My first trip to Vegas... Trip Report 1985

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OK, It was 1985, I was a tall skinny 21 y/o and I had already bought and sold a condo by then for a tidy profit. I had a new truck and $$ in my pocket, so I invited a friend to join me for a cross country trip (Va to Ca) for the summer. (btw this is completely true)

Anyway after hitting all the must see%26#39;s (St Louis Arch, Osarks, Grand Canyon, Topeka Kansas LOL yada yada) the next stop HAD to be Vegas. I can remember vividly driving into that valley from the Hoover Dam and seeing this little oasis of buildings in the middle of the vast desert. (now houses) Along the way there were dozens of signs advertising Circus Circus and them having the most rooms in town. So we said why not?

On the way into town (I don%26#39;t think 15 was there then) we ended up on Fremont (don%26#39;t ask me how but this is all true) and drove toward the Plaza past 4 Queens, the Mint, Binions, Golden Nugget, etc. and I kept thinking, this is Vegas? So we hung a left on main and saw the Strip in the distance.....WOW

My first trip to Vegas... Trip Report 1985

ahhhh......the old memories. I think it was 1971....my parents took us on a camping trip across the united states for a month. We went to circus circus....we were told to stay at the table during lunch...and our parents went on the floor to gamble while our food was being cooked. The flashing lights were just captivating.

Then we saw that Buddy Rich was playing at (the Sands??)...so my Dad got tickets...and he gave his autographed drum stick to my brother !

We were sad to leave....but our next stop was Reno. We were excited...but it was pretty much a dump !

My first trip to Vegas... Trip Report 1985

Hey, Doc!

You%26#39;re the same age as ME, eh?

Hey, doc. Is this part 1 or is this the whole TR?

Trip Report- 1982-

Ahhh to be 21 again !! I had the luxury of having experienced Vegas many times prior to my 21st birthday, as my aunt lived here, however, this was the first time I was legal ! Previous trips amounted to staying at my aunts house while my parents had a hotel room on the strip and had all the fun.

I recall coming here all on my own from Colorado, by bus, and it was about a 10 hour drive. I arrived at the bus station and my aunt picked me up, we were off !

Oh man, the things I learned. Only hold your cards in one hand, never touch the chips after you place the bet, if you%26#39;re going to play the slots, watch the old lady feed it for an hour, then swoop in and play it after she%26#39;s filled it with her money instead of yours ! Always tip the cocktail waitress, never tip the dealer till you leave the table...good times..good times : )

Dragon said.....

Almost 3000 posts and no good advice yet.

Lmaoooooooo I almost spit my drink!!!!!!

Sorry Doc...they closed the other thread..had to bring it here...LOL

What other thread? What have I missed? Help me Lowrance, you%26#39;re my only hope!

The one where he was saying that he was very close to 3000 posts... TA didn%26#39;t like it and shut him down. Off topic, you know.

lol, so now I%26#39;m Obe One?...or however you spell it!

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Excellent! After all it is the 30th anniversary of Star Wars.

Obi-Wan Kenobi.