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Vegas - 2st September to 7th September

Discussion in 'Vegas Trip Reports' started by Quick Sand, Aug 23, 2017.

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  1. Quick Sand

    Quick Sand Low-Roller

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    My Trip Report

    Hello All,
    A big "Hello" to all the members and people I know on here. It's been a while. I did my first Trip Report last year in July. Due to work and personal commitments, I didn't think I would be able to make it this year. However, we have a 3 day holiday from the 1st of September and my company (after a lot of negotiations and going back and forth) allowed me an additional 4 days off work. My mind has been pacing since and looks like I will be headed back to Vegas on a short trip (unfortunately). People think I am crazy to fly half way around the world for a 4 day trip, but I have no regrets.

    It's a 15.5 hour flight to LA and a 5 hour layover and another hour to Vegas. For the first time in all my trips, I will not be staying at the Encore. I plan on staying at the Golden Nugget and The Cromwell (I am open to other suggestions)

    This is going to be another non gambling TR. All the encouragement from my previous TR has prompted me to do this again. I hope I will be able to keep up.

    Cheers !
     
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  2. kleland

    kleland Low-Roller

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    I enjoy reading non gambling trips. It gives me ideas for things to do in between gambling and sleeping. Looking forward to following along.
     
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  3. breanna61

    breanna61 Super Moderator

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    Will be in town same dates. When you're ready to start reporting, 24 hrs prior to your departure, shoot me a pm and I'll move the thread back to Vegas Trip Reports. Happy travels!
     
  4. Quick Sand

    Quick Sand Low-Roller

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    Sure thing ....!
     
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  5. jcombs

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    Will be out at the same time as well over at Cosmo. Have a great time!
     
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  6. Quick Sand

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    I'm flying solo and have absolutely no plans ... just going with the flow. If anyone wants to meet over a drink ... I'm in.
     
  7. Kevke

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    Cool ! i know the feeling , i am from The Netherlands , first i fly from amsterdam to london , thats just 1 hour , than i have to wait in London for 4 hours , and then 11 hours straight to vegas !

    where are you from that its taking you so long to get to LA ?
     
  8. Quick Sand

    Quick Sand Low-Roller

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    I live and work in Dubai. It's about 16hrs non stop to SFO or 15.5 hrs to LAX. Then the long connection time and the short flight into LAS. Takes about 23 hrs.
     
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  9. Kevke

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    Allright I get it ! Tough trip for 5 days , I never stay less then 7 because of the long flight!
     
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  10. Richard Alpert

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    I remember your TR from last year, Quick Sand!
    I can't wait to read this one! :D
    Happy travels!

    RICHARD
     
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  11. Quick Sand

    Quick Sand Low-Roller

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    28 hours till i board the plane ... from not having a holiday plan to making it to vegas is happening so quickly that I haven't had time to organize myself. The excitement hasn't crept in yet...
     
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  12. Quick Sand

    Quick Sand Low-Roller

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    Awaiting departure for a non stop 15.5 hour flight to SFO.

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  13. Candydave

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    Wow, our 11 hour car ride isn't looking so bad. Don't envy you such a long time on airplane, but hopefully you will have a good trip. Enjoy!
     
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  14. Hoofy7

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    Good luck Quick Sand! Haven't seen you on in quite awhile, so look forward to catching up in your trip report!
     
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    Arrived in SFO. Currently waiting for my connection to LAS at 1900 hrs. I made it in time for the earlier flight bht they would not let me on the flight as my luggage is checked through
     
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  16. mkl37

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    Have a great trip. Just wondering, are you a few days early since TR title states 2nd Sept ....
     
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    Quick Sand Low-Roller

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    I meant to correct it as my dates moved and i managed to squeeze in a couple of extra days.
     
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    Have a good flight!
     
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    Good luck! The Cromwell is an interesting property if you don't intend to gamble since Giada's and Drais are the only non-gambling things you can do there lol. Either way, I look forward to reading along
     
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    Looking forward to it. Its the first time that Encore is excluded from my plans
     
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