Since everyone else is talkin summer... am I crazy?

Oculus Spirit [97711]

TigerPulse: 100%

Posts: 64850

Joined: 7/13/02

Ahh...brings back the fondest of Clark Griswold memories.

Jun 7, 2022, 1:31 PM

Flew out to Phoenix. Wife, myself, 1yo, 5yo and 10yo sons. Land in Phoenix and crashed at some notel motel. Woke up and off we went. Had a Dodge Minivan. Lugged 2 car seats with us as well. First stop was Sedona. Neat little town. Kinda touristy, but what the heck, the drive in and out was AMAZING. Ate pig bawls while kids had rattlesnake. Leaving Sedona heading north towards Flagstaff is a CLIMB. Was snowing once we reached Flagstaff (this was like in April or May). Headed off to the Grand Canyon, got there around dark. FULL day drive from Phoienix. Went on a tour of the GC, and dude with us almost fell off the rim taking a selfie. Wife was paranoid with 1yo and 5yo near the edge, so we had to keep a sharp eye on them. Elk were everywhere, and 1yo LOVED them. Had Hopslam beer in the grocery store there. After 3 days left for Vegas. Stayed in the Bellagio. Decided to stop in Williams and travel down Rt. 66 to Kingsman. Somewhere on Rt 66 5yo blew chunks. Luckily it was bagged, so not a big deal. NOTHING on Rt. 66, like NOTHING. We saw a double-decker train that had to be 5-10 MILES long. In Kingsman we stopped at an Arbys. This time 1yo blew chunks all over the table. We bolted. Got to Vegas that evening (another full day drive). Upon entering the high roller suite atop the Bellagio, 1yo blew chunks again. Room was nice. Minifridge cokes were $10, and beer was like $20. Fridge locked.

Went to see Citcdusoleil or whatever. 1yo blew chunks on wife right in the face there. She left and walked the mile back to the Bellagio with him while me and two oldest watched.

Went to the Hoover dam, and were hoping to take a dam tour. Well the dam elevator was broken so we could only see the top and tour there. Never gambled a dime because we literally could not eat (5 of us) for under $100, and parking was $40 a day. The tables all had huge minimum bets (all $25 or above, mostly $50 or $100). I could blow my $300 I planned to gamble in minutes, so I didn't. NOT impressed with the strip overall. Not the place I visited in 1987 with my parents. Also, very few people gambling compared to when I was a kid. Open tables everywhere. They make up for it too with food and entertainment prices.

Kids will love the Hoover ###, assuming the elevator to the bottom is fixed so they can see the generators. I think they have a legoland too. Overall it was a fun trip. Grand Canyon was better than expected, because kids loved it. Vegas was a let down, but kids still loved it. Oldest son loved seeing the Ferraris and Lamborghinis everywhere.

flag link

military_tech

thumb_down

thumb_up

Take em out to Red Rock Canyon

Won't have a rental car until we leave vegas

Valley of Fire might be hot this summer?

Valley of Fire is hot every summer.

Kiss Mini golf and the pinball museum.

If hiking in Sedona, overpack water.

Last time I was there it was February so weather is gonna be

Re: Since everyone else is talkin summer... am I crazy?

I think half of our group is going to do that.

yes, sat by the pool and charged drinks to the room

Make DOUBLE SURE to take them over to

Re: Since everyone else is talkin summer... am I crazy?

Ahh...brings back the fondest of Clark Griswold memories.

Just curious, but how many times does a child of yours have

It was very random. 5yo was playing a pad in the car

You're describing my worst nightmare.

Re: Since everyone else is talkin summer... am I crazy?

Go see Carrot Top

Is the Beatles Love still playing?

THat's what we are going to see, glad to hear it was good***

TigerBoard POTD