Holiday in Vegas

Perfect Stu · 01-13-2005, 02:16 AM

Hello all

I wanted to tell everyone that I had an amazing time in Las Vegas from January 2nd to January 6th. Legal drinking/gambling age is 19 here in Ontario...so being 19, I wasnt very happy about the legal age for both being 21 in Nevada.

Anyways, I had a great time with the family checking out all the hotels, casinos and just the entire strip. We had lots of good meals, and saw some INCREDIBLE shows. David Copperfield was insane...I still cant really explain to you what I saw with my own two eyes. He sets up this big sheet that covered some space on stage.....you can see behind, to the side, and the back. He pulls the sheet away and there's this big convertible just sitting on a stand. He revvs it up and I seriously couldnt believe my own eyes. That was only one of many "tricks".

This Cirque Du Solei show entitled "O" was absolutely incredible. Imagine a stage that consisted of a GIANT swimming pool with a stage that retracts both horizontally in panels and vertically. The stage can be there one minute, and then moved to the bottom of the pool to allow the performers to do insane stunts in above, in, and around the water. Someone was balancing only on the top of their head, upsdie down, on a trapeze a good 30 feet above ground. No water to break her fall. Artistically, it was also incredible. A good 100 minutes of awe-inspiring acts and subtle comedy. Some really interesting stuff.

I did have a few drinks, as I was never asked for ID. I couldnt gamble, obviously, but I had my dad put $10 on black (roulette). And let it ride if it won...and let THAT ride if it won. Black came up 6 straight times, and that gave me $80 and my dad a good $200.

to make things better, after our 4 hour flight home, we picked up our new Golden Retriever puppy. for those who didnt read my thread 5 weeks ago, our 4 year old Golden Retriever Sandy passed away to cancer. We've been absolutely crushed, but the new puppy 'Abby' has brought a good deal of joy to the household.

I'll be sure to go back to Vegas for a handful of days with some buddies when we're over 21 and have the time and money. It really is an incredible, unique place...and I recommend everyone to try to make it over there at some point in the life.

I captured a bunch of very cool pictures of Vegas, and I'll post some if you'd like.

Acebot44 · 01-13-2005, 02:23 AM

Pics are a must!

I've been to Vegas like 6 times and never seen a show because they're so damn expensive! It's actually boring for me now. Maybe that'll change when I can actually do something...legally that is.

The Germanator · 01-13-2005, 02:28 AM

I had a chance to go to Vegas a few years back, but couldn't go because I had to go to Nashville, but I also want to wait until I'm 21 anyways. Sounds like you had a great time though and I will definitely try to make it out there at some point in my life.

GameMaster · 01-13-2005, 02:32 AM

Please do post pictures. Glad you had a great time.

It is in the American tradition to uphold quality service and entertainment for all our foreign visitors. In doing so, we have become accustomed to foreign visitors being absolutley 'wowed' and amazed by the marvels of our money and power. Being the worldwide leaders in technology and entertainment, we the citizens of the United States want to make sure every part of your trip upheld to our "never short of amazing" expectations. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to ask me.

DimHalo · 01-13-2005, 11:06 AM

My family lives in Vegas. So I have been there quite a few times. Unfortunately it is not usually very enjoyable because every time I had been I was not 21 (or not old enough to care about being 21) and we couldn't afford to go to the shows.

But I'm glad you had a good time. I'm planning on going some day when I have money.

Dyne · 01-13-2005, 11:29 AM

My parents want to take me to Vegas. They're worried about my brother, though, because they said he'd get bored of it all really quickly. Me? I'd have a ton of fun hitting on waitresses.

Perfect Stu · 01-13-2005, 12:41 PM

here are some pics

last one is of the puppy

DimHalo · 01-13-2005, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyne

Me? I'd have a ton of fun hitting on waitresses.

So would I

Perfect Stu · 01-13-2005, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepnut's slave

So would I

"that's hot"