1st Ta Ta Sisterhood Reunion in Vegas

Mykidsmom

Robin - From your picture, it looks like you enjoy the water. Perhaps you two can swim!

PinkyLee

I noticed that you are adding real names along with screen name, my name is Barbara

traceyz

Ladies,

Yes...the runion is set for Sep 25-28th. I think I have found us a deal at Paris Hotel. This is NOT locked in yet but it would be $123 per night BEFORE tax! And depending on how many to a room it could be a REALLY sweet deal. I still have a few more places to look but so far this is a great deal for the price. Its a pretty new hotel centrally located on the strip. Im still looking but so far so good! I will keep ya posted!

See ya in Vegas

Tracey

rockwell_girl

I think this is the pool outside the Paris hotel

here's a pix of the hotel

at least I think this is the one Tracey is talking about

here's a little more info

Hotel Description

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2,916 rooms, 0 floors

Passion ignites when the most romantic city in the world is transported to the center of Sin City's Strip. With its replicas of the Arc de Triomphe, a 50-story Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre, Paris Las Vegas is decorated in classic Parisian style, where chandeliers and sophistication abound.

The casino is located at the base of the Eiffel Tower and features slot machines, table games, poker, Keno, and a sports book. Guests may take an elevator ride up the Eiffel Tower for panoramic views of the city 460 feet above the ground. Live entertainment includes the comedic hypnosis of Anthony Cools. The spa features a fitness center, sauna, showers, whirlpool, free juices/teas/water, massage therapies, beauty treatments, and beauty salon. A slew of shopping options are had at the Bally's-Paris Promenade and Le Boulevard. The two-acre rooftop pool area features a French Garden, outdoor pool, whirlpool, poolside services, and cabana rentals. Other amenities include golf arrangements, a business center, laundry services, and a walkway to the resort's sister property, Bally's Las Vegas. Dining options include Ah Sin, the seasonal du Parc, Eiffel Tower Restaurant (at the top of the monument), JJ's Boulangerie, and more.

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Hotel Amenities

• Swimming Pool
• Non-Smoking
• Free Parking
• Dining
• High-Speed Internet
• Room Service
• Hot Tub
• Fitness Facility
• Gambling Facilities
• Dry Cleaning/Laundry

• Golf Course
• Tennis Courts
• Business Center
• Meeting Rooms
• Interior Corridors
• Wheelchair Accessible

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-ON SITE RESTAURANT
LE CAFE ILE ST. LOUIS
THERE IS A CULINARY CULTURAL EXCHANGE HAPPENING 24
HOURS A DAY AT THIS CHARMING SIDEWALK CAFE THAT
SERVES CLASSIC FRENCH AND AMERICAN DISHES.

LE CAFE ILE ST. LOUIS IS THE ULTIMATE PLACE TO
ENJOY DELICIOUS CUISINE WITH FRIENDS IN A WARM AND
INVITING ATMOSPHERE. OUR CHARMING CASUAL
RESTAURANT IS PERFECT FOR A QUICK BITE- A RELAXING
MEAL OR A LATE-NIGHT SNACK.

LE PROVENCAL
ENJOY REGIONAL FRENCH CUISINE IN A LIVELY- OLD
EUROPEAN VILLAGE SETTING WHEN YOU DINE AT LE
PROVEN AL. LE PROVEN ALS WALLS ARE COVERED WITH
MURALS OF THE FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE- A FITTING
BACKDROP FOR THE ATTENTIVE WAIT STAFF- WHO DRESS
IN TRADITIONAL FRENCH PEASANT GARB AND PERFORM
FRENCH AND ITALIAN SONGS THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT.

LES ARTISTES STEAKHOUSE
SOME COME FOR THE MENU- WHERE DISHES LIKE THE
BONE-IN FILET MIGNON- SALT-CRUSTED PRIME RIB AND
AN ARRAY OF SEAFOOD COMPETE FOR YOUR APPETITES
ATTENTION. OTHERS CHOOSE THIS STEAKHOUSE FOR ITS
ARCHITECTURE AND IMPRESSIONIST ART- OFTEN CALLED
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DINING ROOM IN LAS VEGAS.

EIFFEL TOWER RESTAURANT
HIGH ATOP THE ILLUSTRIOUS STRIP- CRAFTED INSIDE
THE REPLICA LANDMARK- CHEF J. JOHOS EIFFEL TOWER
RESTAURANT SERVES THE MOST ACCLAIMED FRENCH
CUISINE AVAILABLE IN LAS VEGAS- WITH LAMB SEASONED
TO PERFECTION AND FOIE GRAS UNLIKE ANY OTHER.

LE BURGER BRASSERIE
AT PARIS LAS VEGAS- LE BURGER BRASSERIE IS A
FRENCH INTERPRETATION OF AN AMERICAN CLASSIC A
LIVELY MEAT-AND-POTATOES SPORTS GRILLE FEATURING
THE WORLDS MOST CREATIVE BURGERS.

DU PARC
HEARTY SANDWICHES AND HEALTHY SALADS ARE IN
ABUNDANCE AT THIS POOLSIDE BISTRO. SET IN A
MANICURED FRENCH GARDEN BESIDE OUR ROOFTOP POOL-
DU PARC CATERS TO SWIMMERS- SUNBATHERS AND ANYONE
HUNGRY FOR QUICK SNACK. THIS ECLECTIC CAFE OFFERS
CONVENIENCE AND EXCEPTIONAL FOOD.

LE VILLAGE BUFFET
A DEPARTURE FROM THE TRADITIONAL LAS VEGAS-STYLE
BUFFET- THIS EXTRAORDINARY DINING EXPERIENCE TAKES
BUFFET DINING TO A HIGHER ECHELON BY FEATURING
LIVE-ACTION STATIONS- THE FRESHEST INGRED

traceyz

Sandy,

You are a friggin computer wizard!! Isnt it beautiful! I would love us to get in here or the Bellagio. Still trying to work out some ideas and sniff out the best rate. We are still WAAAYYY out from the reunion date.

Thanks again Sandy...you are FABULOUS!! BTW running a 5K this weekend, wish me luck! My goal is to do it in less than 27 min...so in reality that means I should finish in 28 LOL

Tracey

rockwell_girl

wow that's a pretty good pace

but I know your a detrermined gal

This Sunday is the Easter Seal race

It might be 4 miles but I'm not sure

you'll have to check my facebook out

there are a few pix from our climb but I didn't get the ones of me from my friend yet

YvonneB

Hotel looks specatular!  Can you picture all of the perky bikini covered foobs laying around that pool?????

Mykidsmom

Tracey - That looks wonderful (thanks for making it real Sandy). And that's a great pace for your 5K. I am always pleased if I can beat 35 minutes when I run a 5K. I do beat the ambulance, so that's good.

barbe1958

Geeze you guys! You can run? I've never been able to.... 

GramE

My calendar  is blocked off for Sep 25-28.  Vegas vacation... wooooo hoooooo.

Linda54

Thanks Sandy for all that great info on the Hotel.....I have marked my calendar, fly out on Friday fly back on Monday.....sounds great, Thanks Tracey for all the work you are doing to make this possible and to make it easy on our wallets.....

Since we are discussing our race finishing times

my personal best for a             1 mile 7:22     5K  24:56      10K  52:17     half  1:59:47  marathon  4:49:05        (we have a 1 mile race on July 4th morning called the Green Street Mile and this year will be the 25th running.  For the last few years my hubby has been race director and I help him so I do not run it anymore.  We do have a good turnout....

Let me add that these PB's were 6 years ago.   I had a good 2003........But now, since my surgery, its not important to me anymore to break my own record, all I want to do is finish.  I have slowed quite a bit.......

Jean, at least you beat the ambulance......how funny......When I first started running I hated the idea of being last but I never had to experience.....

GramE

The only running I have done is to the bathroom, LOL...   No way could, would, should I run...   Congrats to those of you who can and have.    

Linda54

Lorraine

you did a great job sending those pics via e-mail and all I can say is VaVaVoom....I am with Sandy, you need to post that t-shirt pic on the forum.....I love how your incision scars are not across your boobs but kinda underneath......your PS did a wonderful job.....you are one luck lady in more ways than one....thanks for sending your pics to me.....I am NOT going to show them to my DH for obvious reasons  LOL   his tongue would be hanging out....hehehehehehe

enjoy your trip and how do you deal with those godzillabrides?????

traceyz

Linda!

WOW you GO GIRL!!! Those are some KICK ASS times!! I have placed a few times within my age group but your times trump my times! AWESOME!!!!!

And just remember Vegas is gonna be fun for ALL of us so I dont mind getting info together so that we can all have a BLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tracey

Estepp

Just a quicky from the tired broad..

Paris is great.. saw the building of it last time I was there... I LOVE Paris.. if only in my dreams!!!

Thanks Sandy... good post...

kjbell

Count me in for this trip. My daughter goes to UNLV so I go to Vegas a few times a year. Paris is a beautiful hotel. The view from the Eiffel tower is fantastic, especially at night. I can't wait! 

traceyz

Hello ladies,

 Our list is growing and some time next month we are gonna have know how many and whom is in each room. I think it will be easier if I make the room groups and if you dont agree you can PM me and I will switch you to another room. But I know all the threads that we are on so I kinda know who is close to who. I think it  will be the easiest way to book the rooms to have one person from each group in charge of booking. I will get the rate and the code for booking then it will be up to 1 person from each room to hold the room. As the list grows I will do my best to continue to get a good rates.

Marilyn, Thanks for your help, you have been AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BTW, when we start booking the hotels usually only require that 1 person from each room hold the 1st night on a card. This assures that the room is indeed held. This is why I am working on getting us the best rate possible!! But we have a bit of time til we get to that stage.

If you just want a room with 1 other person please PM me. The rooms should be no more than $123 per night BEFORE tax. From 9/25-28

Please dont hesitate to PM me if you have ANY questions or comments.

VIVA LAS VEGAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tracey

Estepp

Wahooooo Tracey... I am not shy and can stay in a room with 4.... ....me and the gals in my salon have casino night once a year.. ( that I have to pay for...lol... thier Christmas party) and we get two rooms for 8 of us.. it is really really fun...:)

I am saving my pennies now and am so excited to meet you all for real... I hope this is something we can do yearly.. or every other... I think it is very very special and important for survivors to be connected...

rockwell_girl

I just took a look at travelocity and saw the Excalibur Hotel and Casino is about 1/2 the price of Paris

but I don't know much about it

I have 3 co-workers that will be staying there next week I could see what they thought of it when they get back.

here's some info I got from the web site

Excalibur Hotel and Casino

3850 LAS VEGAS BLVD SO Las Vegas, NV 89109-1050

Las Vegas Strip

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Hotel Description

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3,990 rooms, 28 floors

Take a fresh look inside the world?s most famous castle.

At Excalibur, you will find the best Las Vegas has to offer - variety, value, and exciting attractions. Our bright modern Widescreen Rooms have been remodeled floor to ceiling. Our spa overlooks a sparkling swimming pool that has been expanded to twice original size. Dick's Last Resort has joined a long list of favorite retail, dining, and entertainment brands at Excalibur - including the Zagat-rated Camelot Steakhouse, the high-energy Octane Lounge, and Las Vegas' most popular dinner show, Tournament of Kings.

If you are looking for a Las Vegas Vacation that is comfortable and fun then Excalibur Hotel Casino is the perfect spot for you. Located on the best corner of the famed Las Vegas Strip, Excalibur is the ideal property for value and variety. It is also the gateway to the mysteries of Luxor and the hip entertainment at Mandalay Bay.

Excalibur offers everything you would expect from a Las Vegas hotel - elegant and casual dining, a first-class spa, thrilling entertainment, and non-stop, friendly Las Vegas casino action.

Welcome to Excalibur - the Las Vegas Hotel where You Rule and the Rule is FUN.

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Hotel Amenities

• Swimming Pool
• Dining
• High-Speed Internet
• Room Service
• Hot Tub
• Fitness Facility
• Gambling Facilities
• Business Center
• Convention Center
• Meeting Rooms

• Wheelchair Accessible

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Dining Options

ROUNDTABLE BUFFET
OPEN FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH, THE
ROUNDTABLE BUFFET OFFERS A SUMTUOUS ARRAY OF MOUTH-WATERING
ITEMS.
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SIR GALAHAD S PUB PRIME RIB HOUSE
SIR GALAHAD S PUB AND PRIME RIB HOUSE IS A FAVORITE OF KING
AND QUEEN ALIKE. PRIME RIB, AGED TO PERFECTION. THE USDA
PRIME MEAT IS SEASONED IN ROCK SALT AND FRESH-GROUND PEPPER
AND THEN SLOW-COOKED TO ORDER.
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SHERWOOD FOREST CAFE
SHERWOOD FOREST CAF IS THE ONLY 24-HOUR, FULL SERVICE EATERY
IN THE KINGDOM. SERVING HEARTY FARE FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH,
DINNER OR MIDNIGHT FEAST, THIS CAF IS SURE TO PLEASE EVEN
THE MOST ROYAL OF APPETITES.
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CAFE EXPRESSO
LOCATED IN OUR VILLAGE FOOD COURT, CAFE EXPRESSO IS A
CHARMING GATHERING PLACE WHERE VISITORS TO THE VILLAGE ENJOY
GOURMET COFFEES, TRADITIONAL COFFEE DRINKS, CAPPUCCINO,
ESPRESSO AND A FULL ARRAY OF FINE PASTRIES
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VILLAGE FOOD COURT
OUR VILLAGE FOOD COURT OFFERS A VARIETY OF FAST FOOD OPTIONS
INCLUDING MCDONALDS, PIZZA HUT, QUIZNOS, KRISPY KREME,
MANCHU WOK, AND COLD STONE CREAMERY.
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REGALE ITALIAN EATERY
UPON ENTERING REGALE ITALIAN EATERY, GUESTS ARE TRANSPORTED
TO THE ITALIAN COUNTRYSIDE. GUESTS CAN ENJOY FAMILIAR
CUISINE WITH SPECIALTIES INSPIRED BY TRADITIONAL FAVORITES.
ADDING TO THE RESTAURANT S AMBIANCE OF ROMANCE AND COMFORT
IS THE INSTRUMENTAL STRING MUSIC PERFORMED LIVE EACH NIGHT.
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THE STEAKHOUSE AT CAMELOT
THE STEAKHOUSE AT CAMELOT OPENED IN JULY 1997. THE
AWARD-WINNING MENU REFLECTS A HIGHLY PERSONAL INTERPRETATION
OF AMERICA S MOST DESIRED CULINARY SELECTIONS. WITH A
PERFECT BALANCE OF HARMONIOUS FLAVORS AND TEXTURES, CHEF
FRANK SUOSMAA AND HIS STAFF DELIVER A DINING EXPERIENCE FIT
FOR A KING OR QUEEN.

ok I better try and get my boy to his next game

I sure hope it will be better going than it was coming home

at least this time we will be having the truck so that should help

rockwell_girl

when I saw this  pix I reallyy liked it

kjbell

The Thunder From Down Under?

Yeah-Vegas Baby!

Estepp

LOL

kjbell

I'll take the second from the right, although I'm probably old enough to be his mother! Who knows, maybe he is into older bald chicks with a tisue expander!!!!

sam1991

Excaliber is way down at the end of the strip by Mandelay Bay and Luxor. I think it's a long walk to stuff and you have to still take a monorail to get to the closest strip monorail station which is across the street and underground at the MGM. Cabs can get expensive. Just trying to think of our reunion sisters that may still fatigue easily. Wanna save all our strength for the Thunder Down Under. 

kjbell

Don't they still have the buses that go up and down the strip? Last year they were $5.00 a day for unlimited use and they took you from "old" Vegas all the way down to the outlet mall.

Estepp

YES..; dh and I take the Duess. ( the bus) runs all day and all night... only 5 bucks a day... that is the way to go..imo...

sam1991

Never took the bus. Could be an idea. 

Gonna be a hot time in the old town tonite.....LOL 

sam1991

Think it's the Deuce? Is that the double decker bus I've seen?

Estepp

Yes.. my spelling is for the birds these days..lol...

Estepp

It takes away the need to do sooooooooooooooo much walking no matter where you stay.