Vegas 2006 - Engraving Etc. Forum

<body> <h1>Full Version: <a href="https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.23">Vegas 2006</a></h1><a name="a1527_23"></a><p><b>From: Doug (JDOUG5170)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.23">#23</a>]<br /> 6 Jul 2005<br /><b>To: Gary (GNELSON)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.22">#22</a>] 7 Jul 2005</p> <p>Have not tried either of those mentioned...but, I have been to the Rumble and I would not recommend it to anyone! Last minute decision to go to Comdex on year...went with no reservation and none were to be found....what a dump.</p> <p>One year we got booked into a place that had recently experienced a fire...that was bad....</p> <p>After that, I started making the reservations and with the exception of one year when we took 35 employees down, we stayed at the Hilton or the MGM. The year with 35, we went to Stateline, 30 miles if I remember right, and stayed there for $15. a night and had a great time away from the hussle of vegas. And, we found the trip in was great for planning and the trip out good for comparing notes...</p> <p>Doug</p> <hr /><a name="a1527_24"></a><p><b>From: Cindy (CINDYM)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.24">#24</a>]<br /> 7 Jul 2005<br /><b>To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.1">#1</a>] 7 Jul 2005</p> <p>I stayed at the Gold Coast this last year, which is off the strip and about 3 miles I'd say from the convention center. I took the shuttle to the Barbary Coast and then took the tram thing to the convention center. Once I figured it all out (by the last day), it was quite easy to get around. <br /> I paid $25 a night on that Mastercard special (reg $49) for a very clean room, and the place had great food (although you might not want to remind Jim Williams since I believe he broke out in hives for the rest of his stay after we had dinner).<br /> The only down part was the fact that the shuttle didn't run until 9am, which made for a long walk to the Barbary, or you needed to learn the bus schedule, which isn't my thing.<br /> If we could get them to run the shuttle earlier everything would be perfect.<br /> Any hotel that is on the tram is good too, as that was economical if you buy the pass and easy to access and ride.<br /> just my thoughts,<br /> Cindy M</p><hr /><a name="a1527_25"></a><p><b>From: Gary (GNELSON)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.25">#25</a>]<br /> 7 Jul 2005<br /><b>To: Cindy (CINDYM)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.24">#24</a>] 7 Jul 2005</p> <p>Hi Cindy, </p> <p>Hint, Hint , The Orleans has a free bus to the Barbary Cost. Every 15-20 min. They are owned by the same people. Gezzzz look at me, I should do a vegas book!</p><hr /><a name="a1527_26"></a><p><b>From: Cindy (CINDYM)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.26">#26</a>]<br /> 7 Jul 2005<br /><b>To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.1">#1</a>] 7 Jul 2005</p> <p>I'll be attending according to my calendar so far and for the first time in years won't have to either choose between the ARA and another conference. I can stay for most if not all of the ARA stuff.</p> <p>I got the $25 deal through Mastercard last year and stayed at the Gold Coast and it was great. The only <span class="e_sad" title=":("><span class="e__">:(</span> </span>of my stay was that the shuttle didn't start running until 9am so I had to take a taxi. If enough of us stayed I'll bet we could arrange for the shuttle to run earlier with some nice talk to management. Regular rates are $49 a room, and they are newly remodeled and very nice. Food options are great too. Down side is it is off the strip, so walking or riding the bus or the shuttle is necessary to get to the strip.</p> <p>Cindy M</p><hr /><a name="a1527_27"></a><p><b>From: Cindy (CINDYM)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.27">#27</a>]<br /> 7 Jul 2005<br /><b>To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.16">#16</a>] 7 Jul 2005</p> <p>The only thing I do want is to not have to rent a car, so transportation such as a shuttle, tram, bus - something that runs to the strip or convention center is necessary.<br /> I don't get out to sightsee while I'm there (after 20 years of going to Las Vegas there isn't much to see that I haven't seen), and I don't like to have a car sit all day just to get me back & forth to the hotel/convention center + pay parking.<br /> So transportation would be important to me on your list. Everything else is negotiable.<br /> Cindy M</p><hr /><a name="a1527_28"></a><p><b>From: Cindy (CINDYM)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.28">#28</a>]<br /> 7 Jul 2005<br /><b>To: Cindy (CINDYM)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.26">#26</a>] 7 Jul 2005</p> <p>Sorry for the repeat on my stay last year - the posting didn't appear to go so I wrote again.<br /> Same shuttle service but it has special hours so not good for the early morning classes.<br /> Cindy M</p><hr /><a name="a1527_29"></a><p><b>From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.29">#29</a>]<br /> 7 Jul 2005<br /><b>To: Cindy (CINDYM)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.27">#27</a>] 8 Jul 2005</p> <p>Cindy,<br /> I'll put it on the list.</p> <p>Dee</p> <hr /><a name="a1527_30"></a><p><b>From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.30">#30</a>]<br /> 17 Jul 2005<br /><b>To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.7">#7</a>] 17 Jul 2005</p> Dee,<br /> You said <div class="quotetext" id="quote"><b>quote: </b></div><div class="quote">We did a Payless deal, without the collision insurance, but with unlimited mileage for about 100.00. It was a mid size car and fine for the 2 of us.</div><br /> <br /> Did you find that the cost of the car MORE than offset the higher room rate of staying at the Hilton? <hr /><a name="a1527_31"></a><p><b>From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.31">#31</a>]<br /> 17 Jul 2005<br /><b>To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.10">#10</a>] 17 Jul 2005</p> David,<br /> <br /> You said <div class="quotetext" id="quote"><b>quote: </b></div><div class="quote"> They may have to but me in a straight jacket, I'll be so darn excited.</div><br /> <br /> We will have you in a straight jacket regardless..... (insert laugh here) <hr /><a name="a1527_32"></a><p><b>From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.32">#32</a>]<br /> 17 Jul 2005<br /><b>To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.30">#30</a>] 17 Jul 2005</p> <p>Chuck,<br /> We stayed in Vegas for a week and the Hilton was over $100.00 per night and I believe Arizona Charlie's was about 40. So for us it was a no brainer. Just as important to us is that we go and drive through Red Rock Canyon any chance we get. During our time there the word engraving is never mentioned. We also have relatives there that we like to see. We would probably rent a car even if we stayed in the Hilton.</p> <p>Dee</p> <hr /><a name="a1527_33"></a><p><b>From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.33">#33</a>]<br /> 1 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: ALL</b></p> <p>Started off the new year right! Made our reservations for THE SHOW. I was concerned about airlines prices but went through tripreservations.com and was able to get airfare and 6 nights in Vegas at Arizona Charlie's (I'm doing 2 days at the gift show) for under 750.00 for the whole package. Just about what we paid last year.</p> <p>So David, is it time to start The List? I believe you promised Peter and Kathy 1st place!</p> <p>Dee</p> <hr /><a name="a1527_34"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.34">#34</a>]<br /> 1 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.33">#33</a>] 1 Jan 2006</p> Dee,<br /> <br /> Happy to hear you've locked in your reservations. I can barely remember what I had for breakfast, but I think it's fitting to start the list off with our visitors from Australia. <span class="e_smile" title=":-)"><span class="e__">:-)</span> </span><br /> <br /> Here we go. I'll fill in the company names later.<br /> <br /> Peter and Kathy Vasic<br /> Harvey and Dee Lentchner<br /> David Lavaneri <hr /><a name="a1527_35"></a><p><b>From: Peter</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.35">#35</a>]<br /> 1 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: ALL</b></p> <p>Bright light city gonna set my soul,<br /> Gonna set my soul on fire...........</p> <p>Viva Las Vegas !!!!!!!!</p> <p> <span class="e_grin" title=":D"><span class="e__">:D</span> </span> <span class="e_grin" title=":D"><span class="e__">:D</span> </span> <span class="e_smile" title=":-)"><span class="e__">:-)</span> </span></p> <hr /><a name="a1527_36"></a><p><b>From: Mick</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.36">#36</a>]<br /> 1 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.34">#34</a>] 1 Jan 2006</p> You can add Mick from Cactus Equipment (at the Hilton) <hr /><a name="a1527_37"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.37">#37</a>]<br /> 1 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Mick</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.36">#36</a>] 2 Jan 2006</p> OK Mick,<br /> <br /> I'm going to start another thread. I didn't realize we were well into a 36 post thread, before I started the list. <span class="e_embarrassed" title=":-$"><span class="e__">:-$</span> </span> <hr /><a name="a1527_38"></a><p><b>From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.38">#38</a>]<br /> 3 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Peter</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.35">#35</a>] 5 Jan 2006</p> <div class="quotetext" id="quote"><b>quote: </b></div><div class="quote">Bright light city gonna set my soul,<br /> Gonna set my soul on fire...........<br /> <br /> Viva Las Vegas !!!!!!!!<br /> <br /> <span class="e_grin" title=":D"><span class="e__">:D</span> </span> <span class="e_grin" title=":D"><span class="e__">:D</span> </span> <span class="e_smile" title=":-)"><span class="e__">:-)</span> </span></div><br /> <br /> Peter,<br /> If you are going to sing I'm NOT going <span class="e_cry" title=":'-("><span class="e__">:'-(</span> </span> <hr /><a name="a1527_39"></a><p><b>From: Cindy (CINDYM)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.39">#39</a>]<br /> 6 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Dixie2</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.4">#4</a>] 6 Jan 2006</p> <p>Dixie - I've tried to book a couple of times with bestfares because they post incredible deals, but when you call somehow the deal just goes away and the rate just doesn't apply to the trip you want to take. So don't count on bestfares for getting the price they post. I finally gave up on them. I was going to join as a member, but didn't due to this runaround.<br /> Cindy M</p><hr /><a name="a1527_40"></a><p><b>From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.40">#40</a>]<br /> 6 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Cindy (CINDYM)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.39">#39</a>] 9 Jan 2006</p> <p>Cindy,<br /> Try tripreservations.com. I have done very will with them. You can get quotes for just airfare or a package deal.</p> <p>Dee</p> <hr /><a name="a1527_41"></a><p><b>From: Gary (GLSHOE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.41">#41</a>]<br /> 30 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: ALL</b></p> I happy to say that this year I'm going to be able to go. My son who works for Harrah's Corporation in IT, was just transferred to Vegas this month. The wife and I just spent two weeks there one on the town at the Excalibur and the next helping him settle into his new place. He now has a place in Henderson with an extra bedroom, so away we go. Looking forward to meeting a lot of folks from the forum. <hr /><a name="a1527_42"></a><p><b>From: Gary (GNELSON)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.42">#42</a>]<br /> 1 Feb 2006<br /><b>To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.1">#1</a>] 2 Feb 2006</p> <p>I don't know if this will help anyone, But it sure is fun to read. My self i'm kind of a local, about 50 trips last 20 years. ( I have friends that live there) Last few years I have been loven The Orleans Or Green valley Ranch, On the cheep but nice. The Fiesta is OK so is the Silverton for that good old Local flavor, and staying off the strip, Sorry but just way to manny people these days, Give me a car and Henderson!!!</p> <p><br /> <a href="http://www.cheapovegas.com/index.php">http://www.cheapovegas.com/index.php</a></p><hr /><p align="center">Show messages:  <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.1">1-2</a>  <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1527.3">3-22</a>  23-42</p> <h4><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=EE">Back to thread list</a> | <a href="llogout.php?webtag=EE">Login</a></h4> <h6>© 2025 <a href="http://www.beehiveforum.net/" target="_blank">Project Beehive Forum</a></h6> </body>