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The thrill is gone........

#21

Scarry thought but in my mind also.

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--- On Tue, 10/14/08, Jigger Woodruff <bayfieldkent@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Jigger Woodruff <bayfieldkent@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Re: The thrill is gone........
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 10:43 AM

--- On Mon, 10/13/08, cmayhem2001 <chandler_re@ comcast.net> wrote:

PS

Don't sweat the stock loss. Opportunity knocks. As an

American

citizen you are going to become part owner of half the

banks in the

country.

~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~

Good point! I've always wanted to be in banking - cool!

Will we now be known as the USSRA?

United States Socialist Republic of America.....

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#22

5 million new jobs and a chicken in every pot...the future looks bright!

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Jigger Woodruff <bayfieldkent@...> wrote:

- Good point! I've always wanted to be in banking - cool!

Will we now be known as the USSRA?

United States Socialist Republic of America.....

#23

Taking our 1st trip to Vegas 10-19 thru 10-24. What a depressing topic..

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--- On Wed, 10/15/08, pumsparky <dianalnagy@aol.com> wrote:

From: pumsparky <dianalnagy@aol.com>
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: The thrill is gone........
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 9:13 AM

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups. com, Jigger Woodruff <bayfieldkent@ ...> wrote:

- Good point! I've always wanted to be in banking - cool!

Will we now be known as the USSRA?

United States Socialist Republic of America.....

5 million new jobs and a chicken in every pot...the future looks bright!

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#24

We are too, October 17-21.

I am optimistic about it though, Mike. Since we have never been there, we
don't have anything to compare it to.

Donna

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From: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vpF…@…com] On Behalf Of
MIKE PARSLOW
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:25 AM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Re: The thrill is gone…

Taking our 1st trip to Vegas 10-19 thru 10-24. What a depressing topic..

--- On Wed, 10/15/08, pumsparky <dianalnagy@aol.com <mailto:dianalnagy%40aol.com> > wrote:

From: pumsparky <dianalnagy@aol.com <mailto:dianalnagy%40aol.com> >
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: The thrill is gone........
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vpFREE%40yahoogroups.com>
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 9:13 AM

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups. com, Jigger Woodruff <bayfieldkent@ ...> wrote:

- Good point! I've always wanted to be in banking - cool!

Will we now be known as the USSRA?

United States Socialist Republic of America.....

5 million new jobs and a chicken in every pot...the future looks bright!

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#25

Take heart and do not be depressed! If you are going to LV to have fun, you will!

As has been said by some of us, a large part of the "fun" is the "hunt" for "good plays". And,
after all, the room, food, and drinks are usually comp'ed. So, except for airfare, tips (and
gambling) there is usually no out of pocket expenses.

Again, enjoy!

..... bl

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, MIKE PARSLOW <mfp71262@...> wrote:

Taking our 1st trip to Vegas 10-19 thru 10-24. What a depressing topic..

#26

I'm very excited & looking forward to taking it all in. I guess having never been there is a good thing :-). I know our room @ The Mirage has dropped dramatically.. That's a good thing...Great weather..Good bankroll(I hope)..Just looking to unwind. GOOD LUCK DONNA..

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--- On Wed, 10/15/08, Donna Rubright <donnarubright@railserve.biz> wrote:

From: Donna Rubright <donnarubright@railserve.biz>
Subject: RE: [vpFREE] Re: The thrill is gone........
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 10:23 AM

We are too, October 17-21.

I am optimistic about it though, Mike. Since we have never been there, we
don't have anything to compare it to.

Donna

From: vpFREE@yahoogroups. com [mailto:vpFREE@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of
MIKE PARSLOW
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:25 AM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Re: The thrill is gone........

Taking our 1st trip to Vegas 10-19 thru 10-24. What a depressing topic..

--- On Wed, 10/15/08, pumsparky <dianalnagy@aol. com <mailto:dianalnagy% 40aol.com> > wrote:

From: pumsparky <dianalnagy@aol. com <mailto:dianalnagy% 40aol.com> >
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: The thrill is gone........
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups. com <mailto:vpFREE% 40yahoogroups. com>
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 9:13 AM

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups. com, Jigger Woodruff <bayfieldkent@ ...> wrote:

- Good point! I've always wanted to be in banking - cool!

Will we now be known as the USSRA?

United States Socialist Republic of America.....

5 million new jobs and a chicken in every pot...the future looks bright!

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#27

I'll tell you how much the thrill is gone for me .. I did NOT take
my last 7Stars trip, just let it expire. Went to Vegas in February of
2007, and yes, I had some lovely meals and a beautiful suite, and the
Diamond Lounge at Paris had my favorite 25 year The MacCallen ...

  But, even though I went to places that had "good" Video Poker, it
was just too much effort for the potential return.

  I still go to my local Harrah's but when it comes down to it the
comps aren't worth the effort when the best available is 9/6 DB with
very low comp level.

  We'll probably go to New Orleans in the next few months, enjoy the
room and meals at several of the fine restaurants where the comps
work, but there is something missing from the days where I used to
play 10/7 DB with a fast metered progressive and good comps even in
Illinois (much less Vegas) ...

  I used to go and play Blackjack by the hour .. comps are really poor
there now and one has to look for odds that are decent. What used to
be fun has become work ... very sad all the way around.

#28

Hard Rock Hotel has 25 cent pNSUD in the High Limit room.
There is one machine located on a bank of 8 slat tops.

There are many pNSUD in 25c and higher throughout the Hard
Rock Las Vegas. Same with 9/7 Double Bonus.

#29

topic..

Don't be depressed. Your trip will be better than ever. With the
slowdown, you'll be able to get into restaurants, buffets and shows
without standing in lines for an hour+, rates are down, discounts and
coupons everywhere and lower rollers much more appreciated these days.

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, MIKE PARSLOW <mfp71262@...> wrote:

Taking our 1st trip to Vegas 10-19 thru 10-24. What a depressing

#30

You will both have great time:) Lots to see and do. Try to pick what you'd like to see and do before you go as there is so much to choose from Have a great time:)

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--- On Wed, 10/15/08, Donna Rubright <donnarubright@railserve.biz> wrote:
From: Donna Rubright <donnarubright@railserve.biz>
Subject: RE: [vpFREE] Re: The thrill is gone........
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 9:23 AM

            We are too, October 17-21.

I am optimistic about it though, Mike. Since we have never been there, we

don't have anything to compare it to.

Donna

From: vpFREE@yahoogroups. com [mailto:vpFREE@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of

MIKE PARSLOW

Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:25 AM

To: vpFREE@yahoogroups. com

Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Re: The thrill is gone........

Taking our 1st trip to Vegas 10-19 thru 10-24. What a depressing topic..

--- On Wed, 10/15/08, pumsparky <dianalnagy@aol. com <mailto:dianalnagy% 40aol.com> > wrote:

From: pumsparky <dianalnagy@aol. com <mailto:dianalnagy% 40aol.com> >

Subject: [vpFREE] Re: The thrill is gone........

To: vpFREE@yahoogroups. com <mailto:vpFREE% 40yahoogroups. com>

Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 9:13 AM

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups. com, Jigger Woodruff <bayfieldkent@ ...> wrote:

- Good point! I've always wanted to be in banking - cool!

Will we now be known as the USSRA?

United States Socialist Republic of America.....

5 million new jobs and a chicken in every pot...the future looks bright!

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#31

Mike,

I Started this thread. It wasn't meant to be depressing, at least for someone who is just getting their feet wet! Vegas is great. As already pointed out, cheap food, cheap/free rooms, lots of things to do - and free beer when you gamble. Heaven on Earth! But when you have been as often as me you start to remember the good old days, the bankroll slides on poorer plays, the comps tighten and before long the thrill may diminish a little. As with everything - moderation is the key. I'll saddle up a few times each year, but I was going as much as twice a month - from Spokane!

Watching my retirement accounts tank has done nothing to help with my enthusiasm either. I'm sure the new president will help though. sounds like we will never pay taxes again, and we will all have six figure incomes...(-; I'm heading down to order my Lexus right now, in fact!

Cheers!

Jigger

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--- On Wed, 10/15/08, MIKE PARSLOW <mfp71262@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: MIKE PARSLOW <mfp71262@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Re: The thrill is gone........
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 6:24 AM
Taking our 1st trip to Vegas 10-19 thru 10-24. What a
depressing topic..

--- On Wed, 10/15/08, pumsparky <dianalnagy@aol.com> > wrote:

From: pumsparky <dianalnagy@aol.com>
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: The thrill is gone........
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 9:13 AM

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups. com, Jigger Woodruff
<bayfieldkent@ ...> wrote:
>
>
>
>
> - Good point! I've always wanted to be in banking
- cool!
>
> Will we now be known as the USSRA?
>
> United States Socialist Republic of America.....

5 million new jobs and a chicken in every pot...the future
looks bright!

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