X Marks Convention

[Panache]

The idea of a kilted contingent (or is that kilted kontingent?) taking Vegas by storm sounds pretty appealing. It couldn't be in summer when it's too darn hot for all our finery (Balmorals have been known to spontaneously combust in the August heat). With enough notice (2007?) I'd say it sounds like a grand idea. Anyone else?

Which hotel/casino would we fit in best with?

Cheers

[Kilted KT]

The idea of a kilted contingent (or is that kilted kontingent?) taking Vegas by storm sounds pretty appealing. It couldn't be in summer when it's too darn hot for all our finery (Balmorals have been known to spontaneously combust in the August heat). With enough notice (2007?) I'd say it sounds like a grand idea. Anyone else?

Cheers

Sounds like all kinds of fun...I'll be Kiltsrock.com might even be profitable by then!


only thing is, does anyone thing Vegas could handle a rabble o' Xmarkers?

[Bob C]

We would hardly be a blip on the Vegas radar screen.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Vegas can handle ANYTHING, if the price is right! I would actually throw a vote for the Green Valley Ranch, it is a very nice place a little off the strip, but they have an authentic Irish Pub, the cason is nice, and the rooms were also very nice. Of course, given a choice, I am very partial to the Venetian. Bellagio is nice, but the Venetian is just not to be missed.

[CameronTaylor]

I'd be down for that, Green Valley or NYNY, there's even a new Auld Dubliner there so we have two pubs (not couniting the tourist trap "Nine drunken Irishmen" at NYNY as a pub by any measure).
Rabble in Vegas, what else ???


CT -

[Panache]

KiltedCodeWarrior wrote:

...I am very partial to the Venetian. Bellagio is nice, but the Venetian is just not to be missed.

I think we would want a place nice enough to make the trip worthwhile for everyone, but not so expensive that people would be put off by it being too nice ($$$)

Cheers

[mkmound]

KiltedCodeWarrior wrote:

...I am very partial to the Venetian. Bellagio is nice, but the Venetian is just not to be missed.

I think we would want a place nice enough to make the trip worthwhile for everyone, but not so expensive that people would be put off by it being too nice ($$$)

Cheers

True . . . I like the Venetian, too, especially when the company is paying for it!

However for a frugal, Scottish-linked group like this, the standard suite-rooms are huge -- the whole company could fit in one with sleeping bags!!! :rolleyes:

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

...However for a frugal, Scottish-linked group like this, the standard suite-rooms are huge -- the whole company could fit in one with sleeping bags!!! :rolleyes:

Mark, you have been there then! The only Vegas hotel I have stayed in that has a multi-level room! We could definitely get 6-8 people per room, and that is without sleeping bags!

[ronstew]

Green Valley Ranch sounds interesting. Is it new?

My favorite Vegas site, www.cheapovegas.com gives the hotel a good review but is unimpressed by the casino. That's okay by me, since I don't gamble.

[Livingston]

I'd be interested but would have to be early 2007. We've talked about heading to Vegas sometime for the entertainment. We would end up taking some time outside of town for hiking etc. Cheap would be the best