Category Archives: First-timer does Vegas

RTW: Peggy Sue’s, an oasis in the desert

Posted on July 10, 2011 by planetlippstone

You can see it coming a mile away. And dozens of miles after that. Some idiotic joint along the interstate, letting you know well in advance your life will just not be complete if you don’t stop there for whatever … Continue reading →

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RTW, Vegas: Rue de la Paix (and pay and pay) in Paris

Posted on July 7, 2011 by planetlippstone

It’s astonishing to me that you can be driving through a place that, if it’s not as hot as hell, comes pretty close. With negligible civilization for hundreds of miles. Then suddenly, springing forth from the same miserable terrain  is … Continue reading →

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RTW: Tryin’ to get the feeling again with Manilow in Vegas

Posted on July 6, 2011 by planetlippstone

To understand why I drove almost 700 miles in two days to see Barry Manilow perform in Las Vegas, I offer this clip from Family Guy: So to recap: Four macho men of a certain age sitting around feeding their … Continue reading →

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RTW: Vegas virgin does Seine City at the Paris

Posted on July 4, 2011 by planetlippstone

I can’t claim credit for Seine City. Stole it from the marketers at the Paris Las Vegas, the fantasy land on my Fourth of July weekend calendar. I was stoked. I had a ticket to see Barry Manilow. I was … Continue reading →

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RTW: Sizzling Paris

Posted on July 2, 2011 by planetlippstone

No, not Paris Hilton. She’s far from sizzling, IMO. Fried is more like it. And not the one in France. The one that requires navigating an ocean of desert. In 100-plus temps. My very first trip to Vegas, ever, with … Continue reading →

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RTW: Vegas, baby…

Posted on June 29, 2011 by planetlippstone

I haven’t been this excited since I went to see The Book of Mormon. Here’s what I’m doing this weekend: What do ya expect from a baby boomer? Love the guy; always have. This will be a first for me. … Continue reading →

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