Subject: dlv2k Gettin down to the ...
From: Annie (annie)
Date: Sat Apr 29 2000 - 01:38:20 CDT
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Down to the wire
Filling in the holes
Mailbag
Shopping at Belz
Mailbag (insert tongue in cheek)
Boymode or Girlmode
Sahara Buffet
Web Sites
DLV2K schedule
Administrivia
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Only 12 days left, gang!
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Down to the wire:
Most air fare bargains have now dried up, but Southwest is still
offering their $99 (or $109 in some cases) each way fare until May 3.
Spot-checking at their web site (iflyswa.com) I find this fare is good
and seats are available from Omaha, Chicago, and Nashville, but seats
are not available from Islip and a couple Texas locations. YMMV, but
this may be worth looking into if you are a last-minute DLV'er.
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Filling in the holes:
Saturday afternoon. Concensus and enthusiasm seems to prefer a Strip
tour over shopping, but I think we can hit a happy medium here.
Let's do a driving/walking tour of the mid and north Strip properties,
starting first at the Mirage, and then progressing down toward the
Stardust/Riviera area. For those who said they wanted shopping, the
Caesars Forum Shops, the Fashion Show Mall, and the shops at Mirage,
Treasure Island, Venetian, Stardust, Riviera, etc. are in walking
distance of the stops we will be making. Time will not be as tight
as it was last year (evening show at 9:30), so this can be a bit
more leisurely than the trip last year.
For Monday afternoon, let's plan a side trip to the Valley Of Fire,
just north of Las Vegas. We'll carpool, and this will take a couple
hours. This is some very spectacular scenery! For those who went on
the Red Rock Canyon side trip last year, that was the warm-up band
for Valley Of Fire. The trip back skirts along the shore of Lake
Mead, and offers some very good views.
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Mailbag:
>>>I found a store that sells large sizes and has no problem with cd`s or
>>>t.s.`s they are very friendly and helpful .. Im sorry i can`t remember
>>>the name of the store it`s on sahara rd < approx 3400 > I ve bough a
[chomp]
>>>I remember that. I was on Vegas blvd and Sahara and I turned left
>>>going down past Palace Station about , one or two stop lights maybe..
>>>Its a small store , its in a strip mall on the right side of the
>>>street as you go from Sahara on down that way ,, its at a light you
>>Does anybody recognize this shop, and know the exact name?
>I think your talking about Ample Boutique, on WEst Sahara right in
>that very area.
>I've seen the shop, never shopped there.
Thanks, I'm not familiar with this one, though. Anybody?
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Shopping at Belz:
>>>If you're looking of a evening dress there's a factory shop at the Beltz
>>>Mall called "Chez Magnifique" that looked after me really well. It was
>>>where I bought a couple of really, really nice evening dresses at a
>>>really GREAT, GREAT price. Tried everything in the store on. Actually I
>>>had no choice, as the really, really, nice lady kept handing them in to
>>>the changing room.
>>
>>Hmmmm, I've been to Belz countless times and don't remember that one.
>
>Annie, if this is the place I'm thinking of, it's not in the main mall
>path, but off to the side toward one of the front doors. The lady
>who works there, or even owns it, is VERY VERY pushy
I think a salesperson who is eager to make a sale is a far lesser evil
than one who is judgemental and standoffish. :)
>>>I've also been round that mall at three or four times
>>>en-femme with no hassles or problems. If you're nervous I'd suggest
>>>earlier in the day, dress casual, and relax.
>>
>>I agree that Belz is very non-intimidating place to shop. Key word
>>you say is "relax"!
>I most certainly agree. I LOVE that place!!! However it's hard to
>relax when somebody's pushing on you.
True, however, Belz Mall does seem to be a favorite of our group. :)
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Mailbag (insert tongue in cheek):
Margeth writes:
>Please inform me of any stupid romantic moves that you see me
>about to make.
Uh, it wasn't YOU who was makin the moves, ... :)
>(no Delmar please!)
I agree, you need a classier place, like the Western or Bonanza Inn. :)
Glass Pool Inn? Klondike? :)
For those listening in, I'm sure the tale will be retold this year.
>Where's the golf outing Is it still on?
Yes, Monday morning at the Las Vegas Golf Club.
>> >Just curious-- Is there a reason Keyes Lounge is not on the schedule
>> >this year.
>>
>> Uh, nope ... :)
[snip]
>> I know they rate very highly for service. I took a net.friend there last
[chomp]
>
>They sure know how to annoint a new customer! ;)
For those who were not there, Margeth got a free cold bath from a rather
new waiter in 1998. (Like a whole tray of drinks.) :)
>> >Have you been to the Las Vegas Lounge? We went there a couple of times.
>>
>> Yes, some of the local ladies dragged me there in December. :)
>Where? where?
Las Vegas Lounge, 900 E Karen Av. Be there or be L7.
>can I come? huh spike huh spike can I come?
Well, my name definitely ain't Spike, but yes, you can join us there.
In your case, take a taxi directly from the airport. More or less a
straight shot down Paradise. Most drivers should know the place.
>> >If the Thur dinner is at the Sahara buffet would I be correct in
>> >assuming that most of the girls will be in drab?
>>
>drab for me? Not on your life I hope
Good! :)
>> >1. I need a new wig. Mine is really bad.
>>
>I think I know where to get a dark auburn wig? ;-)
Uh, ok, I give up, ya lost me on that one. ...
>One last thought (coined from a very wise sage) Let's all
>Eat, Drink and be Mary!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!!!
Yeah, don't dream it, be it! :)
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Boymode or Girlmode:
>>>If the Thur dinner is at the Sahara buffet would I be correct in
>>>assuming that most of the girls will be in drab?
>>
>>I don't know. I'm suggesting casual in either mode for dress. If you're
>>comfortable doing the casual-girlmode thing, then go4it! If you're one
>>of those "I didn't come all the way to DLV to wear jeans ..." type, or
>>if you just aren't comfortable in an out-in-the-open place (yet), then
>>boymode is your option.
>Annie, I hear you, but her's my concerns. I don't think I'm ready for
>your casual kind of thing yet, but I think I want to try it and get
>feedback and suggestions from you and the others. I know the Sahara
>is not he best for trying this, but which activity would you suggest.
>to try this out at.
Best ones would most likely be the Thursday Pre-DLV thing or the Friday
welcome get-together. Both will be somewhat secluded. I would also
recommend those for a first time out.
>I know this is stupid, but I'm afraid that
>somebody will over-dress and call all kinds of attention to the whole
>group at something like the Sahara. Is there anything you can say
>or do about this.
I think I've said quite a bit. I've said over and over that casual is
the "uniform of the day" during the daylight hours in Las Vegas. The
people we attract to this thing are the type who will be considerate of
others, and will not intentionally attract unwanted attention. Another
thing I've noted a couple times is that with rare exception, the others
in Las Vegas will be so wound up in what they are doing that they will
not be scrutinizing the others. In the Sahara buffet, our table(s) will
blend into the blur of hundreds of touristas eating dinner.
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Sahara Buffet:
>>>If the Thur dinner is at the Sahara buffet would I be correct in
>>>assuming that most of the girls will be in drab?
>Annie, is the food decent there?
Yes, eaten there several times.
I chose this one for Thursday 'cause it's easy to find, inexpensive, and
has enough variety so almost everybody will find something enjoyable.
>I've heard some positively awful things about
>Vegas buffets.
Actually, I would not disagree with you on that. I would regard two of
them in the immediate area to be toxic at best {meow}, those being the
buffets at Circus-Circus and Westward Ho. I recommend you avoid those
two at all costs. If in the area and very hungry, try the Riviera or
Stardust, although with the remodeling, the prices at the Stardust have
been hiked. This had the side-effect of shortening the lines, tho. :)
I think the key is to not expect too much from the buffets. It ain't
gonna be haute cuisine! At most buffets in the hotels, it will be decent
quality and decent variety. Most all of them have a large salad spread,
so it's not all heavy pig-out fare.
After the Strip thing on Saturday, I'll probably be wandering over to
the Palace Station buffet for their prime rib night. I'll probably drag
others there too. IMAO, it's one of the better buffet bargains.
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DLV2K schedule:
Thursday 5:30pm : Group dinner, Sahara Hotel buffet
8:00pm : Pre-DLV get-together, Las Vegas Lounge
Friday AM :
Aft. : Mary Kay Open House, Makeovers
5:00pm : Group dinner, Freezone
7:00pm : Welcome get-together, Goodtimes Lounge
After : Freezone
Hours
Saturday 12:00pm : Driving/walking Strip tour (mid/north Strip)
12:30pm : SO's luncheon (Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood)
9:30pm : La Cage/Frank Marino (Riviera)
Midnite : Rocky Horror Picture Show
Alternate: Gypsy (nightclub)
Sunday 1:00pm : Dam tour
7:30pm : Legacy LV show, Splash, Riviera
After : Piano bar (Keys Lounge)
Hours
Monday 9-10am : Golf
2:00pm : Side trip, Valley Of Fire
Tuesday 1:00pm : Shopping trip (malls/thrift)
Evening : Bar/club tour
Wednesday : Bibi {sniff, sob} :(
Wildcard options include gaming, nightclubbing, sightseeing, shopping,
side-trips, people-watching, etc.
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