Rob Hall Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) Oh yeah, baby! Every time I've been there, I've eaten like a king! And gained the pounds to prove it! Though I'll admit I can find pretty much anything in restaurants in Scottsdale that match Vegas..one thing I like about the Phoenix area, no shortage of great dining opportunities. Edited June 26, 2014 by Rob Hall
Agent G Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 I've found some fine dining in the Phoenix area as well. Working as I do, the casino's hold no allure and I only go into one on my days off for shows and to eat. Working, well I'm all about casinos then. G
Tom Geiger Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 Okay.... where is it maybe 70-75 degrees all year round? I want that! As far as Vegas.. never been there, no attraction at all. When I lived in NJ friends of mine couldn't believe I lived a bit over an hour outside of Atlantic City and never went there! When I put $25 out on the counter, I want to leave with a model kit!
Harry P. Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 Okay.... where is it maybe 70-75 degrees all year round? I want that! As far as Vegas.. never been there, no attraction at all. When I lived in NJ friends of mine couldn't believe I lived a bit over an hour outside of Atlantic City and never went there! When I put $25 out on the counter, I want to leave with a model kit! LV has so much more to offer than gambling. I don't gamble. At all. Zero. But between the shows, the food, the other attractions, the shopping, and the thousand and one other ways to have fun there, trust me, you don't have to ever gamble even once to have a fantastic time there. I did, and you would, too. You have to see LV at least once in your life. Gambling is not mandatory! Or even necessary!
High octane Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 Harry is right as there is a LOT to see and do in Las Vegas. While I do some gambling for entertainment only, I do enjoy the food, the shows, the different hotels, the pools, Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, the shopping, and I may even stop to see my cousins also. I've been there a number of times, and I recommend it to everyone at least once.
charlie8575 Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 I've been there 3-4 times. Fun place, tons of stuff do do/see, even if you're not a gambler (as I am not). I saw a lot of terrific shows and ate some awesome food. Definitely a "must do" if you've never been. But I agree with you... it was nice to get back home! Are there still any good, truly quality shows there? I still see Vegas as Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Tony Bennett and all the other good acts that have either retired or died. I've joked the only reason I'd go to Vegas is if I wanted to elope. If a good show were still there, though, I might entertain going, maybe bring a roll of quarters for giggles...who knows, maybe I'll win enough the un(der)-employment may no longer be an issue. Charlie Larkin
charlie8575 Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 Though I'll admit I can find pretty much anything in restaurants in Scottsdale that match Vegas..one thing I like about the Phoenix area, no shortage of great dining opportunities. If I am in fact able to make it to DSC, I'll be consulting with you and Dan for good places to check out, although it might end up being a very short trip (arrive Friday, leave Sunday or Monday.) Charlie Larkin
Danno Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 I used to do a lot of work in Vegas, but times ~ and business patterns ~ have changed. Then, meals were fabulous and cheap. Now, they're not cheap. Rooms were very good and cheap. Now they're more typical/common and not cheap. Actually, dining is just as good in Phoenix metro as Vegas; we have Casinos and showrooms, and . . . some . . . showgurliez (NOT the same as real Showgurlz!). The Vegas headliner type entertainment has just gotten TOO expensive to be worth the trip for that distinction alone. And besides, as long as Agent G makes his semi-annual trips to Phoenix, I just don't have a compelling reason to go there. (I missed this year's Henderson contest . . . AGAIN!) Vegas just doesn't have anything we don't have here . . . except the Strip and Freemont Street, and I've seen them. One thing I'm surprised hasn't been mentioned is the car collection at The Quad, the former Imperial Palace. [boy, do I have stories about that!]
Agent G Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 I went to The Quad last week. The cars are still there in all there glory! Las Vegas has slowly become like any other big metropolitan area, everything you need all in one place. The "entertainment district" read casinos, is quite a bit larger than most though just due to the history of the place. We now make more money on dining and entertainment than gaming, although gaming is still a big factor. Nevada has a lot to offer besides casinos and if nothing trips your trigger, just drive somewhere that does. I'm roughly 4 hours from any tourist destination imaginable in the west. G
Harry P. Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 Are there still any good, truly quality shows there? That depends on what you personally consider "good quality." There are definitely still the "big names" appearing there. Whether or not you like any of them is personal opinion, but yes, the "big stars" still appear there. I've seen Penn and Teller's show there, the Beatle's/Cirque du Soleil "Love" show (amazing!!!), big name comics, etc. There is something for everyone, from the adults-only stuff to family-friendly shows that you can safely take your kids and grandma to and not be embarrassed by what you see/hear. If you can't find a show in Vegas that appeals to you, you're not trying!
Harry P. Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 What irked me today? Another "post office moment." A friend of mine mailed me a copy of his new book, for me to give him feedback. The package arrived. Empty. Seriously. They delivered an empty envelope to my house.
Austin T Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 What irked me today? Another "post office moment." A friend of mine mailed me a copy of his new book, for me to give him feedback. The package arrived. Empty. Seriously. They delivered an empty envelope to my house. How does that even happen? Even if it was stolen for some at some point you figure someone would have noticed that the box was practically weightless. Also the guys at the post office don't even know what's in there so why randomly open a package and steal a book when I'm sure there are things more valuable in other boxes.
Harry P. Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 How does that even happen? I have no idea. I can't even begin to figure out the post office. The worst part is my friend paid $9 to mail me the package. Obviously he didn't put an empty package in the mail... the book was lost/stolen/whatever while in the possession of the post office. There should be some sort of process where the money he spent on postage would be refunded to him.
Lunajammer Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 I have no idea. I can't even begin to figure out the post office. In a lesser experience, I had a letter returned to me missing the stamp. Though I used their self stick stamp, it fell off after it had been cancelled by the PO. You could see the dated post mark and a blank spot where the stamp had been. Clearly it had the correct postage at the point of approval.
Guest Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 What irked me today? Another "post office moment." A friend of mine mailed me a copy of his new book, for me to give him feedback. The package arrived. Empty. Seriously. They delivered an empty envelope to my house. Had a similar thing happen, only I never got the package at all.
Harry P. Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 Had a similar thing happen, only I never got the package at all. I can understand the PO completely losing a package more than I can understand them actually delivering an obviously empty package. $9 postage paid on it, nothing inside, side wide open...
Danno Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 Report it to the Postal Inspection Service, Harry. They'd like to know.
Guest Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 I can understand the PO completely losing a package more than I can understand them actually delivering an obviously empty package. $9 postage paid on it, nothing inside, side wide open... Yeah, but they lost 8 things sent to me in 1 year alone!
Harry P. Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 Report it to the Postal Inspection Service, Harry. They'd like to know. How do I do that? At my local PO? Or is there a number to call or a website?
Harry P. Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 Here's the cherry on top... it was mailed June 15. I received the empty package on June 25. Ten days. Wasn't the mail delivered faster when it was still transported by stagecoach?
Tom Geiger Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 What irked me today? Another "post office moment." A friend of mine mailed me a copy of his new book, for me to give him feedback. The package arrived. Empty. Seriously. They delivered an empty envelope to my house. It happens. Something isn't well sealed, or pried apart by postal equipment, and the contents do a free fall and become unidentifiable. So they deliver the wrapping for the record.. they even have official stickers that say things like "Received Open In The Postal Service". I usually wrap the entire package in clear tape. Sometimes nearly encasing it just to avoid such a situation. A funny thing though. Several years ago I was mailing a Priority Mail Flat Rate box and did my customary taping. The USPS clerk looked at it and said that you could stuff that box as heavy as you wanted, but you couldn't add tape, you had to rely on the peel and stick end flap of the box! I took it to another post office where the clerk just took the package. But all I could think was how much stuff was floating around the postal system due to that rule!
Harry P. Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 It happens. Something isn't well sealed, or pried apart by postal equipment, and the contents do a free fall and become unidentifiable. So they deliver the wrapping for the record.. they even have official stickers that say things like "Received Open In The Postal Service". I understand that accidents happen, especially with a huge operation like the USPS. But since my friend paid them to deliver an item that they not only failed to deliver, but have also apparently lost, I don't think that a refund of the postage paid would be out of line. Or at least a credit for him at the PO for the amount he spent to mail the book.
vettecote Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 My trial with the USPS was years ago. I sent a package to a friend. They never received it, so I went to post office and they could not find it. 10 years, yes, 10 years later I got it back form post office! They were swapping out equipment and it was left in the machine. Why someone was digging through old equipment and found it is way beyond me...Joe
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