We got to Vegas Thursday morning and stayed at the MGM Signature Suites, a hotel I've stayed in before, although this time we had two suites that were connected, so it was pretty ballerific. The first day we walked a bit of the strip in 110 degree weather, probably not the smartest idea and we would eventually take a cab back down from Caesar's. We kept Thursday pretty simple, but played plenty of Pai Gow and getting several long islands in the process. We ended up at night at the Nine Fine Irishmen for some drinks, which is somewhat true to its name 'cause there were pretty much just men in there but they were neither Fine nor Irish.
The next day we hit up the Grand Pool which is pictured above. FYI, if you want to look at talent, don't go to the Talent Pool. The title is very misleading. Instead, you should find your way to the Lazy River, plenty of good scenery to see there. More gambling ensued throughout the day until dinnertime, where the mild drama started. Chet and Kassie wanted to go to Shibuya at the MGM for teppanyaki and nice dinner. At first, people were on board, but then it became a "I don't want to spend that much and would rather go to Hooter's across the street." First of all, I committed to this trip because Kassie invited me to celebrate her 25th with her, so that's what I planned on doing. The other 4 guys went to Hooters and I went to Shibuya with the 3 couples including Chet and Kassie. The food was very delicious and was a full out meal (not good for my diet but oh well, it's vacation). I dropped $192 on dinner because I wanted to buy the $65 bottle of Sake for everyone, and my bill turned out to be more than any of the other 3 couples', lol.
Later that night, some more annoyance ensued. Chet and Kassie went to "The Bar at Times Square" in New York New York. Several of the party had split, but I went with Jonny to go meet up with them and we paid $10 cover to get in. Once inside, Chet and Kassie were sitting in an area where the bouncers wanted us to pay $30 cover to join them. I texted this to Kassie asking if she wanted to come over to the bar area, but responded by saying "we didn't have to pay, you guys have to pay the $30 sausage fee" and then further indicated "that's why you need a girlfriend." I was honestly offended at this point because 1) I only flew out here to come celebrate with you and 2) I don't need a girlfriend just so I can go into shitty venues in Vegas. Anyway, Jonny and I decided to just split after that and we went to Dick's Last Resort at Excalibur. It wasn't a great scene, but they played good music and I hit on some hot married chicks (they were the only good looking girls in the place). At the end of the night, we stopped by Centrifuge at the MGM where we sat down at a table with 4 girls. I continued to spit game only to see rings on their fingers moments later. It felt like everyone in Vegas this weekend was married.
The next day Jonny and I were pretty hungover, so we didn't get out of bed until literally 4pm LOL. Hangovers are pretty rare for me these days, but I guess having 20 or so drinks the previous day will do it. Saturday was our last day in Vegas, but it ended on a good note. Differences aside, we were able to get everyone together to go to Studio 54, the nightclub at the MGM Grand. Vegas nightclubs are all pretentious, we already know this. However, I enjoyed Studio 54 because there was no bullshit about getting in without an even ratio, the line was less than 10 minutes, and all 7 of us got in for free because we were hotel guests. Inside, the venue is two stories and they played good music. Chet went full out and got us a table and two bottles in the VIP area so we got to enjoy the nightclub like ballas. You would think that would help attract the ladies but man, I just couldn't give away free drinks. Since the VIP area was upstairs, you had to convince girls from downstairs to come up and have drinks with you, but that proved to be a very challenging mission. I literally couldn't give away that free shit. Out of everyone we asked, we were only able to get a group of 3 girls up there who in a total had 2 drinks. More reasons why I think the clubbing scene in Vegas just isn't that great.
And so concludes another trip to Vegas. Overall I still consider it a fun trip and I will probably be going to Vegas again at some point, I just really hope it's later than sooner. I really don't want to go back in 2011 unless I have to.
I also just reread this entire blog and I am officially a grumpy old man at the age of 27.
