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Bossier City Last Minute Trip

Discussion in 'Non-Vegas Trip Reports' started by SandsFan, May 21, 2015.

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  1. SandsFan

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    Day 2 Summary

    So not much luck on day 2. We made an early morning run to the store and hit Whataburger for breakfast while we were out. Both of us quickly lost steam and went back to the room to rest. I could not sleep so headed down to try my luck. first stop was HL area for $5 VP. Machine would only take two hundreds which was a good thing as I didn't get even one jacks or better. So moved back to the bottom level to try my luck with $1 15 credit each triple play double double. A quick $400 and it was time to look elsewhere. That is when i started Buffalo and numerous other slot games. Lunch was planned at Jasmins when they opened at 12. DW came down to eat.

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    After lunch we continued playing. I hit 500 TC and we switched to DW's card to hit 500TC so she would be in the drawing that night. Horseshoe was giving away one of those large Mercedes and 4 free play. We continued on her card until we hit 1000 TCs and then switched to mined to reach 1000

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    I will finish up tomorrow.
     
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    The 3 P Trip (Paris, Palms and ??)
  2. shellieshoe

    shellieshoe Low-Roller

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    Pork chops do look good at Noodle Bar. What is the other plate? Looks good too!
     
  3. VegasGarden

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    Cool report thanks for posting
     
  4. SandsFan

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    It is the combination vermicelli bowl I think. Comes with beef, pork and shrimp. I usually get all pork but this is DW's plate
     
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    We continues playing until the car drawing at 10:30. Unfortunately we didn't win. After we watch mini baccarat trying to learn the game. Maybe ready to play next trip.

    In bed by 11:30 exhausted but up for the trip

    Drive back was uneventful but just too long. Seven hours. We did stop at HMart in Houston for lunch and some shopping for broke it up a bit.

    Tried to finish this last night but asleep at the computer so went to bed

    I have photos to post tonight of jack Binions meal. Great as usual
     
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  6. BayouBengal

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    Be careful about coming back today. Most of the freeways are still filled with water and abandoned cars are strewn everywhere right now. 59 is closed at places. 10 westbound is closed at Taylor by the target. And 288 going to the med center is completely under water.
     
  7. SandsFan

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    We made it back yesterday. Had heavy rains for about an hour
     
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    Glad to hear that. Houston is a mess this morning.
     
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    Heard a few Schools in Houston were closed today
     
  10. JennAndRob

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    I live in Bossier city too! Horseshoe is my go to place to gamble in town.... i went Sunday- that ramp is crazy high with the River being so high! I was almost out of breath walking up the ramp! The river is supposed to hit flood stage this week... possibly rise too- we are continuing to get rain in the forecast everyday this week! Congrats on the VP win! I have a certain $1 haywire machine i like to play there too that is often generous! Even though we have many casino's here in town- there is just something about going to Vegas! I try to go a few times a year.
     
  11. SandsFan

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    The ramp was steep one of the staff in a suit told me it was to hit crest last Sunday depending on how much more rain they got up river. Steepest I have seen
     
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    Wrap Up

    Sorry this was not a real live trip report but signal is hard on the boat and we were wiped out when we got back last night. A few more photos:

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    No luck there

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    A few slots

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    And then Jack Binions Steakhouse. I had bone in Rib Eye and DW had a filet. We got the roasted corn, asparagus and sauteed spinach.Got the same wine as last night.

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    After dinner, hit the bar for a little more VP before the drawing, which we didn't wine.

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    DW got a premium quad as well.

    Summary

    Great, comfortable clean room, good bed, friendly service
    Great meals, except 8oz Burger leaving day
    Great concert, great seats
    me 4440 TC, DW 2300 TC, one tax form, ahead for the trip (not as much as I would like)

    Always enjoy but seven hours is a drive.
     
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    I think they are closed Mon and Tue. Then also for vacation for a couple weeks which was during out December trip.
     
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  14. tringlomane

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    If you would have hit that club royal draw, I think I would have puked and then curse you out for being so lucky! The progressive hadn't even got to $4001 yet!!!

    Good report and glad you got back safe!
     
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    Thanks, we did the right thing leaving when we did. Houston had a hell of a storm after we passed through and several of me team didn't get back until today.
     
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    So not losing my A$$ has given me the itch for more, like a drug I'm told. Anyway, got a flyer for free Harrahs Gulf Coast charter. Any opinions on this casino? Never been. Vacation is a premium this year after the Korea trip so really trying to watch them the rest of the year.

    Appreciate any thoughts and I will post on the chat sight.
     
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    Until recently it was the Grand Hotel. Some changes and modernization and expansion of the casino floor. Rooms weren't changed that I could see. Video poker is nothing to write home about although they do have good paying Quick Quads at the quarter level.

    We've always had fun there. It's "Harrahs", though.

    Don
     
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    Sands fan. Your thread inspired me to make a quick trip to horseshoe bc too. Glad I did because I got some great hits
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  19. shellieshoe

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    Sorry I was actually signed in under DH name on cell phone. These are actually my hits.

    Also did the pork chops at Jasmine Noodle. Very good! Thanks for the suggestion.

    We got up early the next morning and headed home with casino money.
     
  20. SandsFan

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    Nice hits, I am glad you liked Jasmin, We always get a kick out of Mom and Daniel who work there, mostly because my wife understands everyone and translates to me.
     
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