From: Annie (annie@geekbabe.com)
Date: Wed Feb 04 2004 - 07:49:49 CST
In this mailing:
Org List
Various items and updates
Shows and such
Polls are still open
Charles Bar
Hey sailor, wanna party?
Various items
Boat timing
Volunteer
Pity Party item for general list
Some bad news and such
DLV Golf comments
DLV participant report
Summary schedule of activities
Administrivia
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Org List:
This is the DLV 2004 Organizational Mailing List (dlvorg@geekbabe.com)
Replies to this message will be forwarded to the DLVORG list and not
the DLV-Announce or DLV-Discuss list.
Ongoing activity database of proposed and scheduled activities on line:
http://www.geekbabe.com/annie/org04arc/acts.html
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Various items and updates:
Heads up for deadlines and cutoffs:
A couple reminders. Wednesday, March 31, is our absolute drop-dead date
for planning of any activity that needs a sign-up, headcount, or other
hoop jump. That's now less than 2 months away. Activity sign-up begins
April 1.
I'm planning for the Large Final Mailing<tm> to go out on Monday, April
26. That means that Sunday, April 25 is the absolute drop-dead date for
anything that appears on the final schedule. And, obviously, that is
also the drop-dead date for anything that is to be sent out in the LFM.
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There have been a LOT of schedule changes and adjustments over the past
week or so. Please look over the draft schedule below to be sure you're
not missing anything important.
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We've tested the golf list and it seems to work fine. If anybody here
wants to be involved in the golf organization and play, please subscribe
to it (dlvgolf@geekbabe.com) as we will be directing all golf traffic
that is not of general interest to the golf list from now on.
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Speaking of golf, nothing has been received since the second notice of
golf reschedule went out to the general list. This has now been moved to
Thursday on the main schedule. See Mindy's note below.
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I'm in the process of putting together the maps and visual directions
page. I would like to have everybody please take a look at the work in
progress and look for missing items or anything that's incorrect.
http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/dlv2004/maps/
Also, does anybody have a clear photo of the entrance to the Desert Rose
Golf Club, or another easily-recognizable landmark near the entrance?
Thanks.
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Art tour: Sarah, would you be willing to write a brief (100-300 words or
so) description of what you have planned for this tour to be included
in a general mailing in the near future? Thanks.
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For those who love numbers, our general mailing list broke 450 last
week. I can realistically see this hitting 500 before DLV. It was
370-something this time last year.
Speaking of numbers: Confirmed registrations: 58, confirmed SO's 11 for
a confirmed headcount of 69. Validations outstanding: zippo!
Newcomers have been VERY good about responding to the validation e-mail
properly.
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Shows and such:
No further comments have come in WRT the two proposed shows. I'll plan
to send a note to Cagle saying that our first choice is Saturday, and
for him to please confirm and finalize it.
I'm also sending a note to Tushell saying that there is interest in her
dinner/show (which would time about right following Cagle) but we need
more details.
I'm also going to send her a note that we indend to list her corset
workshop on our schedule as a vendor activity for Friday afternoon, as I
do believe this would interest many of our people.
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Polls are still open:
Still time to vote on the Clarion Suites Emerald Springs as a suggested
hotel. Check your e-mail for your ballot. If you can't find it, write
and a duplicate will be sent.
Polls will close when no votes are received for a 48 hour period.
A special mailing will be made when the vote is final.
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Charles Bar:
Gina writes:
>I will check on Charles, I'll try to call some night. But he is kind
>of a fixture.
Thanks, Gina.
>Besides if he isn't there we'll go anyways!
Ok, I guess that will make it the non-Charles bar if that happens. :)
I asked a couple of our people to pinpoint the Charles Bar on the
Bellagio floor plan, so I could include it in the visual directions, and
I now remember that I've been to that bar, though not during DLV. I very
well could have been served by Charles, as I do remember the bartender
there was very personable.
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Hey sailor, wanna party?:
Densie writes:
>>>1. The sailors could attend the boat ride already in NSD attire.
>>>2. ... earlier trip which departs the dock at noon ...
>I have to agree that option (2) is better because we have agreed that
>Doves attire is not appropriate for mainstream activities.
>>My only concern is that a noon push from the dock means assembly and
>>leaving LV at 10:30. Is this too early?
>Not if people are sensible about the way they dress. How about instead
>of putting on tons of makeup, evening gowns or Dovewear (tm) to ride on
>a boat, we go casual for the boat trip and use the time between that
>and Doves to get dressed up.
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>>>re: big show pity party..
>Can someone flesh this out for me? I'm not sure what a pity party
>is. Is it like karaoke?
Well, they may be doing Karaoke there, but ...
I was originally intended to be a second-track thing for those who were
not going to the big show and limo tour.
There's a draft of the activity description right below. This will go
out in this Sunday's general mailing.
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>>Mindy, unfortunately, I've not had the pleasure of playing in the DLV
>>golf outing yet, but really looking forward to it this year. Hearing
>Hopefully it's going to be better than the city courses in Tucson,
>where the "fun" is keeping your group moving so that the mall cop in
>his little scooter doesn't come and tell you to hurry up...or so that
>golf balls don't start flying at you when you're still on the green.
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Various items:
Mindy writes:
>hey girls..
Hey hey, my my ... :)
>well a couple of items..
>regarding the tea.. diane has looked at the schedule and ya we way
>overloaded the loafers on thurs.. from a schedule standpoint friday at
>2 looks best for the tea.. early enough so everyone can make HH and
>late enough so all that perfect makeup can be done.
Ok, unless somebody says "STOP", I'll move the HT to Friday at 2:00pm.
>On the golf front thurs makes the most sense from the feedback and i
>will make the final arrangements by wed of next week at the latest.
Ok, let's consider this a done deal. Golf will be moved to Thurs.
>for this year i think we will do the old format, which is fun with some
>discussion during and after golf regarding the format for next year.
>This year we need to make it clearer that each player should supply a
>nice but not expensive gift (5 to 10 doller range if fine) for the
>drawing and i am getting some positive feedback from some local biz
>places for some special prizes..
We can announce this both in the general list and the golf list as
we get a bit closer to DLV.
>for the garden party if we get a large number of sign ups we will
>encourage 2 shifts at the party but since this is a southern bell sub
>activity the final word on that will come from Monique.
What is the actual maximum body count that you can have at your house,
Mindy?
>ahh the pity party.. i have made arrangements for a professional
>bartender who will work the event for tips only. also looking for one
>of the gals to work the event serveing munchies, for a small stipend,
>free attendence, tips and the opertunity to wear a really cute french
>maids outfit. have had a couple of people interested in doing the show
>already so if we publish the plans for the show far enough in advance i
>think it will be a lot of fun.
We do have a new general volunteer. See notice above or below. If you
want, I can give you her e-mail address.
>also we have a tenitive dress code for the event.. vegas cocktail party
>flashy not trashy, ie that cute mini skirt and blouse you want to wear
>so badly will probley be fine..
>however the wide belt you call a skirt that shows off those frilly pink
>panties is not appropriate. cocktail dresses and evening suits will fit
>in nicely.
Ok, so noted. I'll get this on the dress suggestione in the LFM.
>please remind people that there is a fair amount of parking in the area
>close to the house but carpooling is to be encouraged.
Again, we will get this in the LFM along with the directions.
>shopping.. i will be working on a map of the thrift stores for out
>shopping and will of course include the attic.. i will contact them in
>advance to make sure we have ample photo opertunities ect. the shopping
>will also include some of the larger charity discount stores.
>also on the shopping front i am going to belz outlet this week to
>arrange discounts for diva people for the entire week so the can shop
>when they have time.. the most likely outcome will be a list of stores
>that will offer discounts with an official diva 2004 nametag.
Ok, thanks. I'll start the promotions list with this one.
>i do need a little help as far as the pity party.. as most of you know
>i will not be in town till sometime late on monday due to #1 sons
>wedding.. so if somebody will help with collecting for the pity party i
>would be most grateful.. i will make sure that prepaid tickets are
>available to hand out..
Volunteers?
>well all for now..
Thanks, Mindy. :)
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Boat timing:
Diane writes:
>Morning Annie,
Uh, evening. :)
>I'm open to moving the Boat cruise to the earlier cruise, if there
>will be more sailor gals and Soiled Dove participants. I plan on
>attending BOTH.
>The other option could be a delay on the beach (1/2 hour after the
>cruise) and head over to the Soiled Doves locale.
>If it is Southwest of Greater Las Vegas, the Soiled Dove Sailers could
>cut south of Las Vegas over to the event w/o having to enter downtown
>LV.
Well, uh, the assembly point for the NSD side trip will be the San Remo,
which is on the south side of the Strip area, and the destination of
the NSD side trip will be waaaaaayyyy southwest of the main LV area,
but I don't think it's practical to go from the boat trip to the NSD
side trip without a change of outfit, at least for 90%+ of our people.
>It's the group call - I'll sponsor/hostess either.
I really think that the suggestion of the earlier trip will increase
overall participation in both activities, and not get people into a time
crunch.
Unless there are any objections, I'll reschedule this to 10:30am on
the main schedule.
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Volunteer:
Tina (not Tina Tawdre) writes:
>I am sooo looking forward to attending this year's Diva Las Vegas as
>this will be my first time. I would like to know if there is any way I
>can show up a day or two earyly to help with anything, I am available
>for anything you might need. Would love to be a part of the organizing
>or at least set up as it may help in making me feel more comfortable.
If anybody needs some assistance with busy work, we have a volunteer
to help. Let me know if you need help and I'll give you Tina's e-mail.
Tina has registered and is validated.
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Pity Party item for general list:
Here's a draft of the item that will go out in this Sunday's general
mailing.
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Big Show Pity Party:
Each general mailing between now and DLV will feature one of our
activities in detail. This week we feature Thursday evening's Big Show
Pity Party.
The name "Pity Party" comes from the original idea of providing an
activity to take pity upon those who could not go to the big show, but
the whole concept has expanded to something that is no longer just a
second-choice option.
Mindy will be host(ess)ing this party at her private residence. Please
join us in thanking Mindy (in unison now, "Thanks, Mindy") for the time
and effort and the use of her house.
Drinks and snacks will be served, and Mindy has arranged for a
bartender for the evening.
Highlight of this activity will be a 30-60 minute drag show on a lighted
stage under the palm trees in Mindy's back yard. The star of this show
will be ... YOU!
As Mindy writes:
+lets hear from anybody who would like to perform at the party.
+depending on interest each person could do from one to 3 numbers.
+anybody willing would be welcome (from the seasoned drag queen to the
+gee i always wanted to do that) the stage will be small so duets would
+be possible but anything more would be likely to end with a splash
+*LOL*
+performers would need to provide thier music on cd and let me know in
+advance the number or numbers they would like to preform so we dont
+have any duplication.
If anybody would like to consider performing, just reply to this mailing
and Mindy will get in touch with you.
Dress: "Vegas Cocktail Party" attire suggested. Flashy, but not trashy.
As Mindy states ...
+dress for the party will be casual dressy to cocktail dressy. please,
+because some of the younger members of my household and maybe a
+neighbor or two will be in attendance no fetish or trash wear.
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Some bad news and such:
Densie writes:
>Some bad news, I have a spinal injury that has flared up and I'm on
>leave from work right now. I have to see the sturgeon again Wednesday,
>but stuff like indoor skydiving and golf will probably be out for me.
:(
Ok, I'll scratch the skydiving thing.
Hope you're over this RSN!
>I have cancelled the car show trip I had planned for April, but DLV is
>still on my list of fun things to do and I will be there if at all
>possible.
Think positive. :)
>>Both Binion's Horseshoe and Castaways (nee Showboat) have recently
>>closed.
>I wonder how much longer they're going to have the "Showboat Approach".
>(Gina will get this one, anyway)
Hmmmm .... they didn't change that to Castaways Approach? :) :)
>>also a consideration is to change the format from stroke play to a team
>>scramble event.
>Huh?
Say what?
>Another golf item which we're doing again this year is the DLV Golf
>mailing list. This will start up very shortly. This is for people who
>want to play golf with our group and want to discuss the details.
>I'm really not sure if I will be able to play golf, but please put me
>on the list. If nothing else, maybe I'll learn what terms like "team
>scramble event" mean. ;)
>>Second, we'll continue the evening of fun and people-watching at one
>>of LV's most glamorous and exclusive night hot-spots, the Las Vegas
>>Lounge.
>We'll fit right in! IMHO, anyone who is offended by our unusual
>dressing habits shouldn't be hanging out in a pro-TV bar anyway.
Hmmmm ... I wonder if LVL has ever had a nun as a customer? :)
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DLV Golf comments:
>Hi all, Julie here... When I first read the idea of going to a
>scramble format I thought WHAAAT??? After the last two years winning
>in a stroke play format, I figured I was a marked "woman" this year
>with everyone gunning for me. However, after thinking about it, I
>would vote for a scramble format if it is a blind draw. I've been in
>scramble events where some teams had four "good buddies" all having low
>handicaps with opposing teams made-up of four hackers. Needless to say
>who won, even though it is all for fun.
>A blind draw would be the most fair way to handle this since most of us
>rarely see or play with one another. We could also put together teams
>with information from each individual posting her handicap (or average
>score) and how often they play. This would give Mindy some A, B, C,
>and D players to organize into a blind draw with each group composed of
>each (or say one group with B, C, C, D,... or A, C, D, D,... or whatever
>she could make up).
>Anyway, I'll be there. Information on my golf handicap... I now sport
>an 11.5 handicap and play once or twice weekly. You can look up my
>golf club and it's players by going to http://ttsoft.com Look up Club
>Listings, then Arizona, then Colorado River Casinos Golf Club, then
>click on Ron Jennings. It gives the players last 20 scores with dates,
>USGA Hdcp, and course slope/rating.
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DLV participant report:
Michelle and I were chatting on line the other nite and she was
wondering if/when I would be posting a report of who was registered and
such. We talked a bit about posting this periodically to the list here,
but I noted that some people start to complain if long reports are
posted to the list.
I ended up doing a quickie hack and putting this on line, with a
real-time query from the signup database.
http://{write if you need this}
Although there's nothing in there that's particularly sensitive or
confidential, please do not give out this URL.
First table is the individual registrations (no SO), second table is the
ones with SO, and the third is the non-validated ones. At the end is
some summary stuff. Newcomers can easily be identified with the zero in
the first year attended field.
Please use it, don't abuse it. :)
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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)
10:30am 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:
AM-PM Golf (Desert Rose - MS)
10:00am Art tour (TBD - MS)
1:00pm Lunch with or without Ginger (Sahara buffet - MS)
1:00pm Glamour Boutique Open House (Glamour Boutique - SV)
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)
1:00pm Lunch with or without Ginger (Sahara buffet - MS)
1:00pm Bad Attitude Corset Workshop (Bad Attitude Boutique)
2:00pm High Tea (TBD - MS)
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)
7:15pm Michael Cagle Show (Tramps)
12:00m Rocky Horror Picture Show (Highly tentative)
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