Fortcon II - September 16-18, 2005 - Page 12

canuckinchile · 04-06-2005, 07:12 PM

Hey...I just might be able to make it! I bring my kids up for school, and there are loads of trips from Vancouver to Las Vegas. Would that make me the "farthest forter?" And ummm, John, your Phat comment about speaking British made me spit out my drink. I really hope I can make it and maybe bring my hubby as well.

Somehow we gotta get Leo here..."farthest forter" hands down (i think)

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GingerLVNV · 04-11-2005, 07:13 PM

I like the idea of a mini-BAR if that counts.

I'm almost positive we will be there, if I can just get over this annoying fear of flying. grrr

gracie · 04-11-2005, 10:34 PM

mr. gracie may be coming after all. He's decided that I can't possibly fly to Vegas by myself and I'm not footing the bill for one of my kids to go with me. I'm a little nervous about flying only because the last time I flew anywhere was 1968 (omg) and you can't

on any of the flights or do any of the things I normally do when I'm nervous. No pointy things you know. I'll manage though cause it's worth it to be at Fort.con II.

Mini bar or mini TAR, both sound good to me.

Feifer · 04-12-2005, 06:21 PM

If you end up doing the mini-TAR then you could see who can eat a dozen boiled eggs the fastest; quail eggs that is. Hehe. And if anyone is veggetarian then you can substitute the large grape tomatoes because they are about the same size.

*dad raises quail

tracylee · 04-13-2005, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feifer

If you end up doing the mini-TAR then you could see who can eat a dozen boiled eggs the fastest; quail eggs that is. Hehe. And if anyone is veggetarian then you can substitute the large grape tomatoes because they are about the same size.

*dad raises quail

mmmmm, tobitama!

sleepysluggo · 04-13-2005, 07:25 PM

Oh man, I just realized that I won't be able to attend FORTCon!

I'll be in New York by then. Oh well, you all go ahead and have fun with your mini-TAR and quail eggs.

queenb · 04-14-2005, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepysluggo

Oh man, I just realized that I won't be able to attend FORTCon!

I'll be in New York by then. Oh well, you all go ahead and have fun with your mini-TAR and quail eggs.

That's what airplanes are for! Airtran serves NY and Vegas, and I know they run sales of $99 each way quite often!

queenb · 04-19-2005, 06:11 PM

We might want to pick one of these classic old places, they'll all be gone shortly! I
When they get rid of all the old places, I won't care for Vegas so much anymore..."upscale and snooty " a la Bellagio, Palm, etc. might be more comfy, but not nearly as fun!

The future of Vegas:

Not all that glitters is 'new' in Las Vegas. There are a number of
old-timer hotels and some may be torn down or even imploded
Vegas-style!
Which ones may be torn down next? Only one is positively ready for
the
wrecking ball - the Boardwalk, located between Monte Carlo and
Bellagio.
No word yet on when but either but later this year or early 2006, the
hotel will be taken down. In its place the parent company of MGM
Mirage
will build four hotels, condos and entertainment facilities. Opening
phases of the new construction will begin in '08.

The oldest continually operating hotel on the Strip (since 1942), the
Frontier, is likely to go next. Media reports claim it will be taken
down in 2006 for a 3,000-room, $1 billion buck hotel.

Another goner in '06 could be the Stardust. Owners have bought
adjoining land and the rumor is that a multi-billion dollar "city
within
a city" will replace it - similar to Boardwalk's scheme.

The Tropicana could go the way of the wrecking ball as well in 2006.
Owners want to tear all or part of it down and build one or two big
resorts but have bumped any formal announcement of when.

The Riviera could be re-developed later in '07. Its new ritzy next
door
neighbor, Wynn Las Vegas and whatever new development replaces the
Frontier, could push this property to dust.

Other hotels rumored to be on the chopping block, but more likely to be
overhauled or vastly improved, include the Sahara, Imperial Palace and
Circus-Circus.

If you're nostalgic about any of these 'vintage' hotels - visit soon!
http://www.vegas.com

JLuvs · 04-19-2005, 06:33 PM

Well I just stayed in the Riviera this past weekend.

Some of the ones they are talking about knocking down do need some updating.

sleepysluggo · 04-19-2005, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by queenb

That's what airplanes are for! Airtran serves NY and Vegas, and I know they run sales of $99 each way quite often!

But I have class on Saturday. And since school starts in August, I don't think they'd excuse me to go to FORTCon.

04-11-2005, 07:13 PM	#112
GingerLVNV YOUUUUUUUUUKKK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: American Idol Factory Posts: 1,104	I like the idea of a mini-BAR if that counts. I'm almost positive we will be there, if I can just get over this annoying fear of flying. grrr __________________ They serenaded the newest champs in this city of champs, and taunted Kobe Bryant and his Lakers, who drowned in a green-and-white wave for 48 minutes.

04-11-2005, 10:34 PM	#113
gracie a jumble of useless facts Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Third Star On The Right Age: 58 Posts: 1,038	mr. gracie may be coming after all. He's decided that I can't possibly fly to Vegas by myself and I'm not footing the bill for one of my kids to go with me. I'm a little nervous about flying only because the last time I flew anywhere was 1968 (omg) and you can't on any of the flights or do any of the things I normally do when I'm nervous. No pointy things you know. I'll manage though cause it's worth it to be at Fort.con II. Mini bar or mini TAR, both sound good to me. __________________ There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home. -Ken Olsen

04-19-2005, 06:11 PM	#118
queenb Ms Smarty Britches Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in the corner with the bad children Age: 47 Posts: 4,348	We might want to pick one of these classic old places, they'll all be gone shortly! I When they get rid of all the old places, I won't care for Vegas so much anymore..."upscale and snooty " a la Bellagio, Palm, etc. might be more comfy, but not nearly as fun! The future of Vegas: Not all that glitters is 'new' in Las Vegas. There are a number of old-timer hotels and some may be torn down or even imploded Vegas-style! Which ones may be torn down next? Only one is positively ready for the wrecking ball - the Boardwalk, located between Monte Carlo and Bellagio. No word yet on when but either but later this year or early 2006, the hotel will be taken down. In its place the parent company of MGM Mirage will build four hotels, condos and entertainment facilities. Opening phases of the new construction will begin in '08. The oldest continually operating hotel on the Strip (since 1942), the Frontier, is likely to go next. Media reports claim it will be taken down in 2006 for a 3,000-room, $1 billion buck hotel. Another goner in '06 could be the Stardust. Owners have bought adjoining land and the rumor is that a multi-billion dollar "city within a city" will replace it - similar to Boardwalk's scheme. The Tropicana could go the way of the wrecking ball as well in 2006. Owners want to tear all or part of it down and build one or two big resorts but have bumped any formal announcement of when. The Riviera could be re-developed later in '07. Its new ritzy next door neighbor, Wynn Las Vegas and whatever new development replaces the Frontier, could push this property to dust. Other hotels rumored to be on the chopping block, but more likely to be overhauled or vastly improved, include the Sahara, Imperial Palace and Circus-Circus. If you're nostalgic about any of these 'vintage' hotels - visit soon! http://www.vegas.com __________________ Never trust a woman who wears mauve, whatever her age may be, or a woman over thirty-five who is fond of pink ribbons. It always means that they have a history. //Oscar Wilde Ease America's dependance on foreign oil-sign the petition http://drillheredrillnow.com

04-19-2005, 06:33 PM	#119
JLuvs RENThead Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: On My Treadmill Posts: 4,445	Well I just stayed in the Riviera this past weekend. Some of the ones they are talking about knocking down do need some updating. __________________ Whenever you see darkness, there is extraordinary opportunity for the light to burn brighter. -Bono

04-06-2005, 07:12 PM	#111
canuckinchile Forum Assistant Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: back in "The Big Smoke" Posts: 3,775	Hey...I just might be able to make it! I bring my kids up for school, and there are loads of trips from Vancouver to Las Vegas. Would that make me the "farthest forter?" And ummm, John, your Phat comment about speaking British made me spit out my drink. I really hope I can make it and maybe bring my hubby as well. Somehow we gotta get Leo here..."farthest forter" hands down (i think)

04-12-2005, 06:21 PM	#114
Feifer Home Sweet Home! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas Age: 37 Posts: 4,532	If you end up doing the mini-TAR then you could see who can eat a dozen boiled eggs the fastest; quail eggs that is. Hehe. And if anyone is veggetarian then you can substitute the large grape tomatoes because they are about the same size. *dad raises quail

04-13-2005, 07:25 PM	#116
sleepysluggo clap clap clap Join Date: May 2003 Location: in oblivion Posts: 1,402	Oh man, I just realized that I won't be able to attend FORTCon! I'll be in New York by then. Oh well, you all go ahead and have fun with your mini-TAR and quail eggs.