2014 Dec Vegas Trip
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:55 pm
Well, back from Vegas. Had a very nice trip. A lot going on there this past weekend.
It started with the weirdest weather EVER in all my years of visiting Vegas. I landed in the fog on Wednesday evening, and spent the next 3 days fogged in with 90+ percent humidity - unheard of for the desert.
But, in spite of the weather, went out and played some golf - both Shadow Creek and Cascata. At Shadow, got a locker two down from "The Prez", who had been there a few days earlier, playing golf with Derek Jeter.
This was the Vegas Gift Wrap event at both Caesars and Bellagio. I was able to get some neat stuff this year. Of course, Vegas was decked out for Xmas, including balls on Caesars' "virgins", and live penguins. A beautiful tree in the Arboretum at Bellagio.
It was NASCAR Champions week also. I didn't get a 'selfie' with Danica, but they let Tony Stewart park at Caesars.
I saw Andrea Bocelli in concert Saturday night. What a talent! Of course, it was also National Rodeo Finals in Vegas, so there were cowgirls galore.
I got my first taste of dinner at Giada's Restaurant. VERY tough ticket to get, BTW. She had just left to return to New York, so I couldn't get a new 'selfie' with her. The food and service was good, but I thought that the restaurant was a little over-hyped. I sprung for a Giada golf hat anyway, and ALMOST stole her placemat.
So, how was the VP? I was treated very well, thank you. In fact, I did not even have to use my own bankroll. I started with the FreePlay that I was awarded from both Caesars and Mirage, and never looked back. I played at Caesars, Mirage, Bellagio and Aria this trip, along with a bit at Cromwell while waiting for dinner. The Wheel Poker was at Mirage (even got an RF playing Wheel), the multi-line Good Times Pay was at Bellagio, and the Five Star single-line Good Times Pay was at Caesars, along with the three-line wins. A few nice $5 slot wins were part of the mix, too.
I played very little table play this trip. Every time I sat down, I seemed to be among some a##-holes, so I just left. And, of course, the more 'positive' paytables at Bellagio and Aria shut me out, as usual. I guess I am just destined for the poorer paytables for handpays.
Here are the VP pics...
That will be it for me on the road this year. I hope everyone has a joyous holiday season.
It started with the weirdest weather EVER in all my years of visiting Vegas. I landed in the fog on Wednesday evening, and spent the next 3 days fogged in with 90+ percent humidity - unheard of for the desert.
But, in spite of the weather, went out and played some golf - both Shadow Creek and Cascata. At Shadow, got a locker two down from "The Prez", who had been there a few days earlier, playing golf with Derek Jeter.
This was the Vegas Gift Wrap event at both Caesars and Bellagio. I was able to get some neat stuff this year. Of course, Vegas was decked out for Xmas, including balls on Caesars' "virgins", and live penguins. A beautiful tree in the Arboretum at Bellagio.
It was NASCAR Champions week also. I didn't get a 'selfie' with Danica, but they let Tony Stewart park at Caesars.
I saw Andrea Bocelli in concert Saturday night. What a talent! Of course, it was also National Rodeo Finals in Vegas, so there were cowgirls galore.
I got my first taste of dinner at Giada's Restaurant. VERY tough ticket to get, BTW. She had just left to return to New York, so I couldn't get a new 'selfie' with her. The food and service was good, but I thought that the restaurant was a little over-hyped. I sprung for a Giada golf hat anyway, and ALMOST stole her placemat.
So, how was the VP? I was treated very well, thank you. In fact, I did not even have to use my own bankroll. I started with the FreePlay that I was awarded from both Caesars and Mirage, and never looked back. I played at Caesars, Mirage, Bellagio and Aria this trip, along with a bit at Cromwell while waiting for dinner. The Wheel Poker was at Mirage (even got an RF playing Wheel), the multi-line Good Times Pay was at Bellagio, and the Five Star single-line Good Times Pay was at Caesars, along with the three-line wins. A few nice $5 slot wins were part of the mix, too.
I played very little table play this trip. Every time I sat down, I seemed to be among some a##-holes, so I just left. And, of course, the more 'positive' paytables at Bellagio and Aria shut me out, as usual. I guess I am just destined for the poorer paytables for handpays.
Here are the VP pics...
That will be it for me on the road this year. I hope everyone has a joyous holiday season.