Diabetes Forum Gathering - Las Vegas

JediSkipdogg · #1 (**permalink**) 10-22-2006, 04:28 AM

There may be more of these polls like this but I'm trying to get an idea of an interest level for a gathering.

IF a Diabetes Forum Gathering (anyone have a better name?) were to be held in Las Vega would you be interested in attending?

I can't help with flights at all, so getting there would be up to you. For hotels I believe I could probably get them for $50-$60 a night per room. And in some cases, some people could share rooms if you are interested in sharing and splitting the cost with someone.

The event would most likely take place in the Summer of 2007, probably August as of the 3 summer months (June, July, August) it's the coolest out there. Remember, it may be 100 degrees out there, but that's 100 degrees with no humidity, so it's not that bad. And this is coming from a guy that hates being outside unless it's 60 degrees out.

The events that take place right now are totally up in the air. Maybe the girls can go see Chippendales while the guys go see Showgirls, lol. J/k. I'm trying to gain an interest level right now to see how much further to take this.

Stuboy · #2 (**permalink**) 10-22-2006, 05:23 AM

im out.

But im up for an Alton Towers trip for UK people! ?

jen_slc · #3 (**permalink**) 10-22-2006, 11:13 AM

Hey Jedi, I think Vegas is a good idea, but I'm wondering about the timing... August tends to be one of, if not the, hottest times of the year there. You're right, it's a dry heat, but I wonder if 100 might still be too much for some people? July and August both typically range from a low of 76 and a high of 102. I know we're trying to get a time when the kiddies are out of school, but even June would be better temp-wise than July/August. No idea how the prices look tho...

JediSkipdogg · #4 (**permalink**) 10-22-2006, 11:19 AM

Rates are actually about the same, if not the same, if the week of June 17th is used. I was waiting on a date though as trying to find interest levels first for locations. Then once a vacation is 100% set, those that would want to attend, woudl then pick dates and other items. The hotel I'm looking at is the Excalibur or the Stratoshere as directly on the strip, those are two of the lower cost hotels. I stayed at the Excalibur and that was a great hotel, so no problems there.

Dewey · #5 (**permalink**) 10-22-2006, 11:21 AM

Seeing as how it's approximately 12 hours from us, I'd be likely to go, regardless of time of year. We also can sometimes get decent prices on flights out of here.

Tony · #6 (**permalink**) 10-22-2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jen_slc

Hey Jedi, I think Vegas is a good idea, but I'm wondering about the timing... August tends to be one of, if not the, hottest times of the year there. You're right, it's a dry heat, but I wonder if 100 might still be too much for some people? July and August both typically range from a low of 76 and a high of 102. I know we're trying to get a time when the kiddies are out of school, but even June would be better temp-wise than July/August. No idea how the prices look tho...

That is a concern I have also. We wouldn't want to spend the trip indoors because it is to hot to be outside. Alot haven't seen temp's in the 100's.

Another thing we should find out is how many people will be bringing their kids.

Do we know how many are in so far?

Dewey · #7 (**permalink**) 10-22-2006, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony

That is a concern I have also. We wouldn't want to spend the trip indoors because it is to hot to be outside. Alot haven't seen temp's in the 100's.

Another thing we should find out is how many people will be bringing their kids.

Do we know how many are in so far?

I guess what I think of too (sometimes), is that many people tend to spend their time while there indoors, cause there's so much to see & do. For those who like to swim, June may be better than August, cause it may not be as scorching....they don't call them the dog days of August for nothing, lol.....But, remember folks, that applies to Florida as well & the heat there is heavier (due to humidity & such) than what we have out here.

JediSkipdogg · #8 (**permalink**) 10-22-2006, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dewey

But, remember folks, that applies to Florida as well & the heat there is heavier (due to humidity & such) than what we have out here.

Which is why I think Vegas is better. The temp is about the same, but with no humidity in vegas, it's not that bad.

jen_slc · #9 (**permalink**) 10-22-2006, 11:30 AM

I voted "possibly" just because it will depend on work for me. I would like to go. If I knew I could go I would save some vaca time and then it's only a short flight or 10 hr drive for me too. I would want to do both indoor and outdoor things.

lilituc · #10 (**permalink**) 10-22-2006, 11:43 AM

I would not be able to go to Vegas if the hotel had too much cigarette smoke since I am allergic to it and also have asthma. I've been to Vegas once and stayed at the Plaza. They had "nonsmoking" rooms (mine still smelled like smoke), but the casino was attached to the lobby and smoking was also allowed in the lobby. Just that low level of smoke was enough to make me really ill the whole time and for several days afterward. I stayed at a hotel in Seattle where smoke was coming in through the vents from another room and if it weren't for the big fan, which we left on all the time, we would have had to move to another room because I was sick. As it was, I got sick every time someone forgot and turned the fan off.

On the other hand, I probably couldn't afford the highest end hotels (with the best hvac) either. But other than that I'm ok with Vegas.

camjen1 · #11 (**permalink**) 10-22-2006, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony

Another thing we should find out is how many people will be bringing their kids.

NOT ME!!!!! Yippeee!

Cyborg · #12 (**permalink**) 10-22-2006, 11:54 AM

Unfortunately, every casino I've been to in Vegas allows smoking...

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Originally Posted by camjen1

NOT ME!!!!! Yippeee!

Me neither!

lilituc · #13 (**permalink**) 10-22-2006, 11:56 AM

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Unfortunately, every casino I've been to in Vegas allows smoking...

Oops, I forgot to mention that gambling has no draw for me. So I would be ok with avoiding casinos. It was just the setup of that hotel where you're standing practically in the casino at the front desk, not to mention the entrance from the parking garage is in the casino.

JediSkipdogg · #14 (**permalink**) 10-22-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lilituc

Oops, I forgot to mention that gambling has no draw for me. So I would be ok with avoiding casinos. It was just the setup of that hotel where you're standing practically in the casino at the front desk, not to mention the entrance from the parking garage is in the casino.

That's every hotel. Heck, one even has a slot machine at each checkin window so while you are waiting for the clerk to get your room info processed you can start playing.

And I think everyone you have to go through the casino to get to the hotel section. It's to draw more players that way which is what Vegas is all about.

Dewey · #15 (**permalink**) 10-22-2006, 01:04 PM

Vegas has many reasons to visit. Yes, there are many casinos, but there's a lot of other things to do, as well...shopping, going swimming, playing in the arcades and much more.