The last three months I had offers from Silver Sevens for 4 nights in a Suite, $300 food credit and $350 in free play, for each month. Found some really cheap airfare on Southwest flying out of Oklahoma City. I had to use September's offer by Oct. 6th. Due to prior commitments The wife and I had to return by Saturday.
So it was going to be a quick trip. Several years ago I use to do these short trips to Vegas every couple of months, when airfare was cheap and I was receiving multiple offers from several casinos. The offers have dried up and the Indian casinos provide my gambling fix. Vegas has lost some of it's appeal.
I rented a car from Payless $16.00 a day for a Kia SUV. After picking up the car, Wife and I gave a ride to a friend who was staying at the Palms. Checked into the Silver Sevens. The minute we walked into the Suite, a horrible odor of H2S gas, rotten eggs overwhelmed us. I complained to front desk and they moved us to another Suite. Never one to complain about a free room but the smell was intolerable.
A couple of Interesting people I observed this trip deserves a mention.
I spotted a gambler at the Blackjack table I had met briefly a year ago at the Silver Sevens. This man was described by a dealer as the "Rainman". She had formerly dealt at the Lady Luck and remembered him as winning into the six figures. His apperance could be described as akin to a mad scientist, with wild hair and a slightly unkempt look. I had talked with him a year ago and he told me he was from New York city. He had moved from the Cosmpolitian to the Silver Sevens. He said the rooms were nice at the Cosmo but his main complaint was they did not serve Grey Goose Vodka in the Bloody Mary's. This gentleman acted as if he was a little Autistic. I seen him and nodded and he seemed to recognize me. I went about my business and left the casino. The next morning he was still at the table. I stood probably 6 or 7 feet from the table contemplating playing. While watching the action on the table and his play, he spins around, darting a glance in my direction and abruptly says "EXCUUUSEE ME"!! I was not invading his space. I understood he acts a little odd. So I was keeping my distance so as not to disturb him. I left the casino.
Another Chap I met at the Pool. He was from Scotland. This was his 19th trip to Vegas. He loves the sun and the hot weather, compared to the cold and damp of Scotland. He does not gamble. The most interesting thing was, he's a huge Elvis Fan. He's been to Graceland 12 times, Tupulo Miss. Elvis's High School, has met some of the entourage known as the Memphis Mob. He rented a room in the boarding house that had housed Elvis for 3 months. He said he was so excited to be sleeping in Elvis's roomand in Elvis's bed, he couldn't sleep. He had all of the CD's, knew all the movies, the names of the characters Elvis had played. Knew all the scandals, told us the story of hatred between Elvis and Stella Stephens and many more bits of trivia of Elvis.
I'm one who is easily intriqued with ordinary people having inordinary lives. It lifts my spirit and gives me renewed hope for humankind. Vegas is a mother lode of these amazing indiviuals. Take time to interact with these golden gems of life experiences.
We got up Thursday morning and drove to Mount Charleston and did some trail hiking. A lot of Road work near the top.
Reading the hiway warning signs we exited I-15 southbound on Charleston before gridlock. Hiway shut down due to suspicious dufflebag lying in roadway. It was filled with toiletries.
Gambled at SLS tried to get SLS to match offer from Silver Sevens, was told to call marketing the next day. We did not call.
Made the obligatory trip downtown. Wife moans a wailful " WOOOOOOW." LOOK AT THAT!!! I'm getting old and did not notice the nude girl with her top and blue hot pants painted onto her exqusite body. "WOOOOOOOW," LOOK AT THAT , I blurted out. Two Tall husky young men dressed in cowboy boots and KISS facepaint with wigs wearing Metal jock straps or might have been chasity belts. Rapidly explaining to wife that they absolutely padded the jock strap with cucumbers, zucchinee's and such. None of it is real
It was BikerFest and the bikers had setup outside of the Grand. That was an interesting floor show.
Played Poker at the Venetian. Black jack at several casinos and some 100 and 50 play video Poker. Had a net loss of $700
So it was going to be a quick trip. Several years ago I use to do these short trips to Vegas every couple of months, when airfare was cheap and I was receiving multiple offers from several casinos. The offers have dried up and the Indian casinos provide my gambling fix. Vegas has lost some of it's appeal.
I rented a car from Payless $16.00 a day for a Kia SUV. After picking up the car, Wife and I gave a ride to a friend who was staying at the Palms. Checked into the Silver Sevens. The minute we walked into the Suite, a horrible odor of H2S gas, rotten eggs overwhelmed us. I complained to front desk and they moved us to another Suite. Never one to complain about a free room but the smell was intolerable.
A couple of Interesting people I observed this trip deserves a mention.
I spotted a gambler at the Blackjack table I had met briefly a year ago at the Silver Sevens. This man was described by a dealer as the "Rainman". She had formerly dealt at the Lady Luck and remembered him as winning into the six figures. His apperance could be described as akin to a mad scientist, with wild hair and a slightly unkempt look. I had talked with him a year ago and he told me he was from New York city. He had moved from the Cosmpolitian to the Silver Sevens. He said the rooms were nice at the Cosmo but his main complaint was they did not serve Grey Goose Vodka in the Bloody Mary's. This gentleman acted as if he was a little Autistic. I seen him and nodded and he seemed to recognize me. I went about my business and left the casino. The next morning he was still at the table. I stood probably 6 or 7 feet from the table contemplating playing. While watching the action on the table and his play, he spins around, darting a glance in my direction and abruptly says "EXCUUUSEE ME"!! I was not invading his space. I understood he acts a little odd. So I was keeping my distance so as not to disturb him. I left the casino.
Another Chap I met at the Pool. He was from Scotland. This was his 19th trip to Vegas. He loves the sun and the hot weather, compared to the cold and damp of Scotland. He does not gamble. The most interesting thing was, he's a huge Elvis Fan. He's been to Graceland 12 times, Tupulo Miss. Elvis's High School, has met some of the entourage known as the Memphis Mob. He rented a room in the boarding house that had housed Elvis for 3 months. He said he was so excited to be sleeping in Elvis's roomand in Elvis's bed, he couldn't sleep. He had all of the CD's, knew all the movies, the names of the characters Elvis had played. Knew all the scandals, told us the story of hatred between Elvis and Stella Stephens and many more bits of trivia of Elvis.
I'm one who is easily intriqued with ordinary people having inordinary lives. It lifts my spirit and gives me renewed hope for humankind. Vegas is a mother lode of these amazing indiviuals. Take time to interact with these golden gems of life experiences.
We got up Thursday morning and drove to Mount Charleston and did some trail hiking. A lot of Road work near the top.
Reading the hiway warning signs we exited I-15 southbound on Charleston before gridlock. Hiway shut down due to suspicious dufflebag lying in roadway. It was filled with toiletries.
Gambled at SLS tried to get SLS to match offer from Silver Sevens, was told to call marketing the next day. We did not call.
Made the obligatory trip downtown. Wife moans a wailful " WOOOOOOW." LOOK AT THAT!!! I'm getting old and did not notice the nude girl with her top and blue hot pants painted onto her exqusite body. "WOOOOOOOW," LOOK AT THAT , I blurted out. Two Tall husky young men dressed in cowboy boots and KISS facepaint with wigs wearing Metal jock straps or might have been chasity belts. Rapidly explaining to wife that they absolutely padded the jock strap with cucumbers, zucchinee's and such. None of it is real
It was BikerFest and the bikers had setup outside of the Grand. That was an interesting floor show.
Played Poker at the Venetian. Black jack at several casinos and some 100 and 50 play video Poker. Had a net loss of $700
