[vpFREE] Re: Longer Breakaway report

 

>> Having enjoyed your posts for years, Karen, the trip would have been
enhanced had you been aboard!<<

Thanks for the kind words, but they won't get me onto that ship :)
I have had such good experiences with Holland America and Princess - I'll
stick with what works for me.

Karen
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent - Eleanor Roosevelt

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[vpFREE] Re: Southpoint/M Resort

 

> "lhbarber" <kona623@...> wrote:
>
> Does the Southpoint still have HSU ?  What the best deuce game at the M ?

Best Deuces Wild that I know of at the M Resort is the 98.91% pNSU version in 25c and higher. 

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[vpFREE] Re: Greetings!...........am in deep Mess

 

Bob Rathgeber wrote:
>
> I'm writing this mail with tears rolling down my cheeks,My family and I came down here to London,UK for a short vacation unfortunately we were mugged at the park of the hotel where we stayed,all cash,credit card and cell were stolen off us but luckily for us we still have our passports with us. I will appreciate if you can loan me($2,500.00 USD) or anything you can afford for now because am really freaked out.We've been to the embassy and the Police here but they're not helping issues at all and our flight leaves in less than 3hrs from now but we're having problems settling the hotel bill & Hospital bills and the hotel manager won't let us leave until we settle the bills.Please am hanging on for a Response from you so that you can let me know once you have it wired. Here are the wiring details below for the money to get to me
>
> Name: Bob Rathgeber
> Location: London,
> Country: United Kingdom
> Zip Code: EC2P 2EJ
>
I got my yahoo account hijacked a couple of years ago and my contact list stolen. The above is the exact same form letter they sent to all my contacts. It even appeared on vpFREE. I've never even been to London. However....I'm writing this with tears in my eyes rolling down my cheeks. I'm stuck in Missoula, Montana. I was in a cathouse and got slipped a Mickey, oops. That name is already taken, er, I got in a fight with this dude in a wheelchair. He got in a lucky punch. When I came to they threw me out of the strip joint. My wallet, my roll, and debit cards were all missing. Please send anything you can afford via Western Union to Missoula Montana. Use the password "fremontstreetcommando" so I won't have to use I.D. to pick up the money. I'm hanging on for a response.

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[vpFREE] Re: Longer Breakaway report

 

We have encountered the "room key needed to power the room" many, many times, both on cruise lines and in many European hotels we have stayed in. In fact it may be a European EU energy rule. Since all cruise ships are built in Europe (and it will save the cruise line a lot of money), it doesn't surprise me that Breakaway has this. It is a big PITA (just like separating our recycling at home from garbage), but I do feel it is a good idea to lessen the energy use and waste.

Dave

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Misscraps <misscraps@...> wrote:
>
> As submitted to Cruise critics, so this doesn't talk about Harrahs or gambling much--
>
> Breakaway has a strange system to try to save on electricity. In the room next to the door is a slot to put your room key in. The electric and lights in room and AC won't run unless there is a card in the slot. Due to complaints, dummy cards are showing up, possibly you can get one if you ask at the front desk. A slot club card works perfectly as a dummy card to leave when u leave room. But some stewards are still removing dummy cards, sometimes leaving them, sometimes confiscating them, so don't put an important card in the slot. Our handicapped room had a dummy card when we arrived, perhaps because they realized u would need it to charge scooters or open the electric door, it stayed in the whole time.
>
> More complaints over time may make the ship stop using this system.
>
> There is no letter explaining this when u enter the room.
>
> Also, your balcony door must be closed and in the locked position or the AC won't work. Again, no note of explanation. We thought our AC was broken until we asked housekeeping.

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[vpFREE] Re: Breakaway Cruise - Attire Q's

 

We've been on about 20 NCL cruises and they have always enforced it in the one free dining room and one or two of the specialty ones. The usual no-no is wearing shorts, they will usually let T-shirts go, but not shorts. There is NO dress code for all the rest of the restaurants (although there should be in the buffet in the morning as some just come up in the bedtime attire).
Dave

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "vp_wiz" <harry.porter@...> wrote:
>
> Without intending to be stuffy, I'd suggest that it's best to focus on "suggested wear" as opposed to what you can get away with (I'm not assuming your taking either tack ... Just reacting to other posts)
>
> As someone wrote, for dinner, a collared polo and pair of khakhis (or similar, e.g. Dockers, but not jeans) is acceptable in the dining rooms and specialty restaurants, along with a decent pair of casual shoes (e.g. Loafers, deck shoes, etc, but not tennis shoes). Anything pretty much goes at other times, and at all times in the buffet.
>
> As noted, there's limited enforcement. However, a friend reports being turned away from the dining room one night. (Not sure what the "violation" was ... He's not sloppy.) He changed and returned.
>
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "ms069279" <m_savorelli@> wrote:
> >
> > How strict are they in enforcing their dining attire policy?
> >
> > I tend to pack rather light and I'd prefer to avoid bringing dress shoes, long pants, button-down shirts, etc if I didn't have to. However, I also don't want to be refused service due to improper attire.
> >
> > The trip is to Bermuda and I'm traveling w/ young adults (mid 20's)
> >
> > thanks in advance
> >
>

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Re: [vpFREE] Re: Suncoast Question

 

That makes sense to me

Kind regards,

Jim Linton
US PAVER CONTRACTING, LLC
410.490.6907 Cell
443.836.0252 Fax
jim@uspaver.com

On Aug 15, 2013, at 7:42 PM, Bob Dancer <bobdancervp@hotmail.com> wrote:

> der145 wrote: . . . I wasn't happy and let them know it. He said "too
>
> bad." . . .
>
> The Silverton does this for $1,200 and higher tickets --- which happen considerably more frequently than $2,500 tickets. (Especially for players who "load up" the machines with $1000 or more to start with.)
>
> You can get mad if it will make you feel better. To me it's just a cost of doing business.
>
> Knowing their policy, don't create tickets of that size. When your ticket gets to $1000 or so, cash out and start over again. This should be a relatively minor inconvenience. There are things to stress about in life, but this one isn't worth it.
>
> Bob
>
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[vpFREE] Re: Greetings!...........am in deep Mess

 

This is DEFINITELY a scam. It's been going on in social media and on listservs for years.

Bob in San Antonio

5dRe: Greetings!...........am in deep Mess
Thu Aug 15, 2013 2:05 pm (PDT) . Posted by:"Mike Starr" writestarrThis is more than likely a scam. If it's someone you know, chances are
they're not in London, UK right now. This type of scam is most often
sent pretending to be a grandchild or nephew or the like.

Best Regards,

Mike
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On 2013-08-15 3:58 pm, bo bonita wrote:
> I'm writing this mail with tears
> rolling down my cheeks,My family and I came down here to London,UK
> for a short vacation unfortunately we were mugged at the park of the
> hotel
> where we stayed,all cash,credit card and cell were stolen off us but
> luckily for us we still have our passports with us.
>
> I
> will appreciate if you can loan me ($2,500.00 USD) or anything you
> can
> afford for now because am really freaked out.We've been to the
> embassy
> and the Police here but they're not helping issues at all and our
> flight
> leaves in less than 3hrs from now but we're having problems settling
> the hotel bill & Hospital bills and the hotel manager won't let us
> leave until we settle the bills.Please am hanging on for a Response
> from
> you so that you can let me know once you have it wiredHere are the
> wiring details below for the money to get to me
>
> Name: Bob Rathgeber
> Location: London,
> Country: United Kingdom
> Zip Code: EC2P 2EJ

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Re: [vpFREE] Re: Greetings!...........am in deep Mess

 

as soon as this turnip boat I'm on docks, I'll send you some money.

JAS

-----Original Message-----
From: C
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 4:08 PM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Greetings!...........am in deep Mess

Hold on, I'm calculating the EV...

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I'm writing this mail with tears

rolling down my cheeks,My family and I came down here to London,UK for a
short vacation unfortunately we were mugged at the park of the hotel
where we stayed,all cash,credit card and cell were stolen off us but
luckily for us we still have our passports with us.

I
will appreciate if you can loan me ($2,500.00 USD) or anything you can
afford for now because am really freaked out.We've been to the embassy
and the Police here but they're not helping issues at all and our flight
leaves in less than 3hrs from now but we're having problems settling
the hotel bill & Hospital bills and the hotel manager won't let us
leave until we settle the bills.Please am hanging on for a Response from
you so that you can let me know once you have it wiredHere are the wiring
details below for the money to get to me

Name: Bob Rathgeber
Location: London,
Country: United Kingdom
Zip Code: EC2P 2EJ

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Re: [vpFREE] Longer Breakaway report

 

so does riverside in laughlin. sometimes during the night it turns off for
no reason.

JAS

-----Original Message-----
From: der145@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:19 PM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Longer Breakaway report

The M Resort has the same thing in their rooms.

In a message dated 8/15/2013 12:58:59 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
misscraps@aol.com writes:

Breakaway has a strange system to try to save on electricity. In the room
next to the door is a slot to put your room key in. The electric and lights
in room and AC won't run unless there is a card in the slot. Due to
complaints, dummy cards are showing up, possibly you can get one if you ask
at
the front desk. A slot club card works perfectly as a dummy card to leave
when
u leave room. But some stewards are still removing dummy cards, sometimes
leaving them, sometimes confiscating them, so don't put an important card
in the slot. Our handicapped room had a dummy card when we arrived, perhaps
because they realized u would need it to charge scooters or open the
electric door, it stayed in the whole time.

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vpFREE Links: http://www.west-point.org/users/usma1955/20228/V/Links.htm

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Re: [vpFREE] Greetings!...........am in deep Mess

 

Got hacked am fine not in London not even London Kentucky

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 15, 2013, at 5:03 PM, Mike Starr <mike@writestarr.com> wrote:

> This is more than likely a scam. If it's someone you know, chances are
> they're not in London, UK right now. This type of scam is most often
> sent pretending to be a grandchild or nephew or the like.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Mike
> --
> Mike Starr WriteStarr Information Services
> Technical Writer - Online Help Developer - WordPress Websites
> Graphic Designer - Desktop Publisher - Custom Microsoft Word templates
> (262) 694-1028 - mike@writestarr.com - http://www.writestarr.com
> President - Working Writers of Wisconsin http://www.workingwriters.org/
>
> On 2013-08-15 3:58 pm, bo bonita wrote:
> > I'm writing this mail with tears
> > rolling down my cheeks,My family and I came down here to London,UK
> > for a short vacation unfortunately we were mugged at the park of the
> > hotel
> > where we stayed,all cash,credit card and cell were stolen off us but
> > luckily for us we still have our passports with us.
> >
> > I
> > will appreciate if you can loan me ($2,500.00 USD) or anything you
> > can
> > afford for now because am really freaked out.We've been to the
> > embassy
> > and the Police here but they're not helping issues at all and our
> > flight
> > leaves in less than 3hrs from now but we're having problems settling
> > the hotel bill & Hospital bills and the hotel manager won't let us
> > leave until we settle the bills.Please am hanging on for a Response
> > from
> > you so that you can let me know once you have it wiredHere are the
> > wiring details below for the money to get to me
> >
> > Name: Bob Rathgeber
> > Location: London,
> > Country: United Kingdom
> > Zip Code: EC2P 2EJ
>

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Re: [vpFREE] Re: Poor customer service at Resorts AC

 

   I took a couple of friend's to Margarativille at Resorts a couple days ago. The server told us about the promotion. I used my comp's to pay, but my friends got player cards. One friend had a hard time getting the free slot play,  because the boothling forgot to tell them to give a PIN number. It took four trip's to the booth to figure it out. They played the money through once, took their winnings, and we split.

Ned C.
The Wild Joker

________________________________
From: Dave <haaljo@yahoo.com>
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 4:19 PM
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Poor customer service at Resorts AC


 
"Customer service representative" and "desk clerk" used in your msg.
Boothling t'is more accurate. Glad you got it squared away. Lo mein is much better than cole slaw.

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "blitzace255" <BLITZace255@...> wrote:
>
> Last weekend I visited Resorts in Atlantic City via a Martz bus trip offer for $35 in free play following $45 spent for a bus ticket. I hoped to have a free trip following promotions including one at Resorts I would later be informed of - according to a desk clerk the promotion, only for new slot club members was 'buy any food item in a casino restaurant, return the receipt, and get $20 in free play.' I asked for clarification: Any food item? Any casino restaurant? The rep said yes and I was on my way.
>
> I purchased a $4 vegetable lo mein order at an Asian restaurant [one of the cheapest items I found save 3.99 cole slaw elsewhere] (Eastwinds if I recall correctly) and returned my receipt. The customer service representative told me that my receipt could not be honored. I asked for an explanation and received none besides a repeat of 'this can't be honored.' I protested, informing her that I was told any food item purchase with receipt would give me $20 in slot play. Here was the receipt and I was being denied my $20 in play. The rep then called a manager who came minutes later and informed me that she will honor my request for $20 although this normally is not done (???).
>
> Later, I found that the promotion limited food purchases, but was given incorrect information by the customer service representative(s). What a mess. I suppose next time I will ask for paper confirmation of promotions since the desk clerks don't know what they are talking about.
>

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RE: [vpFREE] Re: Suncoast Question

 

Orleans does the same thing so I assume it must be at all Boyd properties.

Scot

From: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vpFREE@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of der145@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 4:00 PM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Re: Suncoast Question

In June I stuck $200 in a 5-play video poker machine at the Suncoast (DDB)
and cashed out $2,700 after hitting many 4 of a kinds and a royal. The
cashier refused to pay me until the slot department "checked and verified" the
machine. (apparently this is their practice for any tickets over $2,500)
I stood there for 20 minutes until finally a guy came up and signed my
ticket authorizing payout. I wasn't happy and let them know it. He said "too
bad." Meanwhile, the line at the cashier got real long and people in line
were letting them know they didn't appreciate having to wait this long to
get service. Way to piss off all your customers. I wonder if they would
have "checked and verified" the machine if I had requested it after losing
$2,700?

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