Yall's semi-live TR (5/15-5/18). Organ failure and bankruptcy are the goals

Also a Buffalo native here, and I want to co-sign this entire post!!

 

Thanks to everyone who read my drunken ramblings! As promised more pics and a final report to close out the trip;

Sunday night had a cocktail hour (3 actually) for my buddy in a suite at the Orleans. Downside was I was sort of stuck there from 2-7 and I made plenty of poor decisions, largely from being bored. As such, I ended the trip down about 1200. Not bad, as I usually count on about 500/day loss, so this wasn't off the mark for a 3 day trip.

After the cocktail party, went back to the Flamingo and played BJ for a few more hours before calling it a night. I'd ingested way too much 3 Olives Grape, and after 3 days of non-stop boozing, at 2AM it was time for bed to ensure I could arise at 7 to catch the first flight out to Buffalo. Trip home was uneventful as I like my plane rides to be. Southwest had free e-books and I managed to get through half of "Roadside Picnic" on the way back. Upon landing, wife was there to pick me up, at which point I ordered a large pizza, watch Game of Thrones and passed out.

And now for the pics!

View from the king suite at Flamingo


Chicken fried bacon and gravy at Guy Fieri's - this was awesome. I wish I'd have snapped a photo of the over the top Bloody Mary's they had there too:


If only I'd have brought my +3 Dice of Gambling...


A few shots from the Yardhouse. As noted before their taco's were money! Best I've ever had, and I'm a huge taco aficionado. Great variety on the beer selection too. Definitely going back there on my next trip:



God bless America!


The birthday boy and me. Happy 50th JR!


Shots from the Commonwealth (inside and from the open air patio on the roof). I would have also liked to get a shot from inside the Laundry Room, but they requested no pics, so I wanted to be respectful of that. Odd considering I was pretty hammered It was probably because the staff was so accommodating. I should also note that for the birthday boy and a few of his pals that came along, they said the Laundry Room was the highlight of their evening. Unique experience for them that they very much enjoyed! Cocktails took a while to make, but worth every minute of the wait:



Freaks come out at night! By the way, that may have been the actual Gene Simmons in the mobility device:


More girls!


Lastly, ended my final night with a cheeseburger in bed. I got ketchup all over the sheets. I hope the cleaning staff didn't think I killed a hooker:

 

Nice report!

 

Is the casino back open?!?!? Or are you thinking of El Co or DTG?

 

Nice report dude!

 

Golden Gate, sorry!

 

I had that at Tender as well. and found it was waaaayyyy too fatty

 

Yeah my wife would have loved it, but like you said it's very fatty.

 

Great Trip Report! Also leaving from Buffalo myself next Wednesday heading to Vegas!! Looks like you had fun!

 

Darn!
I got all excited for a moment there... I never played there, figuring I'd get to it on "one of these trips", and then, suddenly, they closed the casino!
The Western? Naw...I never had any desire to stroll way the hell down there to play...it always seemed like one would need a full-body condom to walk in there safely!

But the Spike? YEah...read too much about the blackjack dealers & the overall vibe...I really should have done so when I had the chance.