09-30-2002, 01:58 AM
In this thread, I will share info about my trip to las vegas. It will be tedious to most, but some might enjoy it...
So far, I love this fucking place. It's a party town that has no rivals.
Everything is new, and there is more new shit popping up every day.
Because Las Vegas is in the southwest, there are a lot of restaurants here that you wouldn't see in the tri-state. For instance, I had my first In-N-Out Burger the other day. Man, the "Double-Double" 0WNZ any hamburger you've ever eaten from a fast food joint.
They also have, Carl's Jr., Arby's, Del Taco, Fatburger, Sonic, Jack in the Box and the standard issue fast food joints.
The convenience stores here sell liquor 24/7, and they have slot machines in them.
Everywhere you look, there's something you haven't seen before. There are pawn shops everywhere, and check cashing places that will cash post-dated checks.
It's obvious that people here get themselves in financial trouble all of the time.
The view from nearly anywhere in the city is breathtaking, as Las Vegas lies in a valley surrounded by mountains on all sides. So, no matter where you are, you can see mountains in the background. (I'll share some pics when I get back home)
To put my apartment hunt in perspective, there are apartment complexes every other block. They all have low security deposits and they strive to have the lowest move-in cost in the city.
i.e. - The place I found today has a $99 move-in fee. That includes your first month's rent. They do charge $300 for "cleaning fees", but Hell it's better than 1 1/2 months rent as a security deposit, plus the first month's rent to move in. Plus, nearly every complex has a workout room, pool and clubhouse.
Just to make you NYers sick, I'll be paying about $640/month for a one bedroom apartment with the above ammenities, plus a washer and dryer in the apartment. Not to mention the fact that it's a gated community and my apartment has a view, across a park, of a gorgeous mountain over which I will get to see the sunset every night.
New York may be the city that never sleeps, but Las Vegas is "Sin City", and everything here would certainly invite the weak-minded to commit "sin".
For me, it's been a lot of fun, even though I'm exploring it by my(anti-social)self.
So far, I love this fucking place. It's a party town that has no rivals.
Everything is new, and there is more new shit popping up every day.
Because Las Vegas is in the southwest, there are a lot of restaurants here that you wouldn't see in the tri-state. For instance, I had my first In-N-Out Burger the other day. Man, the "Double-Double" 0WNZ any hamburger you've ever eaten from a fast food joint.
They also have, Carl's Jr., Arby's, Del Taco, Fatburger, Sonic, Jack in the Box and the standard issue fast food joints.
The convenience stores here sell liquor 24/7, and they have slot machines in them.
Everywhere you look, there's something you haven't seen before. There are pawn shops everywhere, and check cashing places that will cash post-dated checks.
It's obvious that people here get themselves in financial trouble all of the time.
The view from nearly anywhere in the city is breathtaking, as Las Vegas lies in a valley surrounded by mountains on all sides. So, no matter where you are, you can see mountains in the background. (I'll share some pics when I get back home)
To put my apartment hunt in perspective, there are apartment complexes every other block. They all have low security deposits and they strive to have the lowest move-in cost in the city.
i.e. - The place I found today has a $99 move-in fee. That includes your first month's rent. They do charge $300 for "cleaning fees", but Hell it's better than 1 1/2 months rent as a security deposit, plus the first month's rent to move in. Plus, nearly every complex has a workout room, pool and clubhouse.
Just to make you NYers sick, I'll be paying about $640/month for a one bedroom apartment with the above ammenities, plus a washer and dryer in the apartment. Not to mention the fact that it's a gated community and my apartment has a view, across a park, of a gorgeous mountain over which I will get to see the sunset every night.
New York may be the city that never sleeps, but Las Vegas is "Sin City", and everything here would certainly invite the weak-minded to commit "sin".
For me, it's been a lot of fun, even though I'm exploring it by my(anti-social)self.
