Running Away to Vegas, A Trip Report - Page 3

Mogley · 01-03-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Susie Q Roo

And I bet it was closer to 30 years ago than now, right?

Your memories are probably still way more intense than mine will ever be. Thank god for pictures!

EDIT: And my trip report's not gonna involve any of those things.

(Did you write that song yourself, btw?)

32 years to be exact

No song writing, no girl in a flatbed ford

**Susie Q Roo** · 01-04-2009

Okay, let's get this over with...

In all honesty, the fireworks were pretty lame, compared to others I've seen. No ooooh. No ahhhhh. Had they been in the sky, they might have been better, but most of them barely reached the middle floors of the hotel. Here are a few shots.

We took off before they were done to make our way back to Treasure Island. They had the doors blocked to anyone not holding a room key, but our hand stamp was good enough to get us in. And once we got there... we really didn't know what to do with ourselves. No more gambling. We'd had our fill of drunks out in the street. Had no interest in going back to the nightclub just to stand around some more. So Skip decided he wanted dessert and we stepped into the cafe just in time before a looooong line formed.

We ordered some hot apple pie and ice cream that we didn't really want and couldn't finish.

And felt like this afterward:

So... I had yet to finish packing the things I'd purchased that day before my 6:30am flight and by now it was after 1am. We went back to the hotel room and got things loaded up and weighed (I had to leave behind sauerkraut, canned pumpkin, chocolate soy milk, and some cornmeal for Curtis

as I was at or over my weight limit - thank goodness Delta still allows 2 - 50lb bags on Mexico flights!) Finally got it all bagged, boxed, and taped up and there was 45 min left before we had to leave to drop off my rental car and then me at the airport. I shut my eyes and maybe got 30 min sleep.

I had changed into something ridiculously comfortable that I would never consider wearing on an airplane if I wasn't going to be sleeping on it but at that point I didn't care and just wanted to go home and sleep, however that happened.

Just one more picture from my flight home. I had to chuckle when I saw this in the airplane lavatory. I just hope the wings weren't held on in the same fashion.

So... I'll be visiting Skip and Vegas again sometime in the future, but I've been there, done that on the NYE on the Strip thing and I don't need to do it again. Overall, though, it was fun, and I'm glad to be able to say I've done it.

Thanks Skip, Eileen, Eddie, and the other friendly folks of Vegas (they really were, mostly!) for a great trip!

jevans · 01-04-2009

[quote=Susie Q Roo;1268160]Nope, I haven't made it there, and I hadn't heard of it either. Do you recommend it for next time?

It's an Old West town with gunfights and live shows. They also have a pretty good steakhouse and bar there. Its a nice place to get away from the crowds. I used to work there as a cowboy/stuntman back in the day. It was a great job.

Bonnie Springs, Old Nevada Las Vegas,NV Old Town Chapel Zoo Horseback Riding Tours in Redrock Canyon Restaurant Bar Motel

Commando · 01-05-2009

thanks for the pictures and report suzie, looked like you had fun.

Jessa0614 · 01-05-2009

Awesome picture Susie! It looks like y'all had so much fun! Happy 2009.

**Heather** · 01-05-2009

I just want to tell you, Susie, that you can (often) find sauerkraut, chocolate soy milk, and canned pumpkin here. I've seen the sauerkraut and pumpkin most often at Pacsadeli and the choc. soy milk at both Wal-mart and DAC.

**SunKneeMarie** · 01-05-2009

great report and that NYE hat pic is awesome!!

Rissask · 01-05-2009

Love the fedora

- and the NYE outfit was really nice!

Wow....here I thought Vegas has gotten expensive and you are talking about two cent slots and $1.97 champagne!

I can maybe afford it one day after all.

actran · 01-05-2009

Susie-

#1 - you are such a babe in that NYE outfit

#2 - I've always wanted to go the LV for NYE, but I think reading your TR is enough. I don't do well with masses of humanity.

Thanks for sharing. Hope 2009 is a better year for you.

Marj · 01-05-2009

Happy New Year Susie................thanks for the report. Loved your pictures, nice scenery, including you in your new black outfit (suitable for a funeral to

)

**Susie Q Roo** · 01-05-2009

Thanks, guys! Now, let's hope I won't have to wear that suit again anytime soon. (And don't worry, the top isn't funeral-worthy

)

DiverGirl · 01-06-2009

Happy New Year Susie! My cousin lives in Vegas. We have had lots of fun there. She always know where to go. See who I met....

Dijo · 01-08-2009

[quote=Jessa0614;1269428]

Have a great 2009! You sure do get around lady. Can hardly keep track of you.

bluemc · 01-08-2009

great photos and awesoem trip!

looks like you had fun.

i was actually in vegas too but at my aunts house.

i should of been on the strip ;( oh well maybe next year

Shamrock0421 · 01-25-2009

Susie - What fun to say you spent NYE in Vegas. It looks like a great time. Vegas is very close to the top of places I've never been - but would really like to go. I'm glad you enjoyed.

BTW - You look BEAUTIFUL!

Hugs,
Lori

01-04-2009	#32 (permalink)
Susie Q Roo Just a Random Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Q Roo Posts: 14,068	Okay, let's get this over with... In all honesty, the fireworks were pretty lame, compared to others I've seen. No ooooh. No ahhhhh. Had they been in the sky, they might have been better, but most of them barely reached the middle floors of the hotel. Here are a few shots. We took off before they were done to make our way back to Treasure Island. They had the doors blocked to anyone not holding a room key, but our hand stamp was good enough to get us in. And once we got there... we really didn't know what to do with ourselves. No more gambling. We'd had our fill of drunks out in the street. Had no interest in going back to the nightclub just to stand around some more. So Skip decided he wanted dessert and we stepped into the cafe just in time before a looooong line formed. We ordered some hot apple pie and ice cream that we didn't really want and couldn't finish. And felt like this afterward: So... I had yet to finish packing the things I'd purchased that day before my 6:30am flight and by now it was after 1am. We went back to the hotel room and got things loaded up and weighed (I had to leave behind sauerkraut, canned pumpkin, chocolate soy milk, and some cornmeal for Curtis as I was at or over my weight limit - thank goodness Delta still allows 2 - 50lb bags on Mexico flights!) Finally got it all bagged, boxed, and taped up and there was 45 min left before we had to leave to drop off my rental car and then me at the airport. I shut my eyes and maybe got 30 min sleep. I had changed into something ridiculously comfortable that I would never consider wearing on an airplane if I wasn't going to be sleeping on it but at that point I didn't care and just wanted to go home and sleep, however that happened. Just one more picture from my flight home. I had to chuckle when I saw this in the airplane lavatory. I just hope the wings weren't held on in the same fashion. So... I'll be visiting Skip and Vegas again sometime in the future, but I've been there, done that on the NYE on the Strip thing and I don't need to do it again. Overall, though, it was fun, and I'm glad to be able to say I've done it. Thanks Skip, Eileen, Eddie, and the other friendly folks of Vegas (they really were, mostly!) for a great trip! __________________ Susie OMG I really live here... STILL! (permanently!)

01-08-2009	#43 (permalink)
Dijo reposado Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southwestern Ontario Posts: 1,485	Lookin' good Susie.... [quote=Jessa0614;1269428] Have a great 2009! You sure do get around lady. Can hardly keep track of you.

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01-04-2009	#33 (permalink)
jevans reposado Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nuh vaaa duh Posts: 1,010	[quote=Susie Q Roo;1268160]Nope, I haven't made it there, and I hadn't heard of it either. Do you recommend it for next time? It's an Old West town with gunfights and live shows. They also have a pretty good steakhouse and bar there. Its a nice place to get away from the crowds. I used to work there as a cowboy/stuntman back in the day. It was a great job. Bonnie Springs, Old Nevada Las Vegas,NV Old Town Chapel Zoo Horseback Riding Tours in Redrock Canyon Restaurant Bar Motel

01-05-2009	#34 (permalink)
Commando reposado Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,315	thanks for the pictures and report suzie, looked like you had fun.

01-05-2009	#35 (permalink)
Jessa0614 way into it Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 164	Awesome picture Susie! It looks like y'all had so much fun! Happy 2009.

01-05-2009	#36 (permalink)
Heather employee of the month Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 10,864	I just want to tell you, Susie, that you can (often) find sauerkraut, chocolate soy milk, and canned pumpkin here. I've seen the sauerkraut and pumpkin most often at Pacsadeli and the choc. soy milk at both Wal-mart and DAC.

01-05-2009	#37 (permalink)
SunKneeMarie character encapsulator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 30,090	great report and that NYE hat pic is awesome!!

01-05-2009	#38 (permalink)
Rissask Canada Dry Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 27,151	Love the fedora - and the NYE outfit was really nice! Wow....here I thought Vegas has gotten expensive and you are talking about two cent slots and $1.97 champagne! I can maybe afford it one day after all.

01-05-2009	#39 (permalink)
actran reposado Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,047	Susie- #1 - you are such a babe in that NYE outfit #2 - I've always wanted to go the LV for NYE, but I think reading your TR is enough. I don't do well with masses of humanity. Thanks for sharing. Hope 2009 is a better year for you.

01-05-2009	#40 (permalink)
Marj beachaholic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Winnipeg MB Canada Posts: 492	Happy New Year Susie................thanks for the report. Loved your pictures, nice scenery, including you in your new black outfit (suitable for a funeral to )

01-05-2009	#41 (permalink)
Susie Q Roo Just a Random Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Q Roo Posts: 14,068	Thanks, guys! Now, let's hope I won't have to wear that suit again anytime soon. (And don't worry, the top isn't funeral-worthy )

01-06-2009	#42 (permalink)
DiverGirl beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morris, IL Posts: 263	Happy New Year Susie! My cousin lives in Vegas. We have had lots of fun there. She always know where to go. See who I met....

01-08-2009	#44 (permalink)
bluemc sandflea Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3	great photos and awesoem trip! looks like you had fun. i was actually in vegas too but at my aunts house. i should of been on the strip ;( oh well maybe next year

01-25-2009	#45 (permalink)
Shamrock0421 añejo Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jersey Posts: 2,146	Susie - What fun to say you spent NYE in Vegas. It looks like a great time. Vegas is very close to the top of places I've never been - but would really like to go. I'm glad you enjoyed. BTW - You look BEAUTIFUL! Hugs, Lori