[ParkTwain]

Originally Posted by Sorcerer68

Bellagio. It's gorgeous and strict rules and keep some of the riff raff out.

I said hello to a couple of black female hookers one night as they were sitting in one of the piano lounges on the main walkway inside the Bellagio. They said there were from Miami. They weren't exactly wearing any high-end jewelry, either.

[Sorcerer68]

Originally Posted by ParkTwain

I said hello to a couple of black female hookers one night as they were sitting in one of the piano lounges on the main walkway inside the Bellagio. They said there were from Miami. They weren't exactly wearing any high-end jewelry, either.

Soooo....if they were white hookers it would be better? Every casino on the strip has hookers. I worked at the Bellagio and when I was there, security would pretty much look the other way if they made an effort to blend. Every now and then they'd do a sweep to look good. Same thing when I worked at the Venetian.

[jfkIII]

Don;t know why, but the last two posts remind me of an old joke...What did the blind man say as he walked past the fish market?

"So nice to see you, ladies"

[ParkTwain]

WILD!
http://www.cppwind.com/papers/structural/StratosphereTower.pdf (broken link)

//
ABSTRACT
A wind tunnel model of the Las Vegas Stratosphere Tower was first tested as part of its
design in 1991, but this proved to be only the beginning of a long series of modifications and
additions that warranted additional wind-engineering investigations lasting through 2004. These
features included proposed changes in geometry, a proposed extended spire that would have
made it the world’s tallest free-standing tower, construction challenges that required evaluation
of wind loads on partially completed segments for limited exposure periods, the addition of
several amusement rides, and the proposed addition of a variety of broadcast antennas. Integration
of wind engineering and structural design concepts have allowed the extension of tower
operations by the addition of several new attractions without compromising structural integrity.
//

[Sorcerer68]

Originally Posted by ParkTwain

WILD!
http://www.cppwind.com/papers/structural/StratosphereTower.pdf (broken link)

//
ABSTRACT
A wind tunnel model of the Las Vegas Stratosphere Tower was first tested as part of its
design in 1991, but this proved to be only the beginning of a long series of modifications and
additions that warranted additional wind-engineering investigations lasting through 2004. These
features included proposed changes in geometry, a proposed extended spire that would have
made it the world’s tallest free-standing tower, construction challenges that required evaluation
of wind loads on partially completed segments for limited exposure periods, the addition of
several amusement rides, and the proposed addition of a variety of broadcast antennas. Integration
of wind engineering and structural design concepts have allowed the extension of tower
operations by the addition of several new attractions without compromising structural integrity.
//

Does anyone else remember when the old (last) LV Hilton sign blew over?

[Matt Angry]

Originally Posted by Sorcerer68

Does anyone else remember when the old (last) LV Hilton sign blew over?

I have a friend that does CAD for YESCO. They had the specs and prints of that old sign and all agreed that it was gonna topple over the first time 40+ mph of wind hit it. They were right!!!

[jfkIII]

The Hilton probably planned it that way...look at all the free advertising they got when it hit the media!

[toyojo]

although i dont gamble, (yet) haha i like silverton for its bass pro shops, and i like the orleans for the awesome arcade and the 7 dollar lunch buffet ! well i dont go to it often but its pretty good if your really hungry.

[WildWestDude]

As far as locals Casinos the Orleans and the Cannery top my list.
Both down to earth environments and cheap food and gambling.
The Orleans also has nice waitresses

[ejl127]

Green Valley Ranch
Red Rock

Just went to Silverton for the first time the other day, very nice, very mellow. Too close to Outdoor World/Bass Shop where i'm tempted to spend way too much money