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shelflifers
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 Posted: 10/08/02 - 12:44 Post subject: Vegas baby...Vegas!
That's right.
Joy and I booked are trip and we're leaving on HALLOWEEN! and coming back on the 6th. We've got our "O" tickets, we plan on spending a couple days down in the GC (that's Grand Canyon, yo) and the rest is up in the air!
Suggestions, thoughts, holiday leftover tips?
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omega lambda
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Posted: 10/08/02 - 12:55 Post subject:
Pack warm clothes. It is really cold in the desert at night.
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Posted: 10/08/02 - 12:56 Post subject:
Sounds like a sweet deal! A little warning about the GC - it will be FREEZING down there - literally. So pack heavy if you are serious about it.
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shelflifers
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Posted: 10/08/02 - 12:59 Post subject:
Yeah, they say it's going to be in the 60's during the day down there at that time (does this mean I should break out the bell bottoms and ludes, man?)
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Posted: 10/08/02 - 13:01 Post subject:
bring a couple of those inflatable hemorrhoid rings if you plan on riding donkeys down to the bottom of the GC
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shelflifers
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Posted: 10/08/02 - 13:04 Post subject:
| prohemp wrote: | | bring a couple of those inflatable hemorrhoid rings if you plan on riding donkeys down to the bottom of the GC |
Joy's parents suggested this to us and we both said 'Neeeiigghh' at the same time...
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Posted: 10/08/02 - 13:05 Post subject:
| shelflifers wrote: | | prohemp wrote: | | bring a couple of those inflatable hemorrhoid rings if you plan on riding donkeys down to the bottom of the GC |
Joy's parents suggested this to us and we both said 'Neeeiigghh' at the same time... |
and her parents responded "jinx!!!"??????
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shelflifers
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Posted: 10/08/02 - 13:07 Post subject:
No they didn't. You weren't there, pro.
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Posted: 10/08/02 - 13:09 Post subject:
| shelflifers wrote: | | No they didn't. You weren't there, pro. |
i know - that's why i phrased my comment in the form of a question
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Posted: 10/08/02 - 13:10 Post subject:
Mrs. Coach and I are planning a trip to Downtown Dell Rapids, South Dakota!
Can you believe it! We might stay only for a couple of hours or so, though.
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Posted: 10/08/02 - 13:14 Post subject:
| coachmarkos wrote: | Mrs. Coach and I are planning a trip to Downtown Dell Rapids, South Dakota!
Can you believe it! We might stay only for a couple of hours or so, though. |
Might I suggest you do the Downtown Dell Rapids Mule Rides?
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Posted: 10/08/02 - 13:16 Post subject:
Make sure you ride the rides on top of the Stratosphere! I'm still kicking myself in the pants for not doing that. We saw a great show at the Rivera called Splash. That was 3 years ago tho I don't know if they would still have it.
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Posted: 10/08/02 - 13:18 Post subject:
I know we're doing the indoor skydiving thingy...that looks supra-fun!
How about hotels, people? What do you recommend/dislike?
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Posted: 10/08/02 - 13:27 Post subject:
| shelflifers wrote: | I know we're doing the indoor skydiving thingy...that looks supra-fun!
How about hotels, people? What do you recommend/dislike? |
You already booked where your staying right? If so where? If not do not stay at the Westward Ho!! Just wandering though other hotels I liked Excalibur and Cesears Palace. There is also a cool Coca-Cola musuem type place. The building is shaped like a coke bottle. You go through this little tour where you can drink lots of Coke and watch old Coke commercials. Its alot more interesting than I make it out to be.
Last of all don't forget to stop by the Graceland Wedding Chapel. Have your picture taken in front of the Jon Bon Jovi was married here sign. Maybe they have updated it by now to say Akern was married here.
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Posted: 10/08/02 - 13:34 Post subject:
Pack your walking shoes too.
As for hotels, you should be able to get good rates if you'll be there midweek. Look online for the best package deal or midweek rates; most of the hotels are pretty much the same once you get to the room.
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