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* On Friday afternoon we did the tour of the Neon Museum's "boneyard" on Las Vegas Blvd. just north of downtown. We had a good turn-out of 30 people including well-known AVLVers and Matt's group of 11. The weather was mercifully not too hot, around 90F. We assembled in Main Street Station, then drove about a mile to the site of the tour. Everyone arrived promptly at the boneyard except a carload of locals who took a wrong turn somewhere and shall remain nameless. The guided tour was really interesting and everyone seemed to enjoy it a lot. The Museum folks say they'll soon be breaking ground on an actual museum on the site which hopefully will open sometime next year.
* After the tour, some folks went back to Main Street Station for dinner, while Denny, Donna and I drove down to Boulder Highway for the free Lon Bronson concert in the Railhead saloon at Boulder Station...
The band was great as usual, playing rock classics from the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and more, including an unlikely but amusing "Aqualung" by Jethro Tull. In addition to the band's usual vocalists, there were three invited solo singers who brought additional variety to the proceedings. Between sets, Thomas W. showed up to join us, and a great time was had by all.
* From Boulder Station, I returned briefly to my room at the El Cortez, then drove down to Ellis Island for another steak special. Unlike on Wednesday night, this time the steak was good, the food was hot and the service from a middle-aged waitress was prompt and cordial. Like I said, if you get spotty service at Ellis Island once, don't be discouraged; likely as not, the next time will be better.
* From Ellis island I drove to the New Frontier for the first of Matt's official Soiree events, the inaugural Sigma Derby Challenge, played on a mechanical horse-racing machine that seats 10 bettors. Each competitor bought in for twenty quarters, which he/she bet on all or part of 20 races. The only possible bets are what used to be called quinellas, where you pick the first two finishing horses in any order. Donna, Thomas and Denny competed in this event, as did other AVLVers and Matt's Big Empire crew. The first heat of ten players went off shortly after 1 am. I was in the 2nd heat and managed to earn the top score of 52 quarters up to that point. This was quite alarming to me as I didn't want to lug home the big trophy awaiting the winner. In the third heat, Denny bailed me out by scoring 55, but even that was only good for third place. In a thrilling conclusion, Bob Black hit it big in the final race of the night to score 72 and take home the trophy.
* I got a few hours of fitful sleep, then woke up around 10 am for the next Soiree event, the Solar System Series of Poker tournament at Binion's. Thirty players bought in for $15 each and received $1500 in tournament chips. I did not do very well. I wasn't the first player out but I was in the bottom third. Even Thomas W, a self-described poker newbie, outlasted me. My downfall came when I went all-in with my last 500 chips against Cameron, who was hot as a pistol in the early going. I led early with A-10 against his J-9, and I was looking good on the turn with a pair of 10's against his straight draw. But damn if he didn't make his straight on the river, and I was history. Cameron made it to the final table but finished out of the money.
The final ten players were moved to Binion's stage table surrounded by its own railing. There were three ladies in the field of 30 players, and all of them earned seats at the final table. Two finished in the money. At the end it was Matt heads-up against Burt Cohen. Matt put up a good fight but Burt prevailed for what I believe is his third SSSOP victory at Binion's. All four in-the-money players posed for the paparazzi, with Burt showing off his genuine gold-colored bracelet. All the players received souvenir SSSOP t-shirts and custom CheapoVegas poker chips courtesy of Matt. 100% of the entry fees were distributed as prize money.
* The tournament ran about 3 hours. At 5:30 pm, about 10 folks gathered at the ElCo for Cameron's dinner in Roberta's restaurant. Several of us, including myself, ordered the 20 oz. porterhouse, while Donna had prime rib and others did their own thing. Donna and I shared a free bottle of wine courtesy of a coupon I received upon check-in at the ElCo. I started with corn chowder which was very good. My porterhouse was very tender, and accompanying steak fries were good. Everyone was apparently too full for dessert.
* After dinner, we walked to the ElCo's Wheel of Fortune machine, where we played off some extra cash left over from the meal tab. We were all looking forward to sharing some huge, life-altering winnings. We hit a bonus spin early, but alas, the laws of probability took over and we cashed out with a mere 10 cents.
* By that time we were ready to go upstairs for the long-awaited Soiree itself. And what a gathering it was. It seemed like all of AVLV was there along with Matt and his friends. Entertainment was provided by a strolling (and sometimes leaping) accordionist and a ukelele player. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's name, but among the attendees were Matt, Burt, Cameron, Denny, Donna, Evil Elvis, DonkeyDode and Mrs. Dode, Andrew and Mrs. Andrew, BR Eagle and Mrs. Eagle, Doctor Bob, Thomas W, Steve H-K and many more. Again, I apologize for leaving out at least as many people as I mentioned, but the hour is late and I had too much wine.
I hadn't met most of the attendees prior to this Soiree weekend, and it was quite overwhelming to be able to put faces to so many screen names. All the folks seemed very nice and the kind of people you'd want to have as friends in real life. And they all got along very well with each other, thanks in part to their online familiarity and also to the open bar provided by Matt.
Here are some pics from the Soiree. I'm not putting names to any faces. You'll just have to come to a Soiree and meet them yourself.
> Walt's JOONE Trip Notes - Part 7 (Soiree Edition)
> * On Friday afternoon we did the tour of the Neon Museum's "boneyard" > on Las Vegas Blvd. just north of downtown. We had a good turn-out of > 30 people including well-known AVLVers and Matt's group of 11. The > weather was mercifully not too hot, around 90F. We assembled in Main > Street Station, then drove about a mile to the site of the tour. > Everyone arrived promptly at the boneyard except a carload of locals > who took a wrong turn somewhere and shall remain nameless. The guided > tour was really interesting and everyone seemed to enjoy it a lot. The > Museum folks say they'll soon be breaking ground on an actual museum on > the site which hopefully will open sometime next year.
> * After the tour, some folks went back to Main Street Station for > dinner, while Denny, Donna and I drove down to Boulder Highway for the > free Lon Bronson concert in the Railhead saloon at Boulder Station...
> The band was great as usual, playing rock classics from the Beatles, > Jimi Hendrix and more, including an unlikely but amusing "Aqualung" by > Jethro Tull. In addition to the band's usual vocalists, there were > three invited solo singers who brought additional variety to the > proceedings. Between sets, Thomas W. showed up to join us, and a great > time was had by all.
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Very nice reporting job walt. Excellent pictures too. It looks like the soiree was well attended and everyone was having a real good time. Also nice to see, that many appeared to be my age. Maybe the younger guys were off hustling the hookers at the bar. I'll have to attend next year and meet some people face to face. Too bad you can't put names with faces.
That was great. Thanks. Sorry I had to miss this year's - maybe next year. I'm flying to Las Vegas today and meeting up with Doctor Bob and who knows who else.
On Sun, 10 Jun 2007 03:13:24 -0400, Walt <n...@none.void> wrote: >Walt's JOONE Trip Notes - Part 7 (Soiree Edition)
>* On Friday afternoon we did the tour of the Neon Museum's "boneyard" >on Las Vegas Blvd. just north of downtown. We had a good turn-out of >30 people including well-known AVLVers and Matt's group of 11. The >weather was mercifully not too hot, around 90F. We assembled in Main >Street Station, then drove about a mile to the site of the tour. >Everyone arrived promptly at the boneyard except a carload of locals >who took a wrong turn somewhere and shall remain nameless. The guided >tour was really interesting and everyone seemed to enjoy it a lot. The >Museum folks say they'll soon be breaking ground on an actual museum on >the site which hopefully will open sometime next year.
>* After the tour, some folks went back to Main Street Station for >dinner, while Denny, Donna and I drove down to Boulder Highway for the >free Lon Bronson concert in the Railhead saloon at Boulder Station...
>The band was great as usual, playing rock classics from the Beatles, >Jimi Hendrix and more, including an unlikely but amusing "Aqualung" by >Jethro Tull. In addition to the band's usual vocalists, there were >three invited solo singers who brought additional variety to the >proceedings. Between sets, Thomas W. showed up to join us, and a great >time was had by all.
>* From Boulder Station, I returned briefly to my room at the El Cortez, >then drove down to Ellis Island for another steak special. Unlike on >Wednesday night, this time the steak was good, the food was hot and the >service from a middle-aged waitress was prompt and cordial. Like I >said, if you get spotty service at Ellis Island once, don't be >discouraged; likely as not, the next time will be better.
>* From Ellis island I drove to the New Frontier for the first of Matt's >official Soiree events, the inaugural Sigma Derby Challenge, played on >a mechanical horse-racing machine that seats 10 bettors. Each >competitor bought in for twenty quarters, which he/she bet on all or >part of 20 races. The only possible bets are what used to be called >quinellas, where you pick the first two finishing horses in any order. >Donna, Thomas and Denny competed in this event, as did other AVLVers >and Matt's Big Empire crew. The first heat of ten players went off >shortly after 1 am. I was in the 2nd heat and managed to earn the top >score of 52 quarters up to that point. This was quite alarming to me >as I didn't want to lug home the big trophy awaiting the winner. In >the third heat, Denny bailed me out by scoring 55, but even that was >only good for third place. In a thrilling conclusion, Bob Black hit it >big in the final race of the night to score 72 and take home the >trophy.
>* I got a few hours of fitful sleep, then woke up around 10 am for the >next Soiree event, the Solar System Series of Poker tournament at >Binion's. Thirty players bought in for $15 each and received $1500 in >tournament chips. I did not do very well. I wasn't the first player >out but I was in the bottom third. Even Thomas W, a self-described >poker newbie, outlasted me. My downfall came when I went all-in with >my last 500 chips against Cameron, who was hot as a pistol in the early >going. I led early with A-10 against his J-9, and I was looking good >on the turn with a pair of 10's against his straight draw. But damn if >he didn't make his straight on the river, and I was history. Cameron >made it to the final table but finished out of the money.
>The final ten players were moved to Binion's stage table surrounded by >its own railing. There were three ladies in the field of 30 players, >and all of them earned seats at the final table. Two finished in the >money. At the end it was Matt heads-up against Burt Cohen. Matt put >up a good fight but Burt prevailed for what I believe is his third >SSSOP victory at Binion's. All four in-the-money players posed for the >paparazzi, with Burt showing off his genuine gold-colored bracelet. >All the players received souvenir SSSOP t-shirts and custom CheapoVegas >poker chips courtesy of Matt. 100% of the entry fees were distributed >as prize money.
>* The tournament ran about 3 hours. At 5:30 pm, about 10 folks >gathered at the ElCo for Cameron's dinner in Roberta's restaurant. >Several of us, including myself, ordered the 20 oz. porterhouse, while >Donna had prime rib and others did their own thing. Donna and I shared >a free bottle of wine courtesy of a coupon I received upon check-in at >the ElCo. I started with corn chowder which was very good. My >porterhouse was very tender, and accompanying steak fries were good. >Everyone was apparently too full for dessert.
>* After dinner, we walked to the ElCo's Wheel of Fortune machine, where >we played off some extra cash left over from the meal tab. We were all >looking forward to sharing some huge, life-altering winnings. We hit a >bonus spin early, but alas, the laws of probability took over and we >cashed out with a mere 10 cents.
>* By that time we were ready to go upstairs for the long-awaited Soiree >itself. And what a gathering it was. It seemed like all of AVLV was >there along with Matt and his friends. Entertainment was provided by a >strolling (and sometimes leaping) accordionist and a ukelele player. >Forgive me for not remembering everyone's name, but among the attendees >were Matt, Burt, Cameron, Denny, Donna, Evil Elvis, DonkeyDode and Mrs. >Dode, Andrew and Mrs. Andrew, BR Eagle and Mrs. Eagle, Doctor Bob, >Thomas W, Steve H-K and many more. Again, I apologize for leaving out >at least as many people as I mentioned, but the hour is late and I had >too much wine.
>I hadn't met most of the attendees prior to this Soiree weekend, and it >was quite overwhelming to be able to put faces to so many screen names. >All the folks seemed very nice and the kind of people you'd want to >have as friends in real life. And they all got along very well with >each other, thanks in part to their online familiarity and also to the >open bar provided by Matt.
>Here are some pics from the Soiree. I'm not putting names to any >faces. You'll just have to come to a Soiree and meet them yourself.
> Walt's JOONE Trip Notes - Part 7 (Soiree Edition)
> * On Friday afternoon we did the tour of the Neon Museum's "boneyard" > on Las Vegas Blvd. just north of downtown. We had a good turn-out of > 30 people including well-known AVLVers and Matt's group of 11. The > weather was mercifully not too hot, around 90F. We assembled in Main > Street Station, then drove about a mile to the site of the tour. > Everyone arrived promptly at the boneyard except a carload of locals > who took a wrong turn somewhere and shall remain nameless. The guided > tour was really interesting and everyone seemed to enjoy it a lot. The > Museum folks say they'll soon be breaking ground on an actual museum on > the site which hopefully will open sometime next year.
> * After the tour, some folks went back to Main Street Station for > dinner, while Denny, Donna and I drove down to Boulder Highway for the > free Lon Bronson concert in the Railhead saloon at Boulder Station...
> The band was great as usual, playing rock classics from the Beatles, > Jimi Hendrix and more, including an unlikely but amusing "Aqualung" by > Jethro Tull. In addition to the band's usual vocalists, there were > three invited solo singers who brought additional variety to the > proceedings. Between sets, Thomas W. showed up to join us, and a great > time was had by all.
> * From Boulder Station, I returned briefly to my room at the El Cortez, > then drove down to Ellis Island for another steak special. Unlike on > Wednesday night, this time the steak was good, the food was hot and the > service from a middle-aged waitress was prompt and cordial. Like I > said, if you get spotty service at Ellis Island once, don't be > discouraged; likely as not, the next time will be better.
> * From Ellis island I drove to the New Frontier for the first of Matt's > official Soiree events, the inaugural Sigma Derby Challenge, played on > a mechanical horse-racing machine that seats 10 bettors. Each > competitor bought in for twenty quarters, which he/she bet on all or > part of 20 races. The only possible bets are what used to be called > quinellas, where you pick the first two finishing horses in any order. > Donna, Thomas and Denny competed in this event, as did other AVLVers > and Matt's Big Empire crew. The first heat of ten players went off > shortly after 1 am. I was in the 2nd heat and managed to earn the top > score of 52 quarters up to that point. This was quite alarming to me > as I didn't want to lug home the big trophy awaiting the winner. In > the third heat, Denny bailed me out by scoring 55, but even that was > only good for third place. In a thrilling conclusion, Bob Black hit it > big in the final race of the night to score 72 and take home the > trophy.
> * I got a few hours of fitful sleep, then woke up around 10 am for the > next Soiree event, the Solar System Series of Poker tournament at > Binion's. Thirty players bought in for $15 each and received $1500 in > tournament chips. I did not do very well. I wasn't the first player > out but I was in the bottom third. Even Thomas W, a self-described > poker newbie, outlasted me. My downfall came when I went all-in with > my last 500 chips against Cameron, who was hot as a pistol in the early > going. I led early with A-10 against his J-9, and I was looking good > on the turn with a pair of 10's against his straight draw. But damn if > he didn't make his straight on the river, and I was history. Cameron > made it to the final table but finished out of the money.
> The final ten players were moved to Binion's stage table surrounded by > its own railing. There were three ladies in the field of 30 players, > and all of them earned seats at the final table. Two finished in the > money. At the end it was Matt heads-up against Burt Cohen. Matt put > up a good fight but Burt prevailed for what I believe is his third > SSSOP victory at Binion's. All four in-the-money players posed for the > paparazzi, with Burt showing off his genuine gold-colored bracelet. > All the players received souvenir SSSOP t-shirts and custom CheapoVegas > poker chips courtesy of Matt. 100% of the entry fees were distributed > as prize money.
> * The tournament ran about 3 hours. At 5:30 pm, about 10 folks > gathered at the ElCo for Cameron's dinner in Roberta's restaurant. > Several of us, including myself, ordered the 20 oz. porterhouse, while > Donna had prime rib and others did their own thing. Donna and I shared > a free bottle of wine courtesy of a coupon I received upon check-in at > the ElCo. I started with corn chowder which was very good. My > porterhouse was very tender, and accompanying steak fries were good. > Everyone was apparently too full for dessert.
> * After dinner, we walked to the ElCo's Wheel of Fortune machine, where > we played off some extra cash left over from the meal tab. We were all > looking forward to sharing some huge, life-altering winnings. We hit a > bonus spin early, but alas, the laws of probability took over and we > cashed out with a mere 10 cents.
> * By that time we were ready to go upstairs for the long-awaited Soiree > itself. And what a gathering it was. It seemed like all of AVLV was > there along with Matt and his friends. Entertainment was provided by a > strolling (and sometimes leaping) accordionist and a ukelele player. > Forgive me for not remembering everyone's name, but among the attendees > were Matt, Burt, Cameron, Denny, Donna, Evil Elvis, DonkeyDode and Mrs. > Dode, Andrew and Mrs. Andrew, BR Eagle and Mrs. Eagle, Doctor Bob, > Thomas W, Steve H-K and many more. Again, I apologize for leaving out > at least as many people as I mentioned, but the hour is late and I had > too much wine.
> I hadn't met most of the attendees prior to this Soiree weekend, and it > was quite overwhelming to be able to put faces to so many screen names. > All the folks seemed very nice and the kind of people you'd want to > have as friends in real life. And they all got along very well with > each other, thanks in part to their online familiarity and also to the > open bar provided by Matt.
> Here are some pics from the Soiree. I'm not putting names to any > faces. You'll just have to come to a Soiree and meet them yourself.
"Walt" < wrote in message > Walt's JOONE Trip Notes - Part 7 (Soiree Edition)
> I've still got a few more days in Vegas, so the trip notes aren't > quite > over yet.
Dearest Walt,, thank you ever so much for the insiders view of all the happenings. I would have loved to do the meet and greet with so many of the regulars in the group showing up. Luck you!
You are a good man, my friend, for sharing your pictures and comments.
Walt wrote: > Walt's JOONE Trip Notes - Part 7 (Soiree Edition)
> * On Friday afternoon we did the tour of the Neon Museum's "boneyard" > on Las Vegas Blvd. just north of downtown. We had a good turn-out of > 30 people including well-known AVLVers and Matt's group of 11. The > weather was mercifully not too hot, around 90F. We assembled in Main > Street Station, then drove about a mile to the site of the tour. > Everyone arrived promptly at the boneyard except a carload of locals > who took a wrong turn somewhere and shall remain nameless. The guided > tour was really interesting and everyone seemed to enjoy it a lot. The > Museum folks say they'll soon be breaking ground on an actual museum on > the site which hopefully will open sometime next year.
> * After the tour, some folks went back to Main Street Station for > dinner, while Denny, Donna and I drove down to Boulder Highway for the > free Lon Bronson concert in the Railhead saloon at Boulder Station...
> The band was great as usual, playing rock classics from the Beatles, > Jimi Hendrix and more, including an unlikely but amusing "Aqualung" by > Jethro Tull. In addition to the band's usual vocalists, there were > three invited solo singers who brought additional variety to the > proceedings. Between sets, Thomas W. showed up to join us, and a great > time was had by all.
> * From Boulder Station, I returned briefly to my room at the El Cortez, > then drove down to Ellis Island for another steak special. Unlike on > Wednesday night, this time the steak was good, the food was hot and the > service from a middle-aged waitress was prompt and cordial. Like I > said, if you get spotty service at Ellis Island once, don't be > discouraged; likely as not, the next time will be better.
> * From Ellis island I drove to the New Frontier for the first of Matt's > official Soiree events, the inaugural Sigma Derby Challenge, played on > a mechanical horse-racing machine that seats 10 bettors. Each > competitor bought in for twenty quarters, which he/she bet on all or > part of 20 races. The only possible bets are what used to be called > quinellas, where you pick the first two finishing horses in any order. > Donna, Thomas and Denny competed in this event, as did other AVLVers > and Matt's Big Empire crew. The first heat of ten players went off > shortly after 1 am. I was in the 2nd heat and managed to earn the top > score of 52 quarters up to that point. This was quite alarming to me > as I didn't want to lug home the big trophy awaiting the winner. In > the third heat, Denny bailed me out by scoring 55, but even that was > only good for third place. In a thrilling conclusion, Bob Black hit it > big in the final race of the night to score 72 and take home the > trophy.
> * I got a few hours of fitful sleep, then woke up around 10 am for the > next Soiree event, the Solar System Series of Poker tournament at > Binion's. Thirty players bought in for $15 each and received $1500 in > tournament chips. I did not do very well. I wasn't the first player > out but I was in the bottom third. Even Thomas W, a self-described > poker newbie, outlasted me. My downfall came when I went all-in with > my last 500 chips against Cameron, who was hot as a pistol in the early > going. I led early with A-10 against his J-9, and I was looking good > on the turn with a pair of 10's against his straight draw. But damn if > he didn't make his straight on the river, and I was history. Cameron > made it to the final table but finished out of the money.
> The final ten players were moved to Binion's stage table surrounded by > its own railing. There were three ladies in the field of 30 players, > and all of them earned seats at the final table. Two finished in the > money. At the end it was Matt heads-up against Burt Cohen. Matt put > up a good fight but Burt prevailed for what I believe is his third > SSSOP victory at Binion's. All four in-the-money players posed for the > paparazzi, with Burt showing off his genuine gold-colored bracelet. > All the players received souvenir SSSOP t-shirts and custom CheapoVegas > poker chips courtesy of Matt. 100% of the entry fees were distributed > as prize money.
> * The tournament ran about 3 hours. At 5:30 pm, about 10 folks > gathered at the ElCo for Cameron's dinner in Roberta's restaurant. > Several of us, including myself, ordered the 20 oz. porterhouse, while > Donna had prime rib and others did their own thing. Donna and I shared > a free bottle of wine courtesy of a coupon I received upon check-in at > the ElCo. I started with corn chowder which was very good. My > porterhouse was very tender, and accompanying steak fries were good. > Everyone was apparently too full for dessert.
> * After dinner, we walked to the ElCo's Wheel of Fortune machine, where > we played off some extra cash left over from the meal tab. We were all > looking forward to sharing some huge, life-altering winnings. We hit a > bonus spin early, but alas, the laws of probability took over and we > cashed out with a mere 10 cents.
> * By that time we were ready to go upstairs for the long-awaited Soiree > itself. And what a gathering it was. It seemed like all of AVLV was > there along with Matt and his friends. Entertainment was provided by a > strolling (and sometimes leaping) accordionist and a ukelele player. > Forgive me for not remembering everyone's name, but among the attendees > were Matt, Burt, Cameron, Denny, Donna, Evil Elvis, DonkeyDode and Mrs. > Dode, Andrew and Mrs. Andrew, BR Eagle and Mrs. Eagle, Doctor Bob, > Thomas W, Steve H-K and many more. Again, I apologize for leaving out > at least as many people as I mentioned, but the hour is late and I had > too much wine.
> I hadn't met most of the attendees prior to this Soiree weekend, and it > was quite overwhelming to be able to put faces to so many screen names. > All the folks seemed very nice and the kind of people you'd want to > have as friends in real life. And they all got along very well with > each other, thanks in part to their online familiarity and also to the > open bar provided by Matt.
> Here are some pics from the Soiree. I'm not putting names to any > faces. You'll just have to come to a Soiree and meet them yourself.
In article <UK0bi.139309$p47.43...@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,
Ivan Botic <BoticI...@worldnet.att.net> wrote: > Thanks, Walt!
> Very enjoyable read, indeed.
> How are the rooms at El Cortez? I have not been there in several years.
> Ivan
Thanks. The Tower rooms are some of the best rooms downtown and one of the best deals in Vegas. Lots of space, easy access from the casino. I saved a few bucks this time by staying in a Pavilion room atop the garage. These rooms all have 2 queen beds and not much room to walk around, but they are clean, everything works okay, and they are fine for a solo traveler like me.
The area around the ElCo is getting less seedy all the time. A big tower of expensive condos is going up right next door and clubs are opening nearby along Fremont St. I don't think it'll be long before the ElCo area comes to be seen as an extension of the canopy area.
In article <Dc3bi.7661$Ar5.3732@trndny01>, Nicholson
<noshohcin1REM...@hotmail.com> wrote: > "Walt" < wrote in message > > Walt's JOONE Trip Notes - Part 7 (Soiree Edition)
> > I've still got a few more days in Vegas, so the trip notes aren't > > quite > > over yet.
> Dearest Walt,, thank you ever so much for the insiders view of all the > happenings. I would have loved to do the meet and greet with so many of > the regulars in the group showing up. Luck you!
> You are a good man, my friend, for sharing your pictures and comments.
> thanks again,
Thanks, Cheryl. Perhaps we'll meet at a future Soiree.
> The final ten players were moved to Binion's stage table surrounded by > its own railing. There were three ladies in the field of 30 players, > and all of them earned seats at the final table. Two finished in the > money. At the end it was Matt heads-up against Burt Cohen. Matt put > up a good fight but Burt prevailed for what I believe is his third > SSSOP victory at Binion's. All four in-the-money players posed for the > paparazzi, with Burt showing off his genuine gold-colored bracelet. > All the players received souvenir SSSOP t-shirts and custom CheapoVegas > poker chips courtesy of Matt. 100% of the entry fees were distributed > as prize money.
While I was dreaming about my next Hawaii visit <100620070313242331%non e...@none.void>, Walt <n...@none.void> wrote
>Walt's JOONE Trip Notes - Part 7 (Soiree Edition) >Everyone arrived promptly at the boneyard except a carload of locals >who took a wrong turn somewhere and shall remain nameless.
This was after everyone had got a 'map' that a blind monkey could follow
>* After the tour, some folks went back to Main Street Station for >dinner,
Yes, and it was glorious (As from A in A) "2 Simple Words" Fillet Mignion Sandwich
(Cheers hog!)
>http://waltlv.tripod.com/vegas/bronson.jpg >* The tournament ran about 3 hours. At 5:30 pm, about 10 folks >gathered at the ElCo for Cameron's dinner in Roberta's restaurant. >Several of us, including myself, ordered the 20 oz. porterhouse, while >Donna had prime rib and others did their own thing. Donna and I shared >a free bottle of wine courtesy of a coupon I received upon check-in at >the ElCo.
HEY!!! NOT FAIR!!
You never said the wine was 'Free',,,,, I could have helped you out with it, even though I don't drink wine much. But, the 'F' word is good.
>* By that time we were ready to go upstairs for the long-awaited Soiree >itself. And what a gathering it was. It seemed like all of AVLV was >there along with Matt and his friends.
Except those that didn't make it, or those that were too scared to make it.
>Entertainment was provided by a >strolling (and sometimes leaping) accordionist and a ukelele player.
Super!!! Maybe next year Mr 2 Names will help us out????
>I hadn't met most of the attendees prior to this Soiree weekend, and it >was quite overwhelming to be able to put faces to so many screen names. >All the folks seemed very nice and the kind of people you'd want to >have as friends in real life. And they all got along very well with >each other, thanks in part to their online familiarity and also to the >open bar provided by Matt.
This is just about everything that any one could say Walt.
Some nice people with some 'strange names' but great company. I had a BLAST, well I had a blast for 6 days!!!
>Here are some pics from the Soiree. I'm not putting names to any >faces. You'll just have to come to a Soiree and meet them yourself.
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