Summer of Cal/Nev – Day 2
Now that the first day is out of the way, it’s time to deal with the routine. I make sure that I either write my room number in my cell phone or take a picture of the number on the door. When you’re changing rooms every two days or so for a couple of months, it’s very easy to go to wrong room…you know, the number of the room you were in last night, or the night last week…all the room numbers just a melt together after awhile.
Harrahs in Laughlin has a specific smell, or aroma, if you please when you walk into the door and it’s been there every time for years and years. It’s the mint fragrance you smell at the Flamingo or even the apple scent that wafts throughout the Rainbow in Henderson. No, the smell here is of cinnamon rolls. There’s a Cinnabun franchise down by the North Tower and the scent permeates throughout the entire casino. For those on diets or diabetic, it’s the smell of evil, for others, it can almost be hypnotic.
Gambling wise, Laughlin sits right along with the Vegas Caesars hotels. 9/7 DB is your best bet, then 7/5 Bonus. When I play, I go after the 50-play 8/5 Super Double Bonus, which is a streaky game, but I’ve had the best luck with it. Even the high limit area has no full pay schedules on anything. Also, Ugly Deuces can be found on the 3/5 play machines in the smoking casino against wall at the pool entrance.
Someone asked if I took a pic of the vitamin haul for this trip...here ya go...
The plan today is to meet Martin and my parents at the Riverside at 10 AM for the breakfast buffet (I believe I mentioned that my comp package included two free breakfast buffets and two free Prime Rib dinners). So, this morning we’re using those coupons. We were giving a nice table with a river view. And while my dad and I each had omelets, Martin enjoyed the prepared omelet with most the breakfast meats. My mother had a donut morning…don’t say it…my mother is at the age she can have any damn thing she wants, thank you. For the price of a tip, it was good start to the day. We said goodbye to my parents and agreed to meet tonight at 5:00 PM for the Prime Rib dinner.
Mom and Pop with Martin...I so sorry the picture is so dark...background was too bright
Martin and I sat down at the bank of Quick Quad machines. I put in a hundred to play the nickel five-play Bonus poker and Martin put in $25 and played the triple play Bonus poker. Things started off beautifully for me ballooning my total to $178 and then, as these things do, the machine went dead cold. After about a half hour later, I was out. Martin, on the other hand, did quite well and doubled his investment. Overall on these machines, I’ve done quite well, so the occasional loss is to be expected.
We walked up to the theaters as THE INTERNSHIP was going to begin. This is the movie with Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. We both really liked it. The writing was great and though it has a very predictable plot, Vince and Owen make a great team. This is a good popcorn flick.
After the movie, I headed back to Harrahs and Martin went back for a nap. I picked up the tickets to Jeff Dunham, which turned out to be a nice comp as they were selling for $73 each. I’m not thrilled with the seats, but free is always free.
Martin came to my room at 7:30 and we headed for the concert. The line to get in was insane. The show was sold out and the start was delayed 15 minutes to get everyone in the stadium. It was a great show. Jeff had A LOT to say about Laughlin…not of it flattering. Last night he played the Coliseum at Caesar’s Palace, and tonight…outside in 105 degrees. He had fun with that all night long.
I’m sorry the pictures came out a little blurry, but I took them from my seat with the zoom all the way. You can see some of his clips at this link:
Jeff Dunham
Everyone getting ready for the show
Jeff on stage
The show was a little over an hour and a half and we bolted out of there. Martin headed back to his hotel and I came up to my room to finish this report and get out before going to bed while my 24-Internet is still in effect.
I’m checking out a day early tomorrow as I head to the Stratosphere.
More tomorrow
Now that the first day is out of the way, it’s time to deal with the routine. I make sure that I either write my room number in my cell phone or take a picture of the number on the door. When you’re changing rooms every two days or so for a couple of months, it’s very easy to go to wrong room…you know, the number of the room you were in last night, or the night last week…all the room numbers just a melt together after awhile.
Harrahs in Laughlin has a specific smell, or aroma, if you please when you walk into the door and it’s been there every time for years and years. It’s the mint fragrance you smell at the Flamingo or even the apple scent that wafts throughout the Rainbow in Henderson. No, the smell here is of cinnamon rolls. There’s a Cinnabun franchise down by the North Tower and the scent permeates throughout the entire casino. For those on diets or diabetic, it’s the smell of evil, for others, it can almost be hypnotic.
Gambling wise, Laughlin sits right along with the Vegas Caesars hotels. 9/7 DB is your best bet, then 7/5 Bonus. When I play, I go after the 50-play 8/5 Super Double Bonus, which is a streaky game, but I’ve had the best luck with it. Even the high limit area has no full pay schedules on anything. Also, Ugly Deuces can be found on the 3/5 play machines in the smoking casino against wall at the pool entrance.
Someone asked if I took a pic of the vitamin haul for this trip...here ya go...
The plan today is to meet Martin and my parents at the Riverside at 10 AM for the breakfast buffet (I believe I mentioned that my comp package included two free breakfast buffets and two free Prime Rib dinners). So, this morning we’re using those coupons. We were giving a nice table with a river view. And while my dad and I each had omelets, Martin enjoyed the prepared omelet with most the breakfast meats. My mother had a donut morning…don’t say it…my mother is at the age she can have any damn thing she wants, thank you. For the price of a tip, it was good start to the day. We said goodbye to my parents and agreed to meet tonight at 5:00 PM for the Prime Rib dinner.
Mom and Pop with Martin...I so sorry the picture is so dark...background was too bright
Martin and I sat down at the bank of Quick Quad machines. I put in a hundred to play the nickel five-play Bonus poker and Martin put in $25 and played the triple play Bonus poker. Things started off beautifully for me ballooning my total to $178 and then, as these things do, the machine went dead cold. After about a half hour later, I was out. Martin, on the other hand, did quite well and doubled his investment. Overall on these machines, I’ve done quite well, so the occasional loss is to be expected.
We walked up to the theaters as THE INTERNSHIP was going to begin. This is the movie with Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. We both really liked it. The writing was great and though it has a very predictable plot, Vince and Owen make a great team. This is a good popcorn flick.
After the movie, I headed back to Harrahs and Martin went back for a nap. I picked up the tickets to Jeff Dunham, which turned out to be a nice comp as they were selling for $73 each. I’m not thrilled with the seats, but free is always free.
Martin came to my room at 7:30 and we headed for the concert. The line to get in was insane. The show was sold out and the start was delayed 15 minutes to get everyone in the stadium. It was a great show. Jeff had A LOT to say about Laughlin…not of it flattering. Last night he played the Coliseum at Caesar’s Palace, and tonight…outside in 105 degrees. He had fun with that all night long.
I’m sorry the pictures came out a little blurry, but I took them from my seat with the zoom all the way. You can see some of his clips at this link:
Jeff Dunham
Everyone getting ready for the show
Jeff on stage
The show was a little over an hour and a half and we bolted out of there. Martin headed back to his hotel and I came up to my room to finish this report and get out before going to bed while my 24-Internet is still in effect.
I’m checking out a day early tomorrow as I head to the Stratosphere.
More tomorrow
