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Sunday, August 25, 2013
Bling Bling Las Vegas shows no signs of slowin' down....
Earlier this week, my niece and her husband came to visit. It was a short stay and it was capped off with the last evening a trip to the Las Vegas Strip....I stayed home mind you....
A short trip went into a 4 hour journey to discover the Treasure Island Pirate ship is currently being defended by Bikini clad women and the walking among the other tourists is like swimming upstream for a Salmon who is spawning....a fight to the finish is the better man who lives after ALL THAT. Tired, exhausted for the most part, they eventually made their way to the Henderson area for rest and respite.
The last morning, during breakfast of peanut butter pancakes and apple juice, I was shocked to hear how many people were still visiting Las Vegas this time of year! I would think it a crossed off destination as the school has started in many states across America.
Las Vegas, I suppose, is the convention center of the universe and is a main booking destination for many huge companies and training seminar ventures. It is not only a destination for sitting by the pool in the summer, it is a destination where you are allowed to play inside or outside or both year round.
With children in tow or with grown children partying with you to celebrate a 50 yr anniversary...there is plenty of magic left in Las Vegas...whether school comes or goes, you can always count on the Las Vegas Strip to arouse your senses, burn your toes from walking long distances, or gently take your hard earned cash....and that is all before you get out of the hotel....
Here's my locals tip for the month:
Buffet prices are great at the Fiesta in Henderson, so is the nightly stay. $29.00????
who has a room for $29.00? and a 2 for 1 buffet for $8.99?
A short drive from downtown Las Vegas, a quick jaunt over the 215 East, and you will be at the Fiesta enjoying an old fashioned local casino and old fashioned prices which made this area famous....
There are no signs of slowin down this fall for Las Vegas. If you are waiting to give us a call, try calling before the holidays! Prices are enticing, and especially the Fiesta Resort and Casino in Henderson, you will thoroughly enjoy your stay.
Plenty of bling for everyone, anytime of year,
-=brenda
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A short trip went into a 4 hour journey to discover the Treasure Island Pirate ship is currently being defended by Bikini clad women and the walking among the other tourists is like swimming upstream for a Salmon who is spawning....a fight to the finish is the better man who lives after ALL THAT. Tired, exhausted for the most part, they eventually made their way to the Henderson area for rest and respite.
The last morning, during breakfast of peanut butter pancakes and apple juice, I was shocked to hear how many people were still visiting Las Vegas this time of year! I would think it a crossed off destination as the school has started in many states across America.
Las Vegas, I suppose, is the convention center of the universe and is a main booking destination for many huge companies and training seminar ventures. It is not only a destination for sitting by the pool in the summer, it is a destination where you are allowed to play inside or outside or both year round.
With children in tow or with grown children partying with you to celebrate a 50 yr anniversary...there is plenty of magic left in Las Vegas...whether school comes or goes, you can always count on the Las Vegas Strip to arouse your senses, burn your toes from walking long distances, or gently take your hard earned cash....and that is all before you get out of the hotel....
Here's my locals tip for the month:
Buffet prices are great at the Fiesta in Henderson, so is the nightly stay. $29.00????
who has a room for $29.00? and a 2 for 1 buffet for $8.99?
A short drive from downtown Las Vegas, a quick jaunt over the 215 East, and you will be at the Fiesta enjoying an old fashioned local casino and old fashioned prices which made this area famous....
There are no signs of slowin down this fall for Las Vegas. If you are waiting to give us a call, try calling before the holidays! Prices are enticing, and especially the Fiesta Resort and Casino in Henderson, you will thoroughly enjoy your stay.
Plenty of bling for everyone, anytime of year,
-=brenda
BWs Vintage Collectibles.
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013
National Night Out Tonight August 6, 2013!!
It couldn't be a more perfect night to enjoy a visit to your local community park where your Police Department and Emergency Services may be holding an awareness informational interacting night for the entire family. SWAT teams show off their latest heavy metal vehicles and robots, Motorcycles are lined up and are shined to perfection, hot dog meals and ice cream are served...all to the band sounds of various local musicians...
Boulder City, Downtown Henderson, Las Vegas Boulder Highway & Tropicana and half dozen other locations are presently open to the public absolutely free.
Personally, I take this night, The National Night Out event held across America, to thank as many officers, paramedics, firefighters, State Troopers, any and every sanctioned personnel for their service to my welfare. Without our emergency crews, we might not be able to sleep as faithfully when the skies turn dark...or have hope when we are stranded on the roadways...sigh of relief when our loved ones need medical attention and transport...or when our homes are burning......I thank them all.
Now, don't get me wrong, I like the hot dogs too. Free ice cream is always welcome by me! but seriously, I go to thank my heros.
THANK YOU to my first and second responders...and to all the responders far and wide, to those in dispatches, those support staff members, and to our service people in general....THANK YOU...and I can't forget the K-9s....I love them too.
GOD BLESS and may the angels always be guarding over you.
-=Brenda
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Boulder City, Downtown Henderson, Las Vegas Boulder Highway & Tropicana and half dozen other locations are presently open to the public absolutely free.
Personally, I take this night, The National Night Out event held across America, to thank as many officers, paramedics, firefighters, State Troopers, any and every sanctioned personnel for their service to my welfare. Without our emergency crews, we might not be able to sleep as faithfully when the skies turn dark...or have hope when we are stranded on the roadways...sigh of relief when our loved ones need medical attention and transport...or when our homes are burning......I thank them all.
Now, don't get me wrong, I like the hot dogs too. Free ice cream is always welcome by me! but seriously, I go to thank my heros.
THANK YOU to my first and second responders...and to all the responders far and wide, to those in dispatches, those support staff members, and to our service people in general....THANK YOU...and I can't forget the K-9s....I love them too.
GOD BLESS and may the angels always be guarding over you.
-=Brenda
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Thursday, July 4, 2013
Happy 4th of July in Las Vegas
Wow, it's hot here. Add some humidity, maybe 24%, and we are melting down. The trim on my car has melted and pulled away from my window. It is so hot, the water bottle I keep in my car has leaked all over the passenger side seat.... I can make hot tea with it. 107 degrees is a cold snap. Seriously. We get excited if the temp goes under 110.
But today, one of the hottest 4ths on record, hundreds and thousands of us will go out INTO the furnace of the desert to celebrate our freedom. I am not sure how much celebration I can take though....like maybe one second....but I will be thinking of you out there. I'm going out after the sun goes down for sure though....
As I watch the various news shows, I am glad to see an issue still present but unsettled to this day...for over 200 years it remains the overriding theme.....FREEDOM
Independence Day comes with a sense of freedom; however, we are all required to operate ourselves, businesses, relationships, and some everyday tasks within the confines of our laws and regulations. We must remember throughout this day and others, to be thankful for what we have, what we have accomplished as a Nation and "free world".
Freedom is not kept by fighting about which laws are right or wrong-freedom is kept or maintained by each of us striving to keep check on ourselves so we do not take advantage of this freedom and inserting what we typically want it to be to our personal lives.
No document is perfect. No law is perfect. No ONE person or GROUP is responsible for the past, present or future.
Freedom can only be felt by letting go of hatred, envy, and intolerance to gain perspective and love for ourselves, neighbors, and Country.
You can only be free if your heart and head agree. You cannot be free if your heart is heavy.
Let freedom ring today in our hearts and minds...and may we continue to be blessed by each of our Higher Powers.
Feel freedom today, love today, that is my hope, wish, and prayer for us all.
Happy 4th of July.
-=brenda
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Las Vegas Fremont Street and Vintage Nostalgia
It's that time of year again, family and friends pack their swimsuits, flip flops, sunscreens, and bring their "party side"..to Las Vegas. I guess I take it for granted because I live on the outskirts and see the strip every trip I make outside my home. I literally can see the outline of the new strip and I think I am used to it...but for my family, it remains a city of lights and intrigued, Vintage and modern flair, excitement and enticement...so, I am the honorary guide at least once a year.
This year was a bit different! I actually LOVED visiting Fremont Street! Visiting on one of the hottest and record breaking days of the year in June, my daughter and son-in-law came to visit and we all went to Fremont Street, the old Vegas...
WOW, how fun was that? New songs and patterns on the electric show ceiling canopy, new costume mimics, young dancing talent, a new and extended chair slide which sits above the length of the strip....snakes? we saw snakes...and people painting, drawing, dancing, singing, were just a few of the bits of entertainment available. All for free.
We walked along Fremont Street to attend a new bar placed outside which served slushee slurpee daiquiri type drinks with dancing bartenders in bikinis....we pawed over t=shirts, feathers, jewelry, postcards and we were completely surprised by the various creatures, costumes, and bands playing, often we ducked inside the Vintage Casinos to cool off......it was a perfect night with so much fun I felt so guilty that I had not experienced it previous to my family's visit! What's wrong with me anyway?
Fremont Street Las Vegas is a lot of fun, bottom line. You can visit for a couple of hours while spending little to no money, every form of entertainment and people watching can go on for hours...you can get a sense of shock and awe at the light show at the same time feel the Vintage spirit which has been encapsulated within the length of this magnificent and exciting venue. The hotel resort rooms are updated, clean, and among the best rates in Las Vegas.
If you visit Las Vegas, you MUST visit Fremont Street for the full effects of Las Vegas...without visiting old town Fremont Street, you would be missing out on the full appreciation of past and current which was put together artfully, carefully, and is possibly the best one stop entertainment spot in the whole United States...or at least that is my opinion....
here's a little local secret:
locals say the payout odds are much better on Fremont Street....won't you share YOUR story if you visit? take care -=brenda
This year was a bit different! I actually LOVED visiting Fremont Street! Visiting on one of the hottest and record breaking days of the year in June, my daughter and son-in-law came to visit and we all went to Fremont Street, the old Vegas...
WOW, how fun was that? New songs and patterns on the electric show ceiling canopy, new costume mimics, young dancing talent, a new and extended chair slide which sits above the length of the strip....snakes? we saw snakes...and people painting, drawing, dancing, singing, were just a few of the bits of entertainment available. All for free.
We walked along Fremont Street to attend a new bar placed outside which served slushee slurpee daiquiri type drinks with dancing bartenders in bikinis....we pawed over t=shirts, feathers, jewelry, postcards and we were completely surprised by the various creatures, costumes, and bands playing, often we ducked inside the Vintage Casinos to cool off......it was a perfect night with so much fun I felt so guilty that I had not experienced it previous to my family's visit! What's wrong with me anyway?
Fremont Street Las Vegas is a lot of fun, bottom line. You can visit for a couple of hours while spending little to no money, every form of entertainment and people watching can go on for hours...you can get a sense of shock and awe at the light show at the same time feel the Vintage spirit which has been encapsulated within the length of this magnificent and exciting venue. The hotel resort rooms are updated, clean, and among the best rates in Las Vegas.
If you visit Las Vegas, you MUST visit Fremont Street for the full effects of Las Vegas...without visiting old town Fremont Street, you would be missing out on the full appreciation of past and current which was put together artfully, carefully, and is possibly the best one stop entertainment spot in the whole United States...or at least that is my opinion....
here's a little local secret:
locals say the payout odds are much better on Fremont Street....won't you share YOUR story if you visit? take care -=brenda
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
How to Package and Ship Fenton Petticoat Ruffled Comport and Vase
Ok, so you have just sold your large Vintage Fenton Comport and you are bitter-sweet happy!! As you congratulate yourself on a great seller's campaign social media quest, you go to wrap it up--and you quickly realize you forgot to add shipping and handling supplies!! Darn, and THEN you realize your wholesale bubble wrap supplies are very low and the next best thing is the big box store at $16.97 a small roll....and then as you deflate and your bitter-sweet turns to DARN you realize selling your Vintage Fenton just sucks sometimes. BUT, I have a solution I want to share with you!!!
Not that any of the above has ever happened to me, I did just have this little rear-end saving solution I devised a few years ago--and had to use again this week....
* I always keep a small stash of thin cardboard boxes on hand for emergencies.
1) I wrap my comport or vase completely with tissue
2) I fold a small Priority USPS box in half or other pliable cardboard
3) Place my comport upside down so the ruffles are completely covered flat wise by the cardboard.
4) Fold over the remaining edges of the board around the ruffles and tape up over the sides
5) Depending on the size of the comport, you may use 2 or 3 boxes bringing the cardboards sides up
6) I wrap bubble wrap around them two ways, but if I did not have bubble wrap, I could mail without it and use newspaper because the cardboard covered all sides protecting the ruffles.
7) I am sure to soften the surrounding vase with all it's wrap into a box with at least an inch on all sides
I am sure all of you have your own double box systems (which I almost always use) or something similar and this information is not new to you. BUT I have to tell you, the other day I ordered 3 glass and porcelain items from an experienced(?) seller for my personal collection of Vintage Lefton and Fenton, barely covered with newspaper and thrown in with each other and a bunch of old peanuts...Needless to say, the Lefton 2 tier dish was chipped. The other items arrived safely only by the grace of my guardian angels.
Even if you do not have a box that will fit in another box (double box system) perhaps you have a box you can cut to use in the manner I have described, if not- use the small USPS boxes but be sure to use the USPS service as a token of appreciation.
Of course, I always use Priority mail, either Med, Large, or generic Priority boxes with labels from home.
I used 3 for this comport (pictured above)
Here's the finished product put in with ruffles down, packed with newspaper for shock absorption and will go out Priority mail, USPS.
It is far better to get creative with your supplies and use what is on hand than to throw something into a box and pray. If you don't have the correct supplies, perhaps you can cut up a smaller box and use the regular box anyway!!
It is so nice to read a feedback statement, "Awesome seller! Packaged well! Will use this seller again! AAAA++++"
THAT is the payment I really want to see in my bank of scores of which I am collecting...100% feedback and counting...
take care
-=brenda
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Friday, June 7, 2013
BWs Vintage Collectibles Figurine Samples
Lots of Vintage Figurines in BWs Vintage Collectibles' warehouse.......here's a sampling of what you might find:
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