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sorry for the thread jack. there is NO reason to declaw a cat. it's cruel and cats will learn not to scratch anything you dont want them too.
i have four. i have zero scratched anything except a scratching post.
what if she ever got out. no defense at all.
Declawing actually is an amputation at the knuckle. It's a very painful procedure. My cats are not declawed, and they have a scratching post.
At first, only 1 cat would use the scratching post, the other prefered to scracth the edges of the carpet, or the stairs. So we bought a combination post...one side has the kind one cat likes, the other side has carpet material.
That solved the problem. Both cats only scratch the post now, nothign else.
I sprinkled cat nip on it when I first got it, to show the other cat she was supposed to use it, and it worked....so that is proof even that you don't need to teach them young..they can still catch on later.
Before we moved here, I had 2 cats, both adopted already declawed. One day my little cousin came over and left the front door open and my cat got outside. It only happened that 1 time, and luckily, he was so freakin scared once he was outside, he just ran and hid under a bush until I rescued him, but I was so scared that day something could hurt him....
I will also say cats that are declawed tend to develop a biting habit....they lose their primary defense, and they develop a new one.....My Maine Coon bit me every time I tried to groom her. My other cat had a terrible habit of biting ankles. Try as I might, I could not break them of that habit.
Oddly enough, my 2 cats now who have their claws have never, ever tried to scratch me on purpose.
Anyway....as Mily said eariler..this thread is about our SWfest, not about the pros and cons of declawing, so sorry I jumped in, please don't take offense....maybe you didn't know that it's actually an amputation. I'm sure you are a very loving pet owner and would never intentionally cause harm to your pet, so I hope I don't offend you.
My childhood cats were declawed so I basically grew up with declawed indoor cats. I'll probably end up taking her to Vegas with me anyway, and won't be getting her declawed. The big reason was because of my brother's baby boy (protection)...but like I said, I think I will be taking her with me. Plus, I do worry about her getting out. No worries, and no offense was taken. :)
LatinaRose
08-28-2007, 10:38 AM
Yay, one more week! I already have my outfit picked out for Tuesday night, lol.
Zabrina
08-28-2007, 01:46 PM
^What are you wearing? A dress? I'm going shopping tonight, I have no party clothes picked out so far, help me!
I just bought a bikini for pool lounging....
http://imagehost.vendio.com/preview/ho/hotmiamistyles/pinkpolkadotbikini1.jpg
Its from ebay so I hope it gets here in time! But yeah, thats all I have picked out.
Farrah_Holiday
08-28-2007, 01:53 PM
^ oh, that's cute ! I have to start picking out my wardrobe this weekend.
I was going to just bring my Puccis and put them to work, since all they really
is just hang out in my closet..I don't want to be too dressy..Hmm maybe the cotton ones would work better..
LatinaRose
08-28-2007, 02:37 PM
I'm wearing a tunic/dress with some leggings. It's really cute, I'm quite impressed with myself for coming up with this outfit! I've been a little unsure on the leggings until now.
Farrah, I wouldn't worry about being too dressy. I'll probably be wearing a dress nearly every night. Depends on what I find at the hoochie store.
austinatalie
08-28-2007, 02:52 PM
My childhood cats were declawed so I basically grew up with declawed indoor cats. I'll probably end up taking her to Vegas with me anyway, and won't be getting her declawed. The big reason was because of my brother's baby boy (protection)...but like I said, I think I will be taking her with me. Plus, I do worry about her getting out. No worries, and no offense was taken. :)
I'm glad you reconsidered!
mollyzmoon
08-28-2007, 08:37 PM
Oh man, guys. I'm such a boring dresser. I don't mind it, but I don't want to embarrass the crowd by my wallflower look. I am excited though.
Kaylinn
08-28-2007, 08:45 PM
^^ I am to. I got no sense of style whatsoever.
I am hoping that LR will help me pick out some cute outfits.
LatinaRose
08-28-2007, 10:02 PM
Lol, I will play personal shopper to anyone that will let me.
I can't wait to go to my store! I look forward to it every time I go to Vegas.
Farrah_Holiday
08-29-2007, 09:19 AM
Lol, I will play personal shopper to anyone that will let me.
I can't wait to go to my store! I look forward to it every time I go to Vegas.
I know I can't wait to go either..I let my nieces play personal shopper all the time, so of course I need your assistance while were shopping..What are the prices like ??
LatinaRose
08-29-2007, 09:50 AM
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LatinaRose
08-29-2007, 09:52 AM
delete again wtf
LatinaRose
08-29-2007, 09:53 AM
Most things are between $10-$30, maybe a few shoes that are a bit more. They always have tons of trendy stuff and hot clubbing clothes.
Farrah_Holiday
08-29-2007, 10:23 AM
Most things are between $10-$30, maybe a few shoes that are a bit more. They always have tons of trendy stuff and hot clubbing clothes.
What???? Hmmm, maybe I won't have to pack so much after all. }:D
LatinaRose
08-29-2007, 01:41 PM
I sent pm's to those I still need info from. Just want it to be easy for everyone to get ahold of who they need to and I need an idea of how many people for the clubs. Thanks! I can't wait to meet all of you!
Bridgette
08-30-2007, 02:39 AM
Um, LR will there be time to do a quickie shopping for Tuesday night? I should be in town by about 4pm and I have CRAP to wear....and my tits just don't fit in most tops. ha
Also, yall who are going, go read the Yahoo group!! Bitches :bullwhip: :P
LatinaRose
08-30-2007, 10:07 AM
I don't get in till 7, Z gets in at 8, that's why we're not going out till midnight. So if you want to go on your own beforehand, I can give directions from your hotel. I'll send you an email this afternoon. I have a few things I wanted to point out about that hotel for ya.
I will post a grand schedule this afternoon too, I just have some running around to do too. Things I need to know:
Show or no show (Jubilee)?
If no show, can we move Thursdays shopping trip to this time?
Thursdays dune buggy day right?
dangerousdiva
08-30-2007, 10:25 AM
Um, LR will there be time to do a quickie shopping for Tuesday night? I should be in town by about 4pm and I have CRAP to wear....and my tits just don't fit in most tops. ha
Also, yall who are going, go read the Yahoo group!! Bitches :bullwhip: :P
I plan on getting into town tomorrow, and working until Tuesday. If you need a shopping buddy on Tuesday let me know, cuz I have crap to wear too. Living in Utah, I don't get out much!
Bridgette
08-30-2007, 12:24 PM
Ok I'll go shopping with you DD, and yes I'd like to go to the show. I still don't know about the dune buggies. I'm not booking the reservation without concrete yeses because I'm not going to get stuck paying for nothing. If this means we all miss out, then so be it. I'll just have to bitchslap some strippers!!! :P
StrayStripper
08-30-2007, 12:32 PM
Bridgette, I'm going to try to get next week off. I'm sure they'll let me if I tell them I am visiting you. They sure as hell do love you. I'm looking at flights and they are cheap. If I can pull this off, I'll drag A with me.
Susan Wayward
08-30-2007, 01:54 PM
^^^ Do it! Do it! Do it!
StrayStripper
08-30-2007, 02:01 PM
^^^ Do it! Do it! Do it!
I'll have a definite answer tonight. I'm trying to get A to go but she has plans with that person who NinaDaisy and Bridgette did not particularly like. That person does not treat her well and I think she should blow her off and have fun in Vegas.
Susan Wayward
08-30-2007, 02:23 PM
I agree! Screw that dude. Bitch. Whatever. Time for another group photo and all.
StrayStripper
08-30-2007, 10:46 PM
I agree! Screw that dude. Bitch. Whatever. Time for another group photo and all.
I think I'll get her ticket anyway and drag her by the nipples to the airport. Then she'll have no choice.
StrayStripper
08-30-2007, 11:53 PM
Tickets bought!
Susan Wayward
08-31-2007, 12:12 AM
Oh, hell yes! Now if only there were a Magic City Las Vegas.
B's shoe:
StrayStripper
08-31-2007, 12:40 AM
^^^
OMFG is that A's cat?
Bridgette
08-31-2007, 01:47 AM
LOL yes that's her cat. You remember the dollar that stuck so firmly to my shoe, right? I shoulda framed that damn thing. ha
I vote drag her by the nipples!!!!! She'd fucken love it LOL ;D
Where are yall staying? I have a room with 2 beds reserved and my roomie has backed out so now I'm by myself....
How many chics do we have coming now? 15? more? YAYAYAYAY this is gonna be way too much fun :D :party:
^I didn't back out! It's all my cat's fault! I wish I could go still... Ya'll SUCK! :'(
NinaDaisy
08-31-2007, 06:45 AM
I agree! Screw that dude. Bitch. Whatever. Time for another group photo and all.
Oh hells yeah!
LatinaRose
08-31-2007, 08:48 AM
Yay, more people! StrayStripper, I'm sending you a pm.
sexynsweetSF
08-31-2007, 09:24 AM
im gonna be in vegas from sept 2-3 (i know.. only 1 night :'( )
anybody want to meet for a drink or lunch/dinner?
I used to live in vegas for a couple months from sept 2006 to february 2007 and worked full time as a dancer (scores mostly, paradise, rhino, CH2 before they lost their liquor license it was great) but I got burnt out quick and just moved back to SF to go back to school full time..
message me if ur interested in meeting up!
StrayStripper
08-31-2007, 10:03 AM
Where are yall staying? I have a room with 2 beds reserved and my roomie has backed out so now I'm by myself....
Dibs!!!!!
Girlfriend isn't sure if she's coming yet but I bought her ticket. I'm betting that K will pick a fight and I'll have the plane ready so that she can dramatically storm off in an ultimate "fuck you". If there's one thing I can count on, it's K doing/saying something rude/inconsiderate/abusive slash being an asshole.
LatinaRose
08-31-2007, 10:18 AM
So far my count is up to 17 chicas, of course not all will be out every night. Mily what day are you coming into town?
ETA: Do we know anything about the show or the dune buggies yet? Our shopping trip will have to be either Weds afternoon/early evening or Thursday afternoon/early evening? If we are still doing both the show and dune buggies, I think we should go Thursday late afternoon, whenever you guys are done. Maybe we should just discuss it on Tuesday night when we are all together?
On the plus side, my friend in AZ has decided to drive up after all, so we will have a car now!
Susan Wayward
08-31-2007, 10:37 AM
Yeah, everyone check in on the Yahoo group. There are some on there who haven't necessarily confirmed they're coming yet.
Since there are so many coming, I think we need to pick a night to have our one big meet and greet/get together, on Wednesday or Thursday night -- you know, cocktail hour somewhere that can accommodate a group of fifteen women. Suggestions?
LatinaRose
08-31-2007, 10:52 AM
Hmm, well everything is a bit up in the air till we hear about the show tickets. We were doing dinner and clubbing both Weds and Thursday or would you rather we all meet for drinks earlier? I think it might be easier to do dinner in 2-3 smaller groups for dinner or than one big group dinner. Last time I did a huge reservation I had to reserve it with a credit card, which would be charged $30 for each one of us that did not show. I don't think any of us wants to take on that responsibility for the group.
Planning is not easy, I'm open to ALL suggestions and am trying to fit everything in. I'll be posting a schedule shortly, I'm just waiting to hear a few things, so I don't have to keep changing it.
I plan on emailing info (schedule and names/numbers) to everyone Sunday night, so if I haven't heard from you, please get back to me!
ETA: Cocktail hour? I like Hard Rocks circle bar, good for drinking and people watching. What time would cocktail hour be in Vegas? I usually don't go out till late.
Kaylinn
08-31-2007, 11:43 AM
As for a big group dinner....
There was a woman at my boyfriends work who was in a terrible car accident. After she had healed enough, someoen from work threw a big dinner for her at Olive Garden. There was about 30 people.
Anyway, not sure if she had to pay for the reservation or not, but I know that the reservations went over smoothly, and Olive Garden was very accomodating.
For the big group meet up..I would prefer Thursday for that, if possible. I don't have school on Fridays. I would love to go out Thursday night.
We planned the dates for SWfest before I knew I was gonna go back to school. Now I have to miss out on a lot of the partying cause I can't stay out so late, which is a bummer.....
LatinaRose
08-31-2007, 12:31 PM
^^You know I'm down for Olive Garden!! I doubt they'll require a credit card, I was talking somewhere high-end on the strip (Mix, Nobu, Delmonicos). Olive Garden might be a little hard for all of us to get to though. As far as I know, there is not one on the strip, the closest one is 10 minutes up Flamingo. I don't think that many people would want to pay for a cab just to go to Olive Garden when they can go out at home.
If we don't do the big group thing there, maybe you can do a small group with us on Friday? I definitely need to have alfredo sauce and breadsticks.
Mily what day are you coming into town?
It'll probably be sometime around the end of the month. :( I don't know if Cally is still going for her birthday. I was going to go to the later one if it's still gonna happen. I'm thinking about staying EXTRA long now to take advantage of season before Thanksgiving.
Guenevere
08-31-2007, 10:10 PM
I can most likely get us a private room at a small jazz club I know of. No food but booze. :P Let me know if anyone's interested. Its right off the strip.
...maybe we can just order a ton of breadsticks and alfredo and have them at the jazz club, lol.
Farrah_Holiday
08-31-2007, 10:57 PM
Ok I'll go shopping with you DD, and yes I'd like to go to the show. I still don't know about the dune buggies. I'm not booking the reservation without concrete yeses because I'm not going to get stuck paying for nothing. If this means we all miss out, then so be it. I'll just have to bitchslap some strippers!!! :P
I wanna go too ! I need to buy something for poolside ! ;D
Farrah_Holiday
08-31-2007, 11:03 PM
\ETA: Cocktail hour? I like Hard Rocks circle bar, good for drinking and people watching. What time would cocktail hour be in Vegas? I usually don't go out till late.
Yes, let's do HR's circle bar ! I voted for the dune buggy & the show but, I really don't care if we can't do either..I just want to meet everyone !;D
Damn, Ya'll time is flying by..I can't believe I'll see many of you in 4 days !
I'm excited !
Bridgette
09-01-2007, 02:37 AM
Ehh, with all the other plans, it will be hard to do dune buggies. That's pretty much an all day thing. I say scrap it.
I need a massage and some serious foot treatment!!!
What day is the tanning?
Zabrina
09-01-2007, 03:40 AM
I'm pretty sure tanning will be on Wed sometime after 3.
LatinaRose
09-01-2007, 09:20 AM
Yes, tanning is Weds at 3:15pm - don't forget your body scrub!!
I don't see our first introductions over stuffing our faces. I think we should all grab dinner in our own small groups beforehand and then get drinks for our meet and greet, or get drinks first for our meet and greet and all grab dinner together afterwards.
I'm not much of a buffet person b/c I don't eat a lot anyways, so I'd prefer to go to a regular restaurant if we do a group dinner. But then a buffet would please everyone and I'm pretty flexible, so whatever. I'd just rather meet y'all over drinks than food.
So ummmm, who's overpacking?? :D
Farrah_Holiday
09-01-2007, 09:32 AM
So ummmm, who's overpacking?? :D
I'm guilty !
Latina, where can I find this in LV ??
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/musoticawear_1963_18240668
Andygirl
09-01-2007, 09:35 AM
I'm so jealous. If I didn't have classes and a test this week I would totally jump on a flight and come out.:(
LatinaRose
09-01-2007, 09:37 AM
FH - probably at Showgirl Supplies, esp if it's Hot Sauce. We can go to stripper stores on Friday maybe, if you like. There's a whole strip of them. My friend is driving up now, so we will have a car.
Farrah_Holiday
09-01-2007, 09:42 AM
FH - probably at Showgirl Supplies, esp if it's Hot Sauce. We can go to stripper stores on Friday maybe, if you like. There's a whole strip of them. My friend is driving up now, so we will have a car.
Damn, I don't know if I'll be able to stay until Friday now.. I can stay until Thursday for sure..My original outbound flt. leaves Sat..so, we'll see.
Maybe, I can make a trip to the store you're talking about before I leave
Kaylinn
09-01-2007, 11:20 AM
Showgirls supplies does not have that outfit. I was just there...they actually don't have shit right now. I was disappiointed. That pink outfit is hot. if they had it, I would have bought it!
There is another stripper store, down the street from Sapphire, called Ultra Vixen. They have the cheapest stripper clothes ever. Like gowns for $20-30, 2 piece bikinis and short dresses for $15-20.....This outfit I bought there, I think was $20.
The downside.....their stuff is not well made, and can be ill fitting. Try everything on...but you can find good deals. I like shopping there, and have bough lots of stuff, just watch what you buy. Everything there is handmade by the owner of the store...she just chooses to make cheap clothes. The thongs that come with the outfits never fit properly. It's worth checking out tho.