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5 days in Vegas!

Discussion in 'Vegas Trip Reports' started by 1LuckyMomma, Mar 12, 2016.

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  1. 1LuckyMomma

    1LuckyMomma High-Roller

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    My Trip Report

    Leaving now! Trip is off to rough start. My friend was supposed to go and had a family emergency. They are at the hospital and hope to join us later.
     
  2. tringlomane

    tringlomane STP Addicted Beer Snob

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    Ugh. Hope your friend can make it! Have a good time!
     
  3. 1LuckyMomma

    1LuckyMomma High-Roller

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    We only go to Vegas once a year. Four of us had planned to go together this time. Only 2/4 of us are making the trip tonight. Hopefully the others will still be able to make it in a day or two.

    Since my friend had booked the room at Flamingo using her TR card, they wouldn't let her change it to my name. Even though they had a major medical emergency they're still charging her for tonight and we can't stay in the room. How screwed up is that?

    I called Harrah's and was able to book a room for under $100 tonight! I still can't believe it. It's Saturday and even the Fremont was $119. This will be my first stay at Harrah's. I'm an Orleans fan. I ended up booking with my TR card and have the next three nights comped in a carnaval room near the elevator. I have a comp room booked at Orleans tomorrow that I need to cancel now and a comp room at Gold Coast for the last 2 nights.

    Our first flight left on time but there was no in flight service due to turbulence. I was glad I brought a drink with me. Pretty bad turbulence for the whole flight. It also smelled like someone peed their pants or the toilet got shook up a little too much. We had several pot smokers on board so it was pretty aromatic. Oregon is one huge pot farm these days! We are surrounded by 10 ft high fences made of black plastic everywhere and it smells like skunk for months during grow/harvest time. Arriving to Vegas a little more relaxed than usual. [emoji6]

    Hopefully the connecting flight will be smoother. Killing time in PDX now. We'll arrive about 11 pm Pacific Time.

    Gambling budget is $100 day. I'm a LOW roller and my friend may play $20-40 a day.

    Will try to keep you posted as we go along. I love reading other's trip reports so I'll try my best to share a little of Vegas with you this week!
     
  4. 1LuckyMomma

    1LuckyMomma High-Roller

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    Grabbed a bite to eat at Pot Belly in PDX. Great sandwich!
     
  5. 1LuckyMomma

    1LuckyMomma High-Roller

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    That blurry pic is of the Portland marina. Hundreds of boats in the slips on a rainy night.
     
  6. KimiCoconuts

    KimiCoconuts Low-Roller

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    Sorry you are off to rough start, but it looks like you have things all worked out! Now, go win some $$$$!
     
  7. Lovegas95

    Lovegas95 Too much work...need more play.

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    Hopefully all will be well. Looking forward to your report.
     
  8. Geogran

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    Sometimes the bumpiest start turns into a really smooth landing.
    Wishing you a fun and winning trip - nice thing about Harrahs is you are close to everything!
     
  9. breanna61

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    I hope your friends are able to meet you; have a great trip.
     
  10. ron_ron

    ron_ron Low-Roller

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    good luck !!! hope your friend will join you soon ...
     
  11. tringlomane

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    Teasing me with that potbelly!
     
  12. VegasDave

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    Have your friend try in person, I have heard (not from personal experience though) that hotels will forgive that kind of thing if you don't do it habitually.

    Waiting for an update!! Good luck
     
  13. 1LuckyMomma

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    Down $160 in slots at Harrah's right away. Tried wild cherries, double diamond and wicked winnings. Went by the roulette table on the way to the room and got it all back! I haven't found Cleopatra yet.

    This slot machine is fun to play! Biggest jackpot was $25 with 6 spins though.https://vimeo.com/158798882
     
  14. 1LuckyMomma

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    The screwdrivers here are good. [emoji57] Going to bed now.
     
  15. 1LuckyMomma

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    We used Lyft from the airport. Driver was really nice, car was super clean and he got us to Harrah's in 15 min. The charge hasn't appeared on my card yet though. I expected a receipt of some kind but haven't received anything yet.
     
  16. 1LuckyMomma

    1LuckyMomma High-Roller

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    Found it! [​IMG]
     
  17. kkinwi

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    Looking forward to more! Congrats on getting the $$ back last night.....have fun!
     
  18. TriggerMN

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    There are Cleo machines in the HL room at Harrah's if you are so inclined. :thumbsup:
     
  19. Elf70

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    Great report so far! Congrats on winning your money back. Good luck today.
     
  20. SonOfSandsFan

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    Good luck! Hope you win big!
     
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