Valley of Fire

Not far from Vegas. If you go for no other reason it should be to see this awesome cliff art. We stumbled upon the state park almost by accident when I noticed it on the map while we were on a road trip. Very glad we stopped by. We wanted to hike more but there were warning signs up everywhere about the heat. It was July and crazy hot out, and we hadn’t planned on a hike that day. Still, it was a very cool visit.

Ok. Leaving on a Monday morning super early, getting into Vegas Sunday night. Looking for a cheaper strip hotel, or downtown with a non convoluted way to get to the parking deck at 3 am.

Mine is probably sitting at a blackjack table losing a few hundred dollars while convincing myself I’m getting a great deal because the drinks are free. I’ve also walked 30 minutes to avoid paying $15 for an Uber, then immediately sat down at a slot machine and lost $100 without thinking twice about it. Somehow, both decisions made perfect sense at the time. Vegas has a way of completely destroying whatever financial common sense I showed up with. What’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve justified to yourself while you were out there?

I live in vegas

I have a 2019 Mustang convertible with around 80K miles. It’s my second car, so I barely even drive it. Maybe 1,000 miles a year, if that. It’s mostly just sitting there looking cute until family comes into town or I feel like taking it out.

Anyway, I need to renew my registration, and of course, I gotta get a smog check every year. Only problem is my check engine light is on.

So I took it to Firestone on Maryland. They fixed what they could, but there were two issues they couldn’t figure out:

* PCM fault
* Cylinder #2 misfire

They told me I’d have to take it to Ford.

Cool. Took it to Ford, paid the $200 diagnostic fee, and these people came back telling me it would cost $4,000 just to tear the engine apart to figure out what’s wrong. Mind you, that’s BEFORE any actual repairs.

Yeah, no. I’m good on that. 😂

So I declined. Then, magically, the next day they called saying they think it’s coolant intrusion and that I might need a cylinder head repair.

Like, okay, so now y’all have an idea of what’s wrong?

Here’s my thing. I’m not trying to get rid of this car. It’s my second vehicle, I barely put miles on it, and I’d honestly like to keep it another 5–8 years. I don’t see the point of trading it in and taking on another car payment when I already have something I like.

I’m guessing the car is worth somewhere around $10K–$13K, so dropping thousands at the dealership just for them to possibly figure it out doesn’t sit right with me.

So I gotta ask y’all:

1. Has anybody with a 2019 Mustang dealt with this cylinder misfire or coolant intrusion issue?
   
2. Did you actually need a cylinder head repair, or did it turn out to be something simpler?
   
3. Would I be better off finding a solid independent mechanic who knows Mustangs instead of dealing with Ford?
   
4. Would buying the parts myself save money, or should I let the mechanic handle that?
   
5. If you’ve had this issue, how much did you end up paying?

I’m not against paying to get my car fixed. I just refuse to throw $4K at a dealership for them to start taking stuff apart without even knowing what the final bill is gonna look like.

And I’m definitely not trying to trade in a perfectly good-looking Mustang just because of one check engine light.

What would y’all do? Anybody been through this? I’m just trying to get this thing fixed, pass smog, and keep my car without getting played on the repair costs. 😂

Appreciate any advice! And any mechanics you know that can help

Beautiful bird I found near the strip.

Alguien va a su concierto mañana ?

Bonjour,

Ma fille de 17 ans qui est passionnée de danse a été sélectionnée pour les championnats du monde des arts de la scène en juillet 2027. Elle est très fière d'avoir réussi cette 1ère étape et de pouvoir représenter son pays (France), c'est même fabuleux !! En France, c'est très peu connu sauf dans le milieu fermé de la danse. Cet événement est-il réputé à Las Vegas ? Y a t'il une communauté française aux États-Unis qui pourrait soutenir des artistes en devenir qui ont très peu d'argent ? Elle a créé une cagnotte sur gofundme mais on nous a fait comprendre que ça ne fonctionne quasiment jamais. Merci de votre aide, si certains ont déjà fait ce genre de démarches : comment trouver des fonds, sponsors...

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im coming down on the 29th till the 3rd. Staying at the D. Ive always stayed on Fremont, are there other places to see around that area? mainly bars and live music. $5 blackjack would be great too.

I’m planning a move from Henderson to Raleigh and looking at Muscle Movers LLC. My current lease ends six days before I can get the keys to the new place, so I’m trying to sort out the handoff without paying for an unnecessary stretch in a hotel.

If you had a gap like that on an interstate move, how did you handle your belongings? I’m especially curious whether short-term storage arranged through the mover worked out cleanly, or whether people found a local storage unit easier to manage. I’d appreciate details on what made the timing manageable.

People, please, when you are in Las Vegas, have a small amount of courtesy and spatial awareness.

I go six times a year and it still blows my mind compared to my travels everywhere else. I really feel it’s the worst.

1) Step aside. Let the people off an elevator before you get on.

2) When you get to the top of an escalator, move left or right or forward - don’t stand there to figure out where you go next so people don’t have to run into you.

3) Walking down corridors and hallways in USA, we all walk on the right. I don’t know how many times I walk around the corner at Park MGM or Bellagio and smack-walk right into some fool who walks blindly around a corner on their left.

4) If you get on an elevator, take your backpack off. Don’t continue to wear it and bump into everyone.

5) If you need to stop to look around, get directions on phone, talk to friends or family - step to the side. It’s not difficult. It’s truly amazing how many people will just fully stop in the middle of a walkway in Bellagio, full family or group without any concern for the people walking, suitcases and all.

It’s basic things we learned as kids. Right?

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As the post says, I am seeking a day drive outside the city. I need to be back at Aria by 8pm. The car I will have will be very fast (pending availability). I have narrowed down some options:

- Out to Beaty to hit the Goldwell Open Air Art Museum, Angels Ladie's sign and plane, and hit the Area 51 Alien Center.

- Out on the Extraterrestrial Highway to Hiko and Rachel.

- Thought about Primm, but it's a bit short (though I do want to see the colored boulders along the way and the Bonnie and Clyde car).

- Loved Red Rock Canyon but need the reservation and don't want to be held to a time if possible. Same with Valley of Fire scenic road (it closes at sunset). Thought about combining Red Rock as a stop to start on the road to Beaty but this may add about 2 hours.

- I am not too familiar with the southern section near Boulder City near Lake Mead.

- Zion, Death Valley, Grand Canyon are too far for what I am looking for, unfortunately.

Open to any and all suggestions if anyone has any tips or ideas.

Thanks!

My girlfriend and I are heading back to Vegas to check out some sex clubs and meet people. We're definitely hitting up Hustler and Red Rooster, but we were wondering—are live sex shows still a thing out there? Also, if we wanted to book a stripper for a hotel party, what company/website would be a trusted option? Any recommendations? Drop a DM please if you have any.

I was walking the strip and looked up. My brain isn't making sense of what I was looking at. What are these triangles in the sky?

Hey guys, I am a 30 year old man and have been dealing table games in Philadelphia for the last 4 years. I have also been a dual rate for the last year. I can deal Blackjack, Craps, Baccarat, any carnival game you can think of, and even Texas Hold ‘em or PLO if the opportunity arises.
I am thinking about moving out to Vegas to try and make a real career out of this, but I have a few questions first.
Will I have difficulty finding a job? Which casino is the best to work at? Where can I make the most money?
I have thought about getting back into school to try and put myself in the conversation for executive positions eventually. Can somebody help me out and kind of give me some direction before I drop everything and fly out west? Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

Anyone selling tickets for tomorrow october 25th Sunday? I will pay extra

That pretty much says it up there. Thanks!

Looking for somewhere to hit balls after dark when it cools off, more practice than party. Searched the sub but most threads are a few years old, so what's good now and roughly what does a bucket run?

Every election I get to the booth and realize there are 70-some odd races and I know maybe ~4 of them. I end up randomly selecting candidates I didn't even research about.

...soooo I built a free tool https://ballotpad.com (specifically for the Clark County elections here in southern NV)

You put in your location (it's matched on your phone, nothing's sent to some server), it shows the races on your ballot in order, with short sourced info on each candidate, and you can mark your picks and open a "booth mode" when you vote.

I've been using it on lunch breaks to prep but at least when I get to the booth, I won't be randomly guessing anymore.

It's free, no ads, no account. I'm a software developer here, not affiliated with any campaign or party, and the candidate info is the same format for everyone. It was built fast, so if something doesn't match your sample ballot, please tell me and I'll fix it.

Thinking about going to Jackpot in December.. I thought it was at the downtown events center but just saw they're downsizing and that it'll be at the Llama Lot instead.. Has anyone been to events there? What's it like?

Thanks!

Excited to return for excellent Thai food paired with amazing Riesling! Can anyone tell me please about the wine list at the Sahara versus Flamingo locations? Are they both the same or does the Sahara location have the majority of the high end Rieslings? I love Thai food and assume the menu is the same at both restaurants, but I definitely want to visit the location with the best selection of Rieslings!

Any advice would be appreciated!