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08-03-2012, 12:42 AM
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#2426 | RS controls my life!
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I get Allegiant Air e-mail newsletter and they almost always have good deals
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08-03-2012, 10:15 AM
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#2427 | YOU CANT CUT BACK ON FUNDING! YOU WILL REGRET THIS
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I'm flying out from Bellingham this weekend.
Anyone got any tips for cheap parking?
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08-03-2012, 10:54 AM
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#2428 | Say NO to blade grinders!
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Originally Posted by Amuro Ray I'm flying out from Bellingham this weekend.
Anyone got any tips for cheap parking? | The airport is pretty affordable and can't beat the convenience. http://www.portofbellingham.com/index.aspx?nid=91 |
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08-03-2012, 12:17 PM
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#2429 | My homepage has been set to RS
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Originally Posted by jepho I assume most people know/do this already but since your only allowed 3oz bottles of liquid in your carry on, save those mini sample bottles of booze that come on liquor bottles and bring them on the plane with you in your carry on. Way cheaper than buying booze on the plane. I think I had about 10 of them in a ziplock bag, customs looked at it and said it was fine. | Some airlines don't allow you to drink alcohol that you brought on, IIRC Alaska doesn't allow this.
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08-03-2012, 03:40 PM
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#2430 | RS controls my life!
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Originally Posted by Amuro Ray I'm flying out from Bellingham this weekend.
Anyone got any tips for cheap parking? | Airport is $10/day. You can park at the further lot (gravel) for $9/day from my memory
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08-04-2012, 12:22 AM
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#2431 | My homepage has been set to RS
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Originally Posted by shawnly1000 Some airlines don't allow you to drink alcohol that you brought on, IIRC Alaska doesn't allow this. | Down it fast enough and no one would be the wiser |
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08-07-2012, 02:11 AM
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#2432 | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Originally Posted by BinsentoW I googled around, but not sure what to look for. Ive been going to the official websites of the rental companies and the cost is 60+ usually.
Where can I find cheaper rentals | Hotwire is your best bet. I booked a car for five days for about $131 CAD and change (before insurance). I have auto rental insurance with the credit card company that I booked but I don't think it includes 3rd Party Liability or whatever so I might get some Roadside Plus from ICBC (I asked an AutoBroker and it was $10/day aparently).
Any how, after doing some research and asking around, Hotwire is your best bet I think.
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08-07-2012, 10:22 PM
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#2433 | HELP ME PLS!!!
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has anyone done skydiving in vegas?
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08-07-2012, 10:58 PM
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#2434 | Treasure Chest MOD
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anyone know how I can get ahold of some pay as you go cellphone plans at vegas?
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08-07-2012, 11:32 PM
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#2435 | HELP ME PLS!!!
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i found a t mobile at fry's anyone can confirm that we can get a sim and pay by day from there?
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08-08-2012, 12:21 AM
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#2436 | Banned (ABWS)
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Originally Posted by instantneedles anyone know how I can get ahold of some pay as you go cellphone plans at vegas? | roam mobility
buy it locally and just pop it in at the airport
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08-08-2012, 02:20 AM
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#2437 | RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
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headin to Vegas next week with the fiance.
Booked with airmiles and staying at the PH. Bought tix to KA and Phantom so I'm stoked.
Wondering if anyone tried the $20 trick at PH reception? I've got a regular room reserved, and am hoping the trick could possibly bump me up to a view of the strip, or even the bellagio fountain. Have high doubts it would work for a jr suite
thx!
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08-08-2012, 07:18 AM
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#2438 | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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im also going to vegas next week with my gf. 13-16. got a wicked deal not too long ago flying out of bellingham. about 290 for flight and hotel. it was one of those surprise 4-star hotel things tho.. got TI, which is not TOO bad considering it is better than some other crappy ones. lol will be trying the 20dollar trick as well. im just taking it as a gamblie.. since im in vegas anyways. so hope it works out!! yah im also parking at bellingham airport.. but for 9$ a day.. so im guessing it is the gravel parking lot. its going to be one hot trip.
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08-08-2012, 09:41 AM
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#2439 | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Originally Posted by J-Chow Wondering if anyone tried the $20 trick at PH reception? I've got a regular room reserved, and am hoping the trick could possibly bump me up to a view of the strip, or even the bellagio fountain. Have high doubts it would work for a jr suite | I've done the $20 sandwich before and got upgraded from a basic room (cheapest) to a larger room with a beautiful view of the fountain. This wasn't during the summer though.. Did it around Christmas time.
I'm going again next week (12-15) so I'll post in here if it works again.
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08-08-2012, 10:03 AM
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#2440 | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Originally Posted by PornMaster roam mobility
buy it locally and just pop it in at the airport | Mobilicity might be expensive depending how much you use your phone
Incoming Text: FREE
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T-Mobile Pay by Day plans seem much better
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08-08-2012, 10:39 AM
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#2441 | I STILL don't get it
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Originally Posted by JKam I'm going again next week (12-15) so I'll post in here if it works again. | Are you staying at planet hollywood again?
I'll be heading to Vegas for a golf trip in Sept from the 27th-30th and only have the hollywood hip room booked for 3 of us. Just curious to see what the success rate is on the $20 trick. Hell since there's 3 of us staying in 1 room with our golf bags/suitcases if I can make it a $60 trick to get a suite i'd be happy.. Post up regardless if you were successful or not.
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08-08-2012, 10:49 AM
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#2442 | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Originally Posted by blum2001 Are you staying at planet hollywood again? | Yes, I have the Hollywood Hip room booked too. It might be harder to get a better room this time because I want 2 separate beds. I know they have a larger selection for single kings so it was easier when I was going with the gf.
All the sites I've looked at, PH has the highest success rate (>80%).
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08-08-2012, 10:54 AM
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#2443 | RS controls my life!
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Originally Posted by J-Chow headin to Vegas next week with the fiance.
Booked with airmiles and staying at the PH. Bought tix to KA and Phantom so I'm stoked.
Wondering if anyone tried the $20 trick at PH reception? I've got a regular room reserved, and am hoping the trick could possibly bump me up to a view of the strip, or even the bellagio fountain. Have high doubts it would work for a jr suite
thx! | Went the last week of August last year and booked the cheapest room. Was contemplating on slipping the desk a 20, but decided just to ask nicely and the guy bumped us up to a jr suite |
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08-08-2012, 11:55 AM
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#2444 | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Originally Posted by PornMaster roam mobility
buy it locally and just pop it in at the airport | Quote:
Originally Posted by JKam | Also will have to buy the sim from mobilitcity/wind as well which is way more expensive than t-mobile.
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08-08-2012, 12:16 PM
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#2445 | HELP ME PLS!!!
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08-08-2012, 02:41 PM
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#2446 | HELP ME PLS!!!
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looking at their site right now... pricing seems pretty reasonable. and on par with t-mobile
edit: looked closer and its not that good ahha unless you buy 30 days... still t-mobile is cheaper
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08-08-2012, 03:27 PM
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#2447 | I STILL don't get it
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Originally Posted by JKam Yes, I have the Hollywood Hip room booked too. It might be harder to get a better room this time because I want 2 separate beds. I know they have a larger selection for single kings so it was easier when I was going with the gf.
All the sites I've looked at, PH has the highest success rate (>80%). | that's good to hear. Look forward to seeing what you get on your trip!
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08-08-2012, 04:07 PM
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#2448 | Banned (ABWS)
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you forgot one thing.
with roam you can call us and canada unlimited.
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08-08-2012, 05:53 PM
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#2449 | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Trying to put Pay By The Day plan on my tmobile sim, but can only figure out how to put prepaid balances back onto my phone. Anyone got experience doing this? Do I have to update the balance then do something?
Going to go hunting for soln on internet and will update post for future convenience if i find anything....
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08-09-2012, 10:10 PM
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#2450 | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Anyone got an idea of how much a limo vs a taxi is from airport to strip (Venetian to be specific)?
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