1. Welcome to VegasMessageBoard
    It appears you are visiting our community as a guest.
    In order to view full-size images, participate in discussions, vote in polls, etc, you will need to Log in or Register.

Semi live TR May 25 -28 Anniversary and Bday trip

Discussion in 'Vegas Trip Reports' started by Suekel, May 25, 2014.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. Suekel

    Suekel VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2010
    Messages:
    1,986
    Location:
    SW Florida
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    25

    My Trip Report

    I am going to attempt to do some live updates during our stay, thanks to the Tapatalk app. Currently sitting at a bar in the Austin airport waiting for our flight.

    This trip started out with just my husband R and I going for our anniversary (today) and his Bday which is Tues. Then a young friend of ours asked if she could go too, along with a friend of hers. Then my husbands sister and BIL decided to add two days in Vegas to the end of a visit to San Diego, so they'll be there Mon-Wed. Lastly, a couple we are friends with decided to join in and booked just this week. So our solo trip became a group of 8!!

    We are all staying at Ballys, a couple people have shows planned, we are doing a group dinner Tuesday for husband's Bday, and beyond that no set plans.

    [​IMG]

    I'll hopefully do updates here and there during the trip and will do a real TR when we get back.
     
  2. Suekel

    Suekel VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2010
    Messages:
    1,986
    Location:
    SW Florida
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    25
    Cast of characters:

    Me - S 47
    Husband- R about to be 53
    Young friend - A 25
    Her friend - N 28. We already know her too
    SIL- B 69
    BIL - Al 71
    Friend- Ren 49
    Her boyfriend - M 41
     
  3. Blonde_4_ever

    Blonde_4_ever LasVegas4ever.com

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2006
    Messages:
    2,442
    Location:
    Southern Ontario
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    50
    Happy anniversary! Have fun!
     
  4. Suekel

    Suekel VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2010
    Messages:
    1,986
    Location:
    SW Florida
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    25
    Checked in at Ballys a short while ago, was able to upgrade 2 rooms to Jubilee Tower. Nice rooms with a view of Eiffel Tower, Paris pool and if we look to the right, the Bellagio Fountains. First win of the trip! Husband hit 4 Kings at bartops for a $62 win, I lost a quick $20. Heading off to check out Cromwell in a few minutes. Ren and M due to arrive around 10 tonight.
     
  5. thecarve

    thecarve Misanthrope

    Joined:
    Aug 24, 2009
    Messages:
    6,341
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    75
    Happy anniversary and good luck! :beer:


    Looking forward to hearing how you like (or don't) Cromwell.
     
  6. BeeeJay

    BeeeJay President of The Red Lobster Hostess Satisfaction

    Joined:
    Aug 23, 2008
    Messages:
    9,150
    Location:
    Chicago & Scottsdale, AZ
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    100
    can't wait to hear about your thoughts on Cromwell!

    nice TR so far!
     
  7. Suekel

    Suekel VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2010
    Messages:
    1,986
    Location:
    SW Florida
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    25
    Passed thru the Cromwell rather quickly - it's very nice, they did a great job on the remodel. The Beach Club was just letting out so there was a REALLY interesting scene of drunk bathing suit wearing people milling about.

    Will spend more time there tomorrow.

    Currently sitting at The Yardhouse in The Linq waiting on dinner. The Linq is really nice, they did a great job on it!!
     
  8. reen1962

    reen1962 Low-Roller

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2008
    Messages:
    370
    Location:
    Nebraska
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    50
    Happy Anniversary! It's our's too. How many for you? Happy early birthday to your hubby. Enjoy your trip.
    You do know that I'm living vicariously through your report, don't you? :ssst:
     
    It's Been Too Long 'Ol Friend! :-)
  9. Royal Flusher

    Royal Flusher Savvy Gambler

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2008
    Messages:
    6,550
    Location:
    Flusherville, Canada
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    60
    Oooh live updates! Happy Anniversary!

    I will never forget the smell when I got caught in the Hard Rock Rehab let-out lemming crush. Like a drunk locker room.
     
  10. Suekel

    Suekel VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2010
    Messages:
    1,986
    Location:
    SW Florida
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    25
    Reen it was 18 years.

    So it's not even 6AM and I'm wide awake despite not going to bed til close to 1. FML. Gonna try to sleep some more. When we left Yardhouse we headed back to Ballys because Ren and M were arriving. Mostly just played and drank here til bed. Sorry no good pics of big wins or anything, I'll try to do better with taking pics today.

    A couple thoughts: when we were passing back thru Cromwell on our way back they had the ropes up for Drais After Dark, so it is reopened. Also, the music from Chateau was pretty loud, luckily I was exhausted so it didnt keep me up, but light sleepers might want to avoid rooms in this tower facing Paris.
     
  11. Blonde_4_ever

    Blonde_4_ever LasVegas4ever.com

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2006
    Messages:
    2,442
    Location:
    Southern Ontario
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    50
    Now people staying in that area have both Drai's and Chateau's music to contend with.
    Carry on having fun!
     
  12. Suekel

    Suekel VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2010
    Messages:
    1,986
    Location:
    SW Florida
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    25
    BIL and SIL arrived around noon, and within 15 mins of sitting down with us at Sully's Bar he hit 4 Aces with a kicker for $500!!![​IMG]
     
  13. Royal Flusher

    Royal Flusher Savvy Gambler

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2008
    Messages:
    6,550
    Location:
    Flusherville, Canada
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    60
    Very nice!!!!!!!!

    Love AAAAces
     
  14. Suekel

    Suekel VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2010
    Messages:
    1,986
    Location:
    SW Florida
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    25
    Whew, long day yesterday! After SIL and BIL arrived and got settled, us 4 went over to Cosmo. The rest of our group was at the pool. We sat at Queue Bar and played VP for a while, then the others texted that they were leaving the pool and were hungry, so they met us at Cosmo and we went to Secret Pizza. So good!!

    Everyone came back to Ballys to shower/freshen up with the goal of heading Downtown around 6.

    More to come....
     
  15. Suekel

    Suekel VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2010
    Messages:
    1,986
    Location:
    SW Florida
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    25
    [​IMG]

    TAG lounge at The Quad. Didn't stop for a drink but it's a pretty cool looking sports bar.
     
  16. Suekel

    Suekel VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2010
    Messages:
    1,986
    Location:
    SW Florida
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    25
    [​IMG]

    TAG lounge at The Quad. Didn't stop for a drink but it's a pretty cool looking sports bar.
     
  17. wrxrob

    wrxrob High-Roller

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2009
    Messages:
    790
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    15
    I have to wonder if anyone ever actually goes for the "Double Up" feature on premium hands like this.
     
  18. Dean Martin

    Dean Martin VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2003
    Messages:
    5,784
    Location:
    VA
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    40
    Nice win:beer: I'd love to hear what you think of Cromwell too.

    I know from staying at Encore, it's quite a shift in atmosphere in the casino when EBC lets out about 5pm or so but it also dissipates about as quickly as it begins. Most of the time it doesn't seem that the people attending that party are gamblers so a few mingle in the casino but the majority head for the taxi line to get back to their hotel....and the Encore personnel seem to have a system of corralling people in that direction too.
     
  19. Mayoman

    Mayoman High-Roller

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2011
    Messages:
    513
    Location:
    MN
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    50
    Gotta love Sully's bar.
     
  20. foldyoumust

    foldyoumust Newbie

    Joined:
    May 26, 2014
    Messages:
    1
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    1
    I wonder how many, if any, reward credits would be calculated if that happened, too.
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.