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    Default Time to kill in Vegas!

    I'm going to Vegas next week for the SEMA show and I have a full day to kill when I arrive.

    So, other than gambling, searching out the feds at Area 51 or going to Parump for hookers anyone got any ideas on how to kill a day in a reasonably constructive manner?

    BTW, if I had a enough time driving out ot Groom Lake and seeing if I could get arrested by the federalis at Area 51 would be fun! My company might think spending the night in jail isn't good for business and the related bail charge most likely won't go over to well on my expense report!
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    I don't know the schedule or the location (honest), but I'm told that the adult film industry awards presentation is in Vegas the same week as the SEMA show. Suddenly my extra plane ticket has become so much more desirable...

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    There's a decent karting facility out there from what I've heard. You could always rent a Harley and head out to Hoover Dam for the day....
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    Default Kingman

    I was at an SAE committee meeting that took a chartered bus down to Kingman and the Ford test track. The driver (actually Greyhound) did not want word to get back to headquarters that he drove the bus on the track. He really did not get up to a high enough speed to get up on the banking. We stopped at the dam on the way back. Kingman is pretty desolate.
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    There's at least one place out in Pahrump where you can rent high-power full-auto firearms and wail away till your wallet is empty.

    the race track at Pahrump is owned by the Radical guys now, might be able to do a few laps out there, especially if they know you or that you represent NASA.

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    Default guns!

    no reason to go out to pahrump, the gun store is in city limits. i'm not really into guns, but hey, shooting a machine gun is a once in a lifetime experience...

    http://www.thegunstorelasvegas.com/

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    Quote Originally Posted by teamwisconsin View Post
    but hey, shooting a machine gun is a once in a lifetime experience...
    Unless you happen to own one.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by bryancohnracing View Post
    going to Parump for hookers
    They have hookers?
    Whatever you do, have fun. Sleep in.
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    Try the Bottoms Up Burlesque Show. Arguably the worst show in Vegas, but has risen to cult status.

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    Default Grand Canyon

    The Grand Canyon is a long drive but do-able in a day if you really want to see it. I tried it once but was chased back by Indians in pickup trucks about 20 mile short. True story, ask me some time at the track for the full version.

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    Sounds like you found some peyote too Eddie!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JHaydon View Post
    I don't know the schedule or the location (honest), but I'm told that the adult film industry awards presentation is in Vegas the same week as the SEMA show. Suddenly my extra plane ticket has become so much more desirable...
    John,

    Darn it, behave!

    There is a racing school at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, used to be Derek Daly, now called American Something Or Other.

    But, wait, I will be in Vegas the first of November . . . so, psssst, where is this awards presentation? ;-)

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    Default speaking of las vegas

    George and Harriet decided to celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary with a trip to Las Vegas. When they entered the hotel/casino and registered, a sweet young woman dressed in a very short skirt became very friendly. George brushed her off. Harriet objected, "George, that young woman was nice, and you were so rude."

    "Harriet, she's a prostitute."

    I don't believe you. That sweet young thing?" "Let's go up to our room and I'll prove it."

    In their room, George called down to the desk and asked for 'Bambi' to come to room 1217.

    "Now," he said, "you hide in the bathroom with the door open just enough to hear us, OK?"

    Soon, there was a knock on the door. George opened it and Bambi walked in, swirling her hips provocatively.

    George asked, "How much do you charge?"

    "$125 basic rate, $100 tips for special services."

    Even George was taken aback. "$125! I was thinking more in the range of $25."

    "You must really be a hick if you think you can buy sex for that price."

    "Well," said George, "I guess we can't do business. Goodbye."

    After she left, Harriet came out of the bathroom. She said, "I just can't believe it!"

    George said, "Let's forget it. We'll go have a drink, then eat dinner."

    At the bar, as they sipped their cocktails, Bambi came up behind George, pointed slyly at Harriet, and said, "See what you get for $25?"

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    Default speaking of las vegas

    double posted - sorry

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    Quote Originally Posted by JHaydon View Post
    I don't know the schedule or the location (honest), but I'm told that the adult film industry awards presentation is in Vegas the same week as the SEMA show. Suddenly my extra plane ticket has become so much more desirable...
    I am going to be up there Tues/Wed/Thurs and yes it is.

    Also, the Mario Andretti Driving Experience is there at LVMS. I was an instructor there a while back when it was known as CART101. Kind of Pettyish, but if you show some experience/skill, they will let you get up to 160 or so. They are pseudo Indycars (tube frame) with V-8s, about 5-600HP back then, and on Firestone Indy Slicks, more fun than the go-kart track, IMHO.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bryancohnracing View Post
    I'm going to Vegas next week for the SEMA show and I have a full day to kill when I arrive.

    So, other than gambling, searching out the feds at Area 51 or going to Parump for hookers anyone got any ideas on how to kill a day in a reasonably constructive manner?

    BTW, if I had a enough time driving out ot Groom Lake and seeing if I could get arrested by the federalis at Area 51 would be fun! My company might think spending the night in jail isn't good for business and the related bail charge most likely won't go over to well on my expense report!
    Do you have a booth? I'll stop by and say hello.

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