Possible Pre-TAM5 Activity: Indoor Skydiving? Any other cool ideas?

[Wowbagger]

Anyone interested in trying Indoor "Skydiving" in Las Vegas, as a pre-TAM5 activity?

More Info here: www.FlyAwayIndoorSkydiving.com

Or, if anyone has any other cool ideas, you can try posting them here, as well, I suppose.

[Loon]

This would be cool. What about outdoor skydiving?

[elaine]

ummm...sure! I don't know if I'll have time though.

[rebecca]

Whoa, great idea. I'm not that interested in indoor skydiving, but regular tandem jumping sounds like a blast. I might be up for that.

http://www.vegasextremeskydiving.com/book_a_dive.html

[grayman]

How about a flight through the Grand Canyon?

http://www.grandcanyontourcompany.com/airtour.html?source=overture

[Wowbagger]

I was hoping to start with the puny Indoor version, before trying the outdoor version.

But, I might just go for the real deal, if that's what everyone else wants. It's not like I'm scared or nuthin'.

I heard the Indoor version is fun for beginners, 'cause it's not tandem, and you are free to move as you wish.

[elaine]

Do the tandem. The scenery is better. I did that a month ago, now I'm taking lessons.

[Hutch]

Wowbagger, I'm in on the indoor version (I see no good logical reason to jump out of a perfectly good airplane). In fact suggested it to Kittynh as a goal of mine for TAM5.

Some other things we did last year included about 8 skeptics going to a place called "The Gun Store", which allows you to rent and fire......wait for it...GUNS! Considering I had never fired a weapon in my life, it was rather interesting blasting a paper target with a Thompson Submachine Gun. I would like to go back and try a AK-47 this year...

I also encourage a visit to the Atomic Testing Museum, very well done and not heaviliy visited.

If you've never been to Vegas, a couple of hours in the evening at the Fremont Street experience is neat.

We went to Red Rock Canyon last year on Sunday and a gorup of us stay-overs went to Hoover Dam on Monday.

And that's just stuff I did. Others did a lot more than that.

[elaine]

The Gun Store sounds fun. I've never fired anything like a sub-machine gun or an AK-47.

[grayman]

Hutch,

There is no such thing as a "perfectly good airplane".

Get your knees in da breeze!

[BrianSI]

Any of the above for me. I'd prefer the indoor skydiving rather than tandem though. I did a static line once and loved it, but that option isn't available much anymore I guess.

[Wowbagger]

How about a flight through the Grand Canyon?

http://www.grandcanyontourcompany.com/airtour.html?source=overtureIndeed, a fairly cool idea. But, I've already seen so much of the Grand Canyon over the years, this would not be a priority activity for me. But, if that's what the rest of y'all are doing, then I might be in, anyway. Who knows...

[Wowbagger]

If you've never been to Vegas, a couple of hours in the evening at the Fremont Street experience is neat.
I disagree with this assessment, somewhat. I've been to Vegas a few times. The Freemont Street Experience Light Show is very nice, and the Sax player is talented. However, I would not want to spend hours there: The Freemont Street area is otherwise absurdly boring.

[Loon]

Abusrdly boring is an overstatement. Treb and exarch and xenzabar and I had a great time wandering around looking at the spooky jesus pictures and boobie-shaped lighters and being offered drugs and women.

It's fun in its own horribly garrish way.

[Jas]

Okay, so so far the ideas involve jumping out of things, shooting things, and getting drunk while looking at fake boobies and pictures of Jesus.

Barring marriage, this is what your typical Vegas vacation looks like.

[grayman]

We need to involve Elvis somehow...

[Wowbagger]

Okay, so so far the ideas involve jumping out of things, shooting things, and getting drunk while looking at fake boobies and pictures of Jesus.

Barring marriage, this is what your typical Vegas vacation looks like.Well, not typical for me. 2 out of 3 time I've been to Vegas, I've spent a lot of time hanging around smart skeptical folks; and, of course various freaks: Cirque du Soleil freaks, Blue Man freaks, and Penn & Teller (considered to be freaks by some).

[Wowbagger]

Well, I'd like to try to put this to some sort of consensus. All those who wish to Indoor Skydive before TAM (probably the day before), please indicate so. (and please clearly indicate so. No cryptic responses, please.)

All those who really wish to do something else: outdoor skydive, firing AK-47s, etc. Please indicate so.

I know it's early. So, you can take your time to decide. No rush. But, the sooner we know what we're doing, the better.

If we get at least 5 folks for the Indoor thing, we could get a group discount!

[El_Spectre]

Do the tandem. The scenery is better. I did that a month ago, now I'm taking lessons.

Any idea what the size limit is for that? I'm about Penn's size... I'd feel awful if the straps broke (but not for long...)

[elaine]

Any idea what the size limit is for that? I'm about Penn's size... I'd feel awful if the straps broke (but not for long...)

215 lbs...at the DZ I go to. I'm assuming it's standard.

[elaine]

Any idea what the size limit is for that? I'm about Penn's size... I'd feel awful if the straps broke (but not for long...)


oh, and funny:)


eta: I'm newb to TAM, so I unfortunately, it didn't occur to me to leave much time for other activities. If I can change my flight fairly cheaply, I'm definitely doing the outdoor skydiving. It will be nice to have the extra free fall time.

[elaine]

double post

[Brown]

If I am able to attend TAM5 (and I hold high hopes that I will be able), I'd like to do some actual skydiving. No tandem jumping, either.

At TAM4, I scoured the local publications for skydiving opportunities, but found only the indoor skydiving available. This struck me as odd, since you can get almost anything in Las Vegas, and I was certain that real skydiving had to be available from some business.

Thanks to Rebecca for the link!! Now I know that this could be done!

There are a lot of things that I have never done, and if I were to die tomorrow, I would have no regrets about not having done them. I've never ridden in a limousine, I've never imbibed Scotch, I've never done illegal drugs, I've never engaged in certain sexual activities ('nuff said), I've never been to a strip club, I've never been arrested, I've never appeared in a movie (unlike some of my relatives), I've never fathered or raised a child ... and I don't care whether any of these experiences ever happens.

But skydiving is something I'd like to do during my lifetime.

I'm am not an adrenaline junkie, or even a thrill-seeker. Far from it. But I do feel that it is important for me to control my fear, and not be controlled by my fear. Skydiving, I believe, would force me to confront my fear and overcome it.

Let me end with a little humor borrowed (I believe) from Reader's Digest's Humor in Uniform:
Paratroop Student: If my main chute fails to open, how much time do I have to open my reserve chute?
Paratroop Instructor: The rest of your life.

[grayman]

But skydiving is something I'd like to do during my lifetime.

Be sure to get a video of the event.

[Brown]

Be sure to get a video of the event.Count on it. My parents wouldn't believe it.

In order to be able to jump out of the plane, however, I still need to lose more weight to meet the company's weight limit. It could be close....

[Skeptic Ginger]

Just an FYI, we went to area 51 one year when we were in the area to watch the Leonids meteor storm. It was pretty underwhelming. But if you have extra time, Death Valley was great especially for the night sky and the moving stones (http://www.forteantimes.com/gallery/images/meteor.jpg), (takes 4 wheel drive or equivalent dirt road vehicle).

[Keerax]

Hah! Now there's a good place for a TAM meeting!

But if it were held at Area 51, I suppose that would completely discredit Randi with every single woo-woo.

[elaine]

Hah! Now there's a good place for a TAM meeting!

But if it were held at Area 51, I suppose that would completely discredit Randi with every single woo-woo.

Provided any woo's have any respect for Randi to begin with, and even then, no more than a Bermuda Triange Cruise :)

[Keerax]

I'm not going to be there for any "pre-" events but I absolutely have to go see Penn & Teller perform on stage. Who's with me?

[Wowbagger]

I'm not going to be there for any "pre-" events but I absolutely have to go see Penn & Teller perform on stage. Who's with me?I saw them two years ago. If they changed their show enough (I know they at least changed the opening act), I could join you! I will have to find out...

[Gulliamo]

I'm not going to be there for any "pre-" events but I absolutely have to go see Penn & Teller perform on stage. Who's with me?
Count me in. What night are you going? We should all book for the same night so we can car pool.

[Soapy Sam]

There are a lot of things that I have never done, and if I were to die tomorrow, I would have no regrets about not having done them. I've never ridden in a limousine, I've never imbibed Scotch, I've never done illegal drugs, I've never engaged in certain sexual activities ('nuff said), I've never been to a strip club, I've never been arrested, I've never appeared in a movie (unlike some of my relatives), I've never fathered or raised a child ... and I don't care whether any of these experiences ever happens.



*Swoons* :covereyes
I hadn't realised they let such sicko deviants in here.

[Skeptic Ginger]

Count me in. What night are you going? We should all book for the same night so we can car pool.Carpool? What, down the elevator? I think TAM is at the hotel P&T have their own personal stage.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

[rustypouch]

We should get tacos.

[rebecca]

Carpool? What, down the elevator? I think TAM is at the hotel P&T have their own personal stage.

Correct me if I'm wrong.


Penn & Teller are at the MGM Grand, which is approximately 87 miles from the Riviera both literally and figuratively. But, if you want to save on the cab ride, you can enjoy the Riviera's many attractions, such as "Crazy Girls Topless Revue" and "Elderly People Pulling Penny Slots."

[Loon]

Last I checked, Penn & Teller were at the Rio.

[Gulliamo]

Looks like they're at the Rio...

http://www.harrahs.com/EventsDetail.do?detailName=penn-and-teller-detail&locationCode=RLV&eventTitle=PENN+%26+TELLER

I think I spent $400 bucks cumulatively on various cab rides last time I was there. I'd like to avoid that if possible this time.

[rebecca]

Whoops, sorry, Rio. My point re: distance stands, though.

[Fengirl]

Ooh, count me and hubby in for a Penn and Teller show!
Definitely.

[Skeptic Ginger]

Penn & Teller are at the MGM Grand, which is approximately 87 miles from the Riviera both literally and figuratively. But, if you want to save on the cab ride, you can enjoy the Riviera's many attractions, such as "Crazy Girls Topless Revue" and "Elderly People Pulling Penny Slots."
I must have misread something:

Date: Wednesday, September 6th, 2006 - See more dates!
Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $60 or $75 plus tax and fees
Reservations: (702) 777-7776
Online Reservations: Click Here
Group Sales: groups@penn-teller.com


Known for their outrageous blending of comedy and magic, that often skewers the genre of traditional magic, Penn & Teller´s live show has been a hit on Broadway and around the country and now has a permanent home in Las Vegas right here at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino!Rio vs Riviera, vs MGM...I'm going to shut up until my head clears...

[Skeptic Ginger]

OK, I'm awake now.

I's between 2 and 3 miles from the Riviera to the Rio. The Monorail goes close to both but you'd still walk a block or so on both ends. I have walked the whole distance more than once but it does hurt your feet if you don't have the right shoes. Don't know cab rates but my guess is they would beat the monorail unless you had a pass for the day anyway.

Has anyone bought their P&T show tickets? The web site doesn't have Jan 07 dates yet.

There's also plenty of parking for rental cars. Not that I plan to rent one.

[Gulliamo]

OK, I'm awake now.

I's between 2 and 3 miles from the Riviera to the Rio. The Monorail goes close to both but you'd still walk a block or so on both ends. I have walked the whole distance more than once but it does hurt your feet if you don't have the right shoes. Don't know cab rates but my guess is they would beat the monorail unless you had a pass for the day anyway.

Has anyone bought their P&T show tickets? The web site doesn't have Jan 07 dates yet.

There's also plenty of parking for rental cars. Not that I plan to rent one.The monorail blows! Last year I took it (at night). I walked a mile to get to it and then waited 10 minutes for it. When it finally came it dropped me off another 5000 ft from my destination. I'll gladly pay the cab for quick door-to-door service. But if we can car pool that would be even better. The walk may not be far but my time there is more valuable!

No, tickets are not on sale yet.

[scotth]

This would be cool. What about outdoor skydiving?

Yes. I'd be interested. I haven't been in quite a while. Not since I sold my stilleto (http://www.performancedesigns.com/Stiletto.asp) to help raise the down payment on a new car several years ago. And I am thinking it is about time to take it back up.

[elaine]

Yes. I'd be interested. I haven't been in quite a while. Not since I sold my stilleto (http://www.performancedesigns.com/Stiletto.asp) to help raise the down payment on a new car several years ago. And I am thinking it is about time to take it back up.

So there's three. How about greyman?

[elaine]

I just did the wind tunnel for the first time. I didn't find it as much fun. Kept banging into the walls. You don't have that problem out in the open sky.

[BrianSI]

You are prompting me to consider a tandem jump now.

Hmmm ...

[SkepticScott]

I's between 2 and 3 miles from the Riviera to the Rio.At TAM3, Hal and I walked from the Rio back to the Stardust. The time passes quickly if you're talking.

[Gulliamo]

About how much does sky dying, um, I mean diving, cost? How about tandem jumping?

[grayman]

So there's three. How about greyman?

I'm arriving on Thursday and leaving Sunday. If my schedule and budget say okay, then I'd be up for a jump. With all of us on the same jump, that would make an interesting photo: The Amazing Flying Skeptical Spectacle.

[elaine]

I'm arriving on Thursday and leaving Sunday. If my schedule and budget say okay, then I'd be up for a jump. With all of us on the same jump, that would make an interesting photo: The Amazing Flying Skeptical Spectacle.

kewl

[SkepticScott]

With all of us on the same jump, that would make an interesting photo: The Amazing Flying Skeptical Spectacle.You could devise a new free-fall formation, the Bent Fork. :D

[elaine]

You could devise a new free-fall formation, the Bent Fork. :D

LOL

[scotth]

I'm arriving on Thursday and leaving Sunday. If my schedule and budget say okay, then I'd be up for a jump. With all of us on the same jump, that would make an interesting photo: The Amazing Flying Skeptical Spectacle.

It may be difficult to get out for the required time while the sun is still in the sky during the days of the TAM itself. We'll have to wait for the official schedule and play it by ear.

[scotth]

Before I would be allow to jump with anyone, I would probably be required to make a couple monitored refresher jumps (which I am sure would go smoothly). If things are looking good with schedule, I might could get that done during the week before the TAM officially gets under way.

[elaine]

Depending on how often I'm able to jump out here (winter pending - Go Global Warming:)!), I'll probably want(and need) to spend a day at the drop zone.

[SkeptiKilt]

I'm open to a number of possibilities aside from jumping out of airplanes that are not on fire. Wind tunnel skydiving sounds like fun.

A group expedition to a P&T show is a definite interest, and I will probably have three empty seats in my car for those who aren't into walking a few miles. :CALIFORNIA:

[grayman]

Depending on how often I'm able to jump out here (winter pending - Go Global Warming:)!), I'll probably want(and need) to spend a day at the drop zone.

Same here. A day or two at Brush should do it. Maybe I even manage a stop in the FT. Collins area...Hmmm Elaine?

[elaine]

Same here. A day or two at Brush should do it. Maybe I even manage a stop in the FT. Collins area...Hmmm Elaine?

..and maybe meet up with TJ as well. Let me know!

[Badger]

Anyone into going to the superspeedway and riding in a race car for a few laps? It's in the $75-$130 range, it looks like (Mario Andretti Race School)

I could go for that indoor skydiving thing.

[Jas]

I seem to recall there being, and this is going on ten years ago, some kick-ass waterslides in Vegas.

Anyway, I vote for that.

[elaine]

You are prompting me to consider a tandem jump now.

Hmmm ...

Careful, it was my gateway jump...:-)

[scotth]

I'm open to a number of possibilities aside from jumping out of airplanes that are not on fire. Wind tunnel skydiving sounds like fun.

A group expedition to a P&T show is a definite interest, and I will probably have three empty seats in my car for those who aren't into walking a few miles. :CALIFORNIA:

Yes the P&T show is high on our list of things to do. And we'll probably have a couple seats (in the car) to spare.

[BrianSI]

Careful, it was my gateway jump...:-)

Yep, another expensive hobby I've been avoiding due to my adictive all-or-nothing kind of response to such activities.

[elaine]

Yeah, I'm looking a getting a part time job to support my new habit.

[scotth]

Yeah, I'm looking a getting a part time job to support my new habit.

Try getting with at your local drop zone. That is how I paid for my first rig. I packed (tandem mostly) parachutes all summer. I can now pack anything, in my sleep nearly.

[elaine]

Try getting with at your local drop zone. That is how I paid for my first rig. I packed (tandem mostly) parachutes all summer. I can now pack anything, in my sleep nearly.

I asked. They aren't hiring. Especially now that summer is over. Maybe I'll try at the windtunnel. I can at least get some free time there.

[Wowbagger]

I might just be crazy enough to squeeze in all three of the top ideas on this thread: tandem jumping, windtunnel "skydiving", and P&T Show!

I figure those who wish to do so could hit the wind tunnel early in the day, and then do the real tandem jumping in the afternoon. Then, at night, if we survived, we can all watch P&T on stage.

That may be a bit much, and some may not be able to afford it. But, I am crazy enough, and I have the money. So: Let's put together some semblance of a schedule where all three activities are done, but do not conflict with each other!

[Badger]

I might just be crazy enough to squeeze in all three of the top ideas on this thread: tandem jumping, windtunnel "skydiving", and P&T Show!

I figure those who wish to do so could hit the wind tunnel early in the day, and then do the real tandem jumping in the afternoon. Then, at night, if we survived, we can all watch P&T on stage.

That may be a bit much, and some may not be able to afford it. But, I am crazy enough, and I have the money. So: Let's put together some semblance of a schedule where all three activities are done, but do not conflict with each other!

I seriously don't feel like jumping out of a perfectly good airplane, but count me in for the tunnel and P&T.

Oh, and taco's too.

[grayman]

I seriously don't feel like jumping out of a perfectly good airplane...

.

Ain't no such thing.

[elaine]

LOL

It's good to know how, just in case :-)

[Keerax]

so is the P&T expedition planned to be a pre-TAM activity? if so i'll have to go alone during TAM :*(

stupid college

**Edit: yay post 10! :D

[grayman]

so is the P&T expedition planned to be a pre-TAM activity? if so i'll have to go alone during TAM :*(


Maybe not. ;)

[Gulliamo]

so is the P&T expedition planned to be a pre-TAM activity? if so i'll have to go alone during TAM :*(

stupid college

**Edit: yay post 10! :DP&T haven't realeased January dates yet. I, for one, plan on seeing them during TAM.

[Keerax]

huzzah! i shall possibly have fellow skept-dudes and skept-chicks with me at P&T! :D

now all I have to do is find the money to go on the trip >.>

... think they'd sign my ******** dvds?

[Gulliamo]

... think they'd sign my ******** dvds?Penn was signing his BS DVDs at TAM4, I have no reason to doubt he would again.

Is anyone thinking about seeing a Cirque du Soleil show? Which one did Criss Angel help create? (Is he an official JREF'er yet?)

[Wowbagger]

I've seen all the permanent Cirque du Soleil shows except The Beetles: Love. They are all fantastic, in their own regards!!

Now, there is nothing wrong with The Beetles, but for some reason this new show is not high on my list of priorities. I might see it eventually, but there are other shows and things I currently consider more "important".

[Wowbagger]

Regarding post #67:
I think I decided not to be crazy enough to do three things. I think I shall arrive in Vegas around noontime on Jan 17th. That should grant me enough time for two of the three things. All three might be a stretch:
1. Indoor Skydive
2. Outdoor, real skydive
3. Penn & Teller show

I have not finalized which two of the three to do, but I am mostly inclined for options 1 and 3. Maybe I'll save option 2 for next year.

What do y'all think of that?!

[Fitter]

I have not finalized which two of the three to do, but I am mostly inclined for options 1 and 3. Maybe I'll save option 2 for next year.

What do y'all think of that?!
Recent knee surgery prevents me from sky diving (along with common sense) but I'm more than up for P&T.

[elaine]

. ......(along with common sense) ......

And what exactly are you saying here?

[Antiquehunter]

Anyone who is interested, I plan to spend my brief pre-TAM time drinking, gambling, and greeting folks coming to TAM by encouraging them to drink and gamble with me. Scott - you in??? ;)

[Fitter]

And what exactly are you saying here?
In 25 years of fixing aircraft I've never released one for flight that wasn't physically capable of landing. If the pilot's not jumping neither am I.;)

[elaine]

In 25 years of fixing aircraft I've never released one for flight that wasn't physically capable of landing. If the pilot's not jumping neither am I.;)

Reminds me of a former air force pilot I work with. I asked if he skydived. He replied, "the military wouldn't let them (the pilots), because they spent too much money training the pilots.

[Skeptic Ginger]

Blue Man Group was great for those of you just wanting some ideas. You need a rain poncho if you sit in front, (recommended to sit there). We bought a couple but then found them free at the show for the first couple of rows.

[grayman]

Reminds me of a former air force pilot I work with. I asked if he skydived. He replied, "the military wouldn't let them (the pilots), because they spent too much money training the pilots.

Here's (http://youtube.com/watch?v=447ZTXlDKAU) what skydive pilot is really like.

[elaine]

I haven't seen that one. VERY funny.

[Wowbagger]

Here's (http://youtube.com/watch?v=447ZTXlDKAU) what skydive pilot is really like.
I never liked beer. But, you gotta admit they have their fair share of great commercials!

[Dicon]

I've always wanted to do the indoor skydiving, but I think I've changed my mind seeing that it's $70 for only three minutes. Maybe three minutes is all you can really tolerate in there, but even by Vegas standards, that's pricey! Though I will admit to achieving an even higher burn rate on occasion at the craps table once or twice...

Thursday night we're planning to visit some of the aforementioned craps tables (I bought a lucky crystal so I just know we'll clean up!), Friday night we're seeing "O", Saturday I hear there's some party, and Sunday we'll repent for our sins of the previous three days. Who's with me?

[Antiquehunter]

Thursday night MAY be the poker tournament...

That's all I'm sayin...

But I'm in for craps at any other point in time - especially at Casino Royale with the 100X odds, or any of the better joints downtown (ElCo!!!)

[BillC]

Re Penn & Teller:
Count me in. What night are you going? We should all book for the same night so we can car pool.I've gotta go. I missed it last year.

[Wowbagger]

I've always wanted to do the indoor skydiving, but I think I've changed my mind seeing that it's $70 for only three minutes. Maybe three minutes is all you can really tolerate in there, but even by Vegas standards, that's pricey! Though I will admit to achieving an even higher burn rate on occasion at the craps table once or twice...

Well, if at least 5 of us go, we could get a group rate, and only pay about $35 a person.

If not, I suppose I could start a scholarship fund for those who can not afford the $70.

[SquishyDave]

Keep me on the list for P&T. I was going to be going with my sister and brother in law anyway, but there is no reason we couldn't sync up with the TAMerites.

[elaine]

I'm up for P&T

[SquishyDave]

Hey elaine, our avatars match.

[elaine]

They do! Cool! I miss those shows.

[SquishyDave]

We all do. But I own them on DVD. So that helps.

Have you seen Firefly?

[elaine]

Joss Whedon can do no wrong.

[SquishyDave]

Will you marry me?

Let's talk about this more at TAM. Being Vegas and all it should be the perfect place to get married, plus I don't want to push my luck with derailing this thread too much.

[elaine]

Wow...my first wedding proposal on this forum. Well, any forum.

[Wowbagger]

Joss Whedon can do no wrong.
I doubt that, but admit I do not have any evidence to back my doubts up, at this point in time. I like Firefly and the Serenity movie. However, Buffy never really held my interest.

Incidentally, two of the actors from Firefly were at Dragon*Con.
My photos with them are posted in the following links:

Alan Tudyk: http://www.mitchlampert.net/CelebPics/CelebPhoto.aspx?I=52

Summer Glau: http://www.mitchlampert.net/CelebPics/CelebPhoto.aspx?I=53

This was my thread. I can allow it to derail it if I want to.

[SquishyDave]

Wow...my first wedding proposal on this forum. Well, any forum.
I don't believe that for a second.

ETA. You lucky bastard Wowbagger. If I touch you at TAM, will I get River and Wash specialness rubbing off on me?

[elaine]

I doubt that, but admit I do not have any evidence to back my doubts up, at this point in time. I like Firefly and the Serenity movie. However, Buffy never really held my interest.

Incidentally, two of the actors from Firefly were at Dragon*Con.
My photos with them are posted in the following links:

Alan Tudyk: http://www.mitchlampert.net/CelebPics/CelebPhoto.aspx?I=52

Summer Glau: http://www.mitchlampert.net/CelebPics/CelebPhoto.aspx?I=53

This was my thread. I can allow it to derail it if I want to.

Spike is my all time favorite tv character, though he was more fun when he was evil.

[Wowbagger]

You lucky bastard Wowbagger. If I touch you at TAM, will I get River and Wash specialness rubbing off on me?
No, sorry. Only certain people are allowed to touch me, and the "specialness" they feel is my own.

[RSLancastr]

I think we should skydive into the Grand Canyon while firing submachine guns!

Come on, who's with me on this?

[elaine]

I think we should skydive into the Grand Canyon while firing submachine guns!

Come on, who's with me on this?

That sounds AWESOME!

[grayman]

I think we should skydive into the Grand Canyon while firing submachine guns!

Come on, who's with me on this?

Figure out a way to include scotch and chocolate and you may have something there.

[RSLancastr]

Figure out a way to include scotch and chocolate and you may have something there.I thought that was a given.

We skydive into the Grand Canyon with submachine guns blazing, eating fine chocolates, and passing around a bottle of scotch.

[scotth]

I thought that was a given.

We skydive into the Grand Canyon with submachine guns blazing, eating fine chocolates, and passing around a bottle of scotch.

Just making sure that no one invited Dick Cheney, right?

If he was invited, this plan may not be safe.

[Luciana]

I thought that was a given.

We skydive into the Grand Canyon with submachine guns blazing, eating fine chocolates, and passing around a bottle of scotch.

And wearing pajamas.

[elaine]

or naked

[SpeederA]

Sounds like an event John Woo might put together. Some music on the way down is in order as well. :v: :D

[Geek Goddess]

Thursday night MAY be the poker tournament...

That's all I'm sayin...

But I'm in for craps at any other point in time - especially at Casino Royale with the 100X odds, or any of the better joints downtown (ElCo!!!)

Time? Does it interfere with Banachek's performance?

[Geek Goddess]

And wearing pajamas.

And flashing boobies

:covereyes

[SquishyDave]

Time? Does it interfere with Banachek's performance?
Yeah I'm all booked in for Banachek too.

[Antiquehunter]

I will make sure there is no conflict with a Banachek performance - because I'll be a-wantin' to attend that myself...

-AH.

[Skeptic Ginger]

Where are the Jan 07 schedules of Penn and Teller? I can only find through 12/06?

Nevermind, I found it. What night did folks decide to go?

[SquishyDave]

Claus has a list of everything that's going down.

http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=67682

We should try and be on it so others know what the haps is.

[Skeptic Ginger]

I don't see the Penn and Teller time/options up there.

[CFLarsen]

I don't see the Penn and Teller time/options up there.

That's because I don't have that information.

Do you? :)

[Skeptic Ginger]

http://wehaveseats.com/ResultsEvent.aspx?event=Penn+%26+Teller&sortcol=date&sortord=desc

I thought I found a page with Jan 07 dates but now I only see Dec and Feb as if they have Jan off. We may be out of luck. I'll keep looking

[Skeptic Ginger]

Found Jan 07 after all:

http://www.lasvegastickets.com/index.cfm?Page=EventDates2&SpecialEvent=1

But this is not the place to buy tickets from!

[Skeptic Ginger]

Here's another site:

http://www.lasvegasshows.com/shows/info.aspx?showID=88&v=75&searchCode=cb2a0f08-2773-4fb9-a6f8-760c03ae582e#showDates

So who knows why one site showed 3 ticket levels and this one only says general admission?

[SpeederA]

I'm up for outdoor skydiving and P&T. Anyone want to see Cirque du Soleil's O?

[Gulliamo]

I watched Zumanity during last TAM. It was quite good - an odd mix of Cirque du Soleil and light porn. I would like to see La Reve (as well as P&T) if it doesn't conflict with any of the forum events.

http://shop.vegas.com/shows/showtimes2.jsp?show=764&lang=en#show_review

Which leads me to ask: Do we have a semi-accurate schedule of forum events? Last year I missed the forum party due to over-zealous ticket booking - I don't want to make that mistake again.

[Gulliamo]

Which leads me to ask: Do we have a semi-accurate schedule of forum events? Last year I missed the forum party due to over-zealous ticket booking - I don't want to make that mistake again.

Ah, found it. Ignore me.

[Wowbagger]

Just letting anyone know, who happens upon this thread: I am officially retracting the idea of Indoor Skydiving as a pre-TAM activity, myself, given the fact that there will be tons of other things I got to do before it.

I won't have time to do real skydiving, either.

Maybe next year.

(of course, if, in the unlikely event, someone else wants to be in charge of this activity, they can take it over.)

[MadOverlord]

Having done it, I can say that the indoor skydiving is fun, but it takes 3-4 sessions to get the hang of it (or the float of it). Also, it's a lot more exhausting that you might expect, and I think there's a weight limit of 100 kilos or so.

When my family did it a few years back, we found that buying one of the packages and doing it over several days was the way to go.

[Wowbagger]

Having done it, I can say that the indoor skydiving is fun, but it takes 3-4 sessions to get the hang of it (or the float of it). Also, it's a lot more exhausting that you might expect, and I think there's a weight limit of 100 kilos or so.

When my family did it a few years back, we found that buying one of the packages and doing it over several days was the way to go.
I suppose that's a good point. I'll try again, next year, when everyone will be that much more bored with LV, they they might want to do this several times.