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  • my7dwarves
    sleepy lagoon
    • Jul 2009
    • 17695

    Trip Report My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR ;)

    Well folks... it is that time of year again; the end of my girls' competitive dance season. The season was great and our studio finished it off with a trip to the KAR Dance Nationals in Las Vegas, NV.

    And the trek to Vegas begins!!



    The desert!!



    And quick as a wink we arrive at our home for the next five days... This was the first time we had stayed at the Luxor. The rooms were nice and clean, and bigger than I expected. However, the hotel itself was a bit smoky, and the employees were quite uninformed and even rude at times...




    The view from our room on the 18th floor:
    Yes, that is a church across the street...



    And an abandoned motel with a creepy empty pool out front...



    Oooh!! The Sphinx!! My Egyptian heritage is calling out to me...



    Pleasant view...



    I heard there were wild animals in Vegas...




    Grumpy looking bored...







    Yes, the chapel is located adjacent to the food court in case you need a quick bite before tying the knot... The girls thought that was so weird and cheesy (no pun intended)...


  • cositaluvsmickey
    Only the Lonely
    • Feb 2009
    • 9805

    #2
    Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

    Loving it so far m7d :clap:
    "Your dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway." Walt Disney





    Posts: 7,777 4x the Luck :yea:




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    • plagued
      hi!
      • Jul 2009
      • 4783

      #3
      Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

      i love vegas! well not right now because it's heat is just unbearable for me

      many a story i have at this city... but a large percentage are not age appropriate here :lol:

      and, were you in a normal/towered room or in one of the diagonal rooms?

      ive always wanted to ride the diagonal elevator.
      -plagued

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      • Eagleman
        Lord of the Sky

        • Oct 2008
        • 39374

        #4
        Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

        COOL!.....Looks Like FUN.......
        Now got me thinking , if I should go......?
        Soaring like an EAGLE !

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        • Lolo
          Sha-lalalalala my oh my
          • Jun 2009
          • 13195

          #5
          Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

          Great TR mom! We need more.


          Originally posted by plagued View Post
          i love vegas! well not right now because it's heat is just unbearable for me

          many a story i have at this city... but a large percentage are not age appropriate here :lol:

          and, were you in a normal/towered room or in one of the diagonal rooms?

          ive always wanted to ride the diagonal elevator.
          Plagued is a bad boy. :P
          We were in a normal tower room. I think an angled room would freak me out!

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          • Radiobarry
            Angel Fan MC Man
            • Apr 2005
            • 24293

            #6
            Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

            Looking great so far. But then again, you guys always look great, and I am sure you brought even more beauty and elegance to the glitter capitol during your stay.
            God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

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            • my7dwarves
              sleepy lagoon
              • Jul 2009
              • 17695

              #7
              Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

              Originally posted by plagued View Post
              i love vegas! well not right now because it's heat is just unbearable for me

              many a story i have at this city... but a large percentage are not age appropriate here :lol:

              and, were you in a normal/towered room or in one of the diagonal rooms?

              ive always wanted to ride the diagonal elevator.
              Yes, it is hot there now. Very hot.
              I am sure you have some very interesting stories, Byron. But, as you said, there are preschool toys present... I look forward to hearing them at an RCMC meet...
              We were in the East Tower, not the Pyramid rooms. Honestly, those freak me out. The rooms seem smaller because of the slant and they are noisy. And really, I am NOT going to get in an elevator that goes diagonally. Ever since I was a kid I have had recurring nightmares about elevators that go up, down, sideways, all different directions. I am not sure why, or what that means, but it scares me. I think it stems from reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Willy Wonka's Glass Elevator thing... FREAKY

              Originally posted by Radiobarry View Post
              Looking great so far. But then again, you guys always look great, and I am sure you brought even more beauty and elegance to the glitter capitol during your stay.
              Oh, Barry... you are quite the charmer!! :blush:

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              • penguinsoda
                Jester of Randomness
                MiceChat Moderator
                • Jan 2005
                • 66048

                #8
                Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

                Great start!! I didn't realize there was so much vacant looking land still near there. The last time I drove though all I remember was a bazillion cars and casinos... but then I HATE Vegas and I can't get through that place fast enough.

                However, I am looking forward to YOUR trip to the City of Sin and Adventure! :lol:




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                • micromind
                  world class bilge rat
                  • Aug 2009
                  • 25333

                  #9
                  Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

                  Great TR, M7D!!

                  My memories of Vegas are somewhat mixed. My sister-in-law lived there many years ago, when I still had the airplane. We'd go there and visit once in a while, sometimes we'd fly them to DL for a day. My brother-in-law became bitten by the flight bug, and got his pilots license a year or so later.

                  My next experience was doing the electrical controls on a power plant about 30 miles NE of Vegas a few years ago. I started in mid-June, and was done in late September. We started out working 6-10s, then 6-12s, and the last month or so was 7-12s. About all I remember is it was always way hot. Sometimes it'd be in the 90s before the sun came up. It was 124 several days.

                  The money was good, but it just about killed me!!

                  It sounds like you had a nice time. The girls must be pretty good even to get this far. Even though Vegas doesn't offer a lot for kids, there's always something the whole family can see.

                  P.S. Grumpy looks like a miniature Lolo. What a total cutie!!
                  Last edited by micromind; 07-11-2010, 08:15 PM. Reason: Added P.S.

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                  • my7dwarves
                    sleepy lagoon
                    • Jul 2009
                    • 17695

                    #10
                    Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

                    Originally posted by penguinsoda View Post
                    Great start!! I didn't realize there was so much vacant looking land still near there. The last time I drove though all I remember was a bazillion cars and casinos... but then I HATE Vegas and I can't get through that place fast enough.

                    However, I am looking forward to YOUR trip to the City of Sin and Adventure! :lol:
                    Yes, I was surprised about the land too. Looks like they have plenty of room to build another huge hotel acros the street from the Luxor.
                    And I agree... I hate Las Vegas too. But then again, I'm married and don't drink, gamble or smoke, so that rules out alot of things to do there, lol.



                    Originally posted by micromind View Post
                    Great TR, M7D!!

                    My memories of Vegas are somewhat mixed. My sister-in-law lived there many years ago, when I still had the airplane. We'd go there and visit once in a while, sometimes we'd fly them to DL for a day. My brother-in-law became bitten by the flight bug, and got his pilots license a year or so later.

                    My next experience was doing the electrical controls on a power plant about 30 miles NE of Vegas a few years ago. I started in mid-June, and was done in late September. We started out working 6-10s, then 6-12s, and the last month or so was 7-12s. About all I remember is it was always way hot. Sometimes it'd be in the 90s before the sun came up. It was 124 several days.

                    The money was good, but it just about killed me!!

                    It sounds like you had a nice time. The girls must be pretty good even to get this far. Even though Vegas doesn't offer a lot for kids, there's always something the whole family can see.

                    P.S. Grumpy looks like a miniature Lolo. What a total cutie!!
                    Thanks Rob!!
                    Yes, I have to agree with you Grumpy is a cutie, but can be quite the moody little thing.
                    I hate that we usually have to go to Dance Nationals in Las Vegas, but we do have fun staying at the hotels.


                    Stay tuned for more pictures!!


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                    • Lolo
                      Sha-lalalalala my oh my
                      • Jun 2009
                      • 13195

                      #11
                      Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

                      Originally posted by Radiobarry View Post
                      Looking great so far. But then again, you guys always look great, and I am sure you brought even more beauty and elegance to the glitter capitol during your stay.
                      Aw, thanks Barry! Your sweet. :blush:

                      Originally posted by micromind View Post
                      Great TR, M7D!!

                      My memories of Vegas are somewhat mixed. My sister-in-law lived there many years ago, when I still had the airplane. We'd go there and visit once in a while, sometimes we'd fly them to DL for a day. My brother-in-law became bitten by the flight bug, and got his pilots license a year or so later.

                      My next experience was doing the electrical controls on a power plant about 30 miles NE of Vegas a few years ago. I started in mid-June, and was done in late September. We started out working 6-10s, then 6-12s, and the last month or so was 7-12s. About all I remember is it was always way hot. Sometimes it'd be in the 90s before the sun came up. It was 124 several days.

                      The money was good, but it just about killed me!!

                      It sounds like you had a nice time. The girls must be pretty good even to get this far. Even though Vegas doesn't offer a lot for kids, there's always something the whole family can see.

                      P.S. Grumpy looks like a miniature Lolo. What a total cutie!!
                      Too bad you still didn't have your plane. You need to fly in for a DL RCMC meet to see how crazy we are in person
                      124 degrees would kill anyone!! How the heck do you work in that kind of weather??
                      We went to the pool at around noon one day in Vegas and my sister (mom calls her Sleepy on MC and she is also our photographer) was just melting from the heat. It was only about 105 degrees, but the sun was right over head and the reflection of it off the Luxor pyrimad was absolutely blinding! She was freaking out...It was so funny. She kept saying (in a very loud voice) that, "it is hooot! HOLY COW! it is hot!!!". I guess she will never live in Vegas or any desert for that matter!
                      People have said that me and Grumpy look like each other...I don't really see it.

                      Originally posted by my7dwarves View Post
                      Thanks Rob!!
                      Yes, I have to agree with you Grumpy is a cutie, but can be quite the moody little thing.
                      This is true. No one would know it though. She is so adorable in public and charms everyone she meets, but is horribly moody. She has lots of spunk.

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                      • my7dwarves
                        sleepy lagoon
                        • Jul 2009
                        • 17695

                        #12
                        Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

                        Rise and shine!! Grumpy's call time for our first day of competition was 8:30am, so off we headed for the MGM Grand, which is where the competition was being held.
                        This is the walk...











                        And these are the shoes that gave me blisters due to all of the walking...





                        Bashful, Sleepy and Grumpy all ready to compete!!





                        Sleepy and Dopey




                        Sleepy, a friend, and Grumpy in the dressing room...



                        More to come!!

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                        • Eagleman
                          Lord of the Sky

                          • Oct 2008
                          • 39374

                          #13
                          Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

                          I enjoy.....Your guy's Pictures alot......

                          Like this picture of NY><NY !
                          Girls look like they having Fun and good TIME!
                          Thank You, for shareing .....look forward to part 3!
                          Eagleman/jim
                          Soaring like an EAGLE !

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                          • dmtnt55
                            The 'Big Dreams' Kid
                            • Jul 2009
                            • 7571

                            #14
                            Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

                            The McDonalds brings back memories! lol

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                            • Lolo
                              Sha-lalalalala my oh my
                              • Jun 2009
                              • 13195

                              #15
                              Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

                              Good job Mother Dearest!

                              Originally posted by dmtnt55 View Post
                              The McDonalds brings back memories! lol
                              Would you like to share??

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                              • penguinsoda
                                Jester of Randomness
                                MiceChat Moderator
                                • Jan 2005
                                • 66048

                                #16
                                Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

                                Moar!!!!




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                                Originally posted by AGhostFromThePast
                                all you need to know about the mommy stick is.. out of all the bad things that could happen to you... it's right between wetting yourself and death.

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                                • DisneyIndy7
                                  Whip cracker
                                  • Jun 2010
                                  • 415

                                  #17
                                  Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

                                  Nice pictures!
                                  If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones ... and Disneyland

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                                  • my7dwarves
                                    sleepy lagoon
                                    • Jul 2009
                                    • 17695

                                    #18
                                    Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

                                    And the competition continues for 4 days....

                                    Sleepy goofing off in the dressing room



                                    Bashful & Dopey



                                    Grumpy and friend



                                    Waiting for awards... which are most of the time endless...



                                    Results:

                                    Grumpy's dances... Mini Jazz... "Move"... National 1st Place
                                    Mini Tap... "Hit the Road jack"... National 1st Place

                                    Sleepy's dances... Junior Jazz... "Hey U"... National Top 1st Place
                                    Junior Lyrical... "Been Too Long" National Top 1st Place/1st overall/Highest Score/$500 winner
                                    Junior Jazz Company... ""The Moment I Said It"... National Top 1st Place

                                    Bashful's dances... Teen Jazz... "She Wolf"... National Top 1st Place/3rd overall/ $100 winner
                                    Senior Musical Theater... "Ring Them Bells"... National Top 1st Place
                                    Teen Lyrical... "Forget"... National Elite 1st Place/5th overall/Star Showcase

                                    Bashful's lyrical dance was one of the few out of the entire competition that made it to the finals in the Star Showcase that took place Friday. It was very difficult to get that far. They competed the dance again at the final day of the competition, but were beat out by a hip hop dance from Temecula Dance Center... Grrrrr!! (Even though that was one of the best hip hop routines I have ever seen...) Anyway, the girls did great just to make it to the finals out of hundreds of dances.
                                    I wish I had the video of the national competition, but alas, I do not have it yet. So,here is a video of the dance that was taken earlier in the season at another regional competition.

                                    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrsSAUB3ldI&feature=related"]YouTube - Dance Dynamics 2010 Forget[/ame]

                                    And this is what we look like after long days of competitions!!



                                    Ahhh... sleep









                                    Grumpy and Dopey looking pretty again...








                                    Bashful and Sleepy



                                    More to come!!

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                                    • GummiBears_Rock
                                      Miss Teen Fresno of RCMC
                                      • Oct 2009
                                      • 13178

                                      #19
                                      Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

                                      nice trip report! i remember staying at the luxor in the pyramid, the diagonalness wasn't all that bad, but nobody told me the elevators go sideways, so when i first rode it i thought "wtf? are we going sideways?"

                                      and congratulations to all the girls winning stuff! i don't know how the standings go and such but that looks great to me!
                                      Originally posted by JungleCruiseFan
                                      You know what they say- The party don't start 'til Jordon walks in.
                                      Originally posted by penguinsoda

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                                      • SnorkletsMom
                                        I see mouse people
                                        • Mar 2008
                                        • 3769

                                        #20
                                        Re: My7dwarves: Girl dwarves in Las Vegas TR

                                        Nice TR, thanks so much for sharing!

                                        It's funny, I don't drink or smoke or gamble and I'm married...but I like Vegas! There's a lot of fun things to do that don't involve the aforementioned.

                                        Waiting for more pictures...

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