JOURNEY in VEGAS 3/6/08 -- FIRST REPORT

[StevePerryHair]

Saturday night was a great show.....I wasn't expecting that, to be honest. Thursday night's show was okay, but there were some MAJOR improvements between Thursday and Saturday!

Glad everyone made it home safely!!!! I was worried about you and Lynn, Mel.......

Thanks for the text, T!!!!!! I will call you later!

I should have just gotten the mac and cheese.....I bet IT didn't come with mayonnaise!!!!!!!!!!!!

We made it! Uneventful travels. We just did a bit of site seeing last night and we had the redeye. Oh!!!!! That night when we left you guys, we got back to our hotel, and I had no cell phone. I was sooo worried it fell out of my pocket and into the cab. I had no idea what cab company we rode in (gee, I wonder why) so we had to take a cab all the way back to PH to check the restaurant. Thank God they had it!!! So $30 of cab rides later, we went to bed and slept until 1pm. Needless to say, we extended out check out.

That's a bummer! Glad you got to sleep in!! We were just trying to get Dan to the airport.....he had to keep laying down to rest!!! Yesterday was a LONG day!! Here's to the next trip.....up north this time!!!!

I don't know how anyone with morning flights made it to the airport! I know I could have never done it.

[WIX]

yo, was nice to meet a lot of you MR people at the heart on bar. Only thing I regret is after seeing these posts now I know who some of you are I didn't say hey too now. Just gets overwhelming with all the noise and techno shit dance music in background. Have to just pretend you hear what someone is saying and nod your head a lot.
Hey Rhi? you ever smile? SJ tells a good LONG in depth story and Rip and wife are cool they just stole all the sweets off the buffet damnit. All this time I thought Rick was a black man FROM HIS SIG? WTH? Thank gawd the firefighter woman knows how to use a camera at 2 am, met T-time right at the end and maybe the rest next time, and of course there were others but I just got home, my brain is mush.
We had a late night sighting and it appears to be Arnel at the blackjack table, his possie around him with hat turned low, couldn't get close so took a far away pic. you be the judge.

[Rip Rokken]

I don't know how anyone with morning flights made it to the airport! I know I could have never done it.

We sure did -- I got to sleep somewhere around 2am, was up at 5am, packed up and hopped a shuttle to the airport anticipating a long wade thru security -- there wasn't. We were checked in and got thru security in 15 minutes, and then waited for about 2 hrs. to board the flight. Luckily they had free WiFi, so the time passed very quickly!

[ProgRocker53]

Hahah, Arnel's an animal! Look at him!

[Rip Rokken]

Rip and wife are cool they just stole all the sweets off the buffet damnit.

HAHA! Yes, once I saw they had Baklava in the Middle East section, I got about 6 of them and ate every one (didn't actually intend on doing that), and the Mrs. got a few Creme Brulees... haha! Thanks for letting us sit with youse two!

[The Sushi Hunter]

Rip and wife are cool they just stole all the sweets off the buffet damnit.

HAHA! Yes, once I saw they had Baklava in the Middle East section, I got about 6 of them and ate every one (didn't actually intend on doing that), and the Mrs. got a few Creme Brulees... haha! Thanks for letting us sit with youse two!

Baklava is one of my favorites! I had a co-worker some years ago that would make it at home and bring in a sheet for us to eat in the office. She made it with raisins in it, which I loved it that way.

Sound's like everyone had an outstanding time in Vegas. And I was stupid and went out and watched a bomb of a movie instead Hope that there will be a next time so I can go.

[Rip Rokken]

Baklava is one of my favorites! I had a co-worker some years ago that would make it at home and bring in a sheet for us to eat in the office. She made it with raisins in it, which I loved it that way.

Ahh, so! I actually also had some SUSHI, but probably shouldn't have... Buffet sushi is rarely good unless you get it right after it's been rolled. The rice was kinda dried out... My favorite thing I got (aside from the baklava) was the skewered lamb and Tandoori chicken -- awesome!

[fightingilliniJRNY]

By the way...think people aren't curious about this new lineup of Journey? Some of the view counts on these threads about Vegas are RIDICULOUS. This thread has nearly 8,000 views!

[Rick]

All this time I thought Rick was a black man FROM HIS SIG? WTH?

I've gotten that before. I'm just a big Richard Pryor fan. Was great meeting you and the pretty blond lady who's name I can't freakin' remember! I hate when I do that, and I do that a lot! My apologies.

[The Sushi Hunter]

Baklava is one of my favorites! I had a co-worker some years ago that would make it at home and bring in a sheet for us to eat in the office. She made it with raisins in it, which I loved it that way.

Ahh, so! I actually also had some SUSHI, but probably shouldn't have... Buffet sushi is rarely good unless you get it right after it's been rolled. The rice was kinda dried out... My favorite thing I got (aside from the baklava) was the skewered lamb and Tandoori chicken -- awesome!

Not sure of the name, but I've had some skewered chicken and lamb from middle eastern restaurants which is awesome. The best I've had so far is from places where the owners and cooks are from Afghanistan. Chances are I've had exactly what your talking about as far as the lamb and chicken.

As for the Buffet sushi, your absolutely correct. That crap is just that....crap. Not only is the rice dried out, but the fish is also. And they don't use the proper ingredients in making sushi correctly in most cases, first it's frozen fish, not fresh. And trust me, once you eat raw fish that's not been dead for more then three hours, you will taste and smell the different between the frozen stuff and the just killed stuff. And I'm also starting to notice that they use just plain rice, which the correct way is to boil it with a little bit of sweet vinegar added to give it a specific flavor. I'm also noticing that some places are cutting corners by not putting in a small layer of wasabi between the pillow of rice and the fish. Oh well, what to expect at a $10.99 all you can eat sushi and Chinese food buffet anyways.

[The Sushi Hunter]

All this time I thought Rick was a black man FROM HIS SIG? WTH?

I've gotten that before. I'm just a big Richard Pryor fan. Was great meeting you and the pretty blond lady who's name I can't freakin' remember! I hate when I do that, and I do that a lot! My apologies.

If your the same Rick I remember when I first registered on this site, I never thought you were black, because back then you were using the "Blazing Saddles" avs and I've personally never met a black person who like that movie too much. With that said, I pretty much knew Rick wasn't black.

[Rick]

All this time I thought Rick was a black man FROM HIS SIG? WTH?

I've gotten that before. I'm just a big Richard Pryor fan. Was great meeting you and the pretty blond lady who's name I can't freakin' remember! I hate when I do that, and I do that a lot! My apologies.

If your the same Rick I remember when I first registered on this site, I never thought you were black, because back then you were using the "Blazing Saddles" avs and I've personally never met a black person who like that movie too much. With that said, I pretty much knew Rick wasn't black.

Yep, same Rick.

[Rhiannon]

Hey Rhi? you ever smile?

Sure! And you're a lot quieter in person.
Still great meeting you all... such nice peoples. <--- I smiled!

[Rip Rokken]

As for the Buffet sushi, your absolutely correct. That crap is just that....crap. Not only is the rice dried out, but the fish is also. And they don't use the proper ingredients in making sushi correctly in most cases, first it's frozen fish, not fresh. And trust me, once you eat raw fish that's not been dead for more then three hours, you will taste and smell the different between the frozen stuff and the just killed stuff. And I'm also starting to notice that they use just plain rice, which the correct way is to boil it with a little bit of sweet vinegar added to give it a specific flavor. I'm also noticing that some places are cutting corners by not putting in a small layer of wasabi between the pillow of rice and the fish. Oh well, what to expect at a $10.99 all you can eat sushi and Chinese food buffet anyways.

Sushi, If you'd been in Vegas, I'd wonder if you weren't speaking metaphorically about the hookers on the Strip.

[Rip Rokken]

Hey Rhi? you ever smile?

Sure! And you're a lot quieter in person.

LOL -- I thought the same thing! WIX is definitely super-cool, but surprisingly low-key in real life. I forewarned people I was much more low-key in person than on the board.

[Rip Rokken]

By the way...think people aren't curious about this new lineup of Journey? Some of the view counts on these threads about Vegas are RIDICULOUS. This thread has nearly 8,000 views!

Close to twice as much as any of the Dokken threads I've started... Hmm...

[The Sushi Hunter]

Hey Rhi? you ever smile?

Sure! And you're a lot quieter in person.

LOL -- I thought the same thing! WIX is definitely super-cool, but surprisingly low-key in real life. I forewarned people I was much more low-key in person than on the board.

That's the way I think it is with most people, though I've absolutely never met anyone in person who I met on the net ever before. On a forum, people see how a person thinks mostly, but in person you get to see how they are physically. In person I'm very laid back. I keep relatively quiet and love to just kick back and watch people interact. My woman says that I'm a people watcher.

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

I am so glad you guys had a blast together . . . . geez, you'd been hard pressed not to due to locale. Wishing I was there terribly but felt there in spirit nonetheless. I am just wondering how much food / drinks got snorted due to insidious onsets of laughter!

Should have strapped dan to various pieces of luggage . . . . .

We missed you soooooooooo much Jen!

And there was one snort that I do recall vividly, and that from her left me laughing so hard I swear I stopped breathing for a few seconds!

hmmmmmmmm, better make sure to take a nurse along with you next time

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

I don't know how anyone with morning flights made it to the airport! I know I could have never done it.

We sure did -- I got to sleep somewhere around 2am, was up at 5am, packed up and hopped a shuttle to the airport anticipating a long wade thru security -- there wasn't. We were checked in and got thru security in 15 minutes, and then waited for about 2 hrs. to board the flight. Luckily they had free WiFi, so the time passed very quickly!

SUCK IT UP, WEINIES!!

mel, lynn and I have all, on occasion, left the party and went straight to the airport--NO SLEEP!

dang, I packed my rent car before I went to Gary's show in Nov. and then left Gary's show and after party, heading right to the airport.

[faith20yrs]

Hey Rhi? you ever smile?

Sure! And you're a lot quieter in person.
Still great meeting you all... such nice peoples. <--- I smiled!

Hey Wix... Rhi is NICE!!! She smiled for ME (and I checked the receipt, the shirt WAS from TJMaxx)
Loved meeting you, and the red shoe. Here is the post I promised
I enjoyed meeting several of you at the Heart Bar - sharing Dokken stories and St. John was a hoot!

[LaDoDa]

dude, totally offended by the gun in your avatar.... if you can't think of anything more creative.... show us your dog's balls....

[Amanda]

When I heard that Melodic Rock people were going to be there, I almost shit in my pants. I mean, you people are really scary... I thought you might eat me alive

For those of you I met, it was great meeting you - nice bunch of people! Perhaps we shall see each other again on the road.

[txfirefighter]

Hey Rhi? you ever smile?

Sure! And you're a lot quieter in person.

LOL -- I thought the same thing! WIX is definitely super-cool, but surprisingly low-key in real life. I forewarned people I was much more low-key in person than on the board.

I have to agree here.....I was shocked at how calm Wix was!! Nice guy!!! And Wix, the only reason I knew how to use the camera at 2:00 AM was because I was the only sober one at that point!!

[Maui Tom]

Hey Rhi? you ever smile?

Sure! And you're a lot quieter in person.

LOL -- I thought the same thing! WIX is definitely super-cool, but surprisingly low-key in real life. I forewarned people I was much more low-key in person than on the board.

I have to agree here.....I was shocked at how calm Wix was!! Nice guy!!! And Wix, the only reason I knew how to use the camera at 2:00 AM was because I was the only sober one at that point!!

WIX was heavily medicated....HEAVILY...

[YoungJRNY]

Hey Rhi? you ever smile?

Sure! And you're a lot quieter in person.

LOL -- I thought the same thing! WIX is definitely super-cool, but surprisingly low-key in real life. I forewarned people I was much more low-key in person than on the board.

I have to agree here.....I was shocked at how calm Wix was!! Nice guy!!! And Wix, the only reason I knew how to use the camera at 2:00 AM was because I was the only sober one at that point!!

Yeah, WIX was a very cool cat, didn't get a chance to really sit and talk to him though. He was another "cool as Ice" personality. BTW, Gayle, LOVED your "taking 5 hours to drink one drink" drinking technique

[txfirefighter]

Hey Rhi? you ever smile?

Sure! And you're a lot quieter in person.

LOL -- I thought the same thing! WIX is definitely super-cool, but surprisingly low-key in real life. I forewarned people I was much more low-key in person than on the board.

I have to agree here.....I was shocked at how calm Wix was!! Nice guy!!! And Wix, the only reason I knew how to use the camera at 2:00 AM was because I was the only sober one at that point!!

Yeah, WIX was a very cool cat, didn't get a chance to really sit and talk to him though. He was another "cool as Ice" personality. BTW, Gayle, LOVED your "taking 5 hours to drink one drink" drinking technique

Um, yeah, okay......Mr. "I left my ID in the room." Iceman had the right idea with his "bag 'o beer"!!!

[T-TIME]

Hey Rhi? you ever smile?

Sure! And you're a lot quieter in person.

LOL -- I thought the same thing! WIX is definitely super-cool, but surprisingly low-key in real life. I forewarned people I was much more low-key in person than on the board.

I have to agree here.....I was shocked at how calm Wix was!! Nice guy!!! And Wix, the only reason I knew how to use the camera at 2:00 AM was because I was the only sober one at that point!!

Yeah, WIX was a very cool cat, didn't get a chance to really sit and talk to him though. He was another "cool as Ice" personality. BTW, Gayle, LOVED your "taking 5 hours to drink one drink" drinking technique

Um, yeah, okay......Mr. "I left my ID in the room." Iceman had the right idea with his "bag 'o beer"!!!

Snocone

[txfirefighter]

ICEMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No Snocone!!! I win, I win!!!

[WIX]

Hey Rhi? you ever smile?

Sure! And you're a lot quieter in person.

LOL -- I thought the same thing! WIX is definitely super-cool, but surprisingly low-key in real life. I forewarned people I was much more low-key in person than on the board.

I have to agree here.....I was shocked at how calm Wix was!! Nice guy!!! And Wix, the only reason I knew how to use the camera at 2:00 AM was because I was the only sober one at that point!!

Yeah, WIX was a very cool cat, didn't get a chance to really sit and talk to him though. He was another "cool as Ice" personality. BTW, Gayle, LOVED your "taking 5 hours to drink one drink" drinking technique

Hey, your one of the ones I was talking about, I figured it all out now, cool necklace you had on, now seeing your sig, it is a no brainer. So many people, and in many cases everyone assumes they know who each other is, but honestly that noise makes it hard to sit and meet the whole bunch.
Next time though. I figured the three of you younger dudes were the Body Guards for the chics

Gayle, Gail, gale um, sober helps, my voice feels like maybe sober would have been better. Was nice meeting you too.

The low key thing, yeah, back in 2002 I met some people in santa rosa at a show, the one chic said, geez, after all the poop,farting and taco bell jokes you make. I figured you were gonna be 350 pounds. Your actually look normal.................gee, thanks I guess.

[SacredEyes]

I am so glad you guys had a blast together . . . . geez, you'd been hard pressed not to due to locale. Wishing I was there terribly but felt there in spirit nonetheless. I am just wondering how much food / drinks got snorted due to insidious onsets of laughter!

Should have strapped dan to various pieces of luggage . . . . .

We missed you soooooooooo much Jen!

And there was one snort that I do recall vividly, and that from her left me laughing so hard I swear I stopped breathing for a few seconds!

hmmmmmmmm, better make sure to take a nurse along with you next time

Mel,

Thanks for the "remembrance"! I will definately be in on the next venture! Can't believe I passed on one of my designated destinations. I heard NY being mentioned ................. hmmmm. I need a Prado