Time for Vegas
Discussion
PSBuckshot said:
I'm staying at PH. Should be worth a look!
In that case, you definitely should go and see this.http://vegastheshow.com/
Last time I was there was 1994, so I'd imagine a lot has changed, but do remember the shopping at Caesar's Palace was excellent, with great art places, clothes and all manner of different stuff to buy fom independent outlets. 
Brought back a sculptured cat for my other half at the time from there, dead cool it was.
Brought back a sculptured cat for my other half at the time from there, dead cool it was.
I'm contemplating renting a car when i'm in Vegas in October, we're there for 5 nights and although everyone has said the public transport is readily available its always packed and slow. we're staying on the boulder highway and the bus takes an hour to get to the strip whereas a car between 4 of us wont cost much more than the 5 day pass for the bus.
Nickyboy said:
I'm contemplating renting a car when i'm in Vegas in October, we're there for 5 nights and although everyone has said the public transport is readily available its always packed and slow. we're staying on the boulder highway and the bus takes an hour to get to the strip whereas a car between 4 of us wont cost much more than the 5 day pass for the bus.
For me a car is a must in Vegas if you only have 5 days or so. You just won't see all the hotels on foot.With a car you can park in the free hotel car parks, look around, jump in the car and be parked up at the next one you want to see in 5-10 mins. On foot or public transport it's going to be anything from 20-40 mins!! Especially if you want to go to the ones that are slightly off strip, Mandalay Bay, the Palms etc.
Plus, with a car you can do Hoover Dam, Gun Store, Drive out to the famous Vegas sign for pictures, Freemont Street.
again, you could do all that on public transport, but i don't think you'd fit it all in!
Just noticed you're staying off strip aswell. So a car is an absolute no brainer!!!
Edited by nick s on Friday 31st August 09:03
h0b0 said:
Check the difference in car rental costs between the airport and the hotel. I found it much cheaper to pick one up at the airport.
Absolutely. We pre-booked some heap of s
te Ford before we went, took one look at it at the airport and said "You're having a laugh", so at a very reasonable rate we upgraded to a lovely V8 Cadillac with all the extras and leather and ice-cold air-con. What a car for the trip, lovely and comfortable. 
Go to the Guns and Ammo Garage - WAY better then the other tourist gun range outfits. Did a load of research and these guys came out on tope and were recommended widely
Few Queues
Reasonable for what you get
Pick up from hotel
MASSIVE range of guns when u get there - more than on website
Not condescending and very patient
Easy to add ammo/guns to packages or customise
Take way more money than you think as you will get addicted and pay for more ammo and/or guns
IF they sense you are competent or are satisfied you have shot and are comfortable with guns before they will step back and let you load, cock and repeat yourself until you run out of ammo/money
They may be open to a little wager for extra ammo, guns or range time if they think its game on! (rare) ;-)
Oh and you get a free T-shirt - ask for it up front so you can put it on the target and go for that "i've been in a gunfight" look!
The P90 is worth including in any package (Especially if you like star-gate!)- Very surgical, accurate and comfortable to shoot. Spend as much money on this as you can. The AK47 is horrible and "drives like a tractor" YUCK! AVOID!
DONT mess about.....goes without saying but a load of braying lads turns them cold. The range girls a cute!
Few Queues
Reasonable for what you get
Pick up from hotel
MASSIVE range of guns when u get there - more than on website
Not condescending and very patient
Easy to add ammo/guns to packages or customise
Take way more money than you think as you will get addicted and pay for more ammo and/or guns
IF they sense you are competent or are satisfied you have shot and are comfortable with guns before they will step back and let you load, cock and repeat yourself until you run out of ammo/money
They may be open to a little wager for extra ammo, guns or range time if they think its game on! (rare) ;-)
Oh and you get a free T-shirt - ask for it up front so you can put it on the target and go for that "i've been in a gunfight" look!
The P90 is worth including in any package (Especially if you like star-gate!)- Very surgical, accurate and comfortable to shoot. Spend as much money on this as you can. The AK47 is horrible and "drives like a tractor" YUCK! AVOID!
DONT mess about.....goes without saying but a load of braying lads turns them cold. The range girls a cute!
Sorry :-(
I guess its down to the fact its simple, rugged and just doesn't stop...whatever you do to it within reason. So there are no innovative but complex features to go wrong. Like a diesel engine of old
Effective - yes, if you "drive" around its characteristics. Kicks hard, wants to climb and is heavy. Be warned - even when held and shot correctly will leave some marks on you when shot on full auto. They know this and find it amusing as they really encourage you to let rip with it! ;-)
Good to shoot and tick off the list. Not enjoyable though. Diesel escort VS 335d? (Not sure why I equate guns to diesel engines?)
I guess its down to the fact its simple, rugged and just doesn't stop...whatever you do to it within reason. So there are no innovative but complex features to go wrong. Like a diesel engine of old
Effective - yes, if you "drive" around its characteristics. Kicks hard, wants to climb and is heavy. Be warned - even when held and shot correctly will leave some marks on you when shot on full auto. They know this and find it amusing as they really encourage you to let rip with it! ;-)
Good to shoot and tick off the list. Not enjoyable though. Diesel escort VS 335d? (Not sure why I equate guns to diesel engines?)
nick s said:
For me a car is a must in Vegas if you only have 5 days or so. You just won't see all the hotels on foot.
With a car you can park in the free hotel car parks, look around, jump in the car and be parked up at the next one you want to see in 5-10 mins. On foot or public transport it's going to be anything from 20-40 mins!! Especially if you want to go to the ones that are slightly off strip, Mandalay Bay, the Palms etc.
Plus, with a car you can do Hoover Dam, Gun Store, Drive out to the famous Vegas sign for pictures, Freemont Street.
again, you could do all that on public transport, but i don't think you'd fit it all in!
Just noticed you're staying off strip aswell. So a car is an absolute no brainer!!!
Done, mid sized SUV for £75 for 3 days, cant be bad.With a car you can park in the free hotel car parks, look around, jump in the car and be parked up at the next one you want to see in 5-10 mins. On foot or public transport it's going to be anything from 20-40 mins!! Especially if you want to go to the ones that are slightly off strip, Mandalay Bay, the Palms etc.
Plus, with a car you can do Hoover Dam, Gun Store, Drive out to the famous Vegas sign for pictures, Freemont Street.
again, you could do all that on public transport, but i don't think you'd fit it all in!
Just noticed you're staying off strip aswell. So a car is an absolute no brainer!!!
Edited by nick s on Friday 31st August 09:03
On the subject of Las Vegas. I've only ever been in November before. But i'm heading back out there in 2 weeks time, so will be there for the 3rd week of september.
Is it going to be sunbathing by the pool weather still then? When i've ogne in November, it was still t-shirt weather in the day, but pretty chilly at night!
Is it going to be sunbathing by the pool weather still then? When i've ogne in November, it was still t-shirt weather in the day, but pretty chilly at night!
Learn the games on freemont street, odds are far better and the free booze is flowing as they want to keep your business.
Had to rip the OH away from the crap table after a 12 hour session, she left he table twice to use the toilet - that was it, everything else was comp. food, drink, cigars.
On the plus side she cashed in her chips $5000 up, down side she walked straight into Tiffanys and blew the lot on a earring and necklace set!
That would have paid for my season ticket.
Oh also check with the desk what bands are on, we caught the arctic monkeys at the cosmopolitan roof top pool party, $22 a ticket.
Had to rip the OH away from the crap table after a 12 hour session, she left he table twice to use the toilet - that was it, everything else was comp. food, drink, cigars.
On the plus side she cashed in her chips $5000 up, down side she walked straight into Tiffanys and blew the lot on a earring and necklace set!
That would have paid for my season ticket.
Oh also check with the desk what bands are on, we caught the arctic monkeys at the cosmopolitan roof top pool party, $22 a ticket.
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