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"Put some money on the Cubbies!" - Wanker's Hopefully live TR 1/8-1/12

Discussion in 'Vegas Trip Reports' started by wanker751, Jan 7, 2015.

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  1. wanker751

    wanker751 Dutch Rudder Enthusiast

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    My Trip Report

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADXs2C4Vmho

    Well the time has come for me to return to Vegas!

    A little background. I have always loved the movie Back to the Future. Ever since I first watched it I always said in 2015 I would go to Vegas and put some money on the Cubbies. So here we are 2015 and still not Series for the Cubs. :haha: The bet will take place at the Plaza hotel because what better place to place the bet, then the hotel that Biff's Pleasure Paradise was modeled after? Unfortunately I could not find a two tied vest to place the wager in. I may place an additional wager on either Miami to win NL (Hey they got that half right!) or Tampa to win AL.

    Full disclosure I am a White Sox fan who wants nothing to do with the Cubs. When the Cubs lost to the Marlins, I made my girlfriend cry by playing this..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mPNrk2Xhag
    over the phone. Who knew three years later she would be rooting for the Sox to win the World Series because in their August slump I proclaimed "I will marry you if the Sox win the World Series!" I should make better requests next time! (I kid, I love my wife very much, not many would let their husband get away with what I do) That World Series win reformed her, and the proposal that came on Ring day in 2006 after a Thome Home run with the fireworks going off and the crowd cheering, I assume for us!

    So that is the reason for this trip. It was supposed to be a solo trip, but like fleas to a fat cat, I have four others who attached themselves to me. One guy booked in Oct. The other three two brother's and a lady booked 2 weeks ago! Let me tell you that screwed everything up, me scrambling to find separate rooms for everyone! All five of us worked at an arcade together. I am the only sucker in the group who got married and has a kid. I put everyone on notice I may duck out to do my own thing (lots of gambling). I am actually glad the other three came so I do not feel bad leaving one friend alone to play video poker for 5+ hours.

    Fremont/4 Queens for two nights.
    The Flamingo one night.
    The Cosmo one and a half nights.

    Using myVegas @ Tender, MGM buffet and EPA.

    This is my first TR, so forgive my errors. I will hopefully do this live. As you can see, I can get long winded and if I try to sum up the weekend upon return look out! Expect a lot of casino hoping. Looking forward to meeting up with Packer, Boxofbirds and others at Wynn.
     
  2. wanker751

    wanker751 Dutch Rudder Enthusiast

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    Talking an inch of snow but 40 mph gusts today, hope that does not affect my flight too much. Getting my CW bankroll together!

    [​IMG]
     
  3. RockyBalboa

    RockyBalboa Front Line Winner

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    Good start to the report!

    I love the $2 bill idea
     
  4. wanker751

    wanker751 Dutch Rudder Enthusiast

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    Made it to midway super early. My buddy's flight was delayed 2 hours. I asked gate clerk if I could get on his flight, after a talk with supervisor boom! So as long as this plane shows up I should be good...
     
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    wanker751 Dutch Rudder Enthusiast

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    Well 420 just turned into 630... my original flight was 745....need a winner!

    [​IMG]
     
  6. Erich17

    Erich17 It is a real Obsession

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    Good start! Look forward to some VP Porn. Have a good trip. I am leaving Sunday for 3 nights and will be doing a live trip report. Lots of drinks, BJ, Pai Gow and Craps!
     
  7. wanker751

    wanker751 Dutch Rudder Enthusiast

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    Flight canceled.... going tomorrow extended into tuesday
     
  8. Iamrice

    Iamrice High-Roller

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    Ouch! I never like the words "flight canceled", at least you can extend.
     
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    wanker751 Dutch Rudder Enthusiast

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    Yes it was very nice of southwest to extend me for free... I went from gambling to shoveling snow... my buddy and I are headed to strip club to make up for it!
     
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    wanker751 Dutch Rudder Enthusiast

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    Well back in the saddle again, weather cleared up, in the air in two hours.
     
  11. Packer

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    Finally! Good job. On your way. Have a good flight and lots of winners. See you Saturday night.
     
  12. KyleB

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    I'm a huge BTTF fan as well, really looking forward to this trip. Love the idea of placing the bet at the Plaza!
     
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    wanker751 Dutch Rudder Enthusiast

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    This is a good sign! Hoping like hell my bag made it to vegas!
     
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    tringlomane STP Addicted Beer Snob

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    Glad you were able to extend the stay! And I never even thought about that Biff's casino was modeled after the Plaza...:eek: Go get some Royals!
     
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    wanker751 Dutch Rudder Enthusiast

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    I got to the promised land! My bag got here! And taxi driver responded to my request to take paradise with "jesus christ"....
     
  16. RockyBalboa

    RockyBalboa Front Line Winner

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    Good luck man! Have a blast.

    Did you say anything to Mr Cabbie after his sarcastic rip?
     
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    wanker751 Dutch Rudder Enthusiast

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    No I did not, cost of cab 2 people $31. Just checked in to Fremont showered and gonna hit mss soon. Got upgrade it a suite at Fremont so that is a plus!
     
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    Quick hit 10/7 at the D. Lost $60. Meeting up with group.
     
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    My first scratch card!
     
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    Finally starting to hit some hands...
     
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