Posts: 2,160 Location: New Hampshire
Mon 03 Jan, 2005 8:47 pm
| Stephen S. Han wrote: |
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
Posts: 211 Location: Westminster, CA
Tue 04 Jan, 2005 11:58 am
| 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. :lol: :cool: ;)
Posts: 2,160 Location: New Hampshire
Tue 04 Jan, 2005 1:08 pm
Say, that Viking sword looks familiar ;-)
Any chance your bringing any of your toys with you, Steve ?
Mac
| Stephen S. Han wrote: |
| 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. :lol: :cool: ;) |
Posts: 2,160 Location: New Hampshire
Tue 04 Jan, 2005 7:59 pm
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
Posts: 2,160 Location: New Hampshire
Tue 04 Jan, 2005 8:04 pm
| 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*
Posts: 2,160 Location: New Hampshire
Wed 05 Jan, 2005 2:09 pm
What is the typical weather in Vegas this time of year ?
Posts: 211 Location: Westminster, CA
Wed 05 Jan, 2005 9:07 pm
| Thomas McDonald wrote: |
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.
Posts: 211 Location: Westminster, CA
Fri 07 Jan, 2005 9:56 am
| Thomas McDonald wrote: |
| 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.
Posts: 2,160 Location: New Hampshire
Fri 07 Jan, 2005 10:30 am
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
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Posts: 211 Location: Westminster, CA
Fri 07 Jan, 2005 3:02 pm
| Thomas McDonald wrote: |
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...
Posts: 519 Location: 831
Fri 07 Jan, 2005 3:36 pm
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
Posts: 2,160 Location: New Hampshire
Fri 07 Jan, 2005 3:41 pm
| Stephen S. Han wrote: |
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
Posts: 2,160 Location: New Hampshire
Fri 07 Jan, 2005 3:44 pm
| Ben Sweet wrote: |
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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Posts: 211 Location: Westminster, CA
Fri 07 Jan, 2005 3:50 pm
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."
Posts: 2,160 Location: New Hampshire
Sat 08 Jan, 2005 4:41 am
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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