Political signs are everywhere!

While in Vegas, we were behind this car. I found this display amusing. Later, at the airport, I saw a guy with a Sarah Palin shirt on that said "Omama". The t-shirt and sticker peeps are getting rich!

Travis found him!

He's alive! Travis kept sniffing around the turtle tank. I finally got up enough guts to get a flashlight and look for him and imagine my surprise when he looked back at me. I was able to lure him out with some Fruit Loops.

He is back in his cage, he is very skittish, which is understandable. I can't see any wounds, however, I can't really assess him since he is hiding a bit. He is climbing his tubes, which is a good sign.

I have tied the doors closed so that the cat can't do it again and will be getting the locks that they sell for that reason.

Thank you Travis for leading me to him! And to think I thought you ate him!

The unthinkable

I arrived home tonight to the unthinkable. After letting the dogs out, I started calling for Chip, like I always do. No response. I looked up, figuring he was in one of his enclosures up high that he loves. I then noticed the middle door. Hanging. Wide. Open. I knew then and there that the cat had gotten the door open.

I immediately locked the cat in a bedroom, the dogs in another, thinking I could lure Chip out with some of his favorite yummies. It was then that I saw the blood.

There was a little trail on the table, then smears on the kitchen floor. I have yet to find him. All hope was lost when I saw that blood. I fear that the cat injured him or killed him, then the dogs ate him.

How I wish Mr. Bruises was home. I can't bring myself to look for his little body. I just hope that it was quick for him. I guess I gave him four extra weeks of life, but it still sucks that he was massacred by his housemates. This is gonna be a long night.

A nail tech's car

Nail Tech's usually have all kinds of nail paraphernalia in their cars. You can usually find files, polish, lotion and sometimes glue. While in Vegas a few weeks ago, I spent some time with my friend and fellow Nail Tech, Lynn. Lynn has a KIA that isn't that old and it is so funny when you get in her vehicle and you realize that she put a bottle of glue in her cup holder. Well, the glue leaked and glued itself, change and any debris that was there to the bottom of the cup holder. I guess she better make sure she sells it to another Nail Tech!

My Dream Client

I get asked all the time, "If you could do anyone's nails, who would it be?" That's simple. Pink. I would love to do her nails.

Pink is a strong, independent woman, who is extremely talented. She is an awesome role model. She also seems like she would be into the cool, funky style that I would love to do all the time, but I live in Conservative, USA.

So, tell me who is your dream client? Who's hair do you want to do? Who's taxes would you like to do? Who would you like to sell a house to, take blood from, service their car? Tell me!

Scarehouse Week 2

I worked Scarehouse last night and was it insane! It was announced early last week that the night was sold out. The TAPS crew from Ghost Hunters were making an appearance and I can't believe how many people came out to see them and stood in line for nearly five hours. The line was around the building, which is the equivalent on at least one block. Everyone was very pleasant though.

I just love working at Scarehouse. There is such a diverse group of people who work there that I would probably have never met if it wasn't for working there. A ton of Derby people work there. BB Basher and Speeder Rotten Tail are first timers this year.

Delirium is the very popular lady this year. At 4:30 tonight, when the crowd started lining up for the 7:00 start, I met a local 13 year old who was trying to get her autograph. He said that someone from school was offering $60 to anyone who could get her autograph. Hmmmmmmmmmm, I could make me some money!

Even though I don't watch the Ghosthunter show, remember people, I don't like scary things, I did get to meet two of the stars. This is Steve, who everyone in the crowd referred to as "The Hot One".

And this is Tango, who I would like to refer to as "The Most Under Rated" He's pretty hot too!

The highlight for me though, even after meeting two celebrities, was FINALLY getting to hug and see Julian and Devon. I have missed these two terribly. Julian is in the shower scene and wears the cutest little ducky that has been passed around. I swear, I have photos of at least three other people with it taken over the summer.

If you are coming out to Scarehouse this season, PLEASE, pre-purchase your tickets. We sold out both Friday and Saturday evenings this week and this is the first official week. Purchasing your ticket in advance will ensure that you get in. Also, if the lines are long, you can upgrade to a $30 RIP Pass ($13 Upgrade) and you can skip right to the front of the line. So no 3-5 hour wait!

Ford City Royalty

Ford City's 44th Annual Homecoming was held tonight. I have always joked with client, Darlene (Wick) Costanzo that I do the nails of Ford City royalty. Darlene was crowned Ford City's first Homecoming Queen on October 10, 1964.

Tonight, Bethany Campbell, was crowned Ford City's 44th Homecoming Queen! Sorry, I take really sucky photos when I am cold!

Unfortunately, Ford City lost tonight. I do have to say, this was the worst officiating I have seen in a long time.

Ford City Fire!

I awoke this morning to find a text photo from my BFF, Jill. It was sent at seven this morning. From looking at the photo, I was sure that Citizen's Bank in Ford City was on fire. I immediately started to panic since Mr. Bruises has been moving money around due to the bank crisis and the whole cap on insured funds. I know that he went down yesterday to do somethings and he is en route to Daytona Beach right now.

I immediately jumped in my car and found to my relief it wasn't the bank. Sadly, it was another large building in Ford City. The building was the home of the mural of Gus Frerotte that stood for many years, half finished.

The fire started sometime before six and at nine they were still fighting it. I don't know how many fire companies were there, but I did see Butler. Ford City's water pressure was next to nothing, so they had to bring in tankers to pump water for use.

Scarehouse Opening Night!

Last Friday was the opening night for Scarehouse. Since they were named by Hauntworld Magazine as one of the top haunts in America (Number 5, actually), the Travel Channel was there filming a special.

We had a few derby girls come out and show some love. I never did get a photo of Whipsmart, who was first in line!!

Helen Fire and CC DeKill came out.

So did Beath Death. This is Mr. Bruises favorite skater!

Dr. Feelgood chased everyone down the street. It was a great night. Come out and see us! Scarehouse is open Thursday-Sunday through November 1. Wear your Depends, trust me!

Viva Las Vegas!

We were in Vegas Saturday until yesterday for the Suzuki convention. It always amazes me the amount of women that travel in heels. I mean stilettos. My feet swell and ache with just flip flops on. Why would you torture your feet like that. Everyone knows that you walk miles when traveling.

We arrived in Vegas, and went to pick up the rental car. The chick at the counter told Mr. Bruises that he was getting a brand new car and he could “break it in”. We walked up to the car and it doesn’t look all that brand new. Get in, turn on the ignition. Gee, I guess brand new cars come standard with 15,000 miles on then nowadays.

Mr. Bruises and I have a tradition that as soon as we leave the airport, we hit In-N-Out Burger. The burgers there rock and we don’t have them back home.

We then headed to the Rio. Mr. Bruises thought we would be smart and use valet parking, only to have to sit and wait about 10 minutes for them to clear a spot for our car. We seriously could have parked our own car and walked to check in faster.

The gal at the check in was really nice. She teased Mr. Bruises that he had to come to Vegas to work. She then made sure I was all taken care of with a pool pass and a spa discount so that I would have things to do while he was “working”.

Mr. Bruises asked if they had any rooms with king sized beds. They did, but they were smoking, so we opted for the room with two doubles. She promised to get us a good view. Walking to the room, Mr. Bruises commented out loud if the good view was going to be like the brand new car.

As we rounded the corner to head down the hall, we realized our room was at the very end. Sitting, near our door, in the hallway was a girl on a chair with a tote bag. As we passed, we saw that she had a Rio tag. She was there all night. Mr. Bruises went out gambling after I retired and he said that at 3 am, there was a guy sitting there. I assumed that they were paid chaperones, but it turns out that they were doing constructions on most of the rooms around us and they were security. Mr. Bruises does a good imitation of the first guard that we saw.

On Sunday, we went to Red Rock Canyon. Can you say beautiful! That is exactly what this area was.

Later that evening, we went to see the Criss Angel, Mindfreak show "Believe" Wow! Awesome. Very edgy. We were the third show. It isn't officially open yet, but it was a sell out just the same.

Monday was spent in the best way possible. It involved the pool, a book and a pina colada. Every day should be like this.

Tuesday, I spent the day with my BFF Lynn, who lives in Vegas. We went out for breakfast and then did a little shopping. She then took me to her salon and did an awesome new set of Rockstar toes on me.

Lynn just got extensions taken out of her hair and she was scheduled to get her hair trimmed at the salon that day too. I got to meet her co-worker Michael. I was pleased to inform Mr. Bruises that Michael drives a Mini Cooper! My theory has been proven yet once again!