tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020480448743700564.post5882288944496881028..comments2024-02-21T04:52:12.498-08:00Comments on Flights-a-Fancy: My Town Monday: Las Vegas EditionLinda McLaughlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291670592316021851noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020480448743700564.post-6634263161893358032009-03-16T15:22:00.000-07:002009-03-16T15:22:00.000-07:00The heat in Las Vegas is memorable, Debra, but it'...The heat in Las Vegas is memorable, Debra, but it's a lot more fun when you're an adult. ;)Linda McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291670592316021851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020480448743700564.post-68612570782577422292009-03-15T17:43:00.000-07:002009-03-15T17:43:00.000-07:00I'm a week late in reading this post, Linda. It's ...I'm a week late in reading this post, Linda. It's been quite a week.<BR/> Very interesting post. I was in Las Vegas many many years ago. I was also underage, and don't remember much but the heat.debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676300309029588465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020480448743700564.post-79243962619053351372009-03-10T08:39:00.000-07:002009-03-10T08:39:00.000-07:00Beth, it wasn't so much that Dad liked Vegas in su...Beth, it wasn't so much that Dad liked Vegas in summer; he just like sunshine and had had too little of it in Pittsburgh. My mom and I preferred cloudy skies to heat. And yes, Janet and I had a good time.<BR/><BR/>David, hope you make it to Vegas one of these days. It really is something to see.<BR/><BR/>bookbabie, glad you enjoyed the trip. There's lots to do there, even if you don't gamble.Linda McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291670592316021851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020480448743700564.post-85072081954865612692009-03-10T08:37:00.000-07:002009-03-10T08:37:00.000-07:00Travis, if gambling is a weakness, you definitely ...Travis, if gambling is a weakness, you definitely don't want to live in Vegas!<BR/><BR/>Reb, the section of Henderson where my brother lives is nice and seems like a "normal" 55+ neighborhood, even though Vegas is less than 10 miles away. Parts of Arizona are nice, too. I'm partial to Sedona, but can't afford it. Very expensive area.Linda McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291670592316021851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020480448743700564.post-53416998783732878012009-03-10T07:36:00.000-07:002009-03-10T07:36:00.000-07:00Great post. I didn't think I'd like Vegas before I...Great post. I didn't think I'd like Vegas before I went, pictured myself more as a country girl. But I liked it, fun city with something for everyone:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020480448743700564.post-53818118882568935222009-03-09T19:15:00.000-07:002009-03-09T19:15:00.000-07:00That's a great story of your dad, mom and you!... ...That's a great story of your dad, mom and you!... I've never been to Vegas but I have a friend who swears by it and has been there thirty something times. Maybe one day I will make the trip.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020480448743700564.post-66214463877712683942009-03-09T16:33:00.000-07:002009-03-09T16:33:00.000-07:00Your dad liked Vegas in the summer? Was he ker-a-z...Your dad liked Vegas in the summer? Was he ker-a-zy? How great you get an excuse to visit there every once in a while. Vegas is a fun place. Hope you and Janet had a great time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020480448743700564.post-51052685181633309312009-03-09T14:09:00.000-07:002009-03-09T14:09:00.000-07:00I am not sure I could live in Las Vegas, but I am ...I am not sure I could live in Las Vegas, but I am pretty sure I could live in the desert. Interesting post, thanks.Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020480448743700564.post-21082092272918655462009-03-09T13:55:00.000-07:002009-03-09T13:55:00.000-07:00I love Vegas but could never live there as my weak...I love Vegas but could never live there as my weakness is gambling.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020480448743700564.post-66891097802338318992009-03-09T13:32:00.000-07:002009-03-09T13:32:00.000-07:00Oops, I meant Hoover Dam, though it was at times c...Oops, I meant Hoover Dam, though it was at times called Boulder Dam. A dam tour costs $30 though. Things have sure gone up.Linda McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291670592316021851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020480448743700564.post-15524656514107343882009-03-09T13:25:00.000-07:002009-03-09T13:25:00.000-07:00Teresa, I've heard Cirque du Soleil is fantastic, ...Teresa, I've heard Cirque du Soleil is fantastic, but I've never been to a show. The Phantom of the Opera is currently playing at the venetian. I didn't realize there was a Chinatown, too. I'm home now, but I'm pooped.Linda McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291670592316021851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020480448743700564.post-29569085094722543862009-03-09T13:23:00.000-07:002009-03-09T13:23:00.000-07:00Patti, if you'll have a car, Boulder Dam and the V...Patti, if you'll have a car, Boulder Dam and the Valley of Fire are worth seeing. If not, many of the hotels have free stuff. I enjoyed the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian, and I'll do a blog about that soon. Here's a link to free attractions: http://www.vegas.com/attractions/freeattractions.html and there are some other not-so-expensive ones, too.Linda McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291670592316021851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020480448743700564.post-74000296533140799342009-03-09T11:43:00.000-07:002009-03-09T11:43:00.000-07:00Interesting post, Linda. We took a couple of trips...Interesting post, Linda. We took a couple of trips to Vegas over the past couple of years for conventions and travel club freebies and what-not. I was surprised at how much there is for non-gamblers. There's an art museum, a China town, a wax museum, and of course, Cirque de Soleil. Their shows are expensive, but outstanding.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831169405732892599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020480448743700564.post-24952379322789448202009-03-09T09:14:00.000-07:002009-03-09T09:14:00.000-07:00We're winging out way to Las Vegas on Thursday. An...We're winging out way to Las Vegas on Thursday. Any recommendations? We're not the gambling, big show sorts.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.com