Having My Tattoo Redone at Lucky - Cat Tattoo Studio

After Yule, I was going to meet up with some friends, and do the normal Saturday night thing of hanging out, movies, drinking, food, crafts, magickal home, ect. On Saturday's, Grandpa Johnson come over and watches the children to give some time to myself, a date, or hang with friends.

At the Agrave Spirit Grove ritual, some of the members wanted to see my tattoo. I show them, and the feedback was mostly positive.

I was happy with how my tattoo originally came out for the most part. The design was mine, to express my faith and spirituality. It was my first tattoo, so I did really know what to expect.

Somethings I didn't like, was the paws of the wolf just stop, and when it was colored, the brightness just never lived up to the claim. I just didn't have that pop, I was looking for.

I heard about and got the number of the artist from another member of the Pagan and Witches Community Circle. he lived in one of the rougher sections of town and tattooed on his kitchen table. I didn't know it at the time, but now I do that he also was pressing very hard. This increased the pain level.

With the replaying of Yule, and thoughts about my tattoo in my head. I came upon the Lucky - Cat Tattoo Studio.

Owner and artist, Jerry Thomas and I talked; I wanted to have my tattoo re - colored, and add another crescent moon to create the God Symbol on top of the Triple Goddess Symbol that was already apart of the piece. He quoted a really great price. Jerry had just finished doing some work on a woman, and had one appointment to go. If I would come back at 12:30am, he would do the work.

After visiting Walmart and Sonic, I headed back to the studio. We talked for a few minutes while Jerry set up. We got started around 1am.

The colors were so bright from the start, just as I have imagine. There is always a certain amount of discomfort involved, but throughout the whole time there was not real pain. In fact, when laying on my stomach , the hum of the tattoo machine almost put me to sleep.

Jerry take great pride in his work, and wants the give his clients the best every time. His studio is amazing. It makes you comfortable right away. Because of this he started almost immediately to fix thing that bothered him as well. Things like fixing the outline, making the nose & ears look more wolf like, and adding new color combinations & textures as well. He went far beyond what would be expected.

I feel like I have a brand new tattoo; one that is closer to my original vision. We finished around 3:30am in the morning. I was thankful he was will to do the work at a time when I have someone to watch my children.

Is my tattoo done? For the next 3 weeks adleast it is, while it heals. Jerry and I have already started talking about some ideas for a background, and how to complete the paws on the wolf.

Tattooing can become very addictive. I have a few ideas for other projects in the future. Jerry is going to draw them up for me. Time and money will dictate allot as well. My family's well being come before a tattoo.

I do look forward to working with Jerry again. I will also tell my friends about how happy I am, and that they should stop by for their body art needs.

Lucky Cat Tattoo Studio
4205 E Sahara Ave, Ste #3
Las Vegas, NV 89104

Ph: 702 - 432 - 8289
Fx: 702 - 457 - 8289

Jerry also attends many local, regional, and national tattoo conventions.
He tattoos and has clients in Nevada, California, Utah and New Mexico.


Tattoo After Care:

• Leave plastic wrap on for 1 or 1 1/2 hours.
• After you remove the wrap, wash gently with anti -bactrial soap and water. pat dry. Do not rub!
• You will apply a thin layer of either A&D Ointment or Lubridem Lotion on the area for 2 weeks or until healed.
• Don not submerge /soak your tattoo in water until completely healed.
• Keep your tattoo out of direct contact with the sun until healed (Even after tattoo heals, sun exposure without sunscreen can cause the tattoo to fade.)
• If these instructions are not followed, it can result in poor healing and /or loss of color.

The Brew Pub at The Monte Carlo

My Dad and I loves beer and wine. When dad was younger, he made wine in the garage. He even brewed a few batches of beer. Dad got a kit from a brother-in-law doing research for a book in England.

My dad didn't seem to care much for national brands of beer. He tend to like the imports, and micro brews. He found great joy in finding these local bars or side of the road places that brewed there own stuff. When I became old enough to legally drink, I followed his lead, and for most part tastes.

I'm lucky that living here in Las Vegas, that they have so many breweries. One such place is The Brew Pub within The Monte Carlo Resort & Casino. This property is on the world famous, Vegas Strip.

Here is what's on the official website,"Monte Carlo Brew Pub is a great place to enjoy a draft beer while catching a good game! The Brew Pub also serves an array of tasty items from its extensive menu including such favorites as brick-oven pizzas, salads and sandwiches. For those with a hearty appetite, our steak and stein special includes a tasty T-bone served with a 16-ounce draft. Without a doubt, the Brew Pub is the best party on the Strip."

The Monte Carlo has lot of free parking and valet, but I think I found a faster way. Park next door at The Bellagio, and take the tram way across. Go down the stars or escalator, and you'll be right at the pub.

The Brew Pub has 5 signature premium micro brews. They are as follows:

Las Vegas Lites (Premium Lager) - Las Vegas Lites is our lightest offering in color and body. It's a light lager that delivers smooth flavor with a crisp, clean, and dry finish.

High Roller Red (Amber Ale) - High Roller Red is a full-bodied amber ale with carmel and toffee notes. It's created through a blend of domestic and imported malted barley, and balanced by the fruity tones of our house yeast.


Winner's Wheat (Wheat Ale) - Winner's Wheat is an unfiltered, American-style wheat ale. It contains a mixture of malted wheat and barley which creates a quenching beer that's as crisp as it is refreshing.

Jackpot Pale (India Pale Ale) - Jackpot Pale is a copper colored ale with a pleasing hop aroma and flavor. The hearty "recipe" was traditionally created to survive long journeys from the United Kingdom to India.

Silver State Stout (Irish Stout) - Silver State Stout is a surprisingly smooth version of a traditional Irish stout. It's made of a complex blend of imported and domestic barley, which creates a rich, dry flavor.

My favorite is the High Roller Red. I tend to like most ales and lagers. The stout is just to dark and strong for my liking.

Another great thing about the Brew Pub is it has a built in Cigar Shop. Cigars are other one of my vices. I love high end, hand rolled cigars. I also getting into the newer flavored cigars as well.

When I first move here, I was on the strip most weekends, if not during the week. Things change a bit as you live here longer, and you even try to aviod the strip and the tourists. The exception to that is when family and friends are in town for a visit

Now that I'm a single dad, my ex-father-in-law come over every saturday to watch my children, and give a break. This has let me hang out more with friends, and to have a night on the town. The Brew Pub is alway in the front of my mind for places to go.

If you love Micro brews or beer in general then The Brew Pub at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino is a key place of interest on your next Las Vegas vacation.

For more infomation on The Monte Carlo please visit their website at www.montecarlo.com

Sunday Services

My children and I really enjoyed the ritual on Sunday. It was the first time I brought Zac and Jenna with me. It was wonderful to worship together as a family again.

I feel for the most part my children were well behaved. Each had a moment or two though. It was nice to get compliments about them from my fellow members of the circle.

My parent let me find my path, and I really used that freedom alot. After a long search, I found the path that works best for me. I'm never shy to make a change I feel is right. I offen leap without looking. It has both worked out and blown up in my face at times. This part of learning who I was, and excepting the good and the bad.

As a parent, I want to expose my children to many paths, and then in time, they can follow the path that is best for them. I wish is that find a group that makes them happy, and helps them grow.

We should never stop learning and growing. It doesn't matter what stage of life we are in.

I arrived a little early, so I could go over my part a ritual that will happen at Yule. I also was helpping out, by smuging the members as they entered the sacrid place.

Here is what Lily wrote about the ritual, "Please join us in ritual to honor the divine within and without. There will be a strong alignment of planets in Sagittarius and Capricorn that evening, which means that it is a good time to do spells for practical matters (energy moving earth). Our ritual for the evening will focus on our personal power manifesting change in our physical environment. Please spend some personal time thinking about something that you would like to change in your "mundane" life, is it a job, money, where you live, your health or weight? You don't have to share what it is with others, but please just take some time to think about what you would like to work on."

Jenna really loves to sing! She offen makes up songs to sing to me and other family members. I taught her, We All Come From The Goddess, and We Are A Circle chants. Zac loved the activity, and movements. Both children loved the fire, and all the candles. They also were able to take part in passing the Cake & Ale.

After the ritual, we hung around and fellowshipped some. My children made some new friends, and even got a phone number for a possible babysitter.

Both were excited to come to the next service, and quickly feel asleep on the ride home.

I been wanting to have Zac and Jenna go through a Wiccaning / Paganing. It a blessing and introduction to the craft for childern. I'm going to try to write the ritual myself. I think I'm up to this challenge.

I do some research to find examples of Wiccaning / Paganing rituals in my books or online. Lily also said she would send me some examples as well.

It was special time for us as a family!

My Son's 7th birthday

Despite some early run ins with Murphy's law, the day was a success. My son had a great day and birthday!

It is hard for me to really believe he is 7 years old. Its seems like just yesterday, I was driving extremely slow taking him home from the hospital for the first time.

He is on track break at the moment, but is attending 1st grade. He growing so much each day, I'm so proud of him. he trys his best to handle what has been thrown at him at such a young age.

We had his birthday dinner at CiCi's Pizza Buffet. (see picture at left) it one of his favorite place to eat. They have all you can eat salad, soup, pasta, pizza, and desserts. It is not gourmet, but for the price, it's a deal.

My children like most, love pizza. I also think part of the appeal is that on the TVs they have cartoon network, and Fox News Channel. Clearly the people running it are big into fantasy. While the TVs are on closed caption, Classic 80's hits play over the speaker, the music is something I enjoy.

We head home after the meal for presents and cake !

My son's aunt and uncle from Florida gave him a Leapster L-Max, and a Wall -e game to play on it. Grandpa Johnson had the hit of the evening, with a set of 5 Transformers. I gave him a Jeff Gordon car, a Transformer, and a Tonka Car Carrier with 3 cars. His sister gave him a few little Transformers. Other family members have sent or will be sending something soon.

A few family members called through out the day. My son also asked if he could call a few people as well.

My son picked out and got a Midnight Delight cake by Stone Cold Creamery. It is devil's food cake with layers of chocolate ice cream, with rich fudge gouache over it. it was so very good. He really loved it. There be enough for a few more desserts out of it.

Even with my son growing up so fast, tonight he still wanted a hug and so cuddle time with his dad. it was a quiet and special moment to end the day

For more infomation on Cici's Pizza, Visit http://www.cicispizza.com/
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Dusty, You'll Be Missed

On Saturday, November 8th, while I was out with some friends, our cat, Dusty got out. He has yet to return.

We have searched the complex were we live most nights, calling his name. We also have left some food and water out for him, which as not been touched.

He is a young un-neutered male, so he may be sowing his seeds on the concrete desert of Las Vegas.

There is still a chance Dusty might return. That said, with each passing day the chances get less and less.

Dusty came to join our family in May. He was a gift from Lily, and her family. I brought him home here after the Beltane ritual & feast.

He was loved and care for by my children and I. He will surly be missed.

He loved to curl up in the sink, even though most cats by nature don't like getting wet. Dusty was always cuddling into and sleeping with one of us.

Our time together was short, but you will never be forgotten.

May the Goddess watch over and protect you on your journey.

So Mote It Be !!