From: Diva Las Vegas organizers (dlvorg@geekbabe.com)
Date: Wed Apr 22 2009 - 08:32:53 CDT
In this mailing:
Org List
This mailing
Laundry list
Filling in the holes
Group Photo(s)
Credit where credit is due
Pre-DLV gathering
Trevi and Mindy
Golf details
Blue Ox redux
Working schedule
Administrivia
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This mailing:
Overall, things are looking good as of this morning.
Activity sign-up continues. So far things remain smooth.
Over the past day or so the sign-ups slowed significantly.
There were 66 nag-o-grams sent out this morning, which
shows a higher than expected non-response to the activity
sign-up mailing. Although there are two more cycles before
the first of the non-respondees will be cancelled for
non-response, I'm beginning to wonder if this is a point at
which the state of the economy will start to show an effect.
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Two of the volunteers here have reported non-recipt of the
activity sign-up mailing. One found it in the "spam" folder.
Yes, those sign-up mailings do have a URL inside which has a
variable tail to it. These can and sometimes do trigger spam
traps.
I'm also concerned about some of today's reminders getting
rejected for rDNS errors due to the sporadic issues going
on yesterday and today.
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Speaking of which ... :(
We've had some data line problems over the past few days,
but hopefully they will be rectified soon. When I passed
by the "hut" this morning, they (the Qwest folks) were still
dorking around changing cards and doing BERT tests but they
admitted they still don't have a clue as to why whenever
the weather changes in the fall or spring, this circuit
goes all to $#!+. Yes, there are some challenges in getting
business-grade data services out here in the exurbs of what
is otherwise rural Nebraska.
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Laundry list:
Second verse, same as the first ... "I'm Henery the ..." :)
* Pistol/rifle shooting?
Gina, Eileen, costs involved? Is there a set fee? Approximate? Guess?
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* Carpool for shooting?
Gina? Eileen? Do you want this? If so, staging location?
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* Star Trek showtime?
Amber Michelle? Are showtimes available yet?
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* Boat Tour carpool locations?
Diane? Britney?
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Filling in the holes:
Let's visit and revisit some schedule details where we might
want to fill in some blank spots and smooth over some rough
spots.
Everything planned or added from now on needs to be no-sign-up,
just-show-up, for obvious reasons.
Here's where I think we can use some additional activities:
1. Monday, following the Welcome Celebration, no earlier than
10:00pm or so. Do we want a post-Ox activity? Dancing? Karaoke?
Barhopping? It could even be no-host.
2. Tuesday, Eating Out Night. I still think we need one more
option here, but it will have to be no-sign-up. Just pick a
place and agree to be there. Low maintenance.
3. I think it would be a Good Thing<tm> if we would pick a
place to meet and drink and socialize on Thursday evening
after NSD. Keep the group together to an extent and let the
in-towners know where the Doves are going after they get
back from the CR.
This really doesn't need a volunteer. It can be no-host. We
just need to designate a place.
Since many of the Doves will be in outfits a bit far out, this
should be a venue which is tolerant of such.
Venue suggestions, gang?
4. It would (still) be nice if we had one other dining option on
Friday evening. As of this time this will need to be no-sign-up,
just-show-up. It can be minimalistic, just pick a place and be
there.
5. What do we want to do on the last evening after dinner at
the Bahama Breeze? Ideas?
Comments, gang? Suggestions? Volunteers?
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Group Photo(s):
Michelle, where exactly do you have in mind for the group photo
after dinner and prior to the Limo Tour on Wednesday?
I would like to announce this as a schedule item, hopefully get
some of those who are not doing dinner and/or the Limo Tour to
stop by and pose with the group.
The larger and nicer group photos always get quite a few hits
on the web, so they are obviously in demand. They are also
mentioned in feedback on a semi-recurring basis.
The limo volunteers have been discussing a photo op by the
famous "Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas" sign, as they now have
a nice parking area, and I was thinking of trying to get at
least of the non-limo people down there to join the group
for a photo, but I decided against it due to the issues of
getting things synchronized.
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Credit where credit is due:
Let's review things again and be sure nobody is missing from
the credit list in the LFM. If anyone is missing here who
deserves credit for activities (the non-activity credits are
listed separately) and is not on the list, please scream.
Acoustic Jam Session: Susan, Bob
Art Tour: Artisan, Sarah, JoAnn, Marisa, Randi
Boat Tour Breakfast: Britney
Boat Tour: Diane
Charles Bar: Gina
Dinner, Komol: Nora
Dinner, Roy's: Kimberly Kael
Dinner, Milanos: Annie
Dinner, Trevi: Michelle
Dinner, Joes Stone Crab: Michelle (NZ)
Dinner, Bahama Breeze: Nora
Diva Las Vegas Invitational Golf: Mindy, Edy, Mardi
Drinks at Encore: Joan
Fashion Show Mall Fashion Show: Edy
Gaming option: Alanna
Glamour Boutique Open House: Amy
Harmony Nail Spa Open House: Norma
High Tea: Jamie
Irish Pubbing: Susan
Karaoke: Susan
Limousine Tour: JoAnn, Annie, Mary Beth, Marilyn
Local NSD dinner: Joan
Lunch With Ginger: Ginger
Lunch With Mary Beth: Mary Beth
Lunch Without Ginger: Annie
Magic's A Drag show: Nora
Murder Mystery: Holly
Night Of The Soiled Doves: Amy, Aiko, Kumiko
Pajama Party: Sarona
Pistol/rifle shooting: Gina, Eileen
Pity Party: Kim Komplin, Mindy
Post-show dinner: Nora
Pub Crawl: Lisa
Quiet evening at home: Sarona
SBS Social: Ginger
SO Get-Together: Bob
Star Trek IMAX Experience: Amber Michelle
Studio Lites Open House: Mardi
Theater Night: Ginger
Welcome Meet and Greet: Kim Komplin, Nora
(53 rows)
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Pre-DLV gathering:
Now that the more pressing issues are behind us, we can move
this one to the front burner and resume discussion.
I think we need to "soft-pedal" the Pre-DLV thing this year,
since it is on Mothers Day, and I don't want there to appear
to be ANY pressure in any way, shape, or form to get any of
our people, local or otherwise, to reneg on their family
commitments, should they have them.
However, that does not mean that those who are in town and
are otherwise not doing anything can't get together and enjoy
a drink and a chat!
We've had two venues suggested for this:
1. Alexis Park.
2. The PT's on Sahara, west of 6th.
IMAO, both would work, but I'm leaning toward suggesting PT's
for this since it's more informal, more reasonable in price,
and the plethora of various dining options, both in PT's and
within an easy walk.
Anyone have any strong feelings on either of these two? It
would be nice if we have a consensus, but if we don't we'll
vote.
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Trevi and Mindy:
Michelle (NZ) writes:
>Hi
Kia Ora! :)
(Wasn't that the name of that tiny rent-a-car they gave me?)
>>If anybody wants any of these to be adjusted, please
>>scream. :)
>Headcount limit for Trevi should be 60 provisionally.
Gotcha.
At the present rate of sign-up, I don't think this will
overflow. I forsee a good crowd, but not a waiting list.
As of this morning, you have a sign-up of 31 and the
machine says that 24.3 of them will show. Depending on
what the future response rate is, my guess is somewhere
in the 40s for a total dining headcount.
>Very sad to hear that Mindy can't make it this year.
Yes, agreed. I hate to see this happen.
We're also closely watching the status of one other key
player (she can identify herself if she wishes) who may
have some issues making it. With the current state of
the US economy, things like this can unfortunately be
expected. :(
>If I can do anything to help with golf let me know...
We have Mardi and Edy who have volunteered, but if you would
kind of be standing by to assist if needed, it would be most
appreciated.
>which I guess includes returning the crown from last year
>so I can win it again!! :-)
:)
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Golf details:
Mardi writes:
>Mindy,
>We will need the number of the golf course, Desert rose, For those
>of us that rent clubs and who to talk to.
I'm not Mindy {checking DL to be sure} but the number I have on
file for the Desert Rose Golf Club is 702-431-4653. I don't have
a contact person listed, but I'm sure that if you describe our
group there will be no confusion over which group we are. :)
>How do you put the foursome together, and I don't know Edy.
The activity sign-up screen has an input space for preferred
golf mates. I normally send this to Mindy, but I will now send
this to you, Edy, Michelle, and Mindy to be sure you are well
covered.
You will know Edy on sight, I'm sure. I'll send out an e-mail
with everyone's e-mail addresses so you can keep in touch and
work out any details.
Thanks.
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Blue Ox redux:
I'll let the person who sent this in identify herself if she
wants. :)
She who shall not be named writes:
>All the Blue Ox discussion reminds me of an old joke -
>100 T-girls walk into a bar. The bartender says "Funny, we never
>see any T-girls here." The T-girls respond "And at these prices,
>you won't see any more".
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A priest, a rabbi, and a minister walk into a bar.
The bartender exclaims "What is this? Some kind of a joke?"
{rimshot!} :)
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Working schedule:
Diva Las Vegas 2009 schedule
Tentative and subject to change
All times Pacific Daylight Time
Monday, May 11:
11:00am: Studio Lites Open House (Studio Lites) - mv
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger (Sahara Buffet) - ms
6:00pm: Happy Hour (Blue Ox) - mv
7:00pm: Dinner (Blue Ox) - mv
8:00pm: Welcome Meet and Greet (Blue Ox) - mv
Tuesday, May 12:
8:00am: Diva Las Vegas Invitational Golf (Desert Rose) - ms
9:00am: Harmony Nail Spa Open House (Harmony Nail Spa) - mv
1:00pm: Lunch With Mary Beth (Rio Buffet) - ms
2:00pm: SO Get-Together (TBA)
6:00pm: Happy Hour (various)
7:00pm: Magic's A Drag show (Krave - Harmon Theater) - sv
7:00pm: Eating Out Night (various)
7:00pm: Milanos option (Milanos) - ms
7:00pm: Joes Stone Crab option (Joes - Caesars) - ms
7:00pm: Quiet evening at home option (See notes) - sv
9:00pm: Post-show dinner (Cantina - Tuscany) - ms
9:00pm: Activity options (various)
9:00pm: Pajama Party (See notes) - sv
9:00pm: Star Trek IMAX Experience (Palms - Brenden Theater) - ms
9:00pm: Pub Crawl (Start at Goodtimes) - sv
9:30pm: Theater Night (Palazzo) - ms
Wednesday, May 13:
10:30am: Art Tour, morning session (Atomic Test Museum) - ms
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger (Paris Buffet) - ms
1:00pm: Art Tour Lunch (Artisan) - mv
2:30pm: Art Tour, afternoon session (Bellagio) - ms
5:30pm: Happy Hour (Trevi) - ms
6:30pm: Dinner (Trevi) - ms
9:00pm: Official group photo (Caesars) - ms
9:30pm: Drinks at Encore (Encore) - ms
9:30pm: Limousine Tour (Caesars) - ms
9:30pm: Karaoke (Goodtimes Lounge) - sv
Thursday, May 14:
2:00am: Charles Bar (Bellagio) - ms
11:00am: Glamour Boutique Open House (Glamour Boutique) - sv
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger (Harrahs Buffet) - ms
5:00pm: Night Of The Soiled Doves (CR) - mv
6:00pm: Local Happy Hour (Bellagio - Petrossian Bar) - ms
7:00pm: Local dinner (Bellagio) - ms
7:00pm: Irish Pubbing (McMullans Irish Pub) - ms
Friday, May 15:
9:00am: Boat Tour Breakfast carpool assembly (TBA) - ms
9:00am: Pistol/rifle shooting (Desert Lakes) - ms
10:00am: Boat Tour Breakfast (Coffee Cup Restaurant) - ms
10:15am: Boat Tour carpool assembly (TBA) - ms
12:00n: Lake Mead Boat Tour (Lake Mead) - ms
1:00pm: Lunch Without Ginger (Sahara Buffet) - ms
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger (Bellagio Buffet) - ms
2:00pm: High Tea (Four Seasons) - ms
6:00pm: Happy Hour (various)
7:00pm: Dining options (various)
7:00pm: Upscale option (Roy's) - ms
7:00pm: Murder Mystery interactive option (Glamour Boutique) - sv
7:00pm: Affordable option (Komol) - ms
7:00pm: Do your own thing option (You tell me)
9:00pm: Activity options (various)
9:00pm: Gaming option (Paris) - ms
9:00pm: Do your own thing option (You tell me)
10:00pm: Pity Party (Glamour Boutique) - sv
11:00pm: Acoustic Jam Session (Glamour Boutique) - sv
Saturday, May 16:
1:00pm: SBS Social (Blue Ox) - mv
2:00pm: Fashion Show Mall Fashion Show (Fashion Show Mall) - ms
6:00pm: Happy Hour (Bahama Breeze) - ms
7:00pm: Dinner (Bahama Breeze) - ms
8:00pm: Ending Bash (Bahama Breeze) - ms
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