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TR Wars Episode XII: Return of the Alperts (August 2-9, 2020)

Discussion in 'Vegas Trip Reports' started by Richard Alpert, Aug 2, 2020.

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  1. PrincessaMyron

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    Have you ever been to Bucees? They’re huge and I’ve never seen anything like it! Is that how Wawa is?
     
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    Still not getting used to WalMart actually CLOSING at night........
     
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    Just found your trip report...y'all sure know how to have fun and enjoy a different Vegas. Wonderful family....
     
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  4. Richard Alpert

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    @Drewm1972 ---Stay tuned! We just had a small brush with fame! With someone from the greatest 80's movie!

    I'll be back to explain in the future! :cool:

    Time to swim! :wave:
     
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  5. PressThe5n9

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    Tan those ankles while we wait! :D
     
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  6. Richard Alpert

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    I will try Tannen them! :cool:
     
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    Biff-fore you do that, just tannen your whole feet.
     
    First Time Staying on the South End. Will I Hear Southern Accents?
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    I spent quite a while catching up with your latest TR guy. It is even better than the Florida one. The kids are going to remember the summer of Cov-19 forever for the two great vacation trips you made.
    Reading it has been most enjoyable.

    Also saved me from rolling up about $20 of pennies from my jar. Gotta get coins back in circulation.
     
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  9. rooster42000

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    Wawa is like a 7/11 a lot bigger with live food , never like Bucees.
     
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    Well done, Richard! :woohoo::haha:
     
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    Awwwww nice!!! Let me guess it’s got to do with Back to the Future??? Lol Marty McFly? Can’t wait
     
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    Love following your trip reports. Not just because of your great wit, and you do have a great wit, but also because the love you share with your family comes shining through so easily. Very few words and yet it makes the reader wish they grew up in a family just like yours.
     
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    I’m willing to make a wager that the Cubbies win....err, let me take a “crack shot” at this....he ran into Marvin Berry, you know Chuck’s cousin. :D
     
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    Happy Friday, everyone! :wave:

    I walked to 7-11 with the two older minions to start the day. Minion #1 celebrated his payday with a Slurpee. And he even bought a cinnamon roll for his bro. :thumbsup:

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    Minion #3 and I walked around the park for a little while
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    We all hopped in the car and headed out to Red Rock Canyon. :biker: It is a nice scenic drive out there. Once you get there, you know it. It gets :cowboy: rural really fast!

    15 bucks per car to get in. A great deal, especially if you're traveling by clown car. :D

    Here are a few pics from the dozens I took. It's even more beautiful than what pictures can capture.

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    Next time we visit I will have to visually inspect the minions' footwear before we go and/or clarify that flip-flops aren't real shoes for Red Rock! :nono: :faint: We will be back!

    We had lunch at Denny's on Tropicana near Decatur.

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    We had a brush with fame! As we were led to our table we passed a gentleman who was autographing a stack of photos and posters for another man.

    We're at the table behind him trying to guess who he was from the back.

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    Me: Gabriel Iglesias?
    Minion #2: No, not fluffy enough, Dad! :nono:

    Me: Manny from Modern Family?
    Minion #3: This guy's white, Dad! Geesh! :faint:

    Me: That character actor from--
    Minions in unison: Probably not, Dad! :faint: :faint:

    When the second fellow went to the restroom I headed over to ask the first fellow who he was, but trying to phrase it politely. It came out as, "Sir, where have I heard your voice before?" :ssst:

    He responded, "I'm no one really. But people say I sound a little like Jon Lovitz." He chuckled. I knew he wasn't Jon Lovitz. Then I gazed down to see movie stills of Biff and his gang from Back To The Future. Turns out he was J.J. Cohen, one of the gang!

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    I didn't want to bug him for a picture from the front, so there's just the hopefully-not-too-creeper pic from the back! To me anyone involved with that movie is a big deal! :popcorn:

    In all the excitement I forgot to take a photo of my burger, but it was delicious! :feedme:

    We returned to the resort to swim.

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    I watched a few minutes of Airplane! as the others were showering, etc. I always enjoy some great laughs :kill: no matter how many times I see that flick!

    We drove just a few blocks away to get some Jack In The Box (a first for us) and Panda Express for supper for the minions.

    My bride and I dropped the minions off at the resort with their supper and made a break for it. :biker: My bride and I had our first mini-date night since Valentine's Day! :kiss:

    It was a very quick drive over to Luxor Drive via Hacienda. We parked at Luxor. Free! We strolled the "castle walk" over to Buca di Beppo.

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    We shared a chicken carbonara. It was great, but there was so much we had to pack most of it to go. :feedme: :faint:

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    We made our way back to Luxor to play some slots. We stayed almost afloat for a good hour, having more fun than wins. We made our way for the exit. I pulled a dollar from my magic cargo shorts and put a hail mary into the last machine before the exit. An 88 Fortunes machine helped end our visit on a positive note...

    Here's the pocket dump pic after the ten minute drive back to our minions: :hmmm: :woohoo: :woot:

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    We all walked over to 7-11 and celebrated the jackpot with Slurpees, toasting :beer: a fun Friday in Vegas!

    Have a terrific evening, everyone! :cool:

    RICHARD
     
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    @Richard Alpert Love your TR with the Family. Just getting caught up as power was just restored. But very happy to see a RA TR is up as they remind me of our family summer vacations. They are the best and always give a good laugh. Also, I think I see more of Vegas from your TR vs when I fly out. LOL. Also, what are the odds some folks can go past TSA from VMB with a brick or 2 of bills in the carry on but you get called out on the laundry coins. Enjoy the rest of your vacation
     
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    Awesome job .... so I guessed it correctly :) good for you glad you guys are having fun.. you guys should watch the movie show it to the kids I’m sure they will enjoy it :) !!
     
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    Someone won just under 24K on an 88 Fortunes machine at the Gold Coast a few days ago on an 88 cent bet. Give it another go!
     
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    You can do this, @Richard Alpert !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    Thank you, @VegasDawg! We're all having a great time! :D

    Thank you so much, @flyguyfl! It has been an interesting summer to travel, but it's been a great investment in family fun! :thumbsup:

    Let's get those coins a-moving!

    Thank you for the kind comments, @smerrian! Our minions are growing up so fast. In between encouraging them to be their best we're also reminding them to make sure to have a lot of fun along the way! :cool:
     
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    I'll say what we're all thinking: this guy writes awesome TRs and delivers every time. Keep it coming, Richard!
     
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