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Quick Solo Trip 9/25-9/27

Discussion in 'Vegas Trip Reports' started by msujen12, Sep 24, 2020.

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  1. msujen12

    msujen12 Low-Roller

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    My Trip Report

    I’m making a super quick solo trip to Vegas this weekend (total trip time is approximately 48 hours). I’m going for the sole purpose of collecting a $3000 Amazon Gift Card. I went down on the same promo at the end of June and had an epic winning trip. Totaled out at $4350 in Amazon Gift Cards and over $6000 of jackpot winnings (on top of my bankroll), so I decided to try my luck again. This will mark the first of two trips two Vegas in a 10 day span. Also heading back with my hubs 10/1-10/4 – we are celebrating 20 years together (more than ½ our lives as I turn 39 next Tuesday) and are going to Vegas to Celebrate.

    As luck would have it, I went to my local casino on Tuesday night to be play my freeplay and hit two jackpots (posted in Non-Vegas Trip Reports). I wasn’t planning on a huge bankroll for my 2-day trip (since more money will be needed for the trip with my husband who is a cooler), but the jackpots gave me some care-free Vegas money. Since I never put this cash in the bank, it’s kind of like it never existed! Still hoping I don’t lose it all, but if I do, at least I will have fun.

    2 nights comped in a Premium Royal Suite Augustus Tower at CP with a $3000 Amazon Gift Card or $3000 FP. There is a play up option for an additional $50 for every 1000 tier credits earned as well. I opted for the gift card to ensure that I come home with something to show for my trip. Add to that the fact that Amazon is pretty much our go-to for everything online shopping (and that we have spent $4k of Amazon gift cards since July 2nd), and I couldn’t resist.

    2 nights comped at NYNY in a Park Avenue King View room, with $325 FP and $350 Resort Credit. I basically booked this so I can eat some nice meals on the trip and have some freeplay to throw around and get some steps in walking the strip.

    Travel Plans: Leaving Portland on a 1:35pm flight on Southwest tomorrow, Friday 9/25. Arriving at 3:45pm. Renting a car this time since Uber and Lyft were so bad last time I was there. I also like the idea of having easier access to things and may drive down and give some play to Casinos that I have no status with, depending on how the trip is going. Returning home on an 11:20am flight on Sunday on Southwest, arriving back in Portland at 1:40pm. The hubs will be my chauffeur to and from the airport for this trip.

    Food Plans: I will likely grab a quick bite at NYNY when I head there to check in and play my FP. They have a sushi bar that looked good when I was there last. Dinner on Friday night is at 9:30pm at Prime at Bellagio. Also scored 2 free glasses of champagne through MyVegas. Dinner on Saturday night is at Bardot at 8pm, thanks in large part to VMBer’s for their suggestions.

    I will be updating as I go along – it makes the solo trip feel much less “solo” and tends to slow me down when I want to go full degen . Will likely focus on Lightning Link type machines – my local casino doesn’t have them and they were kind to me last time (2 $2500 minors and an almost $8000 major).

    AND – this trip couldn’t come at a better time. My husband and I woke up this morning to someone trying to break into our car in our driveway (Portland, but not downtown). They tried once at 5:15am to break into the passenger window (we didn’t realize what was happening at the time, but both recalled hearing a noise), and again at 8:15 while I was getting ready for work to break into the drivers side, at which time my husband chased them away. Broad daylight folks! Needless to say, I need this trip a little more now. This is the second time in less than two months that I’m paying an insurance deductible b/c someone decided to break into a vehicle of ours (the last one happened in August in Downtown Portland at work). Less than 24 hours and my plane will be in the air – I cannot wait!

    Happy to share observations along the way, just ask!
     
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  2. emmas

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    Good luck and have fun.
     
    I need all the luck I can get!
  3. pass line man

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    Good luck!!!
     
  4. Mad Dog

    Mad Dog Low-Roller

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    Good luck and have a great trip. I look forward to seeing photo's of the Suite. If you have a host there try to ask about any forthcoming plans to reopen the Laurel Lounges.
     
  5. msujen12

    msujen12 Low-Roller

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    I do have a host and will ask him if/when I see him!
     
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    Lulu4545 Super Jeans

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    Sounds like the crap that happens here in Honolulu, glad your husband scared that creep away. People getting very bold nowadays...
     
  7. msujen12

    msujen12 Low-Roller

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    It was definitely one more crappy thing to add to a week of crappy things. I feel violated for sure. 2020 can suck it.
     
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  8. Lulu4545

    Lulu4545 Super Jeans

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    Totally. On the bright side...VEGAS BABY!!! Have a great trip!
     
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  10. CaptCampion

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    Have a great time. I'm in Eastmoreland.....

    And yeah, crime around here is really starting to suck.....

     
  11. 3OfDiamonds

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    Here’s hoping your luck at the local carries over to the strip :cool: Sounds nice to know you will have a significant gift to take home with you regardless of play results :) Stay safe, win lots, and have a blast :thumbsup:
     
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    Good luck and GET PAID!
     
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    Good luck, have fun.
     
  14. msujen12

    msujen12 Low-Roller

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    We are in Raleigh Hills in an otherwise sleepy neighborhood. Scary that people are so bold.
     
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    [emoji1696]that the luck stays with me! And yes, we just spent the last of the previous gift card today, so it will be nice to replenish and leave a winner either way!!
     
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    Bigolcamel Low-Roller

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    Do you live in SE? I noticed an increase in crime when I lived there. I’m down in Salem now which has also seen an increase in crime.
     
  17. msujen12

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    No, SW actually in Raleigh Hills right off of Scholls Ferry. I feel like perhaps it’s getting bad everywhere? At least that’s how I’m sleeping tonight.
     
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    I'm in SE. Eastmoreland. Been here 10 years, and yes I'd say that crime is increasing. Anyway, so as to not completely hijack the thread, I hope it's a great trip and I look forward to big wins from the OP

     
  19. msujen12

    msujen12 Low-Roller

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    At the airport getting ready to board my flight. Tried to stop at the Capers Market in my gate area and they had a very limited menu for priority pass. So, I walked to the other one and had this gem of a meal [​IMG]


    With the $28 PP credit it only cost me a $5 tip.

    [​IMG]

    Boarding happening now which is great. I was a bit skeptical of whether we would take off on time due to very heavy rain this AM but I’m happy to be heading to Vegas!
     
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  20. tornadobox

    tornadobox High-Roller

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    Good luck, I'll be following along!
     
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