Whitestripe Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Ok just for fun... I’m headed to Las Vegas in two weeks for what I hope is the last time ever. For context, I’ve been visiting my parents who lived on Lake Mead for for the past 25 years. Circumstances dictate that they no longer live there, and I’m going to clean up loose ends. I’ve been to casinos, seen shows, walked the Strip, gone to Freemont St, hiked in Red Rocks Canyon, swam in Lake Mead, kayaked down the Colorado River, been mountain biking in the desert... in short, all the things. So... tell me, what’s the last thing I need to do before I sell the condo and fly off into the sunset? (Nothing that’s going to get me arrested, please. I embarrass my teenagers enough, or maybe they’d think that was cool, I dunno.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestripe Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Chataya de Fleury said: I really wish we were going to be there at the same time. Then we really might do something to get ourselves arrested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse Named Stranger Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Whitestripe said: Ok just for fun... I’m headed to Las Vegas in two weeks for what I hope is the last time ever. For context, I’ve been visiting my parents who lived on Lake Mead for for the past 25 years. Circumstances dictate that they no longer live there, and I’m going to clean up loose ends. I’ve been to casinos, seen shows, walked the Strip, gone to Freemont St, hiked in Red Rocks Canyon, swam in Lake Mead, kayaked down the Colorado River, been mountain biking in the desert... in short, all the things. So... tell me, what’s the last thing I need to do before I sell the condo and fly off into the sunset? (Nothing that’s going to get me arrested, please. I embarrass my teenagers enough, or maybe they’d think that was cool, I dunno.) Marry a stripper in a drive thru ceremony officiated by Elvis, or an Elvis impersonator (if the real one is busy). The tattoo reminding you of that glorious date is optional, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 There’s some beautiful hiking outside the City. That’s all I can say in favor of Las Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestripe Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 51 minutes ago, A Horse Named Stranger said: Marry a stripper in a drive thru ceremony officiated by Elvis, or an Elvis impersonator (if the real one is busy). The tattoo reminding you of that glorious date is optional, I think. I'm already married, but maybe Elvis won't care and will do it for me anyway? That would be a great way to end Pride month, unless I can find an available Chippendale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argonak Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 37 minutes ago, Whitestripe said: I'm already married, but maybe Elvis won't care and will do it for me anyway? That would be a great way to end Pride month, unless I can find an available Chippendale. If you can bring your spouse, you could always do the elvis thing for a vow re-affirmation. and both of you could also dress up like elvis for extra points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestripe Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 14 minutes ago, argonak said: If you can bring your spouse, you could always do the elvis thing for a vow re-affirmation. and both of you could also dress up like elvis for extra points. Ha! That would be funny considering I’m flying in two days after our anniversary. But no, he categorically refuses to be anywhere near the Mojave Desert during the summer. And who can blame him, it’s 118 F degrees right now. (I can’t do the C conversion in my head, but that’s damn hot) Too hot, in fact, for any of that lovely hiking Ser Scott mentioned. ETA: 48 C degrees. Really, really hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, Whitestripe said: Ha! That would be funny considering I’m flying in two days after our anniversary. But no, he categorically refuses to be anywhere near the Mojave Desert during the summer. And who can blame him, it’s 118 F degrees right now. (I can’t do the C conversion in my head, but that’s damn hot) Too hot, in fact, for any of that lovely hiking Ser Scott mentioned. ETA: 48 C degrees. Really, really hot. I was there in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IheartIheartTesla Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 I havent been to Vegas in a while (even then went only once), but would love to go back sometime soon. There is a Star Trek convention happening in August (as you might imagine, it was cancelled last year but this year appears to be a go), so if you can postpone your trip by 2 months there is something you could do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse Named Stranger Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Whitestripe said: I'm already married, but maybe Elvis won't care and will do it for me anyway? That would be a great way to end Pride month, unless I can find an available Chippendale. What happens in Vegas... Or convert to mormonism. Yes, I know that is asking a lot, but surely somewhere in Vegas, there is a drive thru Wedding Chappel with a Mormon Elvis. You just have to find him, he is out there. And he lives obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireWolfSpirit Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Congratulations on leaving Vegas. I made it out of Vegas in the fall 2012. If I were kidnapped and unceremoniously dropped back in Vegas I suppose I'd do a few simple things like- A nice Pho meal in China town. Or a sunset up at Sunset mountain. Or maybe a final margarita in the Aria at that bar that looks like a globe. Or drive up Mt. Charleston where it will be cooler if its scorching out. Anyways the important and best part of Vegas is leaving it, congrats again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A True Kaniggit Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, Chataya de Fleury said: I could totally convince my boss that I need to stay in Vegas to marry a friend I met on the Internet. This could work. Your boss rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Obviously, bring your lawyer - along with a bunch of booze, weed, coke, acid, ether, and mescaline - and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Bet it all on black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 go to a kitschy robot bar? http://thetipsyrobot.com/ visit Meow Wolf's second installation, OmegaMart? https://meowwolf.com/visit/las-vegas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestripe Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 Thanks guys and gals...I’ll be sure to look for Elvis. Now if only I can get Chats to stay in town little while longer.... X-ray: That supermarket exhibit looks wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S John Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I’ve been to the original Meow Wolf in Santa Fe and ive never been to anything else like it. I would definitely check out the Vegas installation if I were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbigski Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 It has become clear to me. You should round up a dozen or so friends with fine cheer but worse judgement and party at a cabana at Venetian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoodedCrow Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 It’s too late isn’t it? There is an ice bar with shots. In summer, you can float in an inner tube around in a lazy river and there are many pools. There are airplane and bus tours of the Grand Canyon. The Hoover Dam is amazing. Stand ups vary. Shows vary. I liked le cirque and la reve. Do what appeals:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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