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3/4 - 3/7 Suekel, Hubby and nephew Semi-Live

Discussion in 'Full Las Vegas Trip Reports' started by Suekel, Mar 3, 2017.

  1. Suekel

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    Hello all! The time is almost upon us to return to our happy place. Wheels up is 7:05AM tomorrow morning, flying AUS-LAS non stop.

    My husband and I don't have kids, and about 4 years ago we decided to take my niece and nephew on my side of the family for their first trip to Vegas. We all had a blast, and a tradition was born. 2 years ago we did the same for a niece and nephew on his side of the family. They were 23 and 21 at the time and it was their first visit also. Some of you may have read my trip report on the other board for that one. It was an awesome trip, the kids had a blast and on our last night my husband hit 4Aw/kicker on TDB twice, about 30 mins apart. Second one was at 50 cent level so we cleared about $3K on those two hits and actually went home ahead for maybe the first time ever.

    Since then we've been back a couple times, but now it's time to introduce another family member to Vegas. The niece who went last time has 3 younger brothers - 22 year old twins and a 21 year old. This trip we wanted to take both twins but one is living in FL, working and busy, plus the cost was a bit much. So we are taking the one who lives here by us, and his brother gets to go next time. Nephew J graduated college in Dec and is job hunting so the timing is good for a quick 3 night get away. We are covering his flight, the room, meals, bar tabs and giving him a small daily budget that must be used for gambling. We'll teach him the ropes, the comp system, etiquette etc. He's interested in learning blackjack so we'll have to cover 3:2 vs 6:5 and all that. Maybe teach him that downtown.

    Staying comped, aside from resort fees (grrrr) in a strip view Jubilee room at Bally's. Very few hard set plans, other than hopefully a visit downtown tomorrow night with dinner at Pizza Rock, and dinner Monday evening at Gallagher's. We ate there last May for our 20th anniversary and it was soooo good, so we look forward to returning. Since it's J's first time, I imagine we'll try to visit most of the major properties and show him the sights.

    Last time in Vegas was just this past December, although I did not do a TR that time. We had friends with us and I just didn't make time to post. Hope to not do that this time. This will be picture heavy, mainly drinks, food and VP/slot/table hits.

    A couple preliminary pictures to follow.
     
  2. NickPappageorgio

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    Good luck and look forward to following along.

    Edited to add: Looking at the picture below we are very similar bankroll/envelope system.

    Now I'm REALLY looking forward to following along.
     
  3. Suekel

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    Obligatory bankroll and envelope system pics.

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    To this day I still crack up remembering the Beeejay TR where he tried to use the envelope system and about 3 hours in we got a picture of a bunch of empty, torn open envelopes on the floor. It's not for everyone.


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  4. Suekel

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    A couple weeks ago I was in St. Paul for business and my flight home on Friday was oversold. I wasn't really interested in volunteering to be bumped because I wanted to get home. But when they got to $600 and a non stop flight less than 4 hours later, I decided to go for it. Best part is It wasn't limited to airline credit, so I got this with Vegas in mind:
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    Plus my new seat was in first class. #Win


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  5. Suekel

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    Checked in our SWA flight earlier this AM for all 3 of us. Husband and I got A39 and A40 with early bird. Nephew without it got A50. I am hoping this may indicate it's not a super full flight. J is coming to our house to stay tonight, since we have to leave for ABIA before 5AM tomorrow. I'll post some pre-gaming drink pictures this evening.
     
  6. Hoofy7

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    Good luck and looking forward to your Vegas adventure! Would love to see some big wins for you and don't forget to grab some queso fundido from China Poblano!!!! Please take a photo to hold me over til Spring Fling. I'm addicted ( thanks to you) to that cheesy goodness! Lol
     
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  7. Elf70

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    Have a wonderful trip. We just got back from a trip with 20 something niece and her husband. It was so fun to show them "our" Vegas! I'll be following along. Good luck!
     
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    Good luck on your trip out. Very nice of you two to show the younger ones around. I tell my brother we will do the same when the kids are old enough then i get devil eyes from my SIL. Maybe this will be winning trip #2
     
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    What as AWESOME tradition to bring the nieces and nephews for the first time to Vegas! Hope the good karma of showing them the ropes brings another winning trip your way! Looking forward to following along- love hearing the first timers section to Vegas! Have fun!!
     
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    I love taking first timers to Vegas - I can enjoy like it's my first trip again...and again....and again!!
     
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    Looking forward to this! Good luck!
     
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    Good luck! Looking forward to following along!
     
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    Have a great trip and Good Luck! Will be following along :)
     
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    I could be wrong but thinking you are trying for best uncle and aunt annual award? And you should be the winner. Nicely done and best of luck in the land of LV.
     
  15. Hard4

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    Definitely the cool Aunt - awesome of you to do that. You're nieces/nephews will remember these trips forever.

    Good luck!


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    Just dropped the dog at the kennel. She was pleading with her Dad not to leave.
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  17. Suekel

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    Nephew came and we are now at our neighborhood bar having a beer or 3. Can't overdo it because we have to be up around 3 AM. Ugh.
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    Ha, love the chick beer cozies!!
     
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    Safe travels and good luck.
     
  20. Texas Steph

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    Even though you were just there in December, it's NEVER too soon for another trip to Vegas!
    Wishing all of you lots of luck, and looking forward to your report
     
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