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LiZa

2755 post s
19-Mar-2008
8:37 AM
this was the funnest convention i have ever attended.
the STARS of the show (in my opinion) were:

Robin Hays and Kari Boatner for the great fun MC'ing the auction and Kari's performance as vanna white.

Johnny McCarty for his wonderful job as our Karaoke entertainment!!

Do we have some TALENT!!!
wow, move OVER Shania!

Mo is a fantastic singer as well as little Angie Durban, Stylist ....who have i forgotten?????

It was Incredible!!
Next year is Las Vegas

See you all in Orlando for conference!

Thanks to Judy for the wonderful Marketing kits---they sold OUT..woohoooooo

MzLips

34 post s
19-Mar-2008
6:36 PM
For me some of the BEST things about the Houston convention were:

*Meeting PMU artists that you have heard about for years and getting the opportunity to "pick their brains" for information and techniques that have taken them years to learn and perfect...Val Hovan, Pat Connell, LiZa Sims, Kate Ciampi, to name just a few.

*Meeting other PMU artists that you enjoy and will get to meet again and again at conventions and conferences to share laughs and your tattoo stories. The networking part of the convention is a priceless opportunity.

*Learning even one new great thing. I learned more than that in Houston, but just one new pearl of learning is worth the investment in attending the convention.

*In Houston, the great tex-mex food...but not at the hotel....and getting the chance to share it with Pat Connell and LiZa Sims...woo-who!!

Lizzy

697 post s
19-Mar-2008
8:53 PM
Liza you forgot David Vidra as Aretha Franklin and his back up singers.
I wounder if Michelle and I would have had a few more glasses of wine if we would have talked ourselves into getting up there and singing a duet.LOL It would have been one of those mornings when you wake up and think "It seemed like a good idea at the time".

It was one heck of a Hoedown.

Lizzy

LiZa

2757 post s
20-Mar-2008
2:36 AM
oh yeah, you mean the 'Vidrettes'? haha. wasnt MJ adorable up there???

Molinaro was H*O*T in that get-up of hers huh???

You were precious as back up my dear.
the prez kept on and on about how gorgeous you are and what magnificant hair you have.

Liza Sims
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frostellie

240 post s
21-Mar-2008
8:50 AM
This convention was everything I hoped for and MORE! The line up of presenters was incredible and I gathered a "string of pearls!" It was really great to meet so many of you folks that I have talked to here and people who's great reputation has proceeded them. I even met someone from right here in my home town of Portland who I can commiserate with...a fantastic tattoo artist...Hi Traci (you doll) if you're here. It was great to talk to people from all around the world. It was so incredibly well-organized in every way, and FUN. I am proud to be a part of this fantastic organization!
LiZa

2761 post s
21-Mar-2008
4:12 PM
and ellie, we are so glad to have YOU.

It was pure pleasure meeting you, you are adorable, one of the prettiest little faces ever. I'm so glad you helped make Traci feel welcomed. ((Hi Traci-lurker-hahahaha))

Ellie is the gentlest soul, and just REEEEEEKS of goodness, I love her!!!

We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed yourself!
XOXOXO

Lizzy

702 post s
21-Mar-2008
6:07 PM
I have to share a quick convention story.

The first person I met (unknown from MB) Friday night was Marti. We all asked where each other was from.
When I told her she said (in the cutest accent) Oh, and how about that """" Winery, I was just at a wedding there it was so beautiful". Are you kidding, that is where I work!
"No way, I picked up your brochure when I was there, I liked the article you had there."

Can you guys believe that? I have never mentioned my exact location so before I answered had to take a double take.

It is truly a small world. Hello Marti!

Lizzy

LiZa

2762 post s
21-Mar-2008
6:31 PM
this message i emailed to Alaska Airlines this morning:

Message: I Kiss the Ground that Alaska Airlines lands on!
I made the mistake of buying from cheap tickets.com, last minute tickets to
houston, tx from anchorage, ak for travel to houston march 10 and return
march 21.
never again.
i missed my flight home from houston, via delta.
delta told me too bad, my purchase was through cheaptickets, there was
nothing they could do.
cheaptickets got someone named DONNA from alaska airlines on the phone. I
dont know how she did it, but a computer re-boot and several hours later,
DONNA FROM ALASKA AIRLINES EXISTING RESERVATION LINE had me leaving
houston, overnighting in atlanta, flying to seattle the next day and
connecting to anchorage.
GOD BLESS YOU DONNA, WHOEVER YOU ARE. I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU.
it took someone from ALASKA AIRLINES to help me with my delta flight
purchased from cheap tickets!

I love you Alaska Airlines, and never will I buy tickets online again
unless its from the airlines directly, and more importantly, If i cant get
there through Alaska Air, I don't want to go!
I am hereby praying to the universe for a miracle of wonder for the mystery
woman with the southern accent-DONNA- and her supervisor who helped in
getting this weary traveler, Liza Sims, to her home in anchorage alaska.
I HEART AK Air!

LiZa

2763 post s
21-Mar-2008
6:33 PM
oh how wild is that lizzy, that she just attended a wedding in the place where you work. wow. and to think that just a few short months ago we darned near lost that historic site to fires!!

i dont think i got to meet marti.

xoxo

WendyIrvin

119 post s
21-Mar-2008
6:35 PM
LiZa - I'm glad you finally made it safely home!! Lizzy - cute story! Sounds like your brochures are very nice. :)

Last Edited on 21-Mar-2008 6:36 PM

Rozan

469 post s
21-Mar-2008
7:04 PM
Okay you guys asked for it….

Here are a few pictures of some of you, sorry if I missed you. Some of these pictures are just those of you who I know participate on this board. Other pictures are just my goodies (friends). Hey, next conference, or convention, JUMP in front of my camera.

Smiles

PS.. Karla, delete when necessary.

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Last Edited on 21-Mar-2008 7:13 PM

Rozan

470 post s
21-Mar-2008
7:09 PM
Lizzy baby, I don't even have a picture of your beautiful self babe. PROBABLY cuz I'm so jealous of your fab body and hair, JUST KIDDING even though ya do. I can't believe I didn't take a picture of you, GEEZE.

I asked you to be hostess with a few other new people and I thank you for stepping up babe.... THANKS

I depended on you and Shanan to PICK UP DA SLACK... and you both were so "right there"!

Thank you both for being my right arm when I was trying to get people to get to know each other.

You two are the Bomb ~smooch~

Last Edited on 21-Mar-2008 7:12 PM

Lizzy

703 post s
21-Mar-2008
9:46 PM
Ah gosh, thanks.I felt like I didnt know a stranger.
Here are a few pics I took and guess what? I have no pictures of you either. I only got about 10 good pictures.Too busy learning and talking.

I took off the pics. If you would like a copy let me know.
lizzy

Last Edited on 22-Apr-2008 9:43 AM

Brandy

442 post s
21-Mar-2008
10:33 PM
What a great looking group of women.
I especially like the one of Lizzy and Judy. Lizzy did Judy hook you up with that great lash stuff?
My God your lashes are beautious!
Hollis Mc

182 post s
22-Mar-2008
9:51 AM
Oh Sure, post my photo with the most georgous gal there!!
That does it....the ol double chin has GOT to go.
Lizzy it was such a pleasure to meet you, and Judy,what an incredible group of women.
LiZa, you are so adorable in the pink hat!!
Hollis

Just figured out who Frostellie is...What a sweetheart.
(I'll share my plate with you any day...you know lol)

LiZa

2764 post s
22-Mar-2008
10:14 AM
you know who got my "OMG you are so adorable vote"?
Marse the Arse McAnus.
thats her above in the brown with the c'boy hat on.

when we me, she had just had her BB like 3 months prior, so she still had a little maternity weight, and this time--o wowey zowey...what a BeeeeUUUUU-TEEE. i was blown away.

we really do have some lovely ladies, and i was double blown away by the talent on karaoke night.

definitely the HOT outfit award went to Diane Molinaro. And she's got some might PIPES too!! what a group!
I LOVE this group!!

Deborah Hern

144 post s
22-Mar-2008
10:46 AM
anyone have a picture of Hollis in a cowboy hat?...I would pay good money for it...Deborah
facecrafter

630 post s
22-Mar-2008
11:44 AM
Hey Lizzy,
Thanks for coming down to my (almost) 5'3" level for that cheek to cheek shot. Looks a lot better than me in your armpit!! ROTFL.
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Rozan

473 post s
22-Mar-2008
11:59 AM
Hey, guess what Lizzy, you did get a picture of me, lol

Ya got my bootie in the pink hat, 5th picture down (same picture as Marse. Gee, Marse looks adorable, and you get my tush. ughhhh.

The big question is, was I smiling? ~smirk~

sheer_3

56 post s
25-Mar-2008
7:37 PM
Rozan, thank you from sharing pictures from the Houston Convention.

Was one of the best I have been and met many good friends as you, Shanen, Maria Begona(from Canada),Nancy, of course ...Judy AKA Facecrafter and the time to share with all the wanderful trainers and many more to long to tell.

was very brave to see Margie coming despite her sicknes and share this moments with us.

We are really becoming a big national PMU organization with a sense of family.

Thanks to all of you who share.

Love,

Yolanda.
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marti76

10 post s
27-Mar-2008
11:36 AM
Convention,Wow,it is great to put faces to the names. Lizzy, it is a small world, and you live in the most gorgeous part of it. I was so glad to meet all of you. Liza, we did meet. I actually gave you a hug goodby in the front lobby of the hotel on Mon. when I had to leave early. I am in the pictures posted on this site. I am the red-head to Lizzy's left at the restaurant table. I have on a turqouise top and my purse is sitting in front of me.Convention was fabulous!!I first heard about revitalash at Conference, but now after seeing some great lashes on so many of you guys, I guess I am going to have to invest. All the speakers were great,and the networking was the best. Take care, Marti
LiZa

2790 post s
2-Apr-2008
11:05 PM
something just struck me in looking at these pics.

there is some dam good looking PMU out there!

Used to, in the 'day', it was HORRIFIC.

see?? the newbies are on the right track!!!!

darn, i am proud of you girls.