mistermoe
Low-Roller
I'll keep it short! Sorry, absolutely no bufoonery!
Purpose of trip: Get away for a few days and just chill! My partner(wife gave him a free pass) and I both teach school and just needed to get away. Mission accomplished.
Travel: Southwest-$79 each way! Smooth trip out and back. Nothing major happened.
Hotel: The Orleans- $260 for June 4-June 8.
Shows:
Clint Holmes- pretty good; his band is awesome!
George Wallace: hilarious; even the opening act was great
George Duke and Stanley Clark- for you Jazz afficiandos- we got two free tickets courtesy of The Orleans! Their show was simply amazing. Stanley Clark plays a mean bass guitar!
Food:
Koji- Japanese/Chinese/Sushi inside the Orleans- had BOBO Platter, Pepper Steak, and General Tso's Chicken- all good and not too spicy
Big Al's oyster Bar inside Orleans- Shrimp Etouffe- good, but not like I get here in Texas
Terrible Mike's in Orleans- just the way greasy food should be- good chicken fingers and onion rings
Courtyard Cafe inside Orleans- very good late night vittles
Monte Carlo Brew Pub- Cheese Sticks in Spring Roll- good
Nachos- excellent(imho)
Club Sand.- excellent
Root Beer- way too sweet for me--upset my stomach
Paris Lunch Buffet- grilled sirloin, grilled chicken, grilled sausage, grilled veggies-all very good
Pork Sirloin- meat good- sauce nasty
Leek Mashed Potatos- good
fruit- cold and very fresh- best fruit I have had in a long time
Paradise Cafe in Vegas Hilton(comped)- nothing near Paradise--'nuff said!
Gambling : -$100 @ Black Jack, +$15 @ Pai Gow, +40 @ Ponies
Pai Gow is an easy way to pass the time without using a chunk of your bankroll.
Spent the majority of our time in the Sports/Race Book at the Hilton- free entertainment provided by the locals is priceless! Those old guys smoking the footlong stogies are a riot!
Weather- Dry Heat my arse- 105 is hot, I do not care if it is Houston or Vegas! I may not sweat as much in Vegas, but IT IS HOT!
Observations:
The Orleans- I truly enjoy staying there- great value
Clint Holmes can sing and that band ROCKS!
Free tickets to George Duke and Stanley Clark- incredible!
Food in Vegas- "simply the best"- sorry about the cliche
What is with all of the knuckleheads playing 6/5 blackjack!
Not too crowded and rarely had to stand in line for anything.
Monorail still works and is convient, for us at least.
MGM is just way too massive.
Just In Case:
If you are staying off strip, renting a car and parking in Valet on the strip is really easy. We valet parked at Barbary Coast and Flamingo and really had no problems. Just get a map and learn how to get around without using the strip. The Barbary Coast valet is easily accessible and centrally located.
Had a very relaxing time and am looking forward to my next trip, whenever that is. Took $700 with me and came back with $400! I spent more money on tips, food, and souvies. than I lost gambling.
Once again-thank you all for your input on this board!
Moe
Purpose of trip: Get away for a few days and just chill! My partner(wife gave him a free pass) and I both teach school and just needed to get away. Mission accomplished.
Travel: Southwest-$79 each way! Smooth trip out and back. Nothing major happened.
Hotel: The Orleans- $260 for June 4-June 8.
Shows:
Clint Holmes- pretty good; his band is awesome!
George Wallace: hilarious; even the opening act was great
George Duke and Stanley Clark- for you Jazz afficiandos- we got two free tickets courtesy of The Orleans! Their show was simply amazing. Stanley Clark plays a mean bass guitar!
Food:
Koji- Japanese/Chinese/Sushi inside the Orleans- had BOBO Platter, Pepper Steak, and General Tso's Chicken- all good and not too spicy
Big Al's oyster Bar inside Orleans- Shrimp Etouffe- good, but not like I get here in Texas
Terrible Mike's in Orleans- just the way greasy food should be- good chicken fingers and onion rings
Courtyard Cafe inside Orleans- very good late night vittles
Monte Carlo Brew Pub- Cheese Sticks in Spring Roll- good
Nachos- excellent(imho)
Club Sand.- excellent
Root Beer- way too sweet for me--upset my stomach
Paris Lunch Buffet- grilled sirloin, grilled chicken, grilled sausage, grilled veggies-all very good
Pork Sirloin- meat good- sauce nasty
Leek Mashed Potatos- good
fruit- cold and very fresh- best fruit I have had in a long time
Paradise Cafe in Vegas Hilton(comped)- nothing near Paradise--'nuff said!
Gambling : -$100 @ Black Jack, +$15 @ Pai Gow, +40 @ Ponies
Pai Gow is an easy way to pass the time without using a chunk of your bankroll.
Spent the majority of our time in the Sports/Race Book at the Hilton- free entertainment provided by the locals is priceless! Those old guys smoking the footlong stogies are a riot!
Weather- Dry Heat my arse- 105 is hot, I do not care if it is Houston or Vegas! I may not sweat as much in Vegas, but IT IS HOT!
Observations:
The Orleans- I truly enjoy staying there- great value
Clint Holmes can sing and that band ROCKS!
Free tickets to George Duke and Stanley Clark- incredible!
Food in Vegas- "simply the best"- sorry about the cliche
What is with all of the knuckleheads playing 6/5 blackjack!
Not too crowded and rarely had to stand in line for anything.
Monorail still works and is convient, for us at least.
MGM is just way too massive.
Just In Case:
If you are staying off strip, renting a car and parking in Valet on the strip is really easy. We valet parked at Barbary Coast and Flamingo and really had no problems. Just get a map and learn how to get around without using the strip. The Barbary Coast valet is easily accessible and centrally located.
Had a very relaxing time and am looking forward to my next trip, whenever that is. Took $700 with me and came back with $400! I spent more money on tips, food, and souvies. than I lost gambling.
Once again-thank you all for your input on this board!
Moe
