Temple and The Vegas Strip

[theoriginalavatar]

This morning I went to the temple...EARLY (got up at 3:45 to make it to the 5:30 session) and, as always, it was so fascinating to me to walk out of the temple and begin the long drive down the hill toward the city and see all the hotels and casinos standing in a row in the distance.

What a lovely contrast.

Las Vegas, if nothing else, is certainly a fascinating city. I don't believe there is anywhere on earth quite like it.

I guess that's all I had to say really...not the greatest of threads, but it was what was on my mind as I was typing lol.

Well...off to my birthday lunch with Elvis.

Edited June 22, 2010 by theoriginalavatar

[Wingnut]

I used to know a girl who wanted to get married in the LV temple, on short notice, so that she could tell people that she eloped in Vegas (but know herself that she still did it "right").

[theoriginalavatar]

I used to know a girl who wanted to get married in the LV temple, on short notice, so that she could tell people that she eloped in Vegas (but know herself that she still did it "right").

was she able to do it? it's quite a nice temple...

[Wingnut]

I think she got married in DC. She was from Maryland.

[beefche]

I used to know a girl who wanted to get married in the LV temple, on short notice, so that she could tell people that she eloped in Vegas (but know herself that she still did it "right").

Hey, I use that line. I say that I can always elope--we do have a temple in Vegas! LOL

[ADoyle90815]

I guess if the local leaders who approved a couple were able to keep quiet, it's possible for people to "elope" in Vegas, but do so by going to the temple. Even though I'm not LDS, I understand that going to the temple isn't the same as getting a marriage license from the courthouse in Las Vegas.

[Guest Alana]

The Oakland temple has a little bit of a similar effect. It's up on a hill and you can look out at the city, it's very beautiful but a little disturbing if you know what goes on in the city. Makes me even more grateful for those few hours of perfect peace.

[aharon]

It is quite a contrast. Amazing how black and white that city is.

[pam]

Many of the temples are on hills that have tremendous views. There is one point where you can see the Jordan River, Draper and the Oquirrh Mountain temple at the same time.

[Wingnut]

I have some friends in the Provo foothills from whose balcony you can see the Provo and Mt. Timpanogos temples at the same time.

[Traveler]

When I first joined the army I would often hitchhike in my travels to save money. One of my first trips in uniform took me to California. I was picked by a most interesting fellow in a vet that took me all the way to LA with a stop in Vegas. I had passed through Vegas before but this was the first time in my life I ever looked around the casinos. We had been there a couple of hours when the fellow asked me what was the most common thing I noticed about the people in Vegas? I responded that there were a lot of people but no one seem to talk much to anyone else, everyone seem to be on their own. He responded yes to my observation but there was something else. He said, here we are in fun city; the fun capital of America. Then he asked – how many people are smiling. I could not remember anyone looking happy and smiling. Then he said that the interesting thing is that the longer people are in Vegas the less likely they are to smile.

Many times when I travel if I am near a temple often I will drop by just to relax and meditate – especially if I do not have enough time for a session. Almost always will someone walk by and start up a conversation; usually a missionary but often just somebody at the temple. Always they seem to have an inner happiness.

The Traveler

[pam]

Probably the reason they aren't smiling is it's so dang hot there. I've been there during the summer heat and I for sure wasn't smiling. :)

[Onhech]

I served in Vegas, I love that temple. I like it at night, you can see and look over to the strip... My favorite temple.

[bl8tant]

The Oakland temple has a little bit of a similar effect. It's up on a hill and you can look out at the city, it's very beautiful but a little disturbing if you know what goes on in the city. Makes me even more grateful for those few hours of perfect peace.

I love the view from the Oakland temple... except when it's foggy. Then it's like being inside a cold, damp cotton ball. On clear days, though, the terrace is wonderful!

[Traveler]

I served in Vegas, I love that temple. I like it at night, you can see and look over to the strip... My favorite temple.

Temples that hold special meaning to me:

The Salt Lake City Temple = because there is a holy and a holy of holies and the only temple currently with such.

The Seattle Washington Temple (Actually not really in Seattle) = for reasons personal that may not be appropriate to post on the internet.

The Nauvoo Temple = for historical and family reasons.

There are others as well but to me these are the first.

The Traveler

[bl8tant]

That's neat, Traveler-- I think each of us have special feelings towards particular temples. I was endowed and later sealed in the Atlanta temple, so I will always have a soft spot for it. I love the Seattle temple (even though it's in Bellevue) because I was able to take my kids there for their first temple visits at a young age, and also because its Angel Moroni statue faces the wrong way.

How about the rest of y'all? What temples are special to you, and why? (Maybe that's a topic for a new thread!)

[Onhech]

The Seattle Washington Temple (Actually not really in Seattle) = for reasons personal that may not be appropriate to post on the internet.

I took my endowments out in the Seattle Temple! :)

[Dravin]

How about the rest of y'all? What temples are special to you, and why? (Maybe that's a topic for a new thread!)

I think it'd make a good topic for a new thread, I heartily recommend (as a random poster not as a Mod) that you start one. I'll post it in at least.

[Sali]

Many of the temples are on hills that have tremendous views. There is one point where you can see the Jordan River, Draper and the Oquirrh Mountain temple at the same time.

Oh, Oh *waves hands in the air*, I did that last year. Coming from the UK originally, that is a bit of a mind blowing experience.

[theoriginalavatar]

Probably the reason they aren't smiling is it's so dang hot there. I've been there during the summer heat and I for sure wasn't smiling. :)

well THAT is the truth! the 110 and 115 degree days are the DEATH! that is another reason i hope that i get the job in utah...it will be nice to experience seasons (and rain) again...

[theoriginalavatar]

I served in Vegas, I love that temple. I like it at night, you can see and look over to the strip... My favorite temple.

wow that's awesome! i would love to talk to you some time about your experiences. the missionaries serving in our ward are great.

[theoriginalavatar]

I think it'd make a good topic for a new thread, I heartily recommend (as a random poster not as a Mod) that you start one. I'll post it in at least.

i must say that the temple in my mission area, taiwan, was an interesting one. across the street one was was the mission office and mission president's home, across the street another was was the catholic headquarters for the whole country, and next the the mission office (also across the street) was a gas station that blared rock music all day. it was also a nice contrast to the peace of the temple.

[Hemidakota]

This morning I went to the temple...EARLY (got up at 3:45 to make it to the 5:30 session) and, as always, it was so fascinating to me to walk out of the temple and begin the long drive down the hill toward the city and see all the hotels and casinos standing in a row in the distance.

What a lovely contrast.

Las Vegas, if nothing else, is certainly a fascinating city. I don't believe there is anywhere on earth quite like it.

I guess that's all I had to say really...not the greatest of threads, but it was what was on my mind as I was typing lol.

Well...off to my birthday lunch with Elvis.

If anyone knows this city, it is Ben (our forum member).

[theoriginalavatar]

If anyone knows this city, it is Ben (our forum member).

i am afraid i do not know ben...

does he live in vegas too?

i do, however, know donny and marie osmond (who perform here currently at the flamingo) as i dated their niece for a long time (trust me...you don't want to hear the stories i could tell you about that family lol)...