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That's right, the first ever ssg/sgs meet-up and it's happening in Las Vegas, Nevada the weekend of March 4th, 2022.
I am quite excited for this and have many ideas floating around my grey matter so let me try and get them out in an organized fashion as I would love for as many folks as possible to be there.
1. The Idea
A bunch of us have been paling around on the steem/hive blockchain (and discord) for a few years now and while some of us have met each other in our little parts of the world I think it would be fab to get as many of us together in one place as possible.
The last year and a half have not been easy for most folks and by the looks of it covid is going to continue to play a part in everyday life but I am still moving forward with these plans at the moment and I fully expect to be in Vegas in March :D
Here is the announcement post that began the discussion.
Excuses, Excuses...
When I was trying to pick a date I ran into this coin show βοΈ and thought that would make a great excuse (if you need one) to visit Las Vegas.
The show is being held at the Palace Station Hotel & Casino which is just off the strip on the north side of town. It's just above the Las Vegas sign on the top of this map...
The coin show is just a part of the things we can do. I see a big dinner one night with the lot of us and after that the choices are endless. As we get closer and more folks confirm we will hash out the details.
The Costs: Hotels and Airfare
Vegas.com is the best spot I have found to book rooms. Here is a search of available rooms for the weekend of March 4th, 2022
So let's call it about $100/night for hotel room.
Flight info is a little more tricky as folks are coming from all over but if you are interested in buying a flight with crypto check out this site
https://www.alternativeairlines.com/buy-flights-with-bitcoin
I'm sure you have your favorite airlines and websites for buying plane tickets so I won't dive deep into that today but if you need a suggestion just let me know.
Confirmed
I am there. I already have the time off work and a hotel reservation at the MGM Grand and I will be in Vegas that weekend. I did look into a group rate for booking multiple rooms but the discount only kicks in with 10 or more rooms at most of the major hotels. My reservation is fully refundable so if enough folks are interested we can go the group rate route. I guess we will just see how the planning goes.
I also just set up a new Discord server for folks that are going so we can make plans for the weekend.
I'll send you the link as it gets closer π
Your Invitation
Just give it some thought. If you're on the fence or not sure if you can make it work let's discuss it and try to figure it out. The more the merrier, right!?
The List
Well, at the moment I believe there are three of us that are better than 90% sure to be there (if I'm wrong let me know). Me, @silverd510 & @thedamus. There were a few others that popped into the original post with some interest like @silversaver888, @scooter77 & @welshstacker. I believe @brian.rrr is also seriously considering it and I know there are a couple of folks that love to travel like @dfinney & @fat-elvis which brings us to 9 people tentatively. I bet @vgholdingsllc is even allowed back in Vegas by now XD
All we need to make this an EPIC weekend is YOU.
You forgot @raybrockman. He said heβd be there. Hoping for ten or more, so Iβll wait a little bit.
OK cool, I didn't realize Ray said he would be there. Wait, your still a maybe? π€ I think we will get 10 for sure.
I told you that, you are killing me. Iβm no maybe, just waiting to get ten or more to book.
But what if βtheyβ are waiting for you to book before they book? π€
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Very funny
Ah ok, I got it. I misinterpreted your "I'll wait" as a wait to decide if you are going. Booking can certainly wait.
Duh
Sounds like a good time to me and I am always looking for an excuse to get over to Vegas! π
Sweet! Me too π€
Oh, I will figure out how to make this happen. πππ€ͺ
Nice!
What fucking idiot is flying from cardiff(cwl)?? Lol
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...
I'll be there!!!
Oh yes, that is AWESOME @silversaver888! Looking forward to it.
Viva Las Vegas!!!
Count me in.
Oh HELL to the YES!!
I want to go but I'm not sure I will be able to make it yet.
Yeah, it's still early. Hope you can make it @maddogmike. If it comes to it you can always call yourself for an Uber to Vegas ππ€£
FYI: Non US citizens are still not able to fly to the USA due to covid.
I will seriously look at it as I have time and money and loved the strip last time.
(The Sahara hotel was taken down afterwards I heard)
Yeah, I understand that is the case. I sure hope the restrictions are lifted soon.
Right on and congratulations on planning this meet up it sounds like you guys are going to have a phenomenally good time.
And that is definitely a place to work on connecting with each other.
Thank you very much for sharing this idea and as well for having a phenomenal group that could come together and meet in person.
Me and my puppy dog wish your group and nothing but the greatest of successes.
Thanks @ganjafarmer. Nice looking pups you got there too :)
Thank you thank you thank you it is always an amazing time when you have such phenomenal animals and sometimes they phenomenally test your patience.
However they are absolutely and totally worth it especially having this bond with such an amazing German Shepherd.
Thank you very much for the compliment I'm definitely not going to pass it along because my puppy dog already has a swollen head and a huge ego. He happens thank you as well.
Been a while since I have been to Vegas. Last time we went we stayed at the Luxor. It was okay. It's dated, but we found that we didn't spend a ton of time in the room, so who cares. Sounds like a good time! π
Yeah, as long as the room has a door I'm good ;)
Yikes, Palace Station! Just kidding but seriously way cool that a meetup is going down but I would recommend not staying at that casinoπ . Cool local vibes but not the best area at all and off strip. Good luck with the meetup!
Agreed @spt-curate, the Strip is the place to stay.
The downtown area has been renovated enough but still the strip is kind of sloppy now and days overall with pimps and the sorts. Circa and other casinos in the area are cool. Lots of nice bars and local music venues downtown now. It is just Palace is right smack dab middle inside a ghetto.
Probably depends on our Federal election this weekend. Covid is 99% political here. Lol. But I'd like to be there! Mark me as a probably.
Probably it is my friend. Enjoy the circus this weekend, I'm sure all the clowns will be out, weeeeeee.
I'd love to be there. Not allowed out of my country at the moment. Maybe there might be some light at the end of the tunnel at the end of the year but who knows in this police state!
It's crazy 77, as usual the politicians are making all the wrong decisions.