viva las vegas: day 4

Today is September 11th, 2008

I was reminded of the sobering anniversary when I arrived at the Mandalay Bay convention center today and was given a little flag pin.

Today was also the last day of this year's SuperZoo trade show. We had a fabulous day: lots of orders, more exciting conversations and a fairly easy breakdown. I was hoping to make it to the pool, but instead we wound down from the week together and then I took a walk.

For the first time I was able to get out on "the strip" - outside for the first time since I stepped off the plane! Here are some of my photos from my walk...

It was fascinating to be at the "New York, New York" casino on September 11th. The flags were at half-mast... the mood was solemn (even in the midst of flashy Las Vegas lights)

viva las vegas: day 2

Well here we are, day 2! (Day 1 of the actual show)

We had a fabulous day today! After a slow start, we were pleased to meet tons of fabulous store owners, groomers, distributors, fellow exhibitors and of course, dogs! We pitched Dog is Good to the Tonight Show and made a YouTube commercial.

There are some very fancy poodles prancing around as well as several very spoiled little lap dogs in strollers. I wonder if Olivia would enjoy being here or just be totally overwhelmed?

Vegas observations: Everything is expensive, I have not yet been outside because all the hotels and convention center are connected, there are very few windows and therefor little to no concept of time, wearing knee-high boots all day while standing on a concrete floor perhaps is not the best plan and smoking is allowed nearly everywhere! Boy am I a long way from home...

Tonight: We celebrate and do some Vegas!

viva las vegas: day 1

Day one of SuperZoo started with an early flight and my first look at the Las Vegas strip from the car window.

We all arrived in one piece and right on time. Our boxes were waiting for us in booth #3630 and we got right to work!

The booth came together just as we planned after a few hours. We are excited to see how Dog is Good is received by SuperZoo attendees!

Despite being in Las Vegas for the first time, I am really looking forward to dinner and a shower and then resting up for our first big day at SuperZoo! Yeeehaw.