From: Annie (annie@geekbabe.com)
Date: Wed Jan 21 2004 - 08:26:42 CST
In this mailing:
Org List
Various items
Michael Cagle Show for DLV
Doves and San Remo assembly point
Saturday show
Golf and several things
How about this
Radios and gun shows
Summary schedule of activities
Administrivia
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Various items:
We need feedback on proposed plans for Wednesday and Saturday.
We have a proposal from Michael Cagle below which has options for both
and we don't want to leave those who have proposed shows (Michael and
Tushell) hanging.
Please read the Cagle item below, (re)read the Tushell item from last
week if necessary, and give us your thoughts and feelings as soon as
possible.
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Some golf comments have come in. See below. Looks like most are in favor
of moving it to Thursday.
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We now have our Big Sister Volunteer form on the web. If anybody would
like to volunteer as a Big Sister, please feel free to bring this up
on the web and check it out:
http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/bigsisvol.html
The three of you that we received volunteer info from (Mindy, Michelle,
Ginger) do not have to go back and fill this in. The BS coordinators
already have your information.
The main page for the Big Sister Program, which will now come up at
the last screen of registration, is:
http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/bigsis.html
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The response to the calling for web sites was not what I hoped for at
all. :( Only one besides myself sent theirs in. I know many of you on
this list have personal web sites. Please hit REPLY and tell us to list
your web site on our list.
This *will* drive traffic to your site. I noticed on my personal
referral reports last Sunday that several hits appeared to originate
from various mail services that appear frequently on the DLV list.
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There will not be a general mailing this Sunday unless time-sensitive
items are received before then. Next general mailing will be Feb. 1.
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Latest numbers: Validated registrations: 50, Validated SO's: 11, total
validated headcount: 61, validations outstanding: 1
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Michael Cagle Show for DLV:
Michael writes:
>I made arrangements to use the TRAMPS (formerly SASHA'S) club for a
>dinner/show either on Saturday or Wednesday... please let me know which
>is best. We can do a 7:15 show and be done by 9:00. This will allow you
>to have time to fill up your agendas.
>I am not doing a show there regularly.... but that is fine. I look
>forward to/ and having been excited about performing for you all again
>(year number 4)
>The normal "passing of the martini glass" is fine with me. You all
>have been more than gracious in your expression of appreciation.
>I was very very moved by the long line last year during my closing
>song... it was, to be honest.. one of the most awesome moments I have
>experienced as a performer.. and considering that you had already put
>in money earlier I was humbled.
>You will always be a priority to me. I look forward to performing for
>you again.. and in the future.... my only hope is that you all enjoy me
>to the degree I enjoy you....
>Let me know what night works for you .. I will handle everything for
>you on this end.....
We need feedback on this ASAP.
I can see this fitting either Wednesday or Saturday.
Kate, I would like to hear from you regarding what you think of continuing
your "Secretaries Night" at Tramps with the Michael Cagle show. I don't
see anything specific for after-dinner entertainment or other activities
prior to karaoke at Goodtimes. Such a show, as proposed by Michael, will
fit almost perfectly between the two.
Yes, this would involve one of our dreaded "moves" between dinner and
the show, but, IIRC, it's only a walk of about two city blocks (or one
"avenue block" :) between HRC and Tramps.
Only disadvantage I see of doing Michael Cagle on Wednesday is that he
would have less of a crowd than he would on Saturday.
Saturday would work too. Saturday is still wide open as of this time.
However, the more I think about it, the more I think that Michael would
want his own show, as opposed to being a "guest star" in Tushell's show.
Comments, Kate? Everybody?
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Doves and San Remo assembly point:
Diane writes:
>Afternoon Annie,
Uh, (glancing at clock) g'morning. :)
>The "Night of the Soiled Doves" sounds interesting. I'll be there.
I will too. ... And so will about 100 others, I'm sure. :)
>I agree, the San Remo Rarking area is a good central meeting spot for
>events. Please add it to the description for the Boat Tour and the
>Shopping expedition on Wednesday.
Ok, consider it done. Last year it worked out quite well for the
assembly point for the various things.
I think it will work out well for a default meeting/staging area for
all or at least most of the carpool type things. We will have people
staying there, and it's (reasonably) convenient and easy to find for
those who are not.
Another good point to consider using it as an assembly point, and I
don't know how much this will really count for our people, is that it's
convenient to the MGM monorail station. The Monorail service is supposed
to start RSN, and may be an option for those staying at Sahara, IP, and
Bellagio to get to the things that take off from San Remo, as well as
those at the Sahara.
I think it's still up in the air as to what affect, if any, the new
monorail will have on local transportation for DLV.
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Saturday show:
Aiko writes:
>>Is this (Bad Attitude's dinner-show proposal) what we wanna do for a
>>feature activity on Saturday evening
>Personally, I would rather have something on Saturday, rather than just
>let it wind down.
Well, I do agree that we should have something strong enough on Saturday
evening to, among other things, reinforce the Garden Party, which, IMAO,
is one of the activities where we want maximum turnout.
>This activity sounds like fun, and from Michael's
>note, it sounds like he can probably, be part of the program.
I thought of maybe writing to both Tushell and Michael, and maybe even
getting Tiny in the loop too, but I want to wait until we have more
details WRT the show, like what exactly it is, where, and, of course,
how much $$$$$.
(See note above.) I do, however, think that Michael would prefer to have
his own show, as opposed to being able to do 2-3 numbers between the
drag acts.
I'm also hoping for more feedback from (>>HINT<<) more of the ORG people
here regarding what they want for Saturday evening.
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Golf and several things:
Mindy writes:
>re: the tea..
>didnt mean to not communicate about it but you know the mail problems i
>was having.. so still willing to work with anybody on it.. well
>actually not me but diane.. the "tea" is her cup of tea.
Ok, please let us know what works for Tea arrangements and we'll firm
that up on the schedule.
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>re: thrift shops..
>the mail volume has been huge and we will try to map it out to hit as
>many as possable.. i dont think there is anyway we can hit them all so
>will try to arrange a wide selection. commercial, to down right cheep.
>i would like to do it tues so gals can shop for stuff to wear for the
>rest of diva. general idea.. maybe meet at 10 or 11 am.. shop, lunch,
>then shop some more and be back by 3 or 4 pm.
Ok, let's split the difference and call it 10:30 on Tuesday. :)
Everything indicates this will be a very popular activity.
Tuesday already has the boat tour and bowling, but I don't think there
will be much contention between any of them which could reduce the
overall participation, and having more options is a Good Thing<tm>.
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>re: golf.. lets wait a couple of weeks to get some more feedback to see
>about the change to thursday..
I sent a note about this in last Sunday's general mailing.
Here are the comments that have come in so far, most to the Discussion
Forum, one separately:
+I would like to recommend that the golf tourney remain on friday. it is
+one of events that first caught my attention when i found the dlv site
+last year. my time is limited for attending, and friday works out best
+for me. fore...pauline
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+Hi
+I have to say that I am VERY much in favour of moving the golf to top
+THURSDAY.
+Quite frankly I can't see very many people turning up if it is on
+Friday, given the activities planned for Thursday evening / Friday
+morning (eg Show, Limo Tour, Charles Bar).
+Last year I don't think I even got to bed before the scheduled starting
+time for the golf after going to Charles Bar.
+This is clearly going to impact some people but I agree with Mindy that
+I think the less demanding / attractive / tiring Wednesday night
+activities will allow / encourage more people to try out the golf.
+IMHO the golf is one of the relatively low risk "real world" activities
+at DLV and even if you're not a golfer, it is a good activity to try as
+a woman.
+Hugs Michelle
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+For the past two years, I have wanted to do Mindy's golf activity, but
+have declined due to the late ending of the Thursday night activities.
+IMHO, if there is a change of date to Thursday morning, I believe there
+would be more Diva divots.
+Aiko
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+Hi all,
+I'm going to try to change my vacation time to make Thursday available
+for DLV Golf. Wish me luck. Of course most of you know I called in
+sick last year just so I could play... and win the DLV Open :)
+Mindy, I have yet to team up with you, please allow me to to be a part
+of your foresome. Whatever day it's on... i'll be there. I may even
+change my registration to reflect it.
+Julie
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>re: big show pity party.. tenitive plan is around 8 Pm at our house..
>20 dollers prepaid 24 hours prior.. includes drinks, snacks, and if i
>can get enough willing people a 30 to 60 min drag show under the palm
>trees. i have arranged to have a bartender and maybe a coctail server
>and of course the lighted stage in the backyard..
Ok, I'll get this on the schedule and plan to put this on the sign-up
form as well.
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>re: garden party.. come see what the backyard makeover looks like this
>year.. oh i wont be cooking.. have a cook *LOL*
I don't think we will have any problem finding a volunteer to grill
stuff, either in advance or on the fly. Cook your own? :)
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How about this:
Kate writes:
>After looking at the request for info and the replies to that effect I
>think it might be nice if we had a "Testimonials page for the
>prospective new attendees. I know we have a writeup on the web page as
>to what to expect but it doesn't really tell you what to expect!
>Some of the recent testimonials attest to the fun and relaxed atmoshere
>we all shared at DLV quite well I think, So with that in mind I would
>like to suggest a testimonials section on the web page for new people
>or belated returnees to peruse when deciding on vacationing with us.
>If you, Annie were to designate a Dear Annie type Nome de plume editor
>and/or Sceener for the "DLV Brochure" who could decide which ones were
>noteworthy enough to warrant encripting, This would get the editor off
>the hook for the necessary editing and possibly leaving out of friends
>and relatives comments if their notations were less than spectacular.
>Just a thought! Maybe we can use some of it if not all?
>I only suggested designating someone else other that you as I suspect
>you have enought to do already and it gets others involved too. What
>do you think Ladies?
If somebody wants to take the initiative on this, I'll have no
objection.
We do have many testimonals going back several years. They are on the
discussion forums (jeez, an English professor would have a cow with my
use of that word) and in the mailing lists, mostly concentrated right
after DLV in various years.
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Radios and gun shows:
Yvonne writes:
>Sorry for this late response... takes a bit of time to catch up emails
>after a short vacation....only have to clear 300+ emails and spam...
>...so many people selling {v-word}....and {p-word} do-dads .... even with
>spam filters.
I hope Yvonne realizes that I edited that last line so this mailing
would not end up in everybody's junk folders. :)
>But anyway....
>Yes, I will be bringing the radios again.
Thanks. I can see a number of places where these will come in handy,
such as the Rhyolite trip, NSD side trip, limo tour, and maybe even
some others.
>Yes, I thought I was help to backup Gina (Glad to see you are back to
>attending DLV!!!) and will work also to backup Denise for the gun show
>on saturday.
Ok, thanks, got you on the list. :)
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Summary schedule of activities:
This schedule is preliminary and is subject to change
without notice.
Sunday, May 2:
10:15am Metro Comm Church service (MCC - SV)
5:30pm Pre-DLV Happy Hour (Freezone - SV)
6:30pm Pre-DLV dinner (Milano's - MV)
8:00pm Pre-DLV get-together (Spotlight lounge - SV)
Monday, May 3:
10:00am Trip to Rhyolite (Rhyolite - MS)
1:00pm Lunch with or without Ginger (Sahara buffet - MS)
5:00pm Happy Hour (Hamburger Mary's - MV)
6:00pm Dinner (Hamburger Mary's - MV)
8:00pm Welcome Celebration (Flex - SV)
Tuesday, May 4:
10:30am Thrift Shop Tour (Various - MS)
12:30pm Boat cruise (Lake Mead - MS)
1:00pm Lunch with or without Ginger (Sahara buffet - MS)
1:30pm Bowling (Bowling alley - MS)
5:00pm Happy Hour (TBD)
6:00pm Night of the Soiled Doves (TBA)
Wednesday, May 5:
10:30am Star Trek Experience (LV Hilton)
11:00am Hidden Woman Open House (Sahara (suite) - SV)
1:00pm Buffet Lunch (Bellagio buffet - MS)
1:00pm Lunch with or without Ginger (Sahara buffet - MS)
2:00pm Shopping expedition (LV Premium Outlets - MS)
5:00pm Happy Hour (Hard Rock Cafe - MV)
6:00pm Hard Rock Dinner (Hard Rock Cafe - MV)
Ev Secretaries Night (HRC - MV)
10:00pm Karaoke (Goodtimes - SV)
Thursday, May 6:
10:00am Art tour (TBD - MS)
1:00pm Lunch with or without Ginger (Sahara buffet - MS)
2:30pm Indoor skydiving (Flyaway - MS)
1:00pm Glamour Boutique Open House (Glamour Boutique - SV)
4:00pm High Tea (TBD - MS)
5:00pm Happy Hour (TBD)
Ev Production show (TBD - MS)
8:00pm Big Show Pity Party (Mindy's residence - SV(s))
Ev Limo Tour (TBD - MS)
Friday, May 7:
2:00am Charles Bar get-together (Bellagio - MS)
AM-PM Golf (Desert Rose - MS)
1:00pm Lunch with or without Ginger (Sahara buffet - MS)
2:00pm Shop til ya drop (Various - MV)
5:00pm Happy Hour (Carluccio's - MV)
6:00pm Carluccio's Dinner (Carluccio's Tivoli Gardens - MV)
7:30pm Annual Mixer (Goodtimes - SV)
Saturday, May 8:
10:00am Claude Hall Gun Show (Cashman Field - MS)
11:00am SBS Garden Party (Mindy's residence - SV)
5:00pm Happy Hour (TBD)
12:00m Rocky Horror Picture Show (Highly tentative)
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