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If it's a weekend (Fri-Sun) I'll come alone as my DH works Tue-Sat. Whatever works for the most people. But weekends certainly are more expensive in Vegas.

I agree with beardpa about gambling being better on w/e's, but I am a penny or nickel or quarter slot kind of girl. I HAVE to stay away from the tables, I LOVE BlackJack...

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as a professional travel agent for 18 yrs in the same office, I will advise you that February is a no no--to many holidays that are taken advantage of by teachers--presidents day/valentines day. oh and don't forget thanksgiving/xmas....and don't forget fall break and the Jewish holidays....you MUST book air at least 6-8monthes in advance and there are very few if any that give group rates--they don't need too!!!! I suggest everyone who wants to go gets their own airfare and stay in a hotel that is just off strip...they have good transportation and the price will be right!! Any more question?? Feel free to send me a pm...Pam

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Rhonda....thank you! You are the travel Goddess!!!! :clap2:

Missy...GREAT IDEA! Let's poll! :clap2:

I'm getting excited!!!! :)

----Toni

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as a professional travel agent for 18 yrs in the same office, I will advise you that February is a no no--to many holidays that are taken advantage of by teachers--presidents day/valentines day. oh and don't forget thanksgiving/xmas....and don't forget fall break and the Jewish holidays....you MUST book air at least 6-8monthes in advance and there are very few if any that give group rates--they don't need too!!!! I suggest everyone who wants to go gets their own airfare and stay in a hotel that is just off strip...they have good transportation and the price will be right!! Any more question?? Feel free to send me a pm...Pam

The Gold Coast is on the other side of the strip and is very reasonable in price. The rooms have recently been renovated and are very clean.The hotel has a bowling alley, bingo hall and they still have $5.00 tables. They also have a shuttle to the Flamingo, which is on the strip. I believe April is prime season in Vegas, so we are going to pay premium rates anywhere we stay.

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Poll #1 I vote for 1st wk of april

Poll #2 Hubby and myself

Poll #3 We don't need to room w/ anyone :-)

PS Notice the weight loss and BMI!! lost 11.5 in 11 days! WOOOHOOO

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Well, Captain Dan has brought up the issue about all of us meeting. I have looked up again and it much cheaper to go during the week instead of the weekend. I think if we are going to do this we all need to decided if we want to go and when and how many of us wants to share a room and who doesn't need too. Harrah's seemed to be the cheapest and is mid strip and is on the monorail. I think this is our best bet. It is still available too. Not many of them are. I think most flights for us would be cheaper during the week too.

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Thank you for doing all that legwork, Rhonda! You are da bomb!!!! :)

Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to go,:cry but I hope lots of you can, and you will all have cameras!!! I want to see this soiree for sure!:mad:

Hugs,

Toni

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I'm still DEFINITLY going! I'd prefer to go as cheaply as possible... so during the week is perfect for me... but overall I will go with the majority here. I just need to know minimum of 45 days in advance to secure my days off from work.

As I said before I can also share a room with who ever else is going alone... haven't heard from BeckieT in a while, but we'd talked previously about sharing a room.

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Hey...just thought of something... ya'll want to do a fundraiser? I do these all the time for schools and teams around here and have done a few in other states. I'll even match profits (luckily I own my own business) so this will be a non profit thing for me. I'll donate my time.

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I am off work from march 12th till april 9th I really hope we could go during that time because work will be really hard to get any other time off till may.

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