Category Archives: Transportation

Parking on the Vegas Strip

Posted on May 14, 2017 by queen of comps

Of course a frugal person is going to look for ways to avoid parking fees when they visit a Vegas Strip casino.  But this is not only a very complex subject but a rapidly-moving information target.  I am typing fast … Continue reading →

Posted in City News, Slot Clubs, Transportation, Vegas Discounts | 6 Comments

Bumped – or Dragged – From Airplanes

Posted on April 16, 2017 by queen of comps

Several people have asked my opinion about the current United Airlines debacle. I guess, because down through the years I have written much about the possible financial benefits of being bumped from an airline flight, they feel I am an “expert” on … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-gambling Activities, Transportation, Travel | 8 Comments

FRUGAL RESOURCES

Posted on August 17, 2015 by queen of comps

While doing the research on my current project to update my book More Frugal Gambling, especially the coupon chapter, I became re-acquainted with a fellow retired English teacher I had met many years ago.  Dewey has tons of frugal ideas … Continue reading →

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More About Airline Bumping

Posted on December 21, 2012 by queen of comps

In the past I have discussed airline bumping, when an airline pays a volunteer to take a later flight because they have overbooked the original one.  This subject also pops up on gambling forums because gamblers often fly to casino … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | 2 Comments

Traffic Alert

Posted on September 21, 2011 by queen of comps

From the R-J newspaper:  “For the next six weeks, repaving work on Interstate 15 will cause around-the-clock lane closures between Tropicana Avenue and the Spaghetti Bowl.” That news, coupled with I-Really-Don’t-Know-What-They-Are-Doing-But-It-Is-A-Mess” work around I-15 and Blue Diamond, demands some exploration … Continue reading →

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H1N1

Posted on October 25, 2009 by queen of comps

President Obama just declared an H1N1 Emergency.   I had predicted weeks ago that was coming! And I am starting my 8th week fighting whatever-it-is. Last week I spent 3 days in the hospital with lots of testing that eliminated a … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Transportation | Comments Off on H1N1