[dlvorg] Side trips, EON, activities, etc. ...

From: Diva Las Vegas organizers (dlvorg@geekbabe.com)
Date: Wed Nov 01 2006 - 11:48:11 CST


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Org List
Bahama Breeze Dinner
Hotel Closing
Side Trip
EON & Timeshares
Summary schedule of activities
Administrivia
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Bahama Breeze Dinner

Nora writes:

>Cheryl and Cyndi has requested that the Bahama Breeze dinner for this
>coming DLV also be the place to celebrate their first Anniversary. If
>you recall they renewed their vows during last years DLV and felt it
>would be appropriate to share their first anniversary with us.

Thanks for the info. I'll ask Annie to add that to the dinner at Bahama
Breeze.
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Hotel Closing:

Edy Vee writes:

>Annie, FYI, the STARDUST, a major casino on the strip, will be closing
>its doors Nov 1, 2006.
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Side Trip:

Nora writes:

>I am not certain if these were done in the past but here are a few
>suggestions.

>Lake Havasu Az - Go see the London Bridge

>Oatman Az and Laughlin - Oatman is a ghost town and an interesting
>sight to see.

>Zion national park.

>There is also several gold mines in traveling distance-one is right
>outside of Searchlight

>I cant volunteer to be the coordinator as i am unsure of my plans but
>maybe someone out there might be able to.
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Annie writes:

>>All we need is a destination and a volunteer coordinator. Any takers?

>I've coordinated things like this the past three years.

>However, I'm gonna let somebody else do it next year.

>First of all, I'm about out of places I know reasonably well that are
>within a sane driving distance. I've thought of Zion, but they have now
>closed off the north canyon (the scenic one) to private vehicles and
>run shuttles, which would probably scare off a number of our people.

>Besides, I'm seriously contemplating doing this coming DLV without a
>car. Last year with just a few exceptions, my rental car sat in the
>garage at the Sahara. I took a taxi to many of the evening activities,
>being somewhat paranoid about driving under the influence.

>I'm sure some of the others know some appropriate places that I've
>missed.
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EON & Timeshares:

Michelle Jenkins writes:

>Hi all,

>Sorry its been so long but I have had work commitments that I couldn't
>make go away and then Susan and I were away on vacation but anyway the
>following is a bit of catch up

>I guess I have committed to coming next year, having just booked a
>timeshare unit at Fairfield on Harmon. At least we won't be staying at
>Grand Vacation 6-7 miles down the strip this year!!!

>I volunteer (Geez its hard to write that word) for an EON evening
>again. Provisionally this will be at Bertolini's since that's been
>pretty successful for the last couple of years.

>As for the golf, Wednesday seems like as good a day as any. While I can
>appreciate that some would like a scramble event the individual stroke
>play probably works best for most.

>NSD IV: This has been a blast in the past, especially with smaller
>groups. Last year a group of us (unnamed but they know who they are)
>got a limo, the second year we've done this. For those considering
>going to NSD this is a great option. I assume my erstwhile friend from
>Tennessee and her cohort in crime from Utah and her sidekick from
>Hawaii are already thinking about this again???? [Yes you do know who
>YOU are!]

>We should put "Charles Bar" back on the agenda for Friday morning at
>2:00am, subject to confirmation, etc, etc. Gina tells me she is coming
>again next year, the traditional organiser and host but if she doesn't
>then I'll do it, even if it means giving up my early morning video
>poker session!

>Which reminds me, if any one is looking for a local source of exotic
>whisk(e)y and bourbon, try the store at South Coast casino. As it's
>right next door to the Grand Vacations, I used to have breakfast there
>quite often. There were no problems in fact very friendly as far as I
>was concerned. Anyway there bottle store is packed with (seemingly)
>every known brand including Bookers and George Dickel.

>As for the hotels, this seems more an issue fro new comers rather
>returnees. Those that have been before (to either LV or DLV) seem to
>have a favourite or favourites to stay at. I would make the comment
>though, that if you have a group of people willing to share that there
>a great many condos and timeshares. Many have two and often three
>separate bedrooms with largish living areas and self contained
>kitchens. For 2 or 3 people the cost per person is probably less than a
>separate hotel room for each and a lot more space, along with
>"guaranteed" shared rides to activities.

>Hugs
>Michelle
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Summary schedule of activities:

Preliminary and subject to change.

Monday, April 23:
            1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBD)
            6:00pm Happy Hour (Suede - MV)
            7:00pm Dinner (Suede - MV)
            Ev Welcome Celebration (Suede - MV)

Tuesday, April 24 :
            AM Lake Mead Boat Cruise (Lake Mead - MS)
            1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBD)
            PM Skydiving With Or Without Densie (Golf course)
            Ev Night Of The Soiled Doves IV (CR - SV)

Wednesday, April 25:
            AM-PM Diva Las Vegas Invitational Golf (Golf course - MS)
            AM-PM Art Tour (TBD)
            1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBD)
            PM English High Tea (Four Seasons - MS)
            6:00pm Happy Hour (Various)
            7:00pm Eating Out Night (Various)
            7:00pm EON Milanos option (Milanos - MS)
            7:00pm EON Blue Ox option (Blue Ox - MS)
            7:00pm EON Nora's choice (TBD)
            7:00pm EON Bertolinis option (Bertolinis - MS)
            9:00pm Mainstream-Alternative Night (Various)
            9:00pm Alternative Bar Crawl (Various - SV)
            9:00pm Slot Tournament (Blue Ox - MS)
            9:00pm Fremont Street Experience (FSE - MS)
            Ev Theater Night (TBD)

Thursday, April 26:
            1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBD)
            PM Bowling (TBA)
            Ev Production Show (TBD)
            Ev Limo Tour (TBD)

Friday, April 27:
            2:00am Charles Bar (Allegro Bar Bellagio - MS)
            1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBD)
            6:00pm Happy Hour (Bahama Breeze - MS)
            6:30pm Anniversary Celebration (Bahama Breeze - MS)
            7:00pm Dinner (Bahama Breeze - MS)

Saturday, April 28:
            1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBD)
            PM SBS Social (TBD)
            Ev Production Show (TBD)
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