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1st Trip, 1st TR! - 7 Newly 40 Brits and 1 Bear Out for Laughs - 9/8 to 9/11 Mirage

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  1. Uknoob

    Uknoob Tourist

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    My Trip Report

    Hi all

    Hopefully this isn't too early to start this TR. Now T-23 hrs til take off.

    Bit of background....

    Imagine if you can group of school mates, who due to the usual circumstances don't meet up as much as we really should (busy lives, geographical locations, <insert any other excuse>) were at a bar prior to watching rugby.
    Well we are all reaching the big 40 and we want to do something special - so hey why not Vegas?
    Yeah?
    Yeah!!!
    More beers please landlord.

    So that was 12 months ago, 12 months filled with making plans, booking flights, buttering up wives (boys only trip), people joining, people dropping out, further wife buttering, etc,etc

    Main protagonists

    Me - that's me, Vegas virgin. Very very excited
    Turner - been to Vegas a few times as used to be a travel agent. Thinks he is 21, but his knees think he is 55 (too much rugby)
    Rob - Half elf (as has 1 pointy ear). Been once before but admits didn't do enough.
    Phil - Newcomer to group - virgin status
    Waggy - he's ginger
    Jay Jay - virgin, consensus of the group that will end up either in jail or living in the tunnels under the city. Maximum degenerate. What out for this one.
    Duncan - Kiwi/ Brit now living in Chicago
    Big Bear - Duncan's mate from Chicago, no nothing about him. Assuming he is not actually a bear as would cause issues at check in.

    Most of us staying at the Mirage (Chicago boys at the MGM)

    Plan:

    Booze
    Betting poorly
    Booze
    Making the wrong choices
    Booze
    Cabana at MGM on 9/9
    Table @ Voodoo for drinks on 9/9 (suggested as good place for 40 somethings - views??)
    Booze
    Quickly buying something for wives and kids before jumping back on plane home.

    I apologise upfront that my spelling and grammar will be awful, but hoping to try to record some of the things we do/see primarily to remind me but hopefully should be of some interest to others.

    I have loved reading the TRs on here and thank you all for your efforts.

    If anyone is in town for the next 4 days and you see a small group of Brits (possibly with a Bear [emoji199]) feel free to say hello - or indeed cross the road to get away from us!
     
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  2. Fet297

    Fet297 113 survivor North Vegas

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    Have a great trip! ✈️
     
  3. Sonya

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    Sounds like you have a fun plan! Can't wait to read along. Pictures!!! We love pictures!!! :)

    Enjoy!
     
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  4. WHU66

    WHU66 High-Roller

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    Rugby, Vegas, Brits and a possible bear - sounds like a winning combination! Good luck mate and I look forward to catching up on your adventures to get me ready for mine next month!
     
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    Look forward to reading this one!
     
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    Thanks for the background info and for introducing us to your cast of characters!
    Have a great trip! I agree with Sonya above--pictures, please!

    RICHARD
     
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    Have lots of fun and good luck.
     
    I need all the luck I can get!
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    Have a great trip!
     
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    Don't take any pics, that's evidence
     
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    Looking forward to your adventures!
     
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    O boy...this sounds like a really fun group.....looking forward to reading all about it! Best of luck!!!
     
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    Can't wait to see how this progresses!!! Pictures please!!!!
     
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    Have fun and can't wait to read all about it!
     
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    Uknoob and crew must have been hijacked! Only the initial post remains as evidence.
     
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    Bear with them. :beer:

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    Should be a cracking trip report. Go for it boys!
     
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    I think Vegas has them now :(
     
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