Answering Your Questions
Every once in awhile I check my “Question File” and try to address those subjects that need more explanation or details.
Q: Do you know anything about bus transportation between Las Vegas and Laughlin?
A: This seems to be a very fluid subject. I remember taking free bus day trips from Las Vegas many many years ago that usually included a sightseeing feature or two on the way down and a free lunch buffet after you got down there. I have heard of several such programs down through the years but don’t know if any are running now. And sometimes I’ve heard of inexpensive bus schedules both ways. Best advice is to google for current info. Someone recently mentioned a Silver Rider bus and I found this phone number on their website where you might get more information – 702-298-4435. If you have taken one of these bus trips recently – free or with a paid ticket, it would be great if you could put details in the “Comments” section below.
Q: You often mention promotions or information you find in the local Vegas newspaper. Do you think that I should subscribe to it even if I am an out-of-towner?
A: Although as a local and a person who reads “The Review-Journal” daily, and I do find out some helpful information this way, there are almost always online resources where this same information could be found for free. Here are the ones many people check frequently:
- Individual casino websites
- Scot’s Bonus Point List
- The ACG’s “Vegas Values,” a weekly report that gives you details on the best Las Vegas Casino Promotions.
- Then there is this blog, where I scour many other sources and try to fill in with details that might not be given in other places.
Q: Was there a Blackjack Ball this last year? I didn’t read any reports about it.
A: Yes, although the usual date in January was changed to April this year. Henry Tamburin attended this event and wrote a detailed description of all the action. Part 1 of the “Inside Scoop on the 2018 Blackjack Ball” talked about the famous and always insanely difficult test that the attendees faced. Part 2 gave the answers to that test and named the winner who gets bragging rights as the “World’s Best Blackjack Player.”
Smile of the Day
I love schoolteacher jokes and here is one that made this English teacher chuckle:
Q: What do you say to a crying grammar teacher?
A: There, they’re, their.
Thanks, Jean, I usually don’t bring computer with me anymore; I actually should get an I-pad to travel with.
Sometimes the Sunday paper has coupons. For example, today there is a Sam’s Town insert with show information and food coupons. And also Stations has full-page ads in the front section.
Thanks, for the info.
If we are in town, is there a particular day of the week to purchase or get coupons or info in the newspaper?
My daughter is an high school English teacher and will love this joke
Thanks, MO
If it is possible to only get the R-J for certain days on a subscription basis, getting every Friday’s edition might be worthwhile. That’s the day the casinos run the full-page ads about this week’s goodies, and Boyd has been sticking in a flyer with some excellent dining discounts. You also have the “Neon” insert on that day, which tells you a lot about what’s going on in town.
Visitor to Harvard campus: “Hey, dude, can you tell me where the library’s at?”
Student: “This is Harvard, and we do NOT end our sentences with prepositions.”
Visitor: “OK…can you tell me where the library’s at, a******?”
Not free but ONLY $14 plus a $5 food coupon to use in Laughlin. I’ve never done this tour so I can’t vouch for it. See. http://www.tours4fun.com/laughlin-nevada-gaming-tour-from-las-vegas.html
There are two kinds of buses. One is a day trip only. Providers come and go.
I am going in October for about 3 weeks. I expect to use this bus:
http://www.tristateairportshuttle.net/schedules.html
But if for some reason I can’t I’ll use Aloha.
Both have been mentioned and praised on this discussion board, which is the best discussion board I’ve found for Laughlin.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g45964-i292-Laughlin_Nevada.html
“I love schoolteacher jokes and here is one that made this English teacher chuckle:
Q: What do you say to a crying grammar teacher?
A: There, they’re, their.”
Haha. Passing this to my wife, a retired 3rd grade teacher.