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Title: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 10, 2014, 02:46:11 PM
i have to go there fairly soon for a day but was thinking about taking off a few extra days to take in additional sights and sounds but here's the catch...

i don't really care much either way about gambling and maybe it's just the day i'm having or something or maybe it's the fact that i've eaten at mhk giants the chef, b$b, 4 olives and aggie station all in the last 72 hours, but i honestly don't think i care about staying in the nicest of nice hotels or eating at five star dinner places.

so my question is this- are there extra activities/ridiculous things in and around vegas that i could do and experience and get a good few days out of it? the more ridic the better. something that would be a different experience or make for a good story. after 5 minutes of googling i'm like maybe i could buy a tent when i get there and camp the grand canyon or something? feasible? dunno. would love thoughts and non dirty/slimebally suggestos if anyone has them.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: star seed 7 on February 10, 2014, 02:48:02 PM
i like to ride the rollercoasters/thrill rides
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 10, 2014, 02:48:11 PM
BACH PARTY!!!  :ksu: :ksu: :ksu:
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Post by: Gooch on February 10, 2014, 02:50:47 PM
Dam tour.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on February 10, 2014, 02:51:11 PM
Zipline over Fremont.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Gooch on February 10, 2014, 02:52:56 PM
Hookers?
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on February 10, 2014, 02:53:59 PM
Steal a tiger from Mike Tyson.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: puniraptor on February 10, 2014, 02:54:28 PM
maybe  catch a UFC game?
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Gooch on February 10, 2014, 02:55:31 PM
maybe  catch a UFC game?
Or a UFC gym tour! @VegasFightTour
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: XocolateThundarr on February 10, 2014, 02:55:52 PM
Golf? :dunno:
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: XocolateThundarr on February 10, 2014, 02:56:11 PM
maybe  catch a UFC game?
Or a UFC gym tour! @VegasFightTour

YES!!!@!!!!!
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on February 10, 2014, 02:56:57 PM
Go see Richard Cheese
http://www.richardcheese.com/
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Gooch on February 10, 2014, 02:57:01 PM
maybe  catch a UFC game?
Or a UFC gym tour! @VegasFightTour
Trim could totally hook you up.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Bloodfart on February 10, 2014, 02:59:07 PM
 :lynchmob:Go to Spearmint Rhino.  Weather you go in or not does not matter.  Proceed to get black out drunk and then hike back to the strip on foot around 3:00 am.  I did it and survived I bet you can't.  :)
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Bloodfart on February 10, 2014, 03:04:20 PM
Protip- Bring some bolt cutters razor wire is a bitch.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: pissclams on February 10, 2014, 03:07:04 PM
vegas is for scum. 
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: puniraptor on February 10, 2014, 03:07:57 PM
if you like doing coke, you could do a ton.

I was propositioned by coke salesmen twice when I was in vegas, is that normal or do I look like the kind of guy that wants to buy some coke?
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Trim on February 10, 2014, 03:10:49 PM
maybe  catch a UFC game?
Or a UFC gym tour! @VegasFightTour
Trim could totally hook you up.

The West Coast Chill Vegas Fight Tour with special guest Rick Daris from goEMAW.com.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 10, 2014, 03:11:07 PM
vegas is for scum.

agree but if i have to fly all the way there for one day, i'm assuming there is something of interest to get me there a few days early. based on the early results though maybe i was wrong. las failgas.  :flush:
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: pissclams on February 10, 2014, 03:21:24 PM
what about that giant fan where you can do a fake skydive on it?
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 10, 2014, 03:25:42 PM
what about that giant fan where you can do a fake skydive on it?

i saw one of those in that movie "drop-zone".  they look pretty fun!
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: pissclams on February 10, 2014, 03:29:41 PM
i think they might be dangerous, probably best to pay attention to the instructor.  now, if the instructor happens to be a hot blond with killer legs, well, i guess we'd already be paying attention now wouldn't we?   :crossfingers:
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: DQ12 on February 10, 2014, 03:30:59 PM
Daris riding a donkey down the grand canyon is a super adorable thing to imagine.
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 10, 2014, 03:38:41 PM
Go to the elite pools, Daris. Great opportunity to show off all that work you've been doing in the gym.  :gocho:
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on February 10, 2014, 03:45:14 PM
what about that giant fan where you can do a fake skydive on it?

They just built one of these places about 2-3 miles from my house... Have yet to go there yet tho.

Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Bloodfart on February 10, 2014, 03:54:09 PM
Golf is pretty fun.  Maybe you could hook up with one of the gun clubs and try out some rad guns?  http://thegunstorelasvegas.com/. You could shoot a really real machine gun RD!  I bet nobody else in your class has done that.  You'll be the coolest kid on the block.  :gocho:
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Mr Bread on February 10, 2014, 04:28:57 PM
if you like doing coke, you could do a ton.

I was propositioned by coke salesmen twice when I was in vegas, is that normal or do I look like the kind of guy that wants to buy some coke?

Maybe you look like a dumbass that would buy fake coke from locals. 
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Mr Bread on February 10, 2014, 04:30:18 PM
Couple of bumps of crushed up sheetrock to set you straight.  Vegas!
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 10, 2014, 04:30:44 PM
Couple of bumps of crushed up sheetrock to set you straight.  Vegas!

GTAV MISSION
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 10, 2014, 05:11:30 PM
Daris riding a donkey down the grand canyon is a super adorable thing to imagine.

does the donkey have a floppy hat on?   :pray:
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: DQ12 on February 10, 2014, 05:18:15 PM
Daris riding a donkey down the grand canyon is a super adorable thing to imagine.

does the donkey have a floppy hat on?   :pray:
yep. big floppy one to match RD's.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 10, 2014, 05:26:01 PM
Daris riding a donkey down the grand canyon is a super adorable thing to imagine.

does the donkey have a floppy hat on?   :pray:
yep. big floppy one to match RD's.

oh, mi dio
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: jmlynch1 on February 10, 2014, 05:55:31 PM
Go to a nice restaurant dumbass.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: chum1 on February 10, 2014, 06:11:21 PM
I searched "hipster vegas" sort of as a joke, but would probably actually use this in your shoes.

http://www.lasvegas.com/how-to-vegas/the-downtown-hipster/
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: pissclams on February 10, 2014, 06:36:41 PM
how about going to a day spa?  they'll do miracles with your cuticles and if you have a problem with dead skin on your heals then you can kiss that problem goodbye too because these guys are wizards with the skin.  las vegas skin wizards.  that's what i always say.  lvsw.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: wetwillie on February 10, 2014, 07:10:24 PM
what about that giant fan where you can do a fake skydive on it?

They just built one of these places about 2-3 miles from my house... Have yet to go there yet tho.





Ifly in Frisco?
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: OB_Won on February 11, 2014, 01:27:13 AM
what about that giant fan where you can do a fake skydive on it?

They just built one of these places about 2-3 miles from my house... Have yet to go there yet tho.





Ifly in Frisco?
Hello neighbors.  Way overpriced for a couple 60-75 second flights.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: star seed 7 on February 11, 2014, 03:00:05 AM
what about that giant fan where you can do a fake skydive on it?

They just built one of these places about 2-3 miles from my house... Have yet to go there yet tho.





Ifly in Frisco?
Hello neighbors.  Way overpriced for a couple 60-75 second flights.

that's called a date (rimshot)
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Rob_Cassidy on February 11, 2014, 08:36:54 AM
I've become sort of familiar with the city over the last few years because it is now part of my coverage area and I'm out there six times a year or so. With that said, here are some weird things I've done in Vegas and you should try:

Pinball Hall of Fame -- Pinball is awesome, and this joint has thousands of pinball machines. It's really cool.

Tour of the Neon Boneyard -- All of the neon signs from Old Vegas and defunt hotels and whatnot in one place. It's really cool to see.

Classic car display at the Quad -- if you are into old cars, that's kinda sweet.

Minus 5 at Mandalay Bay is kinda weird (but sort of meh) -- They give you a parka and let you drink vodka in this room that is - 5 degrees. The bar is made of ice. It's not that impressive but it is weird. This is a chain, I think.

The Peppermill restaurant is kinda cool. Great food and it has this weird 1970s vibe with neon and pink plush.

At Todd English Pub at Aria they will give you free beer if you can drink it in less than 7 seconds. I think there is a limit of 5, but it's a great little challenge because you pay 9 bucks or so if you fail the challenge. The bartender waived the limit once and my buddy Pops took the place for 8 free beers.

Helicopter tour of strip looks pretty cool. I've never done it, but i know it can be done for a reasonable price.

People have already mentioned the indoor skydiving

That's a good start.


Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: DQ12 on February 11, 2014, 09:06:57 AM
they will give you free beer if you can drink it in less than 7 seconds.
:love:
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: SabiNation on February 11, 2014, 09:07:43 AM
they will give you free beer if you can drink it in less than 7 seconds.
:love:

RIGHT!?
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: XocolateThundarr on February 11, 2014, 09:10:50 AM
they will give you free beer if you can drink it in less than 7 seconds.
:love:

The burning question is how big are the beers?
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Rob_Cassidy on February 11, 2014, 09:41:21 AM
they will give you free beer if you can drink it in less than 7 seconds.
:love:

The burning question is how big are the beers?

They are pints. The real challenge is how cold they are. I'm capable of doing 3. I always fail on the fourth. But I end up getting 4 pints for 9 bucks. Not a bad deal there.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Rob_Cassidy on February 11, 2014, 09:43:31 AM
Here's a video. Not me or anyone I know. Just some chugging boss on the Internet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgEMVeJglfo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgEMVeJglfo)
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: XocolateThundarr on February 11, 2014, 09:54:38 AM
they will give you free beer if you can drink it in less than 7 seconds.
:love:

The burning question is how big are the beers?

They are pints. The real challenge is how cold they are. I'm capable of doing 3. I always fail on the fourth. But I end up getting 4 pints for 9 bucks. Not a bad deal there.

I would anticipate that would be about my limit as well. 
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: powercat_62 on February 11, 2014, 10:43:12 AM
Hit up some national parks.  Zion, Bryce, Death Valley, and Grand Canyon are all pretty close.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: j rake on February 11, 2014, 01:25:13 PM
call up j rake and ask if he has any free time. he probably does.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: pissclams on February 11, 2014, 01:32:57 PM
that beer chugger guy reminded me of this hot dog chugger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23B017ZVIx4

Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: j rake on February 11, 2014, 01:42:33 PM
you should check out the las vegas tunnels. it's an underworld beneath the strip. many homeless people live down there, but they have set up miniature homes - some have queen-size beds; others have book shelves and dressers; others have created showers (presumably from the rainwater that threatens to wash away their "home" at any time). It's a tight-knit community down there, like it's own little village.

the tunnels stretch over a 2.5-mile area from beneath MGM all the way across to Monte Carlo and beyond. Some of the Tunnel People have jobs, but in most cases nothing stable. Many of the Tunnel People rely on voucher hunting (discarded slips in slot machines) or trash digging at night.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2010%2F11%2F03%2Farticle-1326187-0BE35304000005DC-86_634x421.jpg&hash=914a3c8ef37ee4bd0bfba1360ff806f9814f5ea0)
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: ben ji on February 11, 2014, 03:03:04 PM
they will give you free beer if you can drink it in less than 7 seconds.
:love:

The burning question is how big are the beers?

They are pints. The real challenge is how cold they are. I'm capable of doing 3. I always fail on the fourth. But I end up getting 4 pints for 9 bucks. Not a bad deal there.

I would anticipate that would be about my limit as well.

Wow, will definitely give this a go when I'm out there in March. I once chugged a "big boy" beer from tubby's in under 15 seconds so this shouldn't be a problem.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: DQ12 on February 11, 2014, 03:54:47 PM
ah yes.  the temperature of the beer could make it rough.  i'm a room temp chugger for sure.  i can do it a little colder, but it slides down the gullet so much easier if it's not super cold.

I'm a tremendous chugger though.  I bet if I tried i could drink 4 beers in a minute.  Maybe this weekend?
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: GoodForAnother on February 11, 2014, 04:40:25 PM
drive construction equipment at Dig This
http://www.digthisvegas.com/

get the seal team 6 experience at Machine Guns
http://machinegunsvegas.com/

go downtown to Mermaids, get 5 dollars in nickels.  sit at a slot machine, put a nickel in every couple of minutes.  as long as you do this and tip a dollar or two each time, the waitresses will bring you unlimited free drinks quicker than you can drink them.  last time I did this I actually ended up winning 10 bucks at the slot machine, so even with tips it cost me like 5 bucks total to get absolutely blasted.  the texas tea machine is the most hilarious.

whoever said get a massage is right, I did this at the golden nugget once and it was great.  good cheap place to stay too fwiw.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Trim on February 11, 2014, 11:35:13 PM
Work jobs on the strip for a couple days, like porn card hand out'r, or dress up as a transformer or something and do photo opps for tips.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: DQ12 on February 11, 2014, 11:44:32 PM
Work jobs on the strip for a couple days, like porn card hand out'r, or dress up as a transformer or something and do photo opps for tips.
Card sort'r
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Trim on February 12, 2014, 09:04:58 AM
Work jobs on the strip for a couple days, like porn card hand out'r, or dress up as a transformer or something and do photo opps for tips.
Card sort'r

:lol:
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Johnny Wichita on February 17, 2014, 09:59:52 AM
The Peppermill restaurant is kinda cool. Great food and it has this weird 1970s vibe with neon and pink plush.

At Todd English Pub at Aria they will give you free beer if you can drink it in less than 7 seconds. I think there is a limit of 5, but it's a great little challenge because you pay 9 bucks or so if you fail the challenge. The bartender waived the limit once and my buddy Pops took the place for 8 free beers.

Love the peppermill.  The food is somewhat meh compared to what you want it to be.  Not bad, just not incredible.  The lounge area is kind of neato.  Was briefly shown in Casino. 

Lol, pops.  What a stud. 
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Trim on February 17, 2014, 10:23:15 AM
I went here with The Ed.

http://www.bootleggerlasvegas.com/
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: hatingfrancisco on February 17, 2014, 12:30:13 PM
http://www.heartattackgrill.com/ (http://www.heartattackgrill.com/)

Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on February 17, 2014, 01:56:33 PM
http://www.heartattackgrill.com/ (http://www.heartattackgrill.com/)

Try not to die if you eat there.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 17, 2014, 02:38:35 PM
thanks for all of the help. vegas really seem like it kind of sucks though so i'm now thinking about not going after all. maybe just wait a few weeks and hit orlando and rent a car and over to clearwater beach.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 17, 2014, 02:41:47 PM
thanks for all of the help. vegas really seem like it kind of sucks though so i'm now thinking about not going after all. maybe just wait a few weeks and hit orlando and rent a car and over to clearwater beach.

orlando sucks worse than Vegas.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 17, 2014, 02:43:12 PM
thanks for all of the help. vegas really seem like it kind of sucks though so i'm now thinking about not going after all. maybe just wait a few weeks and hit orlando and rent a car and over to clearwater beach.

orlando sucks worse than Vegas.

you apparently missed the part where i said clearwater beach. oh well, can't win them all.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 17, 2014, 03:04:18 PM
thanks for all of the help. vegas really seem like it kind of sucks though so i'm now thinking about not going after all. maybe just wait a few weeks and hit orlando and rent a car and over to clearwater beach.

orlando sucks worse than Vegas.

you apparently missed the part where i said clearwater beach. oh well, can't win them all.

I took it as making a day trip to the beach.   Either way, leaving MCO is a mistake.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 17, 2014, 03:10:24 PM
thanks for all of the help. vegas really seem like it kind of sucks though so i'm now thinking about not going after all. maybe just wait a few weeks and hit orlando and rent a car and over to clearwater beach.

orlando sucks worse than Vegas.

you apparently missed the part where i said clearwater beach. oh well, can't win them all.

I took it as making a day trip to the beach.   Either way, leaving MCO is a mistake.

no. i would be required to be in orlando for about 24 hours and would not outstay that.
Title: Re: non standard vegas question/pregunta
Post by: mocat on February 17, 2014, 03:50:09 PM
i think we can all agree that orlando is the worst