not qualified to judge fish and chips.

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