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culdeus said:
Aria just called me out of the blue to tell me they would extend the offer of 109/night and 25 in freeplay and 50 meal credit per day all the way to April for any day out to March, and same deal weekdays after March (sort of hard to explain, but hope this makes sense). They said if you put in code ARIALV you get the same deal except 159 on weekends, but call them and they'll cut the rate. Again, I have 0 relationship with them unless somehow the casinos are sharing info. I'm nearly 100% MGM/Mirage guy as far as player card etc.
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Is this by booking through their website or somewhere else? I tried on the arialasvegas.com site and it didnt work.
 
culdeus said:
Aria just called me out of the blue to tell me they would extend the offer of 109/night and 25 in freeplay and 50 meal credit per day all the way to April for any day out to March, and same deal weekdays after March (sort of hard to explain, but hope this makes sense). They said if you put in code ARIALV you get the same deal except 159 on weekends, but call them and they'll cut the rate. Again, I have 0 relationship with them unless somehow the casinos are sharing info. I'm nearly 100% MGM/Mirage guy as far as player card etc.
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Online? I just tried the code and it says not found.edit: oops, beat me.
 
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The Dweeze said:
culdeus said:
Aria just called me out of the blue to tell me they would extend the offer of 109/night and 25 in freeplay and 50 meal credit per day all the way to April for any day out to March, and same deal weekdays after March (sort of hard to explain, but hope this makes sense). They said if you put in code ARIALV you get the same deal except 159 on weekends, but call them and they'll cut the rate. Again, I have 0 relationship with them unless somehow the casinos are sharing info. I'm nearly 100% MGM/Mirage guy as far as player card etc.
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Is this by booking through their website or somewhere else? I tried on the arialasvegas.com site and it didnt work.
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They called me for this so I assume they will take it over the phone. I didn't try to book it online yet. Usually it's been my experience calling the hotels directly gets you a better rate than what they put on their website. I mentioned this and that's when she talked about the ARIALV code if I wanted to book it later.
 
culdeus said:
Aria just called me out of the blue to tell me they would extend the offer of 109/night and 25 in freeplay and 50 meal credit per day all the way to April for any day out to March, and same deal weekdays after March (sort of hard to explain, but hope this makes sense). They said if you put in code ARIALV you get the same deal except 159 on weekends, but call them and they'll cut the rate. Again, I have 0 relationship with them unless somehow the casinos are sharing info. I'm nearly 100% MGM/Mirage guy as far as player card etc.
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I'm pretty sure all the City Center Hotels are owned by MGM/Mirage. I've gotten the same offers and I think it's just because I'm on Bellagio's mailing list.
 
Marauder said:
culdeus said:
Aria just called me out of the blue to tell me they would extend the offer of 109/night and 25 in freeplay and 50 meal credit per day all the way to April for any day out to March, and same deal weekdays after March (sort of hard to explain, but hope this makes sense). They said if you put in code ARIALV you get the same deal except 159 on weekends, but call them and they'll cut the rate. Again, I have 0 relationship with them unless somehow the casinos are sharing info. I'm nearly 100% MGM/Mirage guy as far as player card etc.
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I'm pretty sure all the City Center Hotels are owned by MGM/Mirage. I've gotten the same offers and I think it's just because I'm on Bellagio's mailing list.
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oh, well that has to be it then.
 
Monte Carlo...thoughts anyone? Stayed there? Sportsbook good (for March Madness)?

Pretty cheap rates and some 2 for 1 deals. Probably more in line with a place like Luxor, where I have stayed before.

 
culdeus said:
Aria just called me out of the blue to tell me they would extend the offer of 109/night and 25 in freeplay and 50 meal credit per day all the way to April for any day out to March, and same deal weekdays after March (sort of hard to explain, but hope this makes sense). They said if you put in code ARIALV you get the same deal except 159 on weekends, but call them and they'll cut the rate. Again, I have 0 relationship with them unless somehow the casinos are sharing info. I'm nearly 100% MGM/Mirage guy as far as player card etc.
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I called and asked them about this. They said it must be a casino marketing rate for MGM/Mirage player card holders. Did you have to promise to play a certain amount or anything?
 
Anyone have any suggestions for a somewhat reasonably priced strip hotel with rooms with more than 2 beds / 1 bath? Looking for a place for 3 guys and although a cot would be acceptable for #3, would like to have more than one bathroom / shower.

Will probably end up making more sense just to get 2 rooms (like we've done in the past) but figured there may be an option to save some $ or get a nicer room by doing 3 in one.

 
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Gadfly said:
culdeus said:
Aria just called me out of the blue to tell me they would extend the offer of 109/night and 25 in freeplay and 50 meal credit per day all the way to April for any day out to March, and same deal weekdays after March (sort of hard to explain, but hope this makes sense). They said if you put in code ARIALV you get the same deal except 159 on weekends, but call them and they'll cut the rate. Again, I have 0 relationship with them unless somehow the casinos are sharing info. I'm nearly 100% MGM/Mirage guy as far as player card etc.
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I called and asked them about this. They said it must be a casino marketing rate for MGM/Mirage player card holders. Did you have to promise to play a certain amount or anything?
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Nope. It may be a casino rate tied to mgm/mirage card. Heading out in 12 days.
 
Bobcat10 said:
Monte Carlo...thoughts anyone? Stayed there? Sportsbook good (for March Madness)?Pretty cheap rates and some 2 for 1 deals. Probably more in line with a place like Luxor, where I have stayed before.
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I think Monte Carlo is much nicer than Luxor. Nice rooms, nice casino. But I know nothing of the sprotsbook. Sorry.
 
culdeus said:
Marauder said:
culdeus said:
Aria just called me out of the blue to tell me they would extend the offer of 109/night and 25 in freeplay and 50 meal credit per day all the way to April for any day out to March, and same deal weekdays after March (sort of hard to explain, but hope this makes sense). They said if you put in code ARIALV you get the same deal except 159 on weekends, but call them and they'll cut the rate. Again, I have 0 relationship with them unless somehow the casinos are sharing info. I'm nearly 100% MGM/Mirage guy as far as player card etc.
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I'm pretty sure all the City Center Hotels are owned by MGM/Mirage. I've gotten the same offers and I think it's just because I'm on Bellagio's mailing list.
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oh, well that has to be it then.
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It is.
 
The Palms seems to have pretty good deals right now. It was $69 a night for a basic room Sunday and Monday last week.

 
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Jojo the circus boy said:
culdeus said:
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That is awesome, and about time really. What does the interface look like?more pics and details:

http://www.lvrj.com/news/sports-bets-at-yo...s-64067372.html
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HFS will that be running for march madness? What kinda minimums?
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Wow. It's just a matter of time before you can just make a bet through your phone at a Vegas book from anywhere. That might be the end of offshore books.And Vegas could use the business.

Just an aside:

I moved away from Vegas because of the economy, and I am not sure how much it can bounce back. It isn't just the real estate crunch Vegas is feeling; online gambling, in all its forms, as well as legalized gambling all over the country/world is what is also killing Vegas. When Vegas was exploding, there was no online casinos, and there weren't a lot of places to gamble. Serious gamblers had to go to Vegas or Atlantic City. Now, no matter where you live, there's a casino of some kind within driving distance.

The big Asian gamblers (and there's no bigger gambling degenerates) can go to Macau now. Serious poker players play multiple tables online. Casual players can sit at home in their underwear, and play whatever they want. Sport gamblers play online (although the sports books were never big moneymakers anyway).

My thinking is that Vegas has to rely on conventioneers, and party kids. And the thing about the party crowd is that the casinos subcontract all the nightclubs out, so they don't even see too much of that money. All the top clubs are operated by third parties, and most just have lease deals with the hotel, or give a percentage to the hotel.

Moving forward, I am not sure the gamblers will ever come back the way they used to, and there's more casinos, more hotel rooms now. What Vegas needs on the strip is contraction.

 
Interesting take massraider. Was your job eliminated or did you leave voluntarily? Where did you move to? Did you like living in Vegas while you were there?

 
Spiderman said:
Anyone have any promo codes? Might be looking to go in March.Best ideas (websites) for planning out the trip?Thanks!
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Sale lasts 7 days. Imperial Palace : PILT2 (Rates From $25)Harrah's : PHLT2 (Rates From $35)Flamingos : PFLT2 (Rates From $35)
 
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Jojo the circus boy said:
culdeus said:
nice

This

Is

Huge
Click to expand...
That is awesome, and about time really. What does the interface look like?more pics and details:

http://www.lvrj.com/news/sports-bets-at-yo...s-64067372.html
Click to expand...
HFS will that be running for march madness? What kinda minimums?
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I'll let you know all the details. I'll pick one up first thing and try to take pics of the interface and stuff. It's likely someone has done that already, but I'm not finding it.
 
culdeus said:
[icon] said:
Jojo the circus boy said:
culdeus said:
nice

This

Is

Huge
Click to expand...
That is awesome, and about time really. What does the interface look like?more pics and details:

http://www.lvrj.com/news/sports-bets-at-yo...s-64067372.html
Click to expand...
HFS will that be running for march madness? What kinda minimums?
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I'll let you know all the details. I'll pick one up first thing and try to take pics of the interface and stuff. It's likely someone has done that already, but I'm not finding it.
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:hophead: Get info about how they're using it for march madness.... minimums...etc... if you would.

 
Dutch Kincade said:
Interesting take massraider. Was your job eliminated or did you leave voluntarily? Where did you move to? Did you like living in Vegas while you were there?
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I left voluntarily, once I realized that if my job disappeared, there were no other ones out there. I loved Vegas, and would go back in a second. My opinion about the future of Vegas kind of evolved as I talked to people there: gamblers, people in the hotel business, casino managers. Heck, even builders. I remember articles about illegals living there, who were going back to Mexico because there was no work. When illegals are crawling back under the fence to Mexico, you know things are bad. Some interesting stuff people may not know:When the building explosion was going on, there was actually like a lottery system set up. People were buying so fast, you couldn't just walk in and buy a house. You were put on a waiting list at various realtors, and if you were lucky, they'd call you and let you buy a house. A buddy was out there 5 years ago with a handful of money, looking to buy, and couldn't even get a call back for 4 months. Best move he never made, in hindsight.A couple years ago, entertainment, food and beverage surpassed gaming for percentage of hotel/casino revenue for the first time ever. Now, that can be spun that hotels were building up the other revenue streams, but the fact is they had to start turning a profit in other areas, because gaming was declining. Entertainment and name chefs were originally brought in just to bring in bodies, thinking they get a comped show/dinner, and they'd leave the mortgage payment on the craps table. It was that way for 40+ years. some of these chefs were given amazing deals. I heard the details of the deal Todd English got when the Bellagio opened, and it was ridiculous. Those deals are over.Now, hotels want to make money on the restaurants and shows. They have to. A lot of the freebies and perks are gone. It used to be you could play quarters at a video poker game at a bar, and drink all night. now, most places have a system in place where you get one free drink for every $20 played. Big difference. City Center just opened, with 4,000 more hotel rooms (I think that number is right). That's not what Vegas needs. City Center can only cannibalize MGM's other properties, especially a monster like the MGM Grand, which costs 2 million a day, just to open. That'll also mean 2 or three more nightclubs, which Vegas also can't afford. Those clubs rely on bottle service, and there's only so many people willing to do bottle service on any given night, and these clubs are so big, 500 people looks empty. Bartenders at Jet 4 years ago were making 2 grand a week, working 4 nights, now that number is probably closer to 900. Like I said, I think the bigger problem is the gambling online, and the casinos all over the country/world. For years, Vegas was the only game in town, aside from Atlantic City. The monopoly is gone. I will be interested to see the first places that close their doors. The Trop seems like the first to go, but I think a big dog like Treasure Island, Harrah's, or even the Rio will fall in a few years.
 
Just booked my sixth(?) trip to Vegas at IP for 4/28 - 5/1 because it was the cheapest on the strip by far $122.08 total for 3 nights. Next closest was Excal at $193 and Flamingo at $196. I've stayed at IP a couple times before though and survived. Will keep an eye out over the next few months for any great deals though.

Haven't checked yet... any good poker rates at good rooms?

Wed Thurs Friday Total

April 28 April 29 April 30 Wed-Fri

IP $28.00 $28.00 $66.08 $122.08

Excalibur $51.46 $51.46 $90.66 $193.59

Flamingo $39.20 $39.20 $117.60 $196.00

Bill's $61.60 $61.60 $128.80 $252.00

Harrah's $72.80 $72.80 $134.40 $280.00

MGM $69.44 $69.44 $147.84 $286.72

Luxor $89.50 $89.50 $154.50 $333.50

Planet Ho $82.27 $82.27 $171.87 $336.41

TI $100.02 $100.02 $162.74 $362.77

Bally's $200.48 $200.48 $211.68 $612.64

 
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I got a room at TI for $40/night on priceline. Taxes and the resort fee bumps it up to about $70/night though. Resort fees and no free internet are annoying but seems like everyone is doing them now.

 
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massraider said:
Dutch Kincade said:
Interesting take massraider. Was your job eliminated or did you leave voluntarily? Where did you move to? Did you like living in Vegas while you were there?
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I left voluntarily, once I realized that if my job disappeared, there were no other ones out there. I loved Vegas, and would go back in a second. My opinion about the future of Vegas kind of evolved as I talked to people there: gamblers, people in the hotel business, casino managers. Heck, even builders. I remember articles about illegals living there, who were going back to Mexico because there was no work. When illegals are crawling back under the fence to Mexico, you know things are bad. Some interesting stuff people may not know:When the building explosion was going on, there was actually like a lottery system set up. People were buying so fast, you couldn't just walk in and buy a house. You were put on a waiting list at various realtors, and if you were lucky, they'd call you and let you buy a house. A buddy was out there 5 years ago with a handful of money, looking to buy, and couldn't even get a call back for 4 months. Best move he never made, in hindsight.A couple years ago, entertainment, food and beverage surpassed gaming for percentage of hotel/casino revenue for the first time ever. Now, that can be spun that hotels were building up the other revenue streams, but the fact is they had to start turning a profit in other areas, because gaming was declining. Entertainment and name chefs were originally brought in just to bring in bodies, thinking they get a comped show/dinner, and they'd leave the mortgage payment on the craps table. It was that way for 40+ years. some of these chefs were given amazing deals. I heard the details of the deal Todd English got when the Bellagio opened, and it was ridiculous. Those deals are over.Now, hotels want to make money on the restaurants and shows. They have to. A lot of the freebies and perks are gone. It used to be you could play quarters at a video poker game at a bar, and drink all night. now, most places have a system in place where you get one free drink for every $20 played. Big difference. City Center just opened, with 4,000 more hotel rooms (I think that number is right). That's not what Vegas needs. City Center can only cannibalize MGM's other properties, especially a monster like the MGM Grand, which costs 2 million a day, just to open. That'll also mean 2 or three more nightclubs, which Vegas also can't afford. Those clubs rely on bottle service, and there's only so many people willing to do bottle service on any given night, and these clubs are so big, 500 people looks empty. Bartenders at Jet 4 years ago were making 2 grand a week, working 4 nights, now that number is probably closer to 900. Like I said, I think the bigger problem is the gambling online, and the casinos all over the country/world. For years, Vegas was the only game in town, aside from Atlantic City. The monopoly is gone. I will be interested to see the first places that close their doors. The Trop seems like the first to go, but I think a big dog like Treasure Island, Harrah's, or even the Rio will fall in a few years.
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I am stunned they still operate the Bally's hotel. I thought they'd close it to just a casino years ago. I was also under the impression that most of these celeb chef joints are basically rent free. The big nightclubs too basically just have to pay overhead otherwise even at 750/bottle it's deep in the red. I think the turning point was when the alladin was built and went bankrupt before it actually opened. The Rio will be fine. That note is long paid off. The real problem is if MGM folds. They want 600k for their cheapest apartment in the city center. 600k for 600 feet. At that price point plus probably all the HOA crap and taxes you could have a bigger place renting out a room at any number of hotels on the strip as long as you'd want. I can't wait to see what a ghost town Aria is. I'm not even sure what to expect.
 
Has anyone seen any early reviews for Aria or stayed there themselves?

I am heading out at teh end of January and plan on staying there.

TIA!

 
The Dweeze said:
Has anyone seen any early reviews for Aria or stayed there themselves?I am heading out at teh end of January and plan on staying there.TIA!
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Not been there yet, will probably be back in Vegas in March, but my old roomie went and checked it out, and was pretty impressed. I think once everything there is rolled out, the clubs and so forth, it'll be the kind of place (City Center), that you never need to leave. Everything will be there.
 
massraider said:
Dutch Kincade said:
Interesting take massraider. Was your job eliminated or did you leave voluntarily? Where did you move to? Did you like living in Vegas while you were there?
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A lot of the freebies and perks are gone. It used to be you could play quarters at a video poker game at a bar, and drink all night. now, most places have a system in place where you get one free drink for every $20 played. Big difference.
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Where is this happening? I haven't seen that.
 
The Dweeze said:
Has anyone seen any early reviews for Aria or stayed there themselves?I am heading out at teh end of January and plan on staying there.TIA!
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That will be one of my early ventures. I won't be staying there but will scope out the casino at least and get the general vibe. My guess: Nice and dead.
 
I will be in Vegas March 18-21--I am pretty sure that's the opening weekend of MM. Staying at Wynn.

 
Hooters is a bit of a dump, but this is about as cheap as you can go...

Travelers can stay one block from The Strip at Hooters Casino Hotel for $20 per night. Travel select Sunday-Thursday dates through May.

This special includes (per stay):

* $100 free promotional slot play

* Two tickets to comedian/magician Todd Paul ($16 Value)

* 2-for-1 breakfast ($13 Value)

* Complimentary upgrade to a Tower room ($15 Value)

Also Available: Upgrade to a Tower View room for $5 more ($20 value). Additional dates are available for slightly more.

Guests who stay at the hotel in January can attend an evening cocktail reception. Each guest will receive two complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Hooters Casino Hotel is located one block from The Strip with easy access to the Las Vegas Monorail. The hotel is just two blocks from the new CityCenter resort.

This special is available over the following dates:

* $20: Jan. 11-14, 24-28; Feb. 1, 8-9, 21-24; March 14-16, 22-25, 28-31; April 1, 4-8, 15, 18-22; May 23-27

* $25: March 1-4, 7-11, 21; April 25-29; May 9-13, 16-20

Book by Feb. 7: Call Hooters Casino Hotel directly at 866-584-6687 and mention TZOO12.

 
Aaron Rudnicki said:
Zow said:
Aaron Rudnicki said:
Zow said:
FBG staff: :lmao:
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win some money at MGM this weekend?
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Yep, ran pretty well. Only lost once when getting it in with the best. Were you there? Sounds like you guys had an awesome setup.
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yeah. was in the MGM poker room until 4am Sat night and about midnight on Sunday night.I'm still in vegas.
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Pretty certain I was there both those times. Cut out a little early Sunday but what tables? :lmao:
 
chet said:
I will be in Vegas March 18-21--I am pretty sure that's the opening weekend of MM. Staying at Wynn.
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HELL YEAH GB.I'll be there as well :nerd:Who ya goin with? Def gotta get together up there. Staying at Harrahs as of now... may look to upgrade at some point.
 
Zow said:
Aaron Rudnicki said:
Zow said:
Aaron Rudnicki said:
Zow said:
FBG staff: :bye:
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win some money at MGM this weekend?
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Yep, ran pretty well. Only lost once when getting it in with the best. Were you there? Sounds like you guys had an awesome setup.
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yeah. was in the MGM poker room until 4am Sat night and about midnight on Sunday night.I'm still in vegas.
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Pretty certain I was there both those times. Cut out a little early Sunday but what tables? :thumbup:
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I saw you there, but didn't get a chance to say hi before you left either time. I saw you chatting with Dodds on Saturday.I think Waldman was at your table on Saturday.
 
Harry Manback said:
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chet said:
I will be in Vegas March 18-21--I am pretty sure that's the opening weekend of MM. Staying at Wynn.
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HELL YEAH GB.I'll be there as well :thumbup:Who ya goin with? Def gotta get together up there. Staying at Harrahs as of now... may look to upgrade at some point.
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My buddy works at Harras, more specifically Carnival Court.He does flair, it's absolutely incredible.
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Does flair? What does that mean? I thought that was the #### they pinned on their shirts at TGIFriday? :bye:Yeah I heard the cougar scene at carnival court was solid... may talk to you and get his name before heading out there.
 
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