Tipping in Vegas - you can't get it right so why bother - the pompous Brit attitude has a lot going for it.
Took a taxi from one hotel to another to see a show. Had to spend the whole trip listening to the driver tell us what a hard time he was having, what with the economy and everything. Not very impressed but, uncharacteristically, I decided to give him a 15% tip (normally getting more than 10% from me is like getting blood out of a stone). He looked down at it and said "WHAT, THAT IS SO INSULTING, HERE TAKE IT BACK IF THAT IS ALL YOU WILL PAY". OK I said, took it back and walked off. So, even when you think you might have overpaid, don't worry - they won't.
I saw an interesting study done in the US recently. If you give a lower than average tip they will not think it is because they did not serve you well (which is the usual reason for us Brits not paying up), they will assume it is because you are a miser.
So you have a choice. Be Mr Nice Tommy D, and overpay everywhere, or just say **** it - give a rounded up 10% and be prepared for the moans and groans.
Thank you all very much for your Vegas advice and to Any2 for the talk about Lawyers. Talking of Lawyers, I nearly was one. In many ways I should have been one. That's a long story for another time.
Anyway WE'VE EXCHANGED!!!!!!
Finally the deal is done and competition date has been confirmed. We've started getting the bits and bobs together for move. All the boring stuff. It looks like I'm out of broadband for eleven days, been told it's down to the telecommunications company in charge of the line rather than the broadband provider (Brandname swerve complete). No poker for the best part of two weeks? Might actually have to head down to Stratford and play live. Then again, it is Stratford...
Pokerwise, yesterday was a complete grind. I was in a great spot to final table both the Primo and the 5k BHer late on and managed to fall just before the money in both, in the later it was on the pure bubble. Cash was mostly a battering, got it in in good spots for the majority but it was one of those nights where they manage to go the long way round to take the pot. Nothing wrong with that, taken that bus route many times myself. Grind, grind, grind, down to one cash table, great game but that big get level spot seemed like it was never coming. It got to 4am, then I made Quads and closed the day in profit. Poker can be an unusual pursuit.
when in doubt about tipping, just think....what would carlo do? sure the various taxi drivers/dealers/toilet attendents/random people who open doors will love you for it.
you got any idea of what else you are gonna play in vegas? tonnes of cash? or get in some tournies?
when in doubt about tipping, just think....what would carlo do? sure the various taxi drivers/dealers/toilet attendents/random people who open doors will love you for it. you got any idea of what else you are gonna play in vegas? tonnes of cash? or get in some tournies? Posted by scotty77
Yes but what Carlo loses in the tipping he makes up for in the All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet. Everything has balance. Talking of breakfast, heard next door that the Eggs Benedict at the Bellagio is, and I quote, 'The Best In The World.' Now when it comes to that lovely combination of hollandaise, bacon, pancake and egg I'm somewhat a connoisseur. That's posh speak for the fact I pig out on the stuff. Can I get secondary confirmation please? If confirmed I'm marking that as a must do attraction.
Haven't sorted my schedule yet. At the moment I'm thinking of tourneys to start with then after my Bruv flies back (he's leaving early) then I'll hit the proper cash grind. By then I should be bust from the big one, or if my run good holds I'll play cash after the day end. Now I know what you're thinking, it's my first Main and I have no idea how zapped I'll be after a full day's play. Maybe true, but you've never seen me slip it into fifth gear for the live grind. Make sure I have access to regular tea and watch me laugh in the face of sleep.
All the boring stuff. It looks like I'm out of broadband for eleven days, been told it's down to the telecommunications company in charge of the line rather than the broadband provider (Brandname swerve complete). No poker for the best part of two weeks? Posted by TommyD
That's a shame Tommy. Pity you didn't live in a big city where they have this new thing wi-fi! ;-) Also, I think we all should be invited to the house-warming? We've been through so much over the last few weeks/months it's the least you could do? Fire up a barbie, some brewskies, couple of card tables...just think of the rake?
In Response to Re: Many Rivers To Cross. A Diary. : That's a shame Tommy. Pity you didn't live in a big city where they have this new thing wi-fi! ;-) Also, I think we all should be invited to the house-warming? We've been through so much over the last few weeks/months it's the least you could do? Fire up a barbie, some brewskies, couple of card tables...just think of the rake? Posted by Glenelg
Don't tempt me Pad. Saying to the GF that 'a few poker buds are popping round for a BBQ.' and then having most if not all of the community rock up for burgers and beers would be worth the party property damage just to find out what the look on her face would be. Well almost. Well, you'd probably see me walking the streets with all of my belongings tied up in a red hanky on a stick, but by gawd it might be worth it.
Oh and yes, I know, get a dongle etc. Gotta get on that case.
Nver been to the Bellagio for the breakfast but I've heard that it is the nuts there from various people.
The food places @ the Rio are pretty poor in comparison to the rest of Vegas....Strata at the Wynn is recommended and ofc you ahve to go to a proper steakhouse too....
Music news, becoming addicted to this track. The video is pretty neat as well, especially if you know the story behind the movie. The movie is called 'The First of the Few' a British propaganda film (the term propaganda here meaning government backed, not quite with the negative connotations that it has now). It's a biopic of R.J. Mitchell, the designer of the Spitfire. Filmed during the war, some of the extras are actual fighter pilots, and when the alert was sent they jump in their planes, fight, and return for filming. Bizarre stuff by modern standards and unbelievably beautiful.
Thank you 6Music for introducing me to this track.
Yup see you then. Should be a great laugh, looking forward to it. I'm planning to stick my head to Jakally's for the whole four hours and learn poker through osmosis. Gotta be worth a try.
Poker news, saw something naughty today. One semi-reg who is known for playing high, being crazy loose and can shove with anything at anytime managed to get it all in pre flop with kings twice within ten minutes. Both times they ran into Aces and didn't bink. Brutal, plus ten minutes beforehand they shoved a Jack high flush into the nut flush of a lucky donk (and you guys know I only call one person in the whole of poker a donk )
BRM FTW people, perfect poker and a bag down in half an hour.
In Response to Re: Many Rivers To Cross. A Diary. : Not the most shocking thing you've ever posted mate BTW have a great show Sunday!! I will be watching of course. Posted by TommyD
TyTy, same to you and Neil, will be a cracking one to watch, plus you get a proper analyst in Ryan, I get Gramps
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Anyway WE'VE EXCHANGED!!!!!!
Finally the deal is done and competition date has been confirmed. We've started getting the bits and bobs together for move. All the boring stuff. It looks like I'm out of broadband for eleven days, been told it's down to the telecommunications company in charge of the line rather than the broadband provider (Brandname swerve complete). No poker for the best part of two weeks? Might actually have to head down to Stratford and play live. Then again, it is Stratford...
Pokerwise, yesterday was a complete grind. I was in a great spot to final table both the Primo and the 5k BHer late on and managed to fall just before the money in both, in the later it was on the pure bubble. Cash was mostly a battering, got it in in good spots for the majority but it was one of those nights where they manage to go the long way round to take the pot. Nothing wrong with that, taken that bus route many times myself. Grind, grind, grind, down to one cash table, great game but that big get level spot seemed like it was never coming. It got to 4am, then I made Quads and closed the day in profit. Poker can be an unusual pursuit.
Haven't sorted my schedule yet. At the moment I'm thinking of tourneys to start with then after my Bruv flies back (he's leaving early) then I'll hit the proper cash grind. By then I should be bust from the big one, or if my run good holds I'll play cash after the day end. Now I know what you're thinking, it's my first Main and I have no idea how zapped I'll be after a full day's play. Maybe true, but you've never seen me slip it into fifth gear for the live grind. Make sure I have access to regular tea and watch me laugh in the face of sleep.
Also, I think we all should be invited to the house-warming? We've been through so much over the last few weeks/months it's the least you could do? Fire up a barbie, some brewskies, couple of card tables...just think of the rake?
Oh and yes, I know, get a dongle etc. Gotta get on that case.
Thank you 6Music for introducing me to this track.
Spitfire
Glad you like it, so much good music out there if you listen to more than the normal radio and TV music channels.
A Friday night of watching old comedy on TV, grinding poker and moderating drunken forum posters.
I used to go out, get drunk and fail to pull you know!!!!
So middle aged.....
Yup see you then. Should be a great laugh, looking forward to it. I'm planning to stick my head to Jakally's for the whole four hours and learn poker through osmosis. Gotta be worth a try.
BRM FTW people, perfect poker and a bag down in half an hour.
BTW have a great show Sunday!! I will be watching of course.