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Old 04-07-2011, 04:07 AM
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So, me and the missus are going to see Rammstein in Las Vegas in May. First we are going to Alburquerque to see System of a Down on the 19th, then driving straight to NV. We'll be sleeping in the van, to save money.
My question is, is there anyone in Vegas that might be willing to show us around a little? At least maybe offer some suggestions as to where we should go, what we shold be sure to do while we're there? I've never been to Vegas before, and I have to admit I'm kinda clueless haha.
The is the first time I've ever taken something like a vacation in my whole life, and, while we have a pretty limited budget, I still want to find something fun to do.
While I'm not jamming to Rammstein, that is hehe
Any suggestions?
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Re: Vegas baby!!

i dont live there but i would walk the casinos.. some have amusement parks stuff.. some shows to watch. some have animals and attrations.
there is plenty going on the streets..

really depends on what kind of fun you are looking for and how much $$$$ you want to spend
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One of my favorites is Freemont street. The entire street is closed in and there are shows that are played on the ceiling every so often. Cool experience! I go to vegas every winter for the SEMA show. (Had my RS in the manufacturers booths a few years ago.)
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Re: Vegas baby!!

I LIVED IN VEGAS ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE BEACH CLUB ON PARADISE IN 2000. WHAT A RIDE...... DU HAST MECH !!!!!!!! IF MY FRIGGIN IROC WAS RUNNING I WOULD PROLLY BE THERE RITE NOW. LAFF....
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I dont think I could live there. I like free beer too much, and to get it, you have to gamble! I could do the double-header, going from AA to GA! LOL!

Gettin too old for that...
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Re: Vegas baby!!

If your crossing the Hoover Dam bypass bridge, take the walk way to the look out. Quite the view from there. You can only get there from the Nevada side.
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Yeah I want to try and get to the Hoover dam. I spent years as an otr driver, and any kind of trucks aren't allowed on the dam, have to take a long *** bypass. First time ever going in a car lol
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Yep! I'm a cdl driver and the last time I went over the dam was late august of '01. They have a new bridge now and trucks are allowed on it... You'll see. The last company I worked for built it. (FNF construction.)
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CHEK OUT THE BEACH CLUB IF ITS STILL THERE. WEST OF THE WYNN HOTEL IF I REMEMBER RITE. THAT WAS MY HANG OUT MANY YEARS AGO...THE WAITSTAFF HAS SOME INTERESTING "UNIFORMS" LAFF !!!
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Yeah.. Uniforms... I thought they were saving money on the material...
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MORE LIKE DENTAL FLOSS.
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Re: Vegas baby!!

I'm sold
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Re: Vegas baby!!

GO EASY AT THE TABLES. YOU WILL END UP CHASIN YOUR MONEY AROUND ALL NITE.
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