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The Ol’ Switcheroo - 7/14 thru 7/18/2021

Discussion in 'Vegas Trip Reports' started by JaDubya, Jul 15, 2021.

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  1. FABismonte

    FABismonte Tell my wife I am "about even."

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    Good hit. I like the hidden photo trick. Also I see a Noir Card. I am not worthy . . . .
     
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  2. JaDubya

    JaDubya High Roller? Nah...just a Roller

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    If you’re budget minded, it’s doable. I think the 2 star Yelp! rating is fair but it’s Vegas so ratings are tougher
     
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    JaDubya High Roller? Nah...just a Roller

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    A 2012 Noir. I remember when the boothling offered to upgrade me I couldn’t spell it. She had an accent and it sounded like NU AWR. Is that good? She said yes but I don’t think I ever enjoyed the benefits. Concerts and fights here and there.
     
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    Random pics from yesterday
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    Friend is too cheap to pay for a name tag replacement so she wears one from an ex employee.

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    Tiny duck fat fries
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    JaDubya High Roller? Nah...just a Roller

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    At Sahara for lunch at Northside Cafe strictly for a speed lunch. Supposed to have Chinese food but that starts at 5:00. Ugh. Gotta pay better attention to details. Wanted a quick bite so we got this. Food meh, service slowish price reasonable
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    JaDubya High Roller? Nah...just a Roller

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    Westgate comment - gambling environment is not enticing for me. Casino energy level is low so I haven’t gambled $1. Seems very down & out.

    In contrast, I saw two girls with short skirts wrestling on the MGM casino floor last night and laughing their *sses off. Tried to sneak a picture for the “collection” but their sober friend was judging them and they got up. Damn you sober friend.
     
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  7. JaDubya

    JaDubya High Roller? Nah...just a Roller

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    Just got this email. Great customer service AXS and Team USA

    The USA vs Australia Men’s Game at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on July 16, 2021 has been cancelled.​

    If you purchased your tickets via AXS online or by phone, a refund will automatically be issued to the credit card you used to purchase within 30 business days. Otherwise, refunds are available at your original point of purchase.​

    Tickets will still be valid for the USA vs Australia Women’s Game on Friday, July 16 at 11:30 a.m. Admission is complimentary.​
     
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  8. MCann

    MCann I can't complain, but sometimes I still do...

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    Ahem...some of these airlines could learn from this.... *snicker*
     
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    Nice Tag. That was the first watch I purchased that wasn’t a Seiko. I remember making my wife ride the inclinator at Luxor one trip just to say we did and it paused between floors and I didn’t hear the end of it that trip. Looking forward to the rest of the report.

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    Daughter’s team squeeked out a 1 point victory. Messy game. Reminded me of when she was little and her/her teammates couldn’t hang on to the ball. A lot of rolling around on the floor. A win’s a win.

    Interesting to see how we seed for bracket play. They put the consolation games early sunday morning and the championship games in late afternoon. I think they do that so people don’t bale out of the consolation games. Less likely that someone would forfeit a championship game in the afternoon.
     
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    I also bring my Kmart special Casio watch for the pool. I just dug it out and noticed the band broke. I can assure you I didn’t bust out of it like the Hulk. Cheap*ss watch.
     
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    JaDubya High Roller? Nah...just a Roller

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    Does the 3 second rule apply when you drop your medication on the Westgate room floor? Asking for a friend.

    No seriously. I guess we’ll find out soon. Worst case I can add to my hospital admission bracelet collection.

    Over sharing for sure!!
     
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    OMG! This is an excellent report so far! Loving the adventures. Good luck in the rest of the tournament.
     
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    Is Caesars doing tier match also?
     
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    JaDubya High Roller? Nah...just a Roller

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    Still trying to figure out if they will match if you were already a member but check out the link below. I’m not a new member but I haven’t been there since 2013. Born again CET virgin? Probably not but I’m willing to stand in a short line to ask if they will honor it for the Diamond celebration dinner.

    https://www.caesars.com/myrewards/promotions/diamond-tier-upgrade
     
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    Loving the TR! Hey, nothing wrong sportin’ a Fanny pack! If you remember, I had tots in mine last May. That’s what the cool kids wear nowadays. ;)

    Nice hit on the Cherries Jubilee!

    Good luck with your daughter’s games (more to come, right?) and your gambling endeavors! I’ll be following along.
     
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    Quick update. Daughter’s team won both games today but they ended up in the consolation bracket based on the tie breaker rules. 3 way tie for first and we came in third based on the tiebreaker. Sheesh. Don’t understand it but oh well.

    Tonight is Morimoto followed by maybe a mykonami conversion at Bellagio and Aria. I didn’t think through the conversion run. Might be a lot of walking for this old guy. I loaded it yesterday, now I got to use it.

    Other notes for the cheap and shameless. We snaked extra waters and apple juice from the NYNY VIP lounge…cuz it’s FREE. Looks like this (yes that’s a laundry bag).

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    The VIP guy got my son an extra apple juice but gave me the look. Can’t tell if he was thinking “damn peasant” or he always has that expression. Reminded me of this guy
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    Ah…friday nights in Vegas. All the ladies are wearing their scandalous hoochie mama outfits.

    It’s time to play “Is she wearing underwear?”:woot:

    Just kidding. I’m just a teenage boy trapped in an old man’s body.
     
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    FABismonte Tell my wife I am "about even."

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    Photos or it didn’t happen!
     
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    Dinner at Morimoto

    Started with Pan Fried Pork Gyoza (there were 4)
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    Then Toro Tartare

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    Then Soft She’ll Crab Roll (some savages ate it before we took this pic)
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    Tofu miso soup
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    For the entree son had braised black cod (no pic) and I had the Ishi Yaki Buri Bop. They do a fancy serving in front of you. He told me Morimoto won Iron Chef with this dish. Loved the campy English dubbed show from Japan. “Fukuisan! Go!”
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    I liked it but they have one with pork belly which I think I would like better.
     
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