LAS VEGAS: March 16 - 18, MEET UP [Archive]

CoHo

23 Jan 2007, 02:33 AM

I think it makes sense to make it official - from what I've been told March 16th, 17th and 18th is the meet-up dates. Well, it better since some of us have already reserved non-refundable flights and hotels.

Hooks
Feel free to post the hotel and your date/time of arrival. When it gets closer to the day we should find a central location for everyone to meet up - something to reflect the various times people will be arriving. Check this thread for updates to that. I'll edit the first post to reflect any updates to the meet.

Strangers with Candy
If you are concerned about meeting a bunch of people off the internet I'd recommend asking for the address and phone of another member that will be attending this. This is something you can give your family... really it is just a sign of good faith.

File Cabinet, Dr Haight and myself started this nonsense so I guess that makes us the responsible parties. I'll be happy to provide my information and I'm sure the other two would as well.

I'll have my cell phone on during the trip, I'll PM people the number as we get closer. This will make it easier to get everyone to meet up in a central location. Unless someone else wants the job.

Minneapolis
Those of you leaving Minneapolis want to meet up before this we will, of course, be having a pre-vegas party, probably a week or two before the event. I'll start a separate thread for that as we get closer.

Skype
We may also have a Skype for this to talk about ideas and such. Details to follow in a separate thread

Reservations
This shit fills up quickly, you may want to make your reservation soon. Most places allow you to buy a cancellation service - expedia has one for $40. It will let you cancel the trip for any reason.

Itinerary
I haven't booked this but I will this week: I should arrive in Vegas at 4:00pm on Thursday, I'll be staying at The Westin and leaving on Monday.

Edit New: It's OFFICIAL!
Friday we have special events!

3:00PM - 5:00PM Friday: Early Dinner / Drinking
Where: Pink Taco in the Hard Rock Hotel
What: This is for people arriving early, lunch to waste time

8:00PM Friday - SUNDAY: Drinking
Where: Nine Fine Irishmen Pub in New York New York ALLADIN CENTER BAR SOMETHING

Apparently there's a steep cover charge there this weekend, on account of some St. Paddy's based festival they're having. In light of that, we probably ought to switch venues. My vote would be for the Aladdin center bar. Pass it along to C-Whore and have him amend the post if you want to do that.
What: This is the OFFICIAL 100% INTP CENTRAL MEETUP. Plan to come here to meet anyone who's anyone! After this we'll be splitting into like-minded groups and/or ignoring and/or evading those that don't agree with our socio-political beliefs.

meshou

23 Jan 2007, 03:03 AM

If only I had $800, I'd be getting a reservation now.

Edit: If I fly out from Chicago, prices half! Hell yeah!

CoHo

8 Feb 2007, 06:05 AM

Well, rooms are booking up fast, I just tried to book and the two itineraries I had saved were gone.

I'll be at the Circus Circus from Thursday to Monday, it came to $750

Spartan26

8 Feb 2007, 07:00 AM

Well, rooms are booking up fast, I just tried to book and the two itineraries I had saved were gone.It's the first weekend of the NCAA tournament. An exciting but busy time for Vegas. Some friends of mine found good deals at Bally's.

Dr. Haight

8 Feb 2007, 04:27 PM

It's the first weekend of the NCAA tournament. I can't find information on that.

Help a brother out, yo.

nfinityi

8 Feb 2007, 04:34 PM

I hear Ted is a pretty cheap airline.

Spartan26

9 Feb 2007, 08:46 AM

I can't find information on that.

Help a brother out, yo.
March Madness, baby! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_NCAA_Men's_Division_I_Basketball_Tournament) You, my friend, need to take your ass to the sports book in Caesar's Palace any time after 9:21 AM, on Thursday March 15th until around 9 PM that Sunday night after the first weekend games end. Forget everything you've heard from Miss America pageant announcers, there's is truly electricity in the air come tourney time.

Actually, any sports book will do, but Caesar's is kinda legendary. It's the only time I could tolerate cigar smoke/pastrami/Miller Lite beer and Brut after shave smell all rolled into one. Of course, that was when the mob ran Vegas. Now that is all corps, it may not have that homey smell.

I, personally, like to run across the street and make the majority of my bets at Barbary Coast, generally a little more favorable odds/payouts. I'd stay away from the Belagio and other really high end casinos that never have boxing as far as picking a sports book. Keep it real!

Dr. Haight

14 Feb 2007, 03:34 AM

If you're going, make sure to bring something green for the trip. It's St. Patrick's day on that Saturday, and things logged in your nose do not count.

Oh, and I'm pretty sure that CW is going to pick up the bar tab on Friday night.

I think I heard that somewhere . . .

CoHo

14 Feb 2007, 05:23 AM

Oh, and I'm pretty sure that CW is going to pick up the bar tab on Friday night.

All the MD 20/20 you can drink!

...

Does anyone think it is necessary for a Skype conference this weekend?

meshou

14 Feb 2007, 08:56 AM

Well, I'm booked at the travelodge across from the Aladin. See you all there.

Samurai Drifter

14 Feb 2007, 09:10 AM

Bwahaha, I live in Minneapolis but I don't know any of you, so ha!

meshou

14 Feb 2007, 09:44 AM

Bwahaha, I live in Minneapolis but I don't know any of you, so ha!Then don't come...?

file cabinet

14 Feb 2007, 07:32 PM

If you're going, make sure to bring something green for the trip. It's St. Patrick's day on that Saturday, and things logged in your nose do not count.

mmmm

http://www.st-patricks-day.com/st_patricks_day_parades_united_states_nevada.asp

This is what they did last year (they need to update for this year):

Las Vegas St. Patrick's Day Parade 2006
Saturday March 18th, 2006 at 11am
The parade will begin at 11AM starting at E. Ocean St. and Water St. proceeding north on Water St. to Lake Mead Dr. and ending just past E. Victory Rd. Following the parade everyone is invited to continue the celebration at our Annual Block Party across Boulder Hwy. at the Joker's Wild Casino.

*does double arm pumping motion to raise the roof*

Dr. Haight

14 Feb 2007, 08:08 PM

*does double arm pumping motion to raise the roof*:rofl:

Jivinjeffjones

14 Feb 2007, 08:55 PM

Someone look horribly awkward around Meshou for me.

Wiki

27 Feb 2007, 09:13 AM

I got a good deal on i4vegas.com. It was during superbowl otherwise I would have been comped.

Im going to try to make it. Gotta check the comps.

Please PM me with details, updates, offers as I rarely thumb through the threads anymore.

I will also be going back in April 6-9 as Harrahs invited me for a tounament.

Vegas is way cool.

nottaprettygal

1 Mar 2007, 08:17 AM

outmywindow

1 Mar 2007, 08:24 AM

I know that you guys aren't into planning, and that's cool and all.

But I'm just saying, maybe this should be penciled in (please turn up your speakers):

Click for a good time. . . (http://www.lvhilton.com/entertainment/manilow.shtml)

Yes?

Ha, my mom's first concert ever was that guy. I'd be willing to sit through an evening of his weave if it meant I would actually be at the meet-up. Sadly, my spring break starts the following weekend. *shakes fist at the heavens* Seriously though, if you guys are gonna be at the Hilton you should check out the Star Trek Experience while you're there. It's nerdy but ultimately really, really cool.

Wiki

1 Mar 2007, 08:25 AM

Hey I better post this before the site goes down again, but the Rio has a room waiting for me so count me in.

So hit me on the PM so we can swap cell phones and info.

And remember, "What happens in Vegas.......... "

Wolf

1 Mar 2007, 08:26 AM

Ha, my mom's first concert ever was that guy. I'd be willing to sit through an evening of his weave if it meant I would actually be at the meet-up. Sadly, my spring break starts the following weekend. *shakes fist at the heavens* Seriously though, if you guys are gonna be at the Hilton you should check out the Star Trek Experience while you're there. It's nerdy but ultimately really, really cool.
I would never want to go listen to that guy, either.

You have great taste in activities, though! Definitely something worth going to do...

outmywindow

1 Mar 2007, 08:30 AM

I would never want to go listen to that guy, either.

You have great taste in activities, though! Definitely something worth going to do...

Last time I was there was on the day of the first official flight of SpaceShipOne (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceShipOne) for the Ansari X-Prize (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansari_X_Prize). My parents and I had driven out to Mojave to see the launch and decided to keep going on to Vegas just to go to the Star Trek Experience. I can say from experience that there's nothing like having a Klingon insult you for only being able to make sub-orbital while you're sitting there trying to eat your lunch.

nottaprettygal

1 Mar 2007, 08:31 AM

Seriously though, if you guys are gonna be at the Hilton you should check out the Star Trek Experience while you're there. It's nerdy but ultimately really, really cool.

How could you possibly think that Star Trek is more entertaining than Barry Manilow? I'm disgusted at the thought of that. Disgusted.

booyalab

1 Mar 2007, 02:07 PM

Ivy

1 Mar 2007, 03:38 PM

Off the top of my head, I can't really think of anyone that I hate more than him.

He's really starting to look like a skeleton draped in leather with a cut-out hole for singing. Awesome.

nottaprettygal

1 Mar 2007, 07:00 PM

Off the top of my head, I can't really think of anyone that I hate more than him.

So. . . I should put you down as a 'maybe' then?

kuranes

2 Mar 2007, 03:24 AM

Wolf

2 Mar 2007, 03:30 AM

So. . . I should put you down as a 'maybe' then?
:lol: :theclap:

You're way too optimistic. That scares me.

Google Monster

2 Mar 2007, 03:37 AM

Has anyone suggested : The Blueman Group

http://www.blueman.com/music/

outmywindow

2 Mar 2007, 04:22 AM

Has anyone suggested : The Blueman Group

http://www.blueman.com/music/

I saw them live at the Luxor back when I was in high school and the show was AMAZING! Of course, having 2nd row center tickets kind of helped (Thanks Ashley's mom!)...

Anyway, I highly recommend seeing them.

C.J.Woolf

2 Mar 2007, 05:03 AM

I'd definitely go see Blue Man Group... if I was in Vegas. :sadbanana:

10 years ago, when a member of my favorite smartass board mentioned BMG and I asked who they were, he replied:

"They're a group of men. And they're blue."

Smartass.

shum

2 Mar 2007, 05:34 AM

Niffer

4 Mar 2007, 01:36 AM

NONONONONONONONONONO i want to come too :<
pretend i'm there, okay? :>

Wiki

4 Mar 2007, 05:53 PM

hmmm.

i got the last T4 slip i was waiting for today. now i can do my income tax. and i am expecting a big return!

of course there are many sensible things i could do with this money...

but i am not intp. is it an intp only meetup? i wouldnt want to F you guys all up...

or maybe i do.

They are always open meet ups to all members is my understanding. I have never seen anyone get turned away for not being INTP. Variety is the spice of life.

I personally would love to see you there.

MacGuffin

5 Mar 2007, 01:11 PM

Roll call!

Who is actually going? I have been trying to work it out, I want to know if it is worth it.

Or perhaps just mope about all the people that are going since I won't be able to make it (most likely option).

Ivy

5 Mar 2007, 02:11 PM

Or perhaps just mope about all the people that are going since I won't be able to make it (most likely option).

That's my plan.

Geoff

5 Mar 2007, 02:26 PM

That's my plan.

Mine too! Perhaps some sort of t shirt could be printed.

"I didnt go to the Las Vegas Meet Up and all I got was this lousy T shirt."

-Geoff

Ivy

5 Mar 2007, 02:31 PM

Mine too! Perhaps some sort of t shirt could be printed.

"I didnt go to the Las Vegas Meet Up and all I got was this lousy T shirt."

-Geoff

What about "I Didn't Want To Go To Your Dumb Party Anyway"?

MacGuffin

5 Mar 2007, 03:03 PM

With permission:

I'll be there, but on a funny day. Coming in Thursday late (10 PM) coming back the 17th at 1 fucking AM. So pretty much having to poop out on most of Saturday late night. Ugh.

Dr. Haight

5 Mar 2007, 03:08 PM

Yeah . . . fc, CW, and myself will be arriving on Thursday at 11pm.

Apparently, we will be going to Studio 54 after we dump off our junk at the Hotel. :popcorn:

C.J.Woolf

5 Mar 2007, 04:34 PM

Or perhaps just mope about all the people that are going since I won't be able to make it (most likely option).

That's my plan.

Mine too!
I already know I can't come. Now we have a preliminary list of attendees for the INTPc Post-Vegas Mope Meetup!

Rajah

5 Mar 2007, 04:35 PM

Yeah . . . fc, CW, and myself will be arriving on Thursday at 11pm.

Apparently, we will be going to Studio 54 after we dump off our junk at the Hotel. :popcorn:I'm flying in Thurs. as well.

Not that I'm trying to get invited to your little guy-shindig.

Rhu

5 Mar 2007, 04:43 PM

nottaprettygal and I should be showing up midmorning on Friday. One or both of us is bound to be tired and cranky; fixin for a fight or a nap.

Whoever we hang out with before we are allowed to check in (Hi, Rajah!) should have some advil handy for their own safety.

Dr. Haight

5 Mar 2007, 04:44 PM

Not that I'm trying to get invited to your little guy-shindig.It's not a guy thing. And you're not invited . . . you have to go.

I me, come on . . . what could me more fun than drinking at the bar while laughing watching fc dance?

attila_the_hunny

5 Mar 2007, 04:45 PM

Dr. Haight

5 Mar 2007, 04:46 PM

I'll be in Virginia that weekend. I'll be in Vegas too MacG. meet us there! :whistle:

C.J.Woolf

5 Mar 2007, 04:47 PM

I'll be in Virginia that weekend. :whistle:
And I won't be. Shit.

Rajah

5 Mar 2007, 04:49 PM

nottaprettygal and I should be showing up midmorning on Friday. One or both of us is bound to be tired and cranky; fixin for a fight or a nap.I hear makeup napping is the best.

BTW, thanks notta and Hustler. I have listened to "One Night in Bangkok" 432 consecutive times this morning alone.

attila_the_hunny

5 Mar 2007, 04:49 PM

:whistle:

The only reason I'm not going is because 1) we can't afford it 2) I don't want to get married by Elvis with people I've met IRL once as guests and 3) I have to visit my mommy.

Madrigal

5 Mar 2007, 05:23 PM

2) I don't want to get married by Elvis with people I've met IRL once as guests

You kidding me? That's like one of the things you have to do before you die. That and climb Mount Everest, join a socialist party, fall in love in Paris, have a threesome, etc.

Jennywocky

5 Mar 2007, 05:24 PM

You kidding me? That's like one of the things you have to do before you die. That and climb Mount Everest, join a socialist party, fall in love in Paris, have a threesome, etc.

If Mt. Everest was in Paris and Paris was in Las Vegas, she could have gotten all of these done over the weekend.

Dr. Haight

5 Mar 2007, 05:27 PM

If Mt. Everest was in Paris and Paris was in Las Vegas, she could have gotten all of these done over the weekend.Yeah, and just add Elvis to the three-some. . . . Done!

Death, come to me now.

Madrigal

5 Mar 2007, 05:28 PM

If Mt. Everest was in Paris and Paris was in Las Vegas, she could have gotten all of these done over the weekend.

Oh and I forgot to add "dance Tango in Buenos Aires" to the list. *clears throat*

Rhu

5 Mar 2007, 05:28 PM

You kidding me? That's like one of the things you have to do before you die. That and climb Mount Everest, join a socialist party, fall in love in Paris, have a threesome, etc.

So you're coming up to get married, Madrigal?

Madrigal

5 Mar 2007, 05:31 PM

So you're coming up to get married, Madrigal?

It's on my list of things to do. Not very high up though. Paris is Paris, y'know.

nottaprettygal

5 Mar 2007, 05:34 PM

Somebody better get married, or I'm gonna be pissed.

file cabinet

5 Mar 2007, 05:34 PM

It's not a guy thing. And you're not invited . . . you have to go.

I me, come on . . . what could me more fun than drinking at the bar while laughing watching fc dance?

For the curious, a stop will be made at Studio54 ( http://www.studio54.com/ )
There may be better venues but for the sake of convenience location wise that will be the place to be on Saturday night.

*prematurely dances*

Rhu

5 Mar 2007, 05:35 PM

It's on my list of things to do. Not very high up though. Paris is Paris, y'know.

And Paris is eternal. Or at the very least won't be gone forever on the 19th of March!

Rajah

5 Mar 2007, 05:36 PM

It's on my list of things to do. Not very high up though. Paris is Paris, y'know.Well, stop by Paris, fall in love, then bring him to Vegas. You can honeymoon on Everest.

You better get started though. You're very cute and bright, but even you might need a day or two to find true love in Paris.

Madrigal

5 Mar 2007, 05:36 PM

And Paris is eternal. Or at the very least won't be gone forever on the 19th of March!

Yeah, whatever. I still hate you all.

Dr. Haight

5 Mar 2007, 05:37 PM

... that will be the place to be on Saturday night.
Wait, what . . . Thursday and Saturday?

(Why do flashes of the dancing scene from "The Jerk" keep coming up in my brain?)

Rajah

5 Mar 2007, 05:37 PM

Yeah, whatever. I still hate you all.I take back my "very cute and bright" comment!

Not really. Still true.

Madrigal

5 Mar 2007, 05:39 PM

I take back my "very cute and bright" comment!

Not really. Still true.

Take lots of pictures. <_<

Rhu

5 Mar 2007, 05:41 PM

Yeah, whatever. I still hate you all.
We can start a PayPal! The "Bring Madrigal to Vegas" fund!

Madrigal

5 Mar 2007, 06:26 PM

We can start a PayPal! The "Bring Madrigal to Vegas" fund!

Too late. I already made plans. :P

Rhu

5 Mar 2007, 06:29 PM

Too late. I already made plans. :P
Well, I hope you have a fine time rotting in hell, Ms. Toogoodforus.

outmywindow

5 Mar 2007, 07:18 PM

(Why do flashes of the dancing scene from "The Jerk" keep coming up in my brain?)

Because that's an awesome movie?

And count me in for the Post-Vegas Mope Meetup. Dammit.

file cabinet

5 Mar 2007, 08:06 PM

mmmm

http://www.st-patricks-day.com/st_patricks_day_parades_united_states_nevada.asp

follow up to the above post.

http://www.lvsoe.com/events/st_patricks_parade/index.htm

Coldwell Banker Wardley's

41st Annual Sons of Erin

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Henderson Nevada

Water Street

from E. Ocean St. to E. Victory Rd.

Saturday March 17, 2007

Start Time 10:00 AM

Grand Marshal
Carrot Top

I don't actually like parades but if anyone else is interested..

Wait, what . . . Thursday and Saturday?

Saturday would be better since there will be more people there and it will be open til 5am. an overview (http://www.vegas.com/nightclubs/studio54/index.html) and reviews (http://lasvegas.citysearch.com/profile/11342034/las_vegas_nv/studio_54_at_the_mgm_grand.html)

Rhu

5 Mar 2007, 08:16 PM

I don't actually like parades but if anyone else is interested..

Grand Marshal
Carrot Top
I'm only interested if firearms are allowed.

nottaprettygal

5 Mar 2007, 08:20 PM

I'm only interested if firearms are allowed.

Whoa. I wasn't interested before Carrot Top was mentioned, but now I'm thinking that this could top (haha) Barry Manilow.

attila_the_hunny

5 Mar 2007, 08:21 PM

You kidding me? That's like one of the things you have to do before you die. That and climb Mount Everest, join a socialist party, fall in love in Paris, have a threesome, etc.

I don't see how that fits in with your cliche crap! Granted, getting married in Vegas by Elvis is, but by people you've just my IRL from teh interweb? Ha!

outmywindow

5 Mar 2007, 08:25 PM

I'm only interested if firearms are allowed.

This is one of those times that I love my extremely vivid imagination...

Wolf

5 Mar 2007, 08:27 PM

Somebody better get married, or I'm gonna be pissed.
Who, and to whom? I think a good percentage of the attendees are already married, the remainder are very single.

attila_the_hunny

5 Mar 2007, 08:28 PM

Somebody better get married, or I'm gonna be pissed.
Only if you come along on the honeymoon. ;)

Wolf

5 Mar 2007, 08:29 PM

And count me in for the Post-Vegas Mope Meetup. Dammit.
Where is this being held?

nottaprettygal

5 Mar 2007, 08:29 PM

Who, and to whom? I think a good percentage of the attendees are already married, the remainder are very single.

Was that your way of volunteering?

Only if you come along on the honeymoon

To drink lots of champagne and critique the couple's love-makin' style? Okay. I'll come.

C.J.Woolf

5 Mar 2007, 08:33 PM

I'm only interested if firearms are allowed.
Bow and arrow is more sporting.

Or shurikens! Nothing cooler than killing a man(?) with a shuriken.

Wolf

5 Mar 2007, 08:33 PM

Whoa. I wasn't interested before Carrot Top was mentioned, but now I'm thinking that this could top (haha) Barry Manilow.
Sure enough, it could. Terrible pun.

Rhu: Want to meet at a local range before to warm up?

Rhu

5 Mar 2007, 08:35 PM

Sure enough, it could. Terrible pun.

Rhu: Want to meet at a local range before to warm up?

I'd get to shoot you, then Carrot Top?

This is going to be the best meetup ever!

outmywindow

5 Mar 2007, 08:35 PM

Where is this being held?

In my living room with the only light being provided by the muted television's scrolling "what the fuck is on right now?" channel while I cradle a half-empty bottle of Crown Royal and whimper quietly and pout. The sounds of the greatest party ever drift through the kitchen window and I slowly doze off and start drooling all over the arm of my uncomfortable couch. In the back of my mind I know I'll wake up the next morning with a headache and a really pinched nerve in my shoulder/neck from using the bottle as a pillow and sleeping in an awkward position.

It's gonna be awesome.

attila_the_hunny

5 Mar 2007, 08:36 PM

To drink lots of champagne and critique the couple's love-makin' style? Okay. I'll come.

Don't forget to bring your raincoat. :)

Wolf

5 Mar 2007, 08:36 PM

Was that your way of volunteering?
No. Mainly because there would be no interested females, and homosexual marriage isn't currently legal in Nevada to my knowledge.

Wolf

5 Mar 2007, 08:39 PM

I'd get to shoot you, then Carrot Top?

This is going to be the best meetup ever!
Well, Carrot Top is easy. You can shoot me if you can out-draw me, and I'm able to go from holster/safe to two aimed shots in under a second and a half, so you might want to get some practice in.

In my living room with the only light being provided by the muted television's scrolling "what the fuck is on right now?" channel while I cradle a half-empty bottle of Crown Royal and whimper quietly and pout. The sounds of the greatest party ever drift through the kitchen window and I slowly doze off and start drooling all over the arm of my uncomfortable couch. In the back of my mind I know I'll wake up the next morning with a headache and a really pinched nerve in my shoulder/neck from using the bottle as a pillow and sleeping in an awkward position.

It's gonna be awesome.
Sounds like a great party! If I bring a bottle of something and a pizza, could I come?

Rhu

5 Mar 2007, 08:44 PM

Well, Carrot Top is easy. You can shoot me if you can out-draw me, and I'm able to go from holster/safe to two aimed shots in under a second and a half, so you might want to get some practice in.
What kind of assassin would participate in a fair fight?

Wolf

5 Mar 2007, 08:46 PM

What kind of assassin would participate in a fair fight?
Good point. I'd shoot you before you knew I was there. :ph34r:

Rhu

5 Mar 2007, 08:50 PM

:ph34r:

Oh yeah? Well, guess what?

:ph34r: :ph34r: :ph34r: :ph34r:

Wolf

5 Mar 2007, 08:55 PM

Bah, I love you, Rhu. You'll kill me because I wouldn't be able to kill you.

nottaprettygal

5 Mar 2007, 09:10 PM

Here's something else that I think is worth seeing:

A Diamond in the Rough (http://www.americasdiamondlive.com/)

Turn up your sound, y'all.

Rhu

5 Mar 2007, 09:48 PM

Hell, I know I want to throw my panties at him.

My attention was first captured in 1977 by an album called Love at the Greek. What I heard were touching lyrics surrounded by musical sounds, like a warm blanket on a cold winters night. Little did I realize that these "beautiful noises" would have such a profound impact on my life and this most unexpected musical career.

So touching.

nottaprettygal

5 Mar 2007, 09:54 PM

So touching.

And he's the only Neil Diamond impersonator that is actually endorsed by The Diamond himself! I'm swooning.

MacGuffin

5 Mar 2007, 10:39 PM

*sigh*

Only a bunch of INTPs could make work sound more entertaining than Vegas.

nottaprettygal

5 Mar 2007, 10:45 PM

*sigh*

Only a bunch of INTPs could make work sound more entertaining than Vegas.

Yeah. Highly doubtful. You just keep telling yourself that as you work for "the man" while we're having lots of drunken fun. <_<

MacGuffin

5 Mar 2007, 10:49 PM

Yeah. Highly doubtful. You just keep telling yourself that as you work for "the man" while we're having lots of drunken fun. <_<
Money vs. Manilow... :joft:

nottaprettygal

5 Mar 2007, 10:51 PM

Money vs. Manilow... :joft:

The choice really seems quite obvious to me. Although, I was actually blessed with the ability to make obvious decisions.

MacGuffin

5 Mar 2007, 10:52 PM

The choice really seems quite obvious to me. Although, I was actually blessed with the ability to make obvious decisions.
So you are getting a job? Congratulations!

Rajah

5 Mar 2007, 10:53 PM

So you are getting a job? Congratulations!NPG's working for Manilow?!?

MacGuffin

5 Mar 2007, 10:54 PM

NPG's working for Manilow?!?
That would be hell on earth.

Congratulations!

Rhu

5 Mar 2007, 10:55 PM

NPG's working for Manilow?!?

That does explain the free advertising.

nottaprettygal

5 Mar 2007, 10:58 PM

So you are getting a job? Congratulations!

How does that correlate again? Oh yeah, it doesn't.

NPG's working for Manilow?!?

Yes. I am actually in charge of injecting the Botox into his face. One day I dream of being the girl who applies his self-tanner. *sigh* If only. . .

Wolf

5 Mar 2007, 10:59 PM

Wait...wait...

There was talk of marriage earlier - is NPG marrying Manilow?

Wolf

5 Mar 2007, 11:00 PM

Yes. I am actually in charge of injecting the Botox into his face. One day I dream of being the girl who applies his self-tanner. *sigh* If only. . .
*shudders*

MacGuffin

5 Mar 2007, 11:00 PM

Wait...wait...

There was talk of marriage earlier - is NPG marrying Manilow?
There are some unnatural acts that should not be discussed.

Rajah

5 Mar 2007, 11:02 PM

Yes. I am actually in charge of injecting the Botox into his face. One day I dream of being the girl who applies his self-tanner. *sigh* If only. . .You're quite skilled. I admire a girl who wields the syringe so deftly, as to give that patented look of perpetual surprise.

Rhu

5 Mar 2007, 11:04 PM

You're quite skilled. I admire a girl who wields the syringe so deftly, as to give that patented look of perpetual surprise.

You mean... that isn't an expression of childlike wonder at the beauty and bounty of God's green Earth?

nottaprettygal

5 Mar 2007, 11:09 PM

128' X 56'10" IMAGE OF HILTON HEADLINER BARRY MANILOW
FEATURED ON PROPERTY'S MAIN TOWER

LAS VEGAS- The Las Vegas Hilton is now home to the largest hand painted mural in Las Vegas, with the 128' X 56'10" image of Hilton headliner Barry Manilow on display on the property's main tower (South facing).

The mural was installed over a five day period using a grid system to prepare the image and three painters using brushes and rollers to complete the finished mural on Saturday, February 3.

"We wanted to reflect Barry's presence at our property in a big and unique way, said Ken Ciancimino, Las Vegas Hilton executive vice president. "It can't get much bigger than this and, just like Barry, it will have staying power-the elements can't affect it."

Sky Tag, the company responsible for the mural, specializes in spectacular images in metropolitan areas. It digitally prints large building wraps; paints super-sized supergraphics; and designs the largest murals in the United States. This is the biggest superstar mural the company has painted in Las Vegas.

Manilow opened "Music and Passion" at the Las Vegas Hilton on February 23, 2005 and in March 2006, the resort extended his exclusive long-term engagement through 2008.

Rajah

5 Mar 2007, 11:12 PM

You mean... that isn't an expression of childlike wonder at the beauty and bounty of God's green Earth?Maybe... Or, maybe this (http://www.awfulplasticsurgery.com/archives/007243.html).

Rajah

5 Mar 2007, 11:13 PM

Sky Tag, the company responsible for the mural, specializes in spectacular images in metropolitan areas.Well, at least we know who Rhu should target after Carrot Top...

Rhu

5 Mar 2007, 11:33 PM

Well, at least we know who Rhu should target after Carrot Top...

Mm. Crappy action movie, here we come. Die Tag sounds like it could be even lower quality than Laserblast.

SensEye

5 Mar 2007, 11:34 PM

Hustler

5 Mar 2007, 11:35 PM

Did you all see Manilow on the Colbert Report? I thought that was pretty good.

C.J.Woolf

6 Mar 2007, 03:47 AM

Money vs. Manilow... :joft:
I cling to some hope that they'll see reason and go to Blue Man Group or Penn and Teller instead. But these INTPs are as stubborn as they are perverse...

The Las Vegas Hilton is now home to the largest hand painted mural in Las Vegas, with the 128' X 56'10" image of Hilton headliner Barry Manilow on display on the property's main tower (South facing).
Does it face the airport, perchance?

To hell with a Rhu assassination -- this calls for Manilow vs. Godzilla!

Did you all see Manilow on the Colbert Report? I thought that was pretty good.
No, but I heard him interviewed on the radio. At first I didn't know it was him because his speaking voice is deeper than his singing voice. He said that he started out as a session pianist in NYC and he had expected that to be the extent of his career; his success as a singer surprised him. He sounded like a nice, down-to-earth guy.

Still don't like his music, though.

Rajah

6 Mar 2007, 03:50 AM

Still don't like his music, though.Sacrilege! He sang "Mandy."

C.J.Woolf

6 Mar 2007, 03:51 AM

Sacrilege! He sang Mandy.
Ooookay, "Mandy" is one of my musical vices. But that's it!

nottaprettygal

6 Mar 2007, 03:54 AM

Ooookay, "Mandy" is one of my musical vices. But that's it!

Are you going to try to tell me that "Copacabana" doesn't occasionally get stuck in your head as well? I'm on to you, Mr. Woolf.

Ivy

6 Mar 2007, 04:00 AM

As long as I can't see him, I kind of like him.

C.J.Woolf

6 Mar 2007, 04:01 AM

Are you going to try me that "Copacabana" doesn't occasionally get stuck in your head as well? I'm on to you, Mr. Woolf.
How low and evil of you to try and plant an earworm in me and phrase it as a baseless and utterly false accusation! </indignant>

Spartan26

6 Mar 2007, 05:45 AM

Ooookay, "Mandy" is one of my musical vices. But that's it!
No Weekend In New England?:confused:

I think you're forgetting that one.

MacGuffin

6 Mar 2007, 01:17 PM

I have a running loop of nearly 1000 songs in my head.

Thankfully, neither "Mandy" or "Copacabana" are one of them. In fact, I don't even know them!

Lurker

6 Mar 2007, 02:21 PM

Thankfully, neither "Mandy" or "Copacabana" are one of them. In fact, I don't even know them!

I puke a little bit when I hear them. You're lucky.

This is one meet up that Hustler can't miss. He must be there. Oh, the pressure!

I'm part of the Mope party. Maybe next time.

Madrigal

6 Mar 2007, 02:23 PM

Sacrilege! He sang "Mandy."

That is a great song. In fact I'm going to listen to it right now. :ph34r:

Spartan26

7 Mar 2007, 06:43 AM

Thankfully, neither "Mandy" or "Copacabana" are one of them. In fact, I don't even know them!
LIAR!!!

MacGuffin

7 Mar 2007, 12:10 PM

LIAR!!!
It's true!

I have taste.

Anyway, I should lock this thread before the idea of meetups is forever destroyed.

Hustler

7 Mar 2007, 12:24 PM

This is one meet up that Hustler can't miss. He must be there. Oh, the pressure!
O RLY? Is that a challenge?

MacGuffin

7 Mar 2007, 01:18 PM

O RLY? Is that a challenge?
It is. Are you going to let a woman tell you what to do?

Hustler

7 Mar 2007, 02:07 PM

It is. Are you going to let a woman tell you what to do?
I think I'm doomed to that either way, because NAPG did mention that she'd rather I not show up, so as not to let the reality of me ruin the legend.

MacGuffin

7 Mar 2007, 02:49 PM

I think I'm doomed to that either way, because NAPG did mention that she'd rather I not show up, so as not to let the reality of me ruin the legend.
That wasn't a challenge... yet.

Lurker

7 Mar 2007, 03:12 PM

O RLY? Is that a challenge?

You know they're all coming to Vegas to see you. You can't let them down.

Edit: Or lurk nearby, because now they know what you look like.

Hustler

7 Mar 2007, 03:14 PM

You know they're all coming to Vegas to see you. You can't let them down.
Hey, you're going to frighten away the introvert. Quit laying on the pressure!

Lurker

7 Mar 2007, 03:16 PM

*lays low and waits for pics*

Dr. Haight

7 Mar 2007, 03:18 PM

*lays low and waits for pics*I think I should purchase a wireless webcam and mount it on top of my rainbow-colored propeller hat.

Lurker

7 Mar 2007, 03:26 PM

I think I should purchase a wireless webcam and mount it on top of my rainbow-colored propeller hat.

You are the master of subtle. No one will suspect a thing.

Dr. Haight

7 Mar 2007, 03:32 PM

You are the master of subtle. No one will suspect a thing.YES! :headphone:

Rajah

7 Mar 2007, 03:38 PM

Geoff

7 Mar 2007, 03:41 PM

Okay, I'm having problems finding a hotel room. My cheap-hotel-lady connection can't secure a discount b/c the hotel just isn't releasing those rates. Apparently, there's a Scientology convention that weekend, which is why the rooms are so damned booked/pricey. A Scientology convention. I'm working on it, but any hotel ideas y'all might have would be most appreciated.

Grumble,
Rajah.

Scientology eh. Maybe you could join the Church and its convention in order to get a room...

I believe you only have to sell your soul for 1 million years or so.

-Geoff

Rajah

7 Mar 2007, 03:42 PM

Scientology eh. Maybe you could join the Church and its convention in order to get a room...

I believe you only have to sell your soul for 1 million years or so.

-GeoffI don't have a soul.

C.J.Woolf

7 Mar 2007, 03:44 PM

I don't have a soul.
They don't know that. It'll be the religious equivalent of a Florida swampland swindle.

Dr. Haight

7 Mar 2007, 03:48 PM

Tell the hotel reservation agent that you are related to both Tom Cruise and John Travolta?

Rajah

7 Mar 2007, 03:49 PM

They don't know that. It'll be the religious equivalent of a Florida swampland swindle.I should probably change my avatar. They probably can sense these things. :ph34r:

So, does this mean I'm going to Vegas to get audited? Because even tempered by the sheer joy of watching fc dance, that does not sound fun!

C.J.Woolf

7 Mar 2007, 03:53 PM

So, does this mean I'm going to Vegas to get audited?
It is kinda weird that the Church of Scientology should use a word with such negative associations. Plus it reminds you it's going to cost you a lot of money.

bergenski

7 Mar 2007, 04:11 PM

Okay, I'm having problems finding a hotel room.
I'm sure Hustler would be happy to let you guys crash at his place.

Rajah

7 Mar 2007, 04:12 PM

It is kinda weird that the Church of Scientology should use a word with such negative associations. Plus it reminds you it's going to cost you a lot of money.Maybe they're trying to be seen as more fun-loving. Hence the Vegas trip.

Holy crap! Do you think the Barry Manilow experience has anything to do with this?

Geoff

7 Mar 2007, 04:39 PM

I don't have a soul.

Apparently they won't take you if you've had a lobotomy, either :ph34r:

Rajah

7 Mar 2007, 04:42 PM

Apparently they won't take you if you've had a lobotomy, either :ph34r:Well, then you're screwed. :P

I'm Missy Elliot. I flipped it and reversed it, yo.

bergenski

7 Mar 2007, 04:42 PM

Maybe they're trying to be seen as more fun-loving. Hence the Vegas trip.

Maybe it's because LV is whacked out. I don't really see them hitting the gambling tables or strip clubs....

Geoff

7 Mar 2007, 04:45 PM

Well, then you're screwed. :P

I'm Missy Elliot. I flipped it and reversed it, yo.

I'd rather be screwed than have "yo" in my vocabulary ;)

Dr. Haight

7 Mar 2007, 04:46 PM

Barry Manilow (since he writes songs that make the whole world sing).Actually, he didn't write that song. That's how pathetic he is . . .

bergenski

7 Mar 2007, 04:51 PM

Actually, he didn't write that song. That's how pathetic he is . . .
:shock:

:cry:

smalband

7 Mar 2007, 05:03 PM

I will be in California at this time, so I will try to catch up with you guys. I will probably be extremely drunk/wasted/whatever, but hopefully I will be able to discern the INTP's from the rest of the lot :)

EDIT: Oh, and if anyone would be so kind as to PM or email me the details of where we are meeting up I would be forever grateful. Unless you don't want me to be there :)

nottaprettygal

7 Mar 2007, 08:09 PM

I think I'm doomed to that either way, because NAPG did mention that she'd rather I not show up, so as not to let the reality of me ruin the legend.

I don't think I ever used the word "legend" to describe you. Let's just make that clear. Since when does what I want matter? Gonna let some INTJ tell you what to do? Huh huh? Are ya? *shoves Hustler*

Okay, I'm having problems finding a hotel room.

Why didn't you just say originally that you wanted to be my snuggle partner? *pats bed and motions for Rajah to get in* Did you try the Trop?

Actually, he didn't write that song. That's how pathetic he is . . .

And you knew that. That's how pathetic YOU are.

Dr. Haight

7 Mar 2007, 08:12 PM

And you knew that. That's how pathetic YOU are.You're so kind. Although I think I learned that from Trivial Pursuit.

Which is equally pathetic, I know.

nfinityi

7 Mar 2007, 08:13 PM

I'm Missy Elliot. I flipped it and reversed it, yo.
Was it worth it? Did you work it?

nottaprettygal

7 Mar 2007, 08:13 PM

You're so kind. Although I think I learned that from Trivial Pursuit.

Which is equally pathetic, I know.

Ain't nothing pathetic about the Pursuit!

Rhu

7 Mar 2007, 08:14 PM

Ain't nothing pathetic about the Pursuit!

Well, I imagine Haight sits at home, playing Trivial Pursuit by himself...

...or basically tries to memorize the questions and answers for that glorious day when someone decides to play with him.

outmywindow

7 Mar 2007, 08:15 PM

You're so kind. Although I think I learned that from Trivial Pursuit.

Which is equally pathetic, I know.

It's only pathetic if you sat down and specifically memorized the trivia from the cards. If you happen to remember it from an evening of regular game play, there's nothing to be ashamed about.

...And no, I've never just sat down with the box of cards and read them... :ph34r:

*edit* Rhu beat me to it. *shakes fist*

Google Monster

7 Mar 2007, 08:18 PM

It's only pathetic if you sat down and specifically memorized the trivia from the cards. If you happen to remember it from an evening of regular game play, there's nothing to be ashamed about.

...And no, I've never just sat down with the box of cards and read them... :ph34r:

*edit* Rhu beat me to it. *shakes fist*
Not only did he beat you to it, he adding a lot more Hooooraaahhhhh!

file cabinet

7 Mar 2007, 08:27 PM

to warm up for studio54, listen to the music at...
http://www.plaslaiko.net/me/

he won't be in Vegas though (he'll be in the Twin Cities in a few weeks actually)..

*climbs on top of speaker and starts dancing*

nottaprettygal

7 Mar 2007, 08:29 PM

to warm up for studio54, listen to the music at...

I think that I may be MIA for the Studio 54 action. :ph34r:

Dr. Haight

7 Mar 2007, 08:34 PM

Well, I imagine Haight sits at home, playing Trivial Pursuit by himself...

...or basically tries to memorize the questions and answers for that glorious day when someone decides to play with him.Actually, you're wrong. I used to play the game a lot, and with other people, in fact. However, I did consider memorizing the cards after a really bad streak of losses. But I never got around to actually doing it because there are way to many cards. :)

And there is a pattern to the game that started appearing to me, anyway.

booyalab

7 Mar 2007, 08:37 PM

And you knew that. That's how pathetic YOU are.

er, i knew that and I dont even like Barry Manilow. And I've never learned anything from Trivial Pursuit.

MacGuffin

7 Mar 2007, 08:56 PM

I've never learned anything from Trivial Pursuit.
Because you never played, or just a bit slow?

Google Monster

7 Mar 2007, 08:57 PM

lol

bergenski

7 Mar 2007, 09:15 PM

I'd like to start a pool on who hooks up with whom at this meet-up. And Rhu-and-a-stripper will be on it.

Rajah

7 Mar 2007, 09:32 PM

I'd like to start a pool on who hooks up with whom at this meet-up. And Rhu-and-a-stripper will be on it.Even money on "Rhu and himself."

:ph34r:

Rhu

7 Mar 2007, 09:35 PM

Even money on "Rhu and himself."

That guy did just smile at me in the mirror. I wonder, sometimes...

MacGuffin

7 Mar 2007, 09:50 PM

I'd like to start a pool on who hooks up with whom at this meet-up. And Rhu-and-a-stripper will be on it.
Wait! What if I have inside information?

bergenski

7 Mar 2007, 11:36 PM

Wait! What if I have inside information?
Well, then you cannot bet. But you can PM me immediately.

MacGuffin

7 Mar 2007, 11:49 PM

Well, then you cannot bet.
How will you know whether I am lying or not?

bergenski

8 Mar 2007, 12:24 AM

How will you know whether I am lying or not?
It don't matter, I know who it is...Haight and Hustler!

alesta

8 Mar 2007, 12:39 AM

It don't matter, I know who it is...Haight and Hustler!

And so the truth comes out! I *knew* it! You guys have been undercover flirting for months!

:)

p.s. what's with the new weird smiley options...hmmm....

Rajah

8 Mar 2007, 12:41 AM

p.s. what's with the new weird smiley options...hmmm....:gm:

booyalab

8 Mar 2007, 12:58 AM

Because you never played, or just a bit slow?

nice attempt at wit but there's a third possibility.

MacGuffin

8 Mar 2007, 01:12 AM

nice attempt at wit but there's a third possibility.
Nice attempt at self-aggrandizement, but no, there isn't a third possibility.

ZHASH

8 Mar 2007, 01:40 AM

So you're coming up to get married, Madrigal?

Wait a minute, I'm the Justice of the Peace for the event. I'll perform all the weddings! Check out my avatar and count me in.

I'm on the list: http://www.sots.ct.gov/RegisterManual/SectionVII/townab.htm#BERLIN

Dr. Haight

8 Mar 2007, 01:52 AM

Wait a minute, I'm the Justice of the Peace for the event. I'll perform all the weddings! Check out my avatar and count me in.

I'm on the list: http://www.sots.ct.gov/RegisterManual/SectionVII/townab.htm#BERLIN

Those kids are way to young to be married.

What state do you live in, anyway?

ZHASH

8 Mar 2007, 02:46 AM

Those kids are way to young to be married.

What state do you live in, anyway?

Why? Are you getting married? I've got about 15 weddings and 6 Civil Unions to do this year. I start my services next Saturday with a Civil Union and I'm booked through until mid-October.

Location: Connecticut

BTW--Black Jack's my game. I usually get a manicure before I play so that my hands look good when I signal "hold", "hit me".........my father was Louie the Greek.

booyalab

8 Mar 2007, 03:18 AM

Nice attempt at self-aggrandizement, but no, there isn't a third possibility.

because the third involves the possibility of you, and not me, being the pwned one?

HappyNoodleBoy

8 Mar 2007, 03:24 AM

Why? Are you getting married? I've got about 15 weddings and 6 Civil Unions to do this year. I start my services next Saturday with a Civil Union and I'm booked through until mid-October.

Location: Connecticut

BTW--Black Jack's my game. I usually get a manicure before I play so that my hands look good when I signal "hold", "hit me".........my father was Louie the Greek.

Let it be known that I also have the power to join people in Marriage.
You can call me Reverend HappyNoodleBoy if you want.

http://www.themonastery.org/lib/ordination/printColorCredential.php?full_name=HappyNoodleBoy&email=asdfad@sdds.com&street=666

Rhu

8 Mar 2007, 03:33 AM

You can call me Reverend HappyNoodleBoy if you want.

"Reverend Noodles" is way catchier.

HappyNoodleBoy

8 Mar 2007, 03:38 AM

"Reverend Noodles" is way catchier.

It is also more apt for my current faith, Pastafarianism.

digesthisickness

8 Mar 2007, 03:45 AM

because the third involves the possibility of you, and not me, being the pwned one?

you already knew all of the answers?

indie

8 Mar 2007, 03:52 AM

Groovy news! Have a most excellent time, people, and I'll be very interested in reading about how it goes.

I was born in Vegas, and <3 that city. I would attend if it were practical. But it's not (practical) at this time. Those miles before landing (via airplane) in Vegas are something spectacular; please take note and remember! The wild, wild west is still (believe it or not) pretty wild.

Unfortunately, and more importantly, the reason I won't be attending is a conference I have been planning to attend here in SF on the 22nd. And as much as I love the open road, there is such thing as too much of a good thing (travel) in such a short amount of time.

Have lots of fun. Remember slot machines are for dummies! Also, if there are any toasts of beverages and such, count me in, um, theoretically. :D

Rhu

8 Mar 2007, 04:23 AM

Have lots of fun. Remember slot machines are for dummies! Also, if there are any toasts of beverages and such, count me in, um, theoretically. :D

So you're coming? Excellent!

MacGuffin

8 Mar 2007, 05:07 AM

because the third involves the possibility of you, and not me, being the pwned one?
Now you are not even making sense!

How the mighty have fallen...

booyalab

8 Mar 2007, 05:15 AM

Now you are not even making sense!

How the mighty have fallen...

http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/pwn.jpg

outmywindow

8 Mar 2007, 05:17 AM

http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/pwn.jpg

...But winning Trivial Pursuit really isn't that hard.

booyalab

8 Mar 2007, 05:18 AM

...But winning Trivial Pursuit really isn't that hard.

neither is pwning MacGuffin.....see how that works now?

outmywindow

8 Mar 2007, 05:19 AM

neither is pwning MacGuffin.....see how that works now?

Alright, a point for the lady.

booyalab

8 Mar 2007, 05:23 AM

Alright, a point for the lady.

yay! :devil:

MacGuffin

8 Mar 2007, 05:25 AM

neither is pwning MacGuffin.....see how that works now?
*sigh*

I remember once our fair booya was so persnickety we all thought her an INTJ. Now... now... *sobs*

...my heart... broken...

nottaprettygal

8 Mar 2007, 05:27 AM

Geez. Take this off-topic discussion elsewhere. Can't we all accept that booya sucks at Trivial Pursuit? Not everyone can have a huge brain.

This is about Vegas.

MacGuffin

8 Mar 2007, 05:28 AM

Geez. Take this off-topic discussion elsewhere. Can't we all accept that booya sucks at Trivial Pursuit? Not everyone can have a huge brain.

This is about Vegas.
How can you think of Vegas in our hour of darkness???

nottaprettygal

8 Mar 2007, 05:29 AM

How can you think of Vegas in our hour of darkness???

Because well...why should I care?

*shrugs indifferently*

MacGuffin

8 Mar 2007, 05:30 AM

Because well...why should I care?

*shrugs indifferently*
See? That was a booya-worthy response!

Raise a glass to her in Vegas!

nottaprettygal

8 Mar 2007, 05:32 AM

See? That was a booya-worthy response!

Raise a glass to her in Vegas!

Sure. If I order a drink that tastes a bit sour, I definitely will.

Hustler

8 Mar 2007, 05:45 AM

In Las Vegas, we play Trivial Pursuit for $100/pie. The other common method is to play for $100/pie + if you win a pie, you have to take a double shot of tequila.

C.J.Woolf

8 Mar 2007, 05:52 AM

In Las Vegas, we play Trivial Pursuit for $100/pie. The other common method is to play for $100/pie + if you win a pie, you have to take a double shot of tequila.
That sounds like something game designer James Ernest (http://www.cheapass.com) would do, assuming he plays Trivial Pursuit. Have you met him?

Hustler

8 Mar 2007, 06:12 AM

That sounds like something game designer James Ernest (http://www.cheapass.com) would do, assuming he plays Trivial Pursuit. Have you met him?

C.J., I'm afraid you have me mistaken for someone who meets people.

outmywindow

8 Mar 2007, 06:35 AM

C.J., I'm afraid you have me mistaken for someone who meets people.

:theclap:

indie

8 Mar 2007, 06:42 AM

In Las Vegas, we play Trivial Pursuit for $100/pie. The other common method is to play for $100/pie + if you win a pie, you have to take a double shot of tequila.

Precisely, my LV friend. But I believe you forgot to mention this part of the deal:

And if you lose a pie, you have to take a pie in the face. No compromise.

Ouch! And sorry; I could not help myself! Methinks some of us LV natives might have our own silly and warped brand/sense of humor.

Ouch again. :highfive:

In...TP

8 Mar 2007, 07:56 AM

paris? hilton? it had to be done

smalband

8 Mar 2007, 02:11 PM

How can you think of Vegas in our hour of darkness???

Interesting how you try to make it our hour of darkness..

Anyway, aside from all your witty remarks, I have a question for you natives of the United States area:

How much is it (rather, where is it cheapest) to rent a car in San Francisco for the drive to Las Vegas? I would prefer a convertible one, something like the car you can spot in this picture:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/44/Fearandloathing.jpg/250px-Fearandloathing.jpg

Hopefully, someone will keep an eye on the road when I drive, unlike what those two gentlemen in the picture do.

file cabinet

8 Mar 2007, 03:26 PM

Interesting how you try to make it our hour of darkness..

Anyway, aside from all your witty remarks, I have a question for you natives of the United States area:

How much is it (rather, where is it cheapest) to rent a car in San Francisco for the drive to Las Vegas? I would prefer a convertible one, something like the car you can spot in this picture:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/44/Fearandloathing.jpg/250px-Fearandloathing.jpg

Hopefully, someone will keep an eye on the road when I drive, unlike what those two gentlemen in the picture do.

I have no idea, but you could take a look at:
http://www.enterprise.com/

C.J.Woolf

8 Mar 2007, 03:47 PM

C.J., I'm afraid you have me mistaken for someone who meets people.
Touche.

Sidewinder

8 Mar 2007, 09:08 PM

I just moved to Vegas, lol. So it would be rather easy to do this

Spartan26

9 Mar 2007, 08:01 AM

How much is it (rather, where is it cheapest) to rent a car in San Francisco for the drive to Las Vegas? I would prefer a convertible one, something like the car you can spot in this picture.The drive from San Fran to Vegas isn't so breezy. You're much closer to Reno and Tahoe from there. Unless you're already planning on renting a car, which driving to surrounding Bay areas that might not be such a bad idea, I would reccommend Southwest Airlines or American West Airlines for cheaper rates. You'd probably be just as well off not having a car in Vegas if you're just going to hit the strip or go downtown. At least from a w/e tourist pov.

smalband

9 Mar 2007, 02:17 PM

I have no idea, but you could take a look at:
http://www.enterprise.com/

Thanks, I'll check em out!

The drive from San Fran to Vegas isn't so breezy. You're much closer to Reno and Tahoe from there. Unless you're already planning on renting a car, which driving to surrounding Bay areas that might not be such a bad idea, I would reccommend Southwest Airlines or American West Airlines for cheaper rates. You'd probably be just as well off not having a car in Vegas if you're just going to hit the strip or go downtown. At least from a w/e tourist pov.

Sounds reasonable. As you guessed, I'm thinking of renting a car to get around the area anyway. But if I don't , I'll keep those airlines in mind, thanks.

Rajah

9 Mar 2007, 05:31 PM

I, Rajah, have booked a room at the extravagant, lavish, palatial, deluxe, posh, plush, ritzy, sybaritic (read: craptacular) Imperial Palace for the duration of our Vegas stay.

Rhu

9 Mar 2007, 05:33 PM

I, Rajah, have booked a room at the extravagant, lavish, palatial, deluxe, posh, plush, ritzy, sybaritic (read: craptacular) Imperial Palace for the duration of our Vegas stay.

You'll be staying on Coruscant while we're in Vegas?

You're ditching us?!

Rajah

9 Mar 2007, 05:34 PM

You'll be staying on Coruscant while we're in Vegas?

You're ditching us?!Dude, it's Coruscant. You can't expect me to give that up for Tropikaraoke* at your hotel.

*Yes, it exists.

Rajah

9 Mar 2007, 08:00 PM

Ahem (http://tv.yahoo.com/news/article/urn:newsml:cp.org:20070131:tv-51415030__ER:1).

C.J.Woolf

9 Mar 2007, 08:23 PM

Ahem (http://tv.yahoo.com/news/article/urn:newsml:cp.org:20070131:tv-51415030__ER:1).
You just reminded me of melancholeric's creepiest avatar. Thanks a lot.

Rajah

9 Mar 2007, 08:31 PM

You just reminded me of melancholeric's creepiest avatar. Thanks a lot.That was fucking disturbing.

Wolf

9 Mar 2007, 09:48 PM

I'm not sure where I'll be staying or if I'll be going...it's a bit of a mess at the moment. I'm considering a week-long vacation...

We'll see.

CoHo

12 Mar 2007, 01:17 AM

Edit New: It's OFFICIAL!
Friday we have special events!

3:00PM - 5:00PM Friday: Early Dinner / Drinking
Where: Pink Taco in the Hard Rock Hotel
What: This is for people arriving early, lunch to waste time

8:00PM Friday - SUNDAY: Drinking
Where: Nine Fine Irishmen Pub in New York New York
What: This is the OFFICIAL 100% INTP CENTRAL MEETUP. Plan to come here to meet anyone who's anyone! After this we'll be splitting into like-minded groups and/or ignoring and/or evading those that don't agree with our socio-political beliefs.

smalband

13 Mar 2007, 06:15 PM

So .. If I arrive Saturday, it means I'll find that pub and look for the group of extremely drunk geeks in the corner.

file cabinet

13 Mar 2007, 11:58 PM

This is a slight change in plans for the dancing venue:
http://vegas.napkinnights.com/events/ed.php?id=19525
http://vegas.napkinnights.com/events/ed.php?id=19540

Their official site:
http://www.taolasvegas.com/tao.html

quotes from an IM:

first thing in the morning, go to a place called the empire room

the lounge upstairs throws the best house music party i've ever been to at 7:30am

it's across the street in an alley from mgm

Hustler

14 Mar 2007, 12:07 AM

This is a slight change in plans for the dancing venue:
http://vegas.napkinnights.com/events/ed.php?id=19525
http://vegas.napkinnights.com/events/ed.php?id=19540

Their official site:
http://www.taolasvegas.com/tao.html
Is that going to be Saturday night?

quotes from an IM:
Just for the record, the Empire Ballroom is not Tao. Tao is here (http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&q=empire%20ballroom%20las%20vegas&tab=il), at the Venetian, and the Empire Ballroom is here (http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&q=empire%20ballroom%20las%20vegas&tab=il), right next to the MGM Grand.

cjs55

14 Mar 2007, 04:57 AM

dancing? for reals?

um...anyone not going dancing saturday night? I'll arrive there on sat. But I'm not going dancing. Unless if I get REALLY drunk first. And even then probably not.

CoHo

14 Mar 2007, 05:49 AM

http://www.taolasvegas.com/tao.html

Fyi

Tao Dress code: Upscale & Trendy. (men are recommended to wear collared shirts)

These places tend to be pretty serious about their dress codes... Anyone planning on going clubbing should bring expensive clothes and/or plan to stand in line looking bored.

Edit: And I don't plan on going clubbing, ever

cjs55

14 Mar 2007, 05:55 AM

Good. Fuck clubbing. I don't have any collared shirts for a reason.

That reason is, to never be able to get into a club, no matter what, even if I were dead-stupid drunk. which I'd have to be.

Rajah

14 Mar 2007, 06:18 AM

Let's get to the important stuff... When is the Scrabble tourney?

nottaprettygal

14 Mar 2007, 06:21 AM

Let's get to the important stuff... When is the Scrabble tourney?

I'm bringing my Scrabble board! Unfortunately, my travel Scrabble was stolen. *shakes fist at anonymous nerds*

The loser should have to dance, since it seems like that could be the worst possible punishment.

Rajah

14 Mar 2007, 06:23 AM

I'm bringing my Scrabble board! Unfortunately, my travel Scrabble was stolen. *shakes fist at anonymous nerds*

The loser should have to dance, since it seems like that could be the worst possible punishment.If I end up dancing, it's just punishment for y'all.

nottaprettygal

14 Mar 2007, 06:24 AM

If I end up dancing, it's just punishment for y'all.

Not when I show all of INTPc the video of it. Mwa-ha-ha!

C.J.Woolf

14 Mar 2007, 06:33 AM

:popcorn:

Rajah

14 Mar 2007, 07:16 AM

Not when I show all of INTPc the video of it. Mwa-ha-ha!I know you're mean, but punishing the whole board like that? Vicious!

nottaprettygal

14 Mar 2007, 07:30 AM

I know you're mean, but punishing the whole board like that? Vicious!

It's what the people want, Rajah. Here, here! Har, har!

Wiki

14 Mar 2007, 07:34 AM

If I bust out early in a hold em tournament clubbing is fine, but I cant promise anything.

A lot of younger hotties go clubbing at the Rio where I'll be arriving Friday 9pm ish. Its a shame the music is too fucking loud to be heard by any of them.

Anyhow I believe most attendies have my name and number and if ya dont and would like to then feel free to PM me. Prerequisite being that you are actually attending.

Wolf

14 Mar 2007, 07:43 AM

Well, looks like I'll be through on Saturday or possibly Friday evening. I'm still not sure where I'll be crashing... I'm so unplanned sometimes.

Tomorrow and Thursday = Interviews
Thursday/Friday (no absolute schedule) = Joshua Tree NP
Friday/Saturday = Las Vegas

Who knows after that...

Sidewinder

14 Mar 2007, 10:29 AM

So I imagine at the official meet up spot you guys will be out indefintely? Id like to join yall but I dont get off work until midnight (luckily I work at the Wynn so Ill already be on the strip)

How many of you are going for real?

file cabinet

14 Mar 2007, 03:22 PM

Is that going to be Saturday night?

Just for the record, the Empire Ballroom is not Tao. Tao is here (http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&q=empire%20ballroom%20las%20vegas&tab=il), at the Venetian, and the Empire Ballroom is here (http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&q=empire%20ballroom%20las%20vegas&tab=il), right next to the MGM Grand.

ah...ok. most of what I've been told has been delivered in quoted IM's taken out of context

this place is the coolest club i've ever been to except pawn shop in miami but empire room you can get in for sure no problem

tao always just has a ridiculous line to get in

Fyi

Tao Dress code: Upscale & Trendy. (men are recommended to wear collared shirts)

These places tend to be pretty serious about their dress codes... Anyone planning on going clubbing should bring expensive clothes and/or plan to stand in line looking bored.

mmm.. Emipire Ballroom (http://www.latenightempire.com/) may be the place to be then. dj shift (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=586976 ) may be ok.