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Box and one

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Leaving for Las Vegas on monday.I guess I missed the "party" by a few weeks.But I enjoyed those pictures of you all and all the stories.
Just an update.My daughter got married in Austin. The wedding was great. the "Salt Lick" barb-q reception was unreal.The dancing lessons that my kids payed for were well spent.Everyone was shocked when my wife and I went out there.No motown moves..all waltz,rhumba,etc.
Then with 2 weeks left in school,the day we gave out the yearbooks, caps and gowns to our seniors in an assembly...three seniors are killed that afternoon.Three beautiful girls..we lost another senior in Oct and then my favorite senior that graduated in august.Unreal. Not drinking and driving. Just inexperince.all wearing seat belts,etc.Over corrected,hydroplaned on wet road and one driving to fast.
Graduation nite was very tough. I gave the greatest speech I ever made.Told the old story about the 'friendship of colors".Had people crying in the beggining and then smiling and laughing in the end.Someday i'll post the story of colors.
Well with everything that we had to deal with my falculty convinced me to take a few days offs and go to vegas.My airfare is free and I'm staying with our former school nurse who retired to vegas 3 yrs ago .She won't even let me rent a car.
I'm going by myself since my wife took all her vacation days for the wedding.Another retired secretary is flying out the next day.
I bought tickets for the 3 of us to "Love" by Circuile de siole for wed nite. i read hear in MJ's that someone saw it and it was great.
I'm staying till saturday.I'm sure Annie has my days planned. we are going to Red rock one day.
I'm sure we'll go see Venice,Bellagio and a few of the others.
I hate doing this because it's been done here so much esp in vegas.Whats something I don't want to miss..I haven't been to vegas since 1975.
whats another show> I love magic.. Where are the best sports books. I would love to sit in front of 5 TV's and play some baseball games.
Any ideas will be helpful.If there are some of you out there i would love to have a drink with you.I'm staying in a town called Henderson.Ann says its right on the vegas border.let me know.What sports books are the best..what hotels..The ladies will play keno when I gamble.I;ll play black jack 75% of the time.maybe play a little poker..

Update on Herb Larkins.. talked to him yest.
Herb had an accident awhile back.He had a heat message on his leg.he fell asleep and it damaged his skin really bad.He hasn't been in his wheelchair in over 3 months.just this week he gets to get up for an hour.It's getting better but he can't sit up.
He said the TV is a godsend.He finally got it wall mounted.He got 2 envelopes this week with money.Unreal.What great people you all our.When I get back sometime in august I'm going down to Flushing with a camera and see him.Again thank you all for being guardian angels.we all go about with our lives and yet everyday you made someones life better.
Well it's viva Las vegas...was ann margret or ursala andress in that...
 

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Great job Box!

I will get back with more later, but the magic show at Harrahs is supposed to be great! Had a number of friends who said so although I have not seen it yet.
I like Venetian sportsbook the best :)
Later, gotta run........

Franky
 

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Hope you have a blast, Box. The Penn & Teller show at the Rio is something you might want to check out.
 

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Have a Helluva Time!

Have a Helluva Time!

Funny thing, after you visit Red Rock Canyon (the scenic drive is worth it!) you can stop at the new Red Rock Station Casino and eat at the Salt Lick! The Dripping Springs folks opened an outpost there in Las Vegas, tho they had to change a few recipies due to the dry heat.

My favorite place to watch games is at the cozy Venetian sportsbook. TV's are at eye level--you don't have to crane your neck to look way up---plus, they have excellent drink service and food.

My favorite place to make MLB bets is Coast Casinos (Barbary Coast on the strip) for overnight lines, then The Palms 'cause you can bet "no run 1st inning" props there and over/under 5 innings, and I bet some at Imperial Palace due to their 8 cent lines.


Thirstbuster's Casino and restaurant in Henderson has excellent baseball lines from N. Nevada---and lots of beer!

I should be getting back into Las Vegas Thrusday.
Ann Margaret isn't scheduled to be back in Las Vegas until Nov---yup, she is still performing there!
 

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Thanks frankywright...is lance Burton the guy there.. I'll look it up.Jungle...I've seen Penn & teller so much on TV...are they a lot better in person.
Terry ray..Can't believe salt Lick is in Red Rock.I'l eat there.
Another Steve...I'll play baseball but could not even imagine Vegas during college hoops.That would be valhalla or nirvana or heaven.
I went to frommers and a few other sites..Just going to mention a few of these.Maybe someone can steer me in the right direction.
Lance Burton,,magic..show.
or the blue man show.
Is the pirate battle at treasure island for kids??? Whats the siren of Ti ??Volcano explosion at ?? are those for younger people. I'll go see the fountains at bellagio and some things like that..
what about Libarace mueseum..not a big fan of his but some say the tour was good???
just a few comments from you guys...leaving tomr afternoon out of albany..got a direct flight on southwest...
 

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Hey Box,

I will be in Vegas on Wed & Thu the 19th and 20th and I will be staying at the Venetian.

If you want to meet up just let me know, we can have a few at the sports book and watch and bet some games etc.

Would love to buy you a few. Just get my email from Jack and shoot me a note and I'll give you my cell phone number.

Hope we can hook up, looking forward to it.
 

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Senor Capper or anyone else in Vegas at this time let me know. Same offer goes for a get together and downing a few.

Can't beleive I was just there and now going back, isn't life grand :mj07:

Gotta love it.
 

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Box-Man:Good to hear from you.Vegas is greatfirst- time there in 70`s too. Driving to Calif. with wife motherinlaw &two daughters.
went to Circus-Circus.Rube I was , :mj06: spent a "roll" of nickles in
slots & wound up"Winning" stuffed animals for the girls in
the "Carney Games" upstairs. As you know it`s really changed.
Have been there about 6 times since.Want to go just once with
the "Great" Madjacker`s Group. SB Party is when I`m@S0.Padre.Is.
Best buddy of mine lives in Henderson since he retired as Professor
form Ohio State. Great area.Normally stay @Harrahs.Nice central
location.Walking distance to many great places. Make sure you see
the new Wynn Casino. Unbelievable! .Like to play some "Timezone
parlays" One or two early games with a later fav. that you can back
it up with dog RL . Have Fun!(Remember they`re 3 hours earlier.):mj06:
 
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Ill be here....sorry I didnt get a hold of jack and everyone that came out earlier. I am a bartender at the Rainforest Cafe in the MGM, right by the sports book. I personally hate to bet at the MGM sportsbook but the tv setup is 2nd to none. Get my email from jack and email me. we can get together whenever. Totally agree with Tray about the coast sportsboom lines. Only ones i use when betting here. Thirstbusters in henderson is now another name and they only have about 15 beers on draft now. very disappointed about that Tray. Maybe we can all get together and watch some games after Im done work those days. Hopefully I hear from you guys.
 

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box..

i was the one who wrote about "love". it's really a great show.if you don't see a magic show you should try a show that features a comedian.

a site that lists shows in vegas that i use is......www.lvol.com

ctownguy...

man you're a glutton for punishment (lol).

enjoy.
 

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my sister has 2 horses at red rock, go late in the day and enjoy the cooler weather

enjoy your stay
 

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Box and one said:
Thanks frankywright...is lance Burton the guy there.. I'll look it up.
Lance Burton,,magic..show.
or the blue man show.
Is the pirate battle at treasure island for kids??? Whats the siren of Ti ??Volcano explosion at ?? are those for younger people. I'll go see the fountains at bellagio and some things like that..

Yes, its Lance Burton, and all who saw both (Burton vs. Blue Man) said that Lance was much better
:shrug:

Check out the Battle, Volcano, and Fountains. Need to see them once :SIB

A ride in the elevators at the Luxor is a trip, and so is a cocktail at the top of the Stratosphere. There is a nice lounge atop the Rio (55stories?) that has some great music/views also.

Wish I was going :sadwave:

GL Box..................

Franky :)
 

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cowtown..just sent you an e-mail.that sounds great.

AR...will pass on blues and go see magic show.And after I read your commenst about "Love" i went to ticketmaster and bought them.Read some other reviews and they say its awesome.

franky..will do everything you suggested..thanks

Stevie di..just sent for your e-mail address.thats great if we can hook up..
bowhawk...in a few years i'm heading down to so padre..my wife says its to far from austin...i say the diatance is perfect..
dr strangelove..will paste "colors later tonite.I'll explain how i read the story..
 
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