What did you have in mind?


Clover

 

er...I dunno...I was just wunderin..what the plan was...if any...no biggie...more like a where's everyone gunnah be...cause I like to travel early....Misifoota and I will prolly be in town by 11am if I have it my way.....

 

:smile: Well, since I'll be motoring up to Vegas from Bullhead City, I could easily be there by 11 am, as well! Maybe we should meet somewhere for lunch at high noon!!

I'll be joined by hubby. Is Emis joining in all the fun?


Clover

 

I'd love to hang out but I am thinking that I will be pretty spent after an 11-13 hour drive out...even though I now have an armrest.

That is some hardcore motoring.

Sean

 

Armrest? ARMREST? I don't need no stinkin' armrest! And haven't had one for all my cross-country journeys...PIKER!

13 hours is quite a stretch...take breaks and be safe! :smile:


Clover

 

I guess I am also of the whiney male persuasion. I have found my neck and shoulders ache a lot less when I have an armrest to support my hulking guns.

 

Sounds good....we'll have to work out the details as soon as I figure out the budget..LOL...

As for Emis...she maybe ...she's gotta get off work...we dunno yet..but if so she won't be up till friday..it'll be me and my motoring buddy Misifoota...I belive she has posts in the newbies section somewhere....just us two that day to my knowledge...the others will head out friday...and hopfully Emis will be with them

 

My parents were just in Vegas last week and went to a fun Italian place. I'll ask them which one. Let's just go to a fun, inexpensive place. I hear ya on the budget!


Clover

 

Sounds good...we'll have to figure on meeting someplace like top floor of the parking garage of hte palace or something...I don't have a cell...so...maybe Misifoota does...we'll figure it out I guess...she's sleepin now...but I'll find out if she has a phone tomorrow...if so I'll PM you the # and we can just call eachother once we get there...unless you know of a good meeting place...I haven't been to the palace...don't know much about vegas...prolly wouldn't go with out there being a bunch of minis and mini folk

 

Well, I'm not crazy about Vegas, either, but last year it was a blast with all the MINI folk! The locals were grinning and waving at all the MINIs as we zoomed around town. And we motored to some beautiful areas that I know you'll enjoy seeing.

I'll PM you with my cell number. I'll wear something nutty or bling-ish so you can't miss me! Maybe my hot pink & black feather boa wrapped around my neck with my typical black artist's garb! HA HA HA!!!


Clover

 

Yeah...a great look for maintaining your near celebrity NAM status.

 

There isn't anything "official" for the Thursday night, but if you want to meet up, and are looking for any type of food in particular style, give me a yell and I might be able to point you at somewhere good and good value.

 

Dinner on Thurs sounds good. Also does anyone else know about this calico ghost town that someone was talking about stopping at on the way?

I haven't been to Vegas in 20 yrs and wouldn't go for another 20 if it wasn't for all you MINI folk!!!!

 

I think the Calico Ghost town is basically a shopping opportunity. When I've driven past, it looked like a movie set, but maybe I'm wrong?

Dinner plans...hmm....maybe Hardrock Cafe would be fun? Agro, can you recommend a fun dinner place not too far from the Palace Station? Who has the best pizza or burgers in a good atmosphere?

Clover

 

Yes Calico is a shopping opportunity, not really a ghost town since Knotts (I think that who owns it) took it over. But worth checking out, at least once.

I'll be getting in Wed, and am going to be goofing off with the kids and wife some before the MINI fun starts. Roller coasters etc. but it would be alot of fun to go out to dinner with some of you Tuls, Clover Agro etc. Anyway keep me posted on any plans, pizza, burgers.......food foods good.

Nik

 

Okay, unless we start a new thread for Casual Dinner Night (hmmm...maybe I should....), check back here for any dining developments!

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Clover

 

Near Palace?
Hmmmm....there is an In-N-Out a couple of blocks west on Sahara, awesome burgers. Pizza I'm still trying to find one I like, but I'm very picky when it comes to pizza and it's different in the US than it is at home.
In my opinion, the Hard Rock Cafe is overrated. It's the same food as every Planet Hollywood/Tommy Rockers/HRC/theme restaurant in the world, only with a better gift shop than most.
For a big group that want italian, Buca de Bepo on east Flamingo is not bad and good value. Everything is served "family style".
My fav mexican is a place called Viva Mercado on west Flamingo at Jones. Try the chicharonnes. My wife loves their beef burrito.
Pasta Palace inside Palace Station is not bad (from memory, it's been a while).
There is a fish place across the road from Palace called Landry's. It was ok but nothing spectacular the time I went to the Vegas location. I enjoyed it more in Orlando.
If you want a good (large) meal at a reasonable price, and fantastic deserts, you could try the ClaimJumper. It's about 10-15 minutes on the Interstate from Palace, but worth the drive if it's what you feel like.

One thing you don't have to worry about in Vegas is finding somewhere to eat. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of good restaurants in town.
Give me more hints on styles and I'll give you more suggestions.

 

I won't make it, I'll be traveling the roads of the German villages!

 

The coolest MINI items to win are going to be at the Friday Night Kick Off Dinner. Honestly you'll be kicking yourself if you don't sign up now.

M7 Tuning is our latest sponsor and if you guys remember last year, he gave away lots of cool stuff. Well he's doing it again!! You can expect M7 springs and an Oil Catch Can, and some other goodies that will remain a secret until later!

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Not to mention, by Pre-registering you will save $5 and get a Goodie Bag filled with all kinds of fun MINI stuff with even more chances to win prizes!! That's the ONLY way to get a goodie bag which may contain that prize winning raffle ticket!!!

And don't forget, all proceeds from this dinner are going to CureAutismNow.org!!! This is a fund raising event while we all have FUN!!!

Only 23 days left!!!

 

Awwww come on theres time.............

Nik

 

A good place is the 5 @ diner http://www.5anddiner.com/static/home.html

A WIDE selection of food at a reasonable price. Good food. I drive 90 miles to the one in Temecula, CA for a burger. Great onion rings, salads, shakes, malts, and more.

Check out their site. And while you are on their site click on menu and you can see what all they offer. I know the menu is 6 pages so everyone should be able to find something they like. They can seat 100 people inside and if the weather is OK they have seating outside. I called to ask and they will set a area aside for us so if this is what a group wants we could get together and let them know how many.

Since we have time Agro should go over and try it out.

And they are at 6840 W. Sahara and the Palace Station is at 2411 W. Sahara.

What do you think?

Earl

 

We went to that 5 and Diner about 18 months ago and vowed never to go back. It may have been the service on the day, but we were totally underwhelmed.
On the other hand, Earl has obviously had great experiences with the chain, so if you want to try it, it's on the north side of the road and easy to spot being all neon and chrome on the outside.

 

Agro - not to change the theme of this thread but ... do you know where I can find a "self wash" car wash in Las Vegas. Last year my car was a mess by the time I got down there and even though I ran it through a gas station car wash it still looked real bad. I'll bring down my own goods - I just need someplace to rinse.
Thanks in advance -

 

OOOOOO YES YES!!! I was thinking about this yesterday too!!! This is Hals's first out of state trip!!!

This is VERY VERY important!!! She cannot stand it when there is any dirt on her...unless we are on a run and the dirt is from that run..but when we are done...WASH!!! before the run WASH!!! LOL..well, that depends...heh eh...but still

 

Yes. There will be maps/directions to gas stations and car washes in the route book.