Please continue to post your memories of your first trip to Las Vegas.
Lee Ann

My first trip wasn't as dramatic as others. It was in December or 76 or 77. The occasion was the World Airliners Club had a full week of airline employees partying 24 hours a day. There were Bloody Mary parties in the morning, scotch parties before lunch, screwdriver parties after lunch, beer parties before dinner, champagne parties after dinner, and Tequilla night after that.

My first impression was that the cab was powered by natural gas. That seemed real strange at the time.

My first big win was at the Desert Inn, and I won $400 in dimes. Everyone else that hit big heard the big ca-ching sounds and they needed buckets to carry their money. Well, my machine didn't make much more sound than a loud clock ticking. I stuffed all of my winnings in the pockets of my pants, shirt, and jacket.

I eventually lost all of my winnings, and learned first hand about the cash advance from a credit card, where you pick up a phone, give them your number, and collect your money at the cashiers cage.

I remember wishing that I had splurged a little more money on a hotel and not picked the Silverbird.

And my fondest memory was a champagne party at the Flamingo Hilton. I was just about drunk and decided to go for a walk. I started across the street to visit Caesars for the first time, and felt a need to hurl.

You can stop reading here if you don't want graphic details.

All I needed to do was find a restroom at Caesars and puke my guts out and I'd be okay. I got into Caesars and couldn't see any signs to direct me. The bubbles inside me were about to come up. I saw what looked to be a corridor to somewhere and decided there must be a restroom nearby. I finally started to lose it, and I covered my mouth with my hands to prevent it from shooting out. It was running down my face, shirt, pants, shoes, and everywhere. I ran to a door in this corridor, opened it up and stepped in, and found that I was in the main showroom, entering through a side exit. So I barfed in front of five thousand people, and went back out the door into the corridor, that turned out to be a shopping mall. I went to a corner and puked. Walked around desperately looking for a bathroom in this shopping mall, and puked in several corners. I did find a water fountain and bent over and pretended to be getting a drink for about 10 minutes until someone behind me told me to hurry up because he wanted a drink. That guy probably doesn't drink out of public water fountains any more.<g> When I left the shopping mall, I was outside and finished there. I remember walking back to the SilverBird and my shirt and pants were all wet from getting sick.

Other than that, it was a fairly uneventful trip.

Lee Ann, You didn't really want to re-start this subject, right <lol>!

Joe, Only you!! ROLFLMAO!!

Joe,

You have the most boring, mundane trips....I can barely stifle the yawns as I read them.



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Bill in Santa Monica, CA

JMT,
ROTFLMAO!!!! Thanks for sharing your trip report. If we were giving a prize for the best first trip memories, you would win, hands down. <vbg> This was the best laugh I have had in a long time. Sure wish there were pictures of you stuffing dimes in your pockets, (must have been very big pockets to hold 4000 dimes), but the best is your throwing up in the Caesar's showroom. <vbg>
Thanks again for making my day.
Lee Ann

JMT,
That's what you get for not drinking single malt. <s>

I remember a little about our first trip, we stayed at the Westward Ho. We had taken someone's advice to stay up front and I'm glad we did that. They always had a coffee and donut for 1 penny. Every morning I would get my breakfast of coffee and a donut and sit at those red blackjack machines where 4 people could play and slug the machine. I remember swiming in the pool at 3 am. My first experience with craps was next door at the slots of fun. I watched a gal play nothing but the field and make a couple hundred dollars. When she left I stepped up and my buddy gave me a ten and I got $20.00 in #1.00 chips and proceded to play the field. Was so darn nervous could hardly stand up. After a while I grabbed all the chips I had and I remember the pit boss or box man saying there goes $110 walking. Went to the cashier and had $113.00. I thought how did he know that. We're thinking boy this is going to be easy. Went to the gift shop bought a book on craps and went to the room to read it and it tells me I'm making a bad bet. 13% in favor of the house. Sure had lots of fun. Went across the street to the Thunderbird and thought we'd kill them to so we sat at a bj table to play, think I got $5.00 in chips and all we did was get yelled at by the dealer for touching the cards wrong putting the money in the wrong place and what not. Kind of scared us. But been going back ever since at least once a year. Still love the game of craps.

I should have mentioned our first trip was in 1973. Sorry.

JMT,
That's what I always say...if your gonna get sick, might as well do it big! In front of 4000 people is pretty darn big! I hope they didn't think you where part of the show!
Although I've seen some pretty bad shows, that watching a guy puke his guts out would have been a wonderful improvement. Well, it certianly would have gotten a round of applause from me!


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Lee-PA
Moderator, What's New Forum
lee@talkvegas.com

Mike F,
Seems like a great deal of first trips where spent in less then desirable hotels.
Thanks for sharing your first impressions!

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Lee-PA
Moderator, What's New Forum
lee@talkvegas.com

Hilarious! Thanks for my laugh.
I can't believe no one came to assist you (escort you out) after the showroom. Actually, I can't believe you even remember anything!

My first trip was kinda dull compared to some I've read here, and the memories have kinda dulled too since it was in 1969, and I was down there to take the Nevada board test. I do remember that we stayed at some nameless little motel off the strip, and Circus Circus was the newest thing in town. Being a broke student, the sight of all those hundred dollar bills floating across the tables impressed me; I don't think I had seen one before<g>. I guess the most permanent memories were (1) being in the Riviera with my parents when they announced that man had just landed on the moon and (2) the sight of all those lights when we came over the hill just after dusk....that sight doesn't lose its thrill with time since I feel the same way every time I drive in at night.

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Daisy-Beyond Vegas Moderator
daisy@talkvegas.com

Our first trip to Vegas was in Jan. 95. We stayed at the Flamingo, It was a great trip and we loved it so much that we have been back 7 times since. I love the history surrounding the city. It is so fascinating. It is great to be able to read what everyone else thinks about this great city! My favorite time of day in Vegas is at dusk when the Casino's are starting to light up and it's not quite dark yet! This city just sucks me in everytime.

Karla,
Welcome to Talk Vegas. Thanks for sharing your memories about your first trip. I hope you'll stay around and join in the posting on all of the topics.

I think dusk in Las Vegas is a great time too. I love looking at the lights.

Just read on another topic about your upcoming job interview. Good luck and I hope you get the job.

Lee Ann
Past, Present and Future Forum Moderator
leeann@talkvegas.com