TR 1/17-1/19 Flamingo, CDA, Wynn

Will post as a reply - hope it%26#39;s not too long!!

Cheers,

CS

TR 1/17-1/19 Flamingo, CDA, Wynn

Sat 1/17

Left Austin on time – DH had security search but I was A41 in line and got us both a seat. Uneventful ride, saw a friend and chatted for a few minutes at the luggage carousel. We planned to get together - she wanted a craps lesson but we didn’t work it out this trip.

So DH asked about shuttle, I went and bought round trip tokens. What a mistake – that is two hours of my life I will never get back to save a couple of bucks. Shuttle driver over filled the bus with cash paying customers and waited forever to leave the airport then ten stops later we arrived at Flamingo. There was a long long line at Flamingo check in. It was 5 pm on a Sat nite and it was buzzing. DH was fussy from long shuttle and I was fussy because of him. Finally got the room (no upgrade available). Room number was 19174 – we got off the elevator and room numbers started at 19100 – so we were the last one on the floor. I should have packed a picnic before heading off. I was still fussy when I saw this room – basic is all I can say. Flamingo comp room.

Dropped the stuff – changed clothes because this is was so far away I knew we weren’t coming back to grab stuff or change for dinner or anything else.

Went down to casino to play a little and wait for Limo from Casa Di Amore at 7:30. I was hungry but decided to save appetite for dinner - couple of drinks would do! Played Flamingo and O’Shea’s for about 1 ½ hrs. Fun time, I found 4 Wiz of Oz machines at Flamingo and they were all always packed until morning we left (more on this later), Goldfish and some other random machines.

So picked up right on time by Johnny off to CDA. Folks this is the real deal –Old School. I loved it. Got there and reservation was for 8, we were asked to wait in bar – we waited for 45 minutes but the singer was a Frank Sinatra impersonator (in voice at least) and really entertaining. First round of drinks on the house because of the wait. These were some of the best Margaritas I’ve ever had (I am from Texas were we drink Margaritas). Patron hand mix – yummy! Dinner was great but we filled up on the bread because we were so hungry from the long flight and no lunch. I had the Ozzo Buco and hubby has a seafood soup type thing, we also had bruchetta , pasta soup with beans (fabulous). So by the time the entrees came we were already maxing out. Used the Resaurant.com coupon with no problem. Picked up after dinner and brought back to Flamingo.

Back on the strip kind of wandering north of Flamingo as far as Harrah’s, back to Bellagio for fountain show, checked out Bally’s and Bills. Whew, we were tired so headed up about 1am (3 am Texas time).

All in all we mostly played slots and I had a little win on Wiz, got lots of Fishy Kisses, he loved the Mermaids, I found an Alien machine that was kind!

1/18

Sunday morning we got up and headed out. Hubby hasn’t stayed at Flamingo so we checked out the grounds, had coffee, went to OSheas and had fast food brunch (me Burger King – him Subway) we watch beer pong and then played some Wiz and other slots, I played a little BJ. IP, Harrah’s and then we headed off to Mirage to change in some old silver coins from a long ago trip.

Off to the Wynn (Win for me!) I got a Red card and began in on the Goldfish, and Wiz. We played and played here. I love this place and it loved me, one spin was a $72.50 win and another was $324.50 on one $3.00 spin. I would randomly hit max play and on two of those I hit Flying Monkey bonus! A friend had given me $20 to bet for her so I put it in an All That Glitters $1 machine – hit max play and won $160 in one spin. We split the win so that was a free $80 for me!

So we hit 150 pts and decided to wonder over to Palazzio %26amp;Venetian – hubby knows nothing about this forum or what people say about stuff other then what I talk about with him. So I was surprised when after about 15 minutes in the Venetian he started getting a headache and started complaining about the smell. Well I still love V but don’t think I will ever be staying there.

Went back over to Wynn for free buffet – long long line at buffet ( I guess an hour). I know I complain about waiting for buffets but I did it. Buffet was really good, crab legs, prime rib, shrimp, pasta, veal, I had good vegetable casserole, salads, tons of dessert, good coffee to finish.

We went back toward the Flamingo after a little more play at the Wynn. Watched the Sirens from across the street and the volcano, walked back to Bellagio for more fountains, headed to PH and played an Alien machine there won some $$$. We were leaving the next morning so I wanted to get to the souvenir shop by the Harley café. Got my playing cards and some t-shirts and keychains blah,blah, blah. Well we headed back to the room and got our stuff together for the next day.

1/19

Woke up and ordered room service and waited for it and got ready to go. Once we ate and packed we headed down for last bit of fun. Headed to O’Shea’s and played craps for about 30 minutes and won about $150. It was really fun and the dealers were fun, back to Flamingo and there was a spot on a Wiz machine so I sat on down. Put in $20 and started wishing for a visit from Glenda! She stopped by for a short visit –sadly. However, those flying monkey came on by for a nice long flyby and tons of wild spaces and I cashed out with $146 after just a few minutes. I stayed long enough for a couple drinkypoos and hubby wanted to head to airport . I went and checked out with cash got a ride to the airport and went on in. waited and back home from a really quick visit. I loved it and so did hubby. Hope its not so long until the next trip.

Thanks for reading – Cheers,

CS

TR 1/17-1/19 Flamingo, CDA, Wynn

Thanks for the report, I%26#39;m glad those monkeys were kind to you!

What a quick trip! But it sounded like a lot of fun!

Yep this trip was crazy short - but with two little ones at home it%26#39;s hard to find folks to drag them around to all their activities and school etc. I will take what I ca get!!

Pix of my biggest win on my facebook page

www.facebook.com/video/video.php…

I forgot to mention the Bellagio Conservatory - it was dressed up for Chinese New Year. Beautiful

CS

congrats on all the winnings! wow, I left vegas on the 17th, so i looks like i used up all the bad luck on the slots before you arrived!

Good %26amp; Fun TR, thanks for sharing you Vegas experience. Sounds like you had some luck with the winnings, how great is that!!!!! Your right short trip is better than No trip!!!! Glad you had a great short visit.

WOW...I was at the Flamingo at the same time but definitely didn%26#39;t have the same luck...glad you made out so well :)

I know what you mean about short trips and kids...I can%26#39;t wait to get another sitter so I can head back too :)

CS,

Loved the video and the pics, glad you and the DH had a wonderful trip. Not too much craps seems like the slots got you but if you%26#39;re winning that%26#39;s the way to go.

No Vegas in my future until later in the year.

Yes, my with DH along I wanted to be somewhere where we could be more together. Craps is kind of a solo thing for us because he doesn%26#39;t play (yet). We had a couple long talks about betting craps, odds, stategies, etc -so he may play before long.

To be honest before this trip he didn%26#39;t really gamble at all, but I think he caught on!

Cheers,

CS

Great TR-we are thinking of staying at Flamingo,

but weren%26#39;t sure of the rooms-don%26#39;t need spectacular,

just clean. Was this part ok?