1st Ta Ta Sisterhood Reunion in Vegas

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  • Mykidsmom
    Mykidsmom
    edited March 2009

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

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  • PinkyLee
    PinkyLee
    edited March 2009

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

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  • traceyz
    traceyz
    edited March 2009

    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 VegasCool

    Tracey

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  • rockwell_girl
    rockwell_girl
    edited March 2009

    I think this is the pool outside the Paris hotel

    Paris Las Vegas

    here's a pix of the hotel

    Paris Las Vegas

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

    here's a little more info

    Hotel Description

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    Traveler Reviews: 4-0
    256 Reviews

    Paris Las Vegas
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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.

    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

    Dining Options

    -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

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  • traceyz
    traceyz
    edited March 2009

    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!Wink My goal is to do it in less than 27 min...so in reality that means I should finish in 28 LOL

    Tracey

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  • rockwell_girl
    rockwell_girl
    edited March 2009

    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

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  • YvonneB
    YvonneB
    edited March 2009

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

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  • Mykidsmom
    Mykidsmom
    edited March 2009

    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. :)

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958
    edited March 2009

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

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  • GramE
    GramE
    edited March 2009

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

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  • Linda54
    Linda54
    edited March 2009

    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.....

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  • GramE
    GramE
    edited March 2009

    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.    

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  • Linda54
    Linda54
    edited March 2009

    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?????

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  • traceyz
    traceyz
    edited March 2009

    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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Cool

    Tracey

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  • Estepp
    Estepp
    edited March 2009

    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...

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  • kjbell
    kjbell
    edited March 2009

    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! 

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  • traceyz
    traceyz
    edited March 2009

    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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Cool

    Tracey

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  • Estepp
    Estepp
    edited March 2009

    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...

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  • rockwell_girl
    rockwell_girl
    edited March 2009

    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

    3-5 492 Reviews
     

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    Flexible Dates

    		 

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    Room Rates from $78.43 Sep 25 - Sep 28

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    Hotel Description | Hotel Amenities | Dining Options

    Hotel Description

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    Traveler Reviews: 3-5
    492 Reviews

    Excalibur Hotel and Casino
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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.

    Hotel Amenities

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

    Dining Options

    ROUNDTABLE BUFFET
    OPEN FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH, THE
    ROUNDTABLE BUFFET OFFERS A SUMTUOUS ARRAY OF MOUTH-WATERING
    ITEMS.
    .
    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.
    .
    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
    .
    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.
    .
    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

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  • rockwell_girl
    rockwell_girl
    edited March 2009

    when I saw this  pix I reallyy liked it

    Excalibur Hotel and Casino

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  • kjbell
    kjbell
    edited March 2009

    The Thunder From Down Under?

    Yeah-Vegas Baby!

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  • Estepp
    Estepp
    edited March 2009

    LOL

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  • kjbell
    kjbell
    edited March 2009

    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!!!!

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  • sam1991
    sam1991
    edited March 2009

    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. 

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  • kjbell
    kjbell
    edited March 2009

    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.

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  • Estepp
    Estepp
    edited March 2009

    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... :)

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  • sam1991
    sam1991
    edited March 2009

    Never took the bus. Could be an idea. 

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

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  • sam1991
    sam1991
    edited March 2009

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

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  • Estepp
    Estepp
    edited March 2009

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

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  • Estepp
    Estepp
    edited March 2009

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

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