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PostPosted: Mon 03 Jan, 2005 8:47 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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Mandalay Bay is where the show is being held (w/ the Antique Arms Show) which is at the south end of the Strip, south of Tropicana. Mandalay Bay is VERY close to the McCarran Airport. A short taxi ride, and I think there might be shuttle services from the airport. Will you be doing the same thing as Atlanta, go directly to the show from the airport, with your overnight bag slung across your back?
I'm staying at the Orleans which is about a mile west from the Strip on Tropicana.


Hi Steve

I'm thinking I'll fly in on Thursday and get settled ..... the Tropicana seems to have decent deals, pricewise !
(can't figure out why the Travel Lodge South is more expensive ? )
I figure to fly back on Sunday evening, late, and get back home early Monday !

Least thats what's in my head today ? Mac

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PostPosted: Tue 04 Jan, 2005 11:58 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Thomas McDonald wrote:

I'm thinking I'll fly in on Thursday and get settled ..... the Tropicana seems to have decent deals, pricewise !
(can't figure out why the Travel Lodge South is more expensive ? )
I figure to fly back on Sunday evening, late, and get back home early Monday !

Least thats what's in my head today ? Mac


Ah you're coming in early. Did that last year and was a part of the Evans posse at the Antique Arms Show. Not sure how the logistics will be this year, since the two shows appear to have merged in a way. In any case the time for Friday has changed from last year. Now the doors open at 9:00 a.m.

Here's the link for more info: http://lvcks.com/

Be sure to click on the Awards 2004 section. Our Vince is featured with a real nice Viking sword. Laughing Out Loud Cool Wink
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PostPosted: Tue 04 Jan, 2005 1:08 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Say, that Viking sword looks familiar ;-)
Any chance your bringing any of your toys with you, Steve ?

Mac

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Thomas McDonald wrote:

I'm thinking I'll fly in on Thursday and get settled ..... the Tropicana seems to have decent deals, pricewise !
(can't figure out why the Travel Lodge South is more expensive ? )
I figure to fly back on Sunday evening, late, and get back home early Monday !

Least thats what's in my head today ? Mac


Ah you're coming in early. Did that last year and was a part of the Evans posse at the Antique Arms Show. Not sure how the logistics will be this year, since the two shows appear to have merged in a way. In any case the time for Friday has changed from last year. Now the doors open at 9:00 a.m.

Here's the link for more info: http://lvcks.com/

Be sure to click on the Awards 2004 section. Our Vince is featured with a real nice Viking sword. Laughing Out Loud Cool Wink

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Well I threw caution to the wind and booked my trip to Vegas today !

So everyone say a big prayer that snow stays away from Boston that weekend !
( and that my flight, to & fro, will be safe as well :-)

Now where did I put my dice.... oops, I mean dirk !!!

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Thomas McDonald wrote:
Well I threw caution to the wind and booked my trip to Vegas today !
So everyone say a big prayer that snow stays away from Boston that weekend !
( and that my flight, to & fro, will be safe as well :-) Now where did I put my dice.... oops, I mean dirk !!! Mac


Actually, now that I think about it ..... it's almost guaranteed to snow, isn't it ?

Your doomed, Charlie Brown .... doomed !

*Sigh*

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PostPosted: Tue 04 Jan, 2005 9:07 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Thomas McDonald wrote:
Thomas McDonald wrote:
Well I threw caution to the wind and booked my trip to Vegas today !
So everyone say a big prayer that snow stays away from Boston that weekend !
( and that my flight, to & fro, will be safe as well :-) Now where did I put my dice.... oops, I mean dirk !!! Mac


Actually, now that I think about it ..... it's almost guaranteed to snow, isn't it ?

Your doomed, Charlie Brown .... doomed !

*Sigh*


As long as I make it over the Tehachapi Pass o.k and I can not recall if there is another Pass that I drove over the last time I'll be fine, I can stay in Vegas till all that stuff melts away and the wife can fly home till I get out of there Laughing Out Loud If there is snow and it is not drivable, I'm screwed!!!! Going to be ONE HECTIC weekend! Thankfully I got heated seats!
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PostPosted: Wed 05 Jan, 2005 2:09 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

What is the typical weather in Vegas this time of year ?
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PostPosted: Wed 05 Jan, 2005 9:07 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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Say, that Viking sword looks familiar ;-)
Any chance your bringing any of your toys with you, Steve ?

Mac



Unfortunately, this year I am flying in, and TSA goons tend to hyperventilate at the sight of sharp and pointies in one's luggage.

You'll just have to take a vacation one of these days to SoCal. Bring the wife and daughter. We have Disneyland out here.
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PostPosted: Fri 07 Jan, 2005 9:56 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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What is the typical weather in Vegas this time of year ?




By my wimpy Southern California standard. Cold. By that I mean, it drops to unbearable low 30's at night. During the day, I've had to endure such mind-numbingly frigid temperatures at 54 degrees F. Usually sunny, though. The last 6 years I've attended Vegas Class, don't recall having to brave any precipitation.

Of course, this year may be different, seeing as the "Sunny" Southern California is in the middle of rainfall of biblical proportions. 8 out of last10 days we've had rain.
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PostPosted: Fri 07 Jan, 2005 10:30 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Oh, so as a New Englander I should dress down for a heatwave than .... okay, no problem !
Thanks, Steve !

By the by ..... my wife got me a cool new digital camara for Christmas (Cannon "Rebel" EOS) so I will be certain to terrorize everybody who comes within lens sight ;-)

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PostPosted: Fri 07 Jan, 2005 3:02 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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Oh, so as a New Englander I should dress down for a heatwave than .... okay, no problem !
Thanks, Steve !

By the by ..... my wife got me a cool new digital camara for Christmas (Cannon "Rebel" EOS) so I will be certain to terrorize everybody who comes within lens sight ;-)

Mac



I'll try to be brave and face the digital camera without a flinch.

Me, I'll once again break from racial stereotype and go without any photographic equipment whatsoever. I only tote one when I go to Disneyland on some kind of undercover assignment. You know, blend in...
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PostPosted: Fri 07 Jan, 2005 3:36 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Hey Mac , I have the same camera so if you or your wife have any questions about anything to do with it come on over to

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1031

I post by my real name there and on the Sony forums there...looking forward to seeing lotsa pics from ya now!
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PostPosted: Fri 07 Jan, 2005 3:41 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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I'll try to be brave and face the digital camera without a flinch.
Me, I'll once again break from racial stereotype and go without any photographic equipment whatsoever. I only tote one when I go to Disneyland on some kind of undercover assignment. You know, blend in...


Handsome dudes like you & Brad Pitt are hardly able to blend in, Steve !
Must get tiring having that long line of beautiful women tagging along behind you !

See ya soon ;-) Mac

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Hey Mac , I have the same camera so if you or your wife have any questions about anything to do with it come on over to
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1031
I post by my real name there and on the Sony forums there...looking forward to seeing lotsa pics from ya now!
B


Thanks, Ben ..... I'll have to check those Forums !

Here's my most recent, Peter Max inspired, shot ;-) Mac




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PostPosted: Fri 07 Jan, 2005 3:50 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

FYI

Current weather condition from Vegas is: RAIN! And expected to rain for another 4 days. Good thing the show isn't this weekend.


Mac,

Yes, Brad and I have that similar cross to bear. We do endure somehow and trudge on in life. I am smarter about my movie roles, though. I turned down "Oceans Twelve."
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PostPosted: Sat 08 Jan, 2005 4:41 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Thanks, Steve !

Vince gave me a good idea what to expect, too, so I'll be prepared for whatever, weather-wise !

Speaking of snow .... we got more arriving this morning and continuing all day !
Hopefully we get all of January's snow quota over with before months end !

Wish my plow truck ,& back, well , ;-) Mac

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