Wolverines

In order to get back to serious discussion of our Vegas trip I wanted to make a new thread. SO far Roster :

Yes!
Unno
Juggz
Hottihealer
Reddawn
Varg
JT
Sultress
Turkley
Artic
Chowdah
BCbrent
Therealfragger
Virox and his lovely wife
Nightstalker
Gr0n



Maybe
Volk and his hottie
Apone
Ellanorah
Garenth
Troyer
Cowz
Stugots
Volk
Randoru
Kastil
Okarn

Only if my wife isn't knocked up, then I'll consider it slot
Stallionite

If I have you in the wrong column or missed you period please say so. It is late.

 I will be posting Hotel Ideas along with websites that will then be put up for vote within the next few weeks . I'm not trying to rush it, we have a ton of time and I don't want to wear out the idea but for those (myself included) who are going to have to save some cash and beg Artic to come pick us up. I would like to give us a good idea of where when and a rough estimate of how much it will cost. Plus we want to book early as to save money on hotel ect...

Hotel Ideas so far:

Flamingo
Caesars Palace
Hard Rock
Monte Carlo
Golden Nugget
Benions
Westin
New Orleans hotel

if you have anymore ideas suggestions criticisms say so now!

For those of you still on the fence about coming TRUST every time the wolvies get together we have an awesome time, and everyone should go to Vegas! I promise it will be worth the time and effort put into making the trip. It will be a once in a life time thing that will never be able to be duplicated.

 I don't know if the rest of you get the feeling that I do working 40+ hours a week and never seeming to make any significant progress as to my financial or life situation in general but I know I'm do for a break and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Just the idea of taking a trip got me really excited just a chance to think about something other than work. I'm going to drone away at my job for the next 9 months put aside a little dough and then, have the time of my life with my friends in vegas! It will be worth every penny I can't think of anyway I would rather spend it.  ;)

As long as we stay in an Open RvR hotel.

Put me down as a Maybe.

Last time I was in Vegas, we stayed at the New Orleans hotel. It's only a little but off the strip, 15 minute walk, and has a free shuttle to the strip.

my feelings on this

If I can consider going and stuff, then whats everyone elses excuse?
I have to fly over the ocean on a 16hr+ flight...which is going to cost about AU$2000
but i DO have other motivation for going to the states...

I mean, i'll only be at the wolvie gathering IF i'm still there, or due to fly back to the states anyway

Mark me down as a maybe as well.

The wife and i are in for sure,  Vegas , wolvies, hookers.......  OMG!!!!  the videocasts will be worth millions!!!!!

VIrox!!!!!! YES! whats your wife's name?

Can you put me in the "Only if my wife is not Knocked Up, I will consider it" Slot?

Cost is the biggest factor for me. I think everything is going to based around that. Unno, sense you seem the most organized here, why dont you look into some group rates for the rest of us. I know that sometimes if you book a big group you get your room for free (you may have to ask for it so dont be shy when you talk to them) so there is some incentive in it for you. Check Fremont street as well as the big strip.

LMFAO I swear to god me and the wife said the same thing. We may be trying before then.

As soon as we decide on hotel I will start working them over. The idea will be to make it affordable to everyone and I don't think we will have any trouble meeting that goal.

Hey thats cool, Virox can get us a seniors discount on some items.

I wonder if there will be any boxing while we are in town

Glad you're gonna try to make it, man!  Maybe mine would take the trip as well...

Hard Rock is a lot of fun but spendy. If we could get a good rate there go for it. I hear good stuff about the Westin too.

If I'm there it will be with the wife as well.  We're going to do the Vegas thing and see the sights and such.  Probably do some site seeing with the Troyers.

If I go I want group snuggles! My wife seemed a little leary about going to spend a weekend with a bunch of nerds, but she didn't outright say I can't go. It will really depend on whether or not we buy a house between now and then, which I think we may.

Will you bring you mom too?

Put me down for a "maybe".  Although if Juggz mom is going to be there, it'll have to be a "yes!"

Don't forget me Unno.  Recognize.

Aaaaaaand you're out of the brutherhood....again....

With the Troyers with the whole crew man! Site seeing with booze!

Children Children.....  The advantage to being the senior citizen, TIME SHARE!!!   We'll be in a suite in the hilton while you bums are knocking to be let in!  Orcettea and I wouldnt miss it!   The other thing to consider,  There are options through others time shares as well called burn weeks or short weeks.  if we get close, and get two maybe three suites somewhere on a burn week list, we could have a suite sleeping 6 to 12 for $100.00 for a week. So we dont stay a week doesnt mean we cant use them.  Just something to keep in mind.  But someone will have to be the "RESPONSIBLE ADULT" and sober enough to run the video cam at all times!  And we will stay wherever the group stays, were not spoil sports!

I will be wearing (http://igargoyle.com/archives/samsung_miniket_helmet_video_camera.jpg) at a ll times.

Im sure she will look hot wrapped around your head for 3 days and nights!  lucky bastard!

HAHAHAHA oh Virox

Alright guys were gona have fun no matter what but here we go. A short review of each and their website. I did what I call a test stay on each of them just to give you an idea of what they would cost if we were to book them right now it might be a little more or a little less but this should give you a pretty good idea. The test stay is 3nights 4days June'09 12-15th. This isn't a set date or anything just for giggles. Take your time no rush the poll and sites will be up as long as we need them to be so we can all discuss what we like and what we don't

The Flamingo Center of the Strip. It is a Harrahs hotel so like Apone was talking about if you sign up for there gold thing you get sweet deals. Jaz likes the pool. Test stay 535.00
http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/flamingo-las-vegas/hotel-casino/property-home.shtml

Ceasers Palace is a Harrahs hotel as well. advertises Luxury . More pricey but very very nice lots of cool stuff and we could all go see Cher live! Test stay $800.00 
http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/caesars-palace/hotel-casino/property-home.shtml

The Hard Rock Has awesome musical events year round. It is definitly nice. From what I can tell is very expensive unless I'm missing something $1,097.00  test stay.
http://www.hardrockhotel.com/

Monte Carlo AAA Four Diamond hospitality and 24-hour service. Honestly I expected this to be more expensive it looks really nice and the price is reasonable. If we were to book right now for a test stay= 349.85. A suite 644.85 and those room rates could be split between two people if you know a wolvie you like enough.
http://www.montecarlo.com/

The Golden Nugget Off the strip but I hear Fremont street is a blast (and cheap) . 317.00 test stay. We will definitly be visiting here for Mac and Cheese if nothing else.
http://www.goldennugget.com/home.asp

BinionsGot to love Poker. This one is on Fremont street as well. Lots of poker <3 a steakhouse nice accommodation's. They don't allow you to book on their site or see prices....lame I'll call them and get prices when I have more time.
http://www.binions.com/index.html

Westin Back on the strip and obviously high high class. Beautiful rooms dinning area ect.. real crystal glasses look at the pictures the place is tight. Test stay 555.39.
http://specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com/westin_casuarina/so.aqf?PS=PS_aa_Southwest_Google_westin_vegas_040908_NAD_FM

The Orleans Off the strip on fremont street the offer shuttle service to diffrent places as well as the strip. The rooms are really nice they have a friggin spa not that I would take my shirt off in front of some dame and let her put hot rocks on me. Really nice and very very affordable. Test stay 267.00$ That is two queens so 133.50 a piece if you had to bunk up tell me thats not affordable.
http://www.orleanscasino.com/

fixed...

Thats  a good deal on the Monte Carlo.
EDIT: How many nights are these test prices for?
EDIT EDIT: I am blind.

 "The test stay is 3nights 4days June'09 12-15th." in the first paragraph of the post.

Hehe no worries varg <3

Personally so far I really like the flamingo cool ass bars on the property, spa sweet pool and any of the Harrahs hotels= "Guests of Harrah’s six Las Vegas resorts can enjoy top-rated golf at two of the nation’s most beautiful golf courses - Cascata Golf and Rio Secco." look at the pictures of these courses omg waterfalls streams mountains there incredible. And I can totally see me and Jaz chilling at the sweet ass pool in one of the private cabanas complete with a TV, mini fridge, and a personal host to attend to your every wish…
:-D

Although I think the best Value has to be the Monte Carlo 359.85  can't beat that.

I voted for the Flamingo.  The facilities are really incredible AND.. breakfast buffet

Well, I already voiced the Orleans due to price and still good accessability. The room are really nice and the casino isn't bad either. if you get a room on the right side, you can actually get a decent view of the strip. However, I would go to the flamingo just for the fact that when my then-fiance (now wife) were driving thro9ugh the town and passed it, she said "Look, the Flaming-O!"

Let me make a plug here -- we have some time to save, so let's shoot for the moon. I don't know when another opportunity like this will come around where people (like me) who don't get to see the people we've known for years come together in Vegas.

Fremont is a nice place; it's affordable, and there's still lots to do down there. But I submit that the extra money you invest in staying on the strip will be WELL worth it. The Flamingo has a great pool. I've never stayed at the Flamingo, but there's a lot on that side of the Blvd (like Margaritaville) -- and you're right across the street from my personal favorite Caesars!!!

yeah the strip is where its at.....the rooms at Binions and Nugget where dingy and gross.

We would definately still spend some time down in fremont street since its the easiest place to drink for the least amount of money.

I don't know if i can vote on this one.  I don't really know that much about any of them.  Which is the cheapest or the best bang for the buck?

I just want to stay in a room where someone has been brutally murdered.  Can someone call the CDC out there and get a list of recently fumigated rooms?

if I go I want to stay somewhere where I don't get weird skin rashes and the where firmness of the mattress isn't from the 30 years of dried semen soaking it. Also if I am going to get crabs I want to get them from a hooker...not a toilet seat

Yes....im a little spoiled....also there is a elevated tram and cabs so getting anywhere is a piece of cake.

One of the stops is right behind Flamingo....

what's with you guys and bringing your wives?  weak.  sauce.  At least Unno will party with me.

and ...

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My wife will drink with you as long as you want!   One day you to wont have to pay for hookers anymore JT!  Hopefully before your 50!

Hookers leave when you tell them too

Just give the wife more alcohol, one way or another she will too!  and i still got my 50 bucks!

LOL!

the Orleans has been touted by a few review sites as the best deal in Vegas, but I'm with Jugz once in a lifetime thing lets shoot for the moon.

My wife parties just as hard as i do. She just needs a few margaritta before i lose all my money at blackjack. For saftey.

Turk there are reviews and links to their websites on page 2....

If its just a matter of 100-200 dollars between the Orleans and Monte Carlo, then its a no brainer, but any more than that and gets a little diffucult. The only other thing to consider here is gambling costs. The big name casino's have way higher table limits. 10 Dollar min a hand opposed to 2-5 dollar a hand. Not really an issue though as you can take a cab whereever, but you do get comps if you gamble where you stay. I guess I am little more into gambling than everyone else and honestly it doesnt really matter to me where we stay. Just wanted to throw it out there as it hasent been brought up and the people who havent been to vegas me not know.

OH I will be gambling like a mad man till all hours of the morning...or until all my monies are gone.

Just make sure to ration your money, our company went out a few years ago and one of the guys we knew tagged along on the drive out.  We drive a trailer out to set up our display at the SEMA trade show every year.  Well this guy goes out his first night there and gambles away until the early hours of the morning until the ATM said he hit his limit for the day and wouldn't let him draw anymore money out.  Needless to say after dumping $3000+ into Vegas in one night he was spent, hopped a plane and flew home.

Now I know this may not be a lot of money to some of the big gamblers in vegas but shit that would have left me curled up in a ball and crying my eyes out.

Oh and just in case you missed it or didn't understand the test stay is for 4day 3night stay so those of you determined to stay only two nights the prices will be even less. We had a tie with our how long to party poll (see http://www.thewolverines.net/forums/index.php?topic=3344.0) so we will plan like were going to stay  3 nights and if those of you who voted to stay only 2nights can just factor that in.

Well shit. I know its nerdy as hell but this was my one chance to try Romulan Ale. :(
http://blog.wired.com/underwire/2008/07/star-trek-exper.html

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Hmm how much is that suite? that looks nice.

If the majority of us bunk that, we can save on cash.

if it's 2 bedrooms with beds each, that can be 8 people with 2 in each bed with heterosexual arrangement, and 2 additional folks on the couch. After being drunk I dont think concern would be placed as to where folks would sleep. I'd gladly stay on a couch hehe.

2 man heterosexual placement in a bed;

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/ealabor/het.jpg)

well after we decide on hotel we can discuss possible arrangements I was just posting the video trying to talk people into liking my fav :-) ya I play dirty.

This is more of what I had in mind.

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Orleans Breakfast Buffet

Night, isn't that also 69 position in bed?

DAMN! Honestly I like the Orleans a lot it has been touted as the best deal in vegas by multiple review sites, but for my first time I just wanted to stay on the strip right in the middle of everything with all the lights and glamor :-D

Oh and voters don't be afraid to vote for your favorite even if it has little or no votes as of yet. In a few days we will probably take the top 3 with a new pole so you will be able to vote again for your favorite out of the top 3.

Shit, I'll sleep in the bath tub if I have to. 

Sleep?  I'll shit in the bath tub if I have to. 

LOL!

while Vegas would be nice I think Aruba in may is going to be a winner for me.

Have fun fuckfaces

you will get raped kidnapped and sunk into the ocean just like that one chick :-)

How do you know thats not his Intention

I hope you all know I have been working my ass off for you :-D I have been trading emails with Ian Zeitzer
Leisure Sales Manager for Harrahs Hotels in Vegas. He said as long as we book ten rooms he can offer us a pretty hefty discount at the two Harrah's hotels I told him we were looking at.

Flamingo- 375$!!! down from 535$

Ceasers- 660$ down from 800$

I'm pretty psyched, those of you who are getting pissy because you don't like ethier of those don't worry I have made phone calls and sent emails to many other hotels including the Orleans as soon as I hear from them I will let you know.

Unno.  I asked for no salt on my margarita.  There are huge grains of salt on the glass.

Thanks for all your hard work, Luke.

Good job on these deals. This makes the Flamingo look a lot better. I almost want to see how low you can get the Orleans for.

Ya I'm excited to hear from them. I was j/king with the whole working my ass off no thanks is needed I'm having some fun with this :-D plus I keep telling people. "I'm a council member with a multi platform MGO" LOL  I think the big gamer jargon has them thinking I'm special.

If I get this job I just interviewed twice for, I am soooooo fucking in on this.  soooooooooo in.

What's the position you've interviewed for?? (not to hijack this thread...but)

If anyone even think of maybe possibly going please vote I will be putting up the new poll with 3 most popular hotel choices very soon.

Well, my wife has said that if we are actually stationed in the States again when this happens, she would actually like to go.

Woot!!! updated ya on the roster it would be awesome to have you guys there plus I'll need someone worth talking to about politics.

I would like to go but to be honest i need to see how things are at that time. It is only a  10 hour drive, I have clearance from flight control, Just need the cash.

@ Juggz:

It's the Systems Manager position for the John Glenn School of Public Affairs.  Basically, I would be in charge of all IT management and support for their college.  Much more responsibility, less work than I do now, authority to make policy decisions so things aren't all fucked up like they are here at the libraries, work in a building with a piece of moon rock in it, and a LOT more money.  A.  LOT.  MORE.

That's awesome, JT, Gratz!

I thought you told me you were gonna be a crossing guard. You said you'd have a sweet orange sash and a baton with a flashing light on it. You were so excited about it. You even showed me a picture of it.

Obviously he's doing both Snacks!  Since he's doing less work than now he's got free time to go out and guard the cross walks from maniac drivers.

...and they're usually asian.  ZING!

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err... wait.... i mean

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LMAO!!!

+1 for you!

LOL Juggy your avatar is cracking me up

Just heard back from the Orleans I was very disappointed they quoted me the same prices that we would have gotten booking individually on their website right now :-( So the
Orleans is still 267$ Fremont street
The flamingo is 375$ on the strip
I think it would be worth the 100$ bucks

 /agree

Alright guys the two most voted for hotels are up with prices, decide which you prefer out of the two and cast your vote!!

Oh and to be fair to The Orleans there prices are already so cheap it would be hard to offer an additional discount while making a profit.

Just got the call.  Count me in fo sho.

Gratz JT!!!!!!

Thanks!

Well if JT is going i'm definitely going.

I'll bring my elephant underwear.

Wanted to go ahead and give this a bump. The prices given are for availability right now and if say some huge convention decides to come to town in June and we haven't decided yet the prices may go up. As soon as we decide and I call the dudes prices should be set in stone.

How long of a stay are these prices for?  I am also guessing this doesn't include airfare?

This price will get you 4days and 3 nights in beautiful Las Vegas Nevada! Las Vegas Spanish for "The Meadows" is the most populous city in the state of Nevada. Established in 1905, Las Vegas officially became a city in 1911. According to the 200 census The African American population of Las Vegas is 0.75%.
No it does not include air fair which should be cheap 99$ where I live, Juggy was saying 130$ where he is at if memory serves.

So those prices are for all 3 nights, not per night? Holy heck sticks.

Airfare is so volatile right now. I'd wait until March of '09 to start pricing this piece out.

Unno, thanks for all of the hard work.

Just wondering, have you tried to check prices with a travel agent to see if they can get you any better prices.  Might also talk to a travel agent about travel arrangements. I know it's possible to tie in a group of peeps flying from different cities into the same package for prices and flight times so that might be something to look at.  I think most of us that will be going will probably be flying in.  

It might be something to look at even if the travel agent has a little higher price for the hotels, we might make out in the end by booking the flights and hotel through them.  Just my thoughts.

Also with these prices would you need the entire amount upfront from us to book the room, could we put a smaller amount down to secure the room.  Would we need to send the money to you so you could book them all at the same time or would you just set aside X number of rooms under the wolvie name and we pay for the rooms individually?

The wife and I are seriously thinking about going just need to get a couple things cleared up before we can make a final decision.

Us Columbus types need to coordinate our flights.  Also looks like The Flamingo is gonna win the vote.  I'll be in for that.

shit yeah!  we need to get hooked up with some ridiculous first class action so we can get ripped on the way there.

I've always flown Southwest to Vegas which tends to be one of the cheaper flights out there and unfortunately they don't do first class or any class everything is the same it just depends on when you print your tickets to when you board.  If you get an A boarding pass you can board first and choose where you are going to sit.

Yes it is.

After we are for sure about what hotel we are staying in I'll look further into what we can pull off.
I think the best option would be for all the C-bus guys to get together and see if you can't get flights for cheap. Where I live there is a little airline that fly's form here to Vegas and orlando for 99$ a pop. I would think in a bigger city like the c-bus you would have something similar.

I think once we set up the hotel thing we can all call on our own when ready let them know your with our group and pay for the hotel. I will contact the dude and clarify how that works.

for the CBUS folks...I looked on Hotwire for Mid-June and it was 340 FROM Columbus but 240 from Dayton.....just sayin

Dayton FTW then.

My wife had another question. Are these prices per room, or per person?

Per room, I believe there is an small additional charge for another person something like 15-20$ a night.

sweet, sounds good to me.

Alright Guys the poll is still close. It will remain up till Fri 26th at 11:59 then were calling it good. :-D

Volk quick update. the price for the flamingo includes double occupancy there is only a charge if more than two people want to stay in any one room.

More money saved = more time at Bunny Ran... I mean slots.

Kastil you going to be there?

Does an almost 3 year old count as an occupant? I don't think I'll be able to ditch my son somewhere for that long.

I wouldn't think so, but I'll check for ya.

hopin to be, saving up for it at least.

OMG IT IS SO CLOSE. Did I mention the Flamingo gives out free mustache rides?

How much are those "go rooms" that was in the video you posted?

Unless I'm mistaken I believe that is what we are getting. As the lowest room selection option is the Go Deluxe rooms. Unless they reserve some shitty rooms for large groups, which I highly doubt. IF we stay there there is a number you can call and tell them your with the wolverines group and discuss arangments.

So, when are we finalizing this?  When exactly are we going and how are we getting there?

Dude, if that is the case that is awesome. Those rooms are pimp.
Guys if you are voting Orleans you need to check out the rooms we are talking about.

well I missed the video and don't want to go scrolling back to look for it, can someone link it again?

:47 seconds in, is that mirror above the bed?

Does the Pope shit in the woods?

On the Las Vegas Strip of Las Vegas, Nevada, unlike every other locality in Nevada, city law allows the possession and consumption on the street of any alcoholic beverage in an open container throughout the year, although the container must be plastic for certain special events such as the 4th of July and New Year's Eve. Because Nevada has no state public open container law, the city law governs. Although open containers usually are allowed throughout the rest of Las Vegas, they are prohibited at certain times of the year, except in the Strip

Ok.  I am changing my vote from Orleans to the Flamingo.  So, when are we going?

So wait just to clarify the $375 is for the two bedroom suit for 3 nights in vegas right?

No

Well shit, how much is that room?

Settle down :-D  we will try to get everything in Order after we decide on Hotel! which voting ends today and it is very close so get your votes in. We have been talking about Early June so everyone is out of school and everyone has plenty of time to get a few days off work as well as save money. I used 12-15th of June09 as test stay=fri,sat,sun leave on Mon and Unless someone has an major problem with those dates I say we stick with them.

FFS you realize that that video shows two different rooms right?! The first half is a FLamingo GO room which is there typical nice room. THEN in the second half of the video it says or you can upgrade to such and such a suit and it goes on with the suit description.

Suit Test stay= 2365$

Oh I relize that, just want to stay in a pimp room, but not at that price lol.

hehe It is ok I think Garenth thought the same thing

Last night to vote guys it is a toss up atm.


Also watch this video
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Alright looks like it is the flamingo more on this when I'm less hungover.... *crawls back on to the floor*

So if i can manage to save up the money, me and marylu and maybe dyeboy...i'll have to talk to him...we may be joining the mayhem that would be vegas

That would be EPIC