X Marks Convention

**michael steinrok** · 20th June 06, 06:26 PM

Does any one think that a XMarks convention in Vegas sounds like a good idea. We could go to the "Tilted Kilt" Or maybe somewhere else?

**GMan** · 20th June 06, 06:43 PM

Michael,

One thing that I would not like better to do, but since you brought up the idea first, that means you better start planning.

**Panache** · 20th June 06, 06:47 PM

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** · 20th June 06, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by 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?

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** · 20th June 06, 07:13 PM

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

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 20th June 06, 07:14 PM

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** · 20th June 06, 07:20 PM

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** · 20th June 06, 07:37 PM

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** · 20th June 06, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by 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

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** · 20th June 06, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by mkmound

...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!