From: Diva Las Vegas organizers (dlvorg@geekbabe.com)
Date: Mon May 04 2009 - 13:34:17 CDT
In this mailing:
Org List
This mailing
Irish Pub Happy Hour
Additional EON on Tuesday
Pins from previous years
Boat Tour carpool assembly
Additional dinner
Magic's a Drag show
Golf update
Big Sister thanks
Flamingo rant
Working schedule
Administrivia
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This mailing:
This one consists mostly of various updates from some of our
volunteers.
For some of these items I'm taking the liberty of forwarding
them to the Discussion Forum under the names of those who
submitted them.
We have a couple proposals for additional activities. This is
fine if you want to plan them, but we must draw the line
somewhere, and that will be midnight, tonight, PDT.
We're on target for a schedule freeze overnight, we will be
turning off on-line activity sign-ups this evening and on-line
registration tomorrow.
Advance copies of the LFM have gone out. Main LFM mailing will
be tomorrow.
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Irish Pub Happy Hour:
Susan writes:
>I noticed that the happy hour at Mcmullan's on Thursday is
>missing from this version of the schedule. I will be there
>at 6PM if anyone wants to come early.
I would swear that I had the Happy Hour as a separate item
in there, but apparently not. I have added it as its own
schedule item.
>Please give my phone number to Kimberly, who is running the
>pity party. I'd like to talk to her to see what she is planning.
>Since the jam is happening immediately following the pity
>party, I'd like to make sure that everything goes smoothly.
Coordinators of record will be receiving the coordinator cell
phone list. This will be coming out later tonight or maybe
tomorrow.
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Additional EON on Tuesday:
Marisa writes:
>Sorry about this being so late, but I found this just last
>night.
>Dos Caminos Mexican Cuisine on the casino floor level at
>Palazzo. Five $6 menu items (for the lite eater like me) during
>happy hour (5-7pm) or you can order off the main menu.
>The bar area is large with booth seating and movable small
>tables. The staff was very open to having an interesting
>group of people like us. This could be a good pre-Jersey
>Boys meeting place on tuesday, which is when I would like
>to host it as a just show up event.
>The Salute lounge is also next to the Jersey Boys theater
>with probably a Deejay (live band on the weekend) on tuesday
>night.
>I'll be at Dos Caminos at 6. This is a very nice casino, so
>no club wear!
>If this will work or not in the schedule this late, that's
>ok.
Squeaked in just under the wire! Thanks, Marisa, that was
needed. It's on the schedule. No sign-up, just show up.
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Pins from previous years:
Kumiko writes:
>Hi Annie,
>Time permitting, if possible, for the next mailing,
>please include:
>For those who have lost and wants to replace
>pins from 2006-2008, and for those that want
>a pin or pins, all remaining 2006-2008 pins will
>be available for purchase during and after DLV
>from Glamour Boutique.
>The 2009 pins will be available for purchase
>after NSD on thursday at GB.
>Contact Amy starting the Monday of DLV.
Well, the next general mailing is scheduled for sometime around
May 20, so that will be too late.
I will add a note in the "Discounts and promotions" section of
the LFM for this. I'll also forward to the Discussion Forum.
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Boat Tour carpool assembly:
Diane writes:
>Morning,
Uh, afternoon. :)
>There are some people that are going boating but not to the
>breakfast. My suggestion is that we meet by the annex of the
>LV Outlet mall (If this is the one at 7400 LV BLVD S)
This has been set for some time, included in the .pdf that
Britney prepared. It's on line on the Maps page at:
http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/dlv2009/2009maps/
The noted assembly area is by the McRonald's/convenience store
to the north of the block, far north of the Annex.
Let's please keep this as is, as time doesn't allow us to
change maps and such at this late date.
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Additional dinner:
AJ writes:
>Dear friends,
>I'm looking at setting up a do your own thing dinner gathering
>on Friday, maybe Tuesday. Is it too late, AJ Dupree here in LV.
Again, down to the wire.
We probably need this more on Friday than we do on Tuesday,
but that is your call.
One request: Please do this in a venue that's already on the
map. All maps have been put to bed. You can review what's marked
by looking at the main activity map at:
http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/dlv2009/2009maps/
The exact location will need to be in by about 6:00am PDT
tomorrow in order for this to be included.
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Magic's a Drag show
Nora writes:
>We have been given a discount to the Magic's a Drag show. The
>tickets for the show will be 20 dollars. All those who are
>scheduled to go and those who decide to go at a later date
>can go to the Box office on Tuesday and see Pete (Theater
>manager) Identify yourself as a DIVA participant, show him
>your DLV ID registration badge or any other document showing
>that you are a participant and the tickets will only be 20
>dollars.
Thanks, Nora. I've added the notes to the LFM and to the
schedule. I'll be sending out a discussion message under
your name with the posting.
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Golf update:
Mindy writes:
>OK I made the payment to the golf course. I see 18 signed up
>on the list but I only received payment for 15 players.
Actually, 15 out of 18 is a very good follow-through rate
for prepayment!
>The course will attempt to keep a few spots open if they can.
>If you registered but did not pay please call the course and
>see if they can get you in. I wont be taking payments anymore..
>They have changed management companys so they dont think they
>will have a liquor lic. in time so you may descretly bring your
>own booze. Edy will be hostessing at the tee off and Marti
>and a friend will be the on course hostesses for me. Have
>fun everybody. I hope to make it next year.
Thanks, Mindy. I will be entering the items in the appropriate
places.
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Big Sister thanks:
Nora writes:
>I would like to thank everyone who volunteered to be a Big Sister.
>As of today we have everyone who has asked for a Big Sister
>matched up one to one.
>It was especially warming to see the response that was given when
>a last minute call for volunteers went out. Following that request
>a number of volunteers stepped forward and offered to help.
>I know that each one of you who has a Little Sister will find
>the experience most rewarding and reminiscent of your experiences
>when you first decided to take the big plunge to meet others and
>join this great community.
>For those of you who could not be matched with someone and all
>other attendees I know that you will still be providing background
>help to many needing minor assistance. The closeness and
>camaraderie of this event is what makes it as wonderful as it is.
>If any problems do occur that falls within the scope of the Big
>Sister program please do not hesitate to contact me.
>I know that everyone attending will have a great time.
>See you next week.
Thanks, Nora. This is another one I'll be posting to the
Discussion Forum shortly.
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Flamingo rant:
Ginger writes:
>>Flamingo buffet has majorly slipped from what I hear
Hmmmm ... did I hit a nerve here? :)
>Last year we stayed at the Flamingo -- Never Again! Based
>on our experience our advice is stay away, stay very far away!
>The food service was the worst we have had in Las Vegas;
>horribly food with very indifferent service. At the
>expensive Champagne Saturday Buffet Brunch our waitress
>spent most of her time visiting with a group of boisterous
>Spanish speaking customers while we and others around us
>were ignored. There was no Champagne offered, and there
>were other irritations. The coffee shop was crowded every
>morning for breakfast and the preparation of food on the
>menu was inflexible.
>The room was as bad or worse than the food service. On two
>occasions we returned late in the evening to find the room
>had not been cleaned or the bath linen replaced. The only
>excuse I received was something like, "This is a big hotel
>and we do the best we can." My response was "Surely in the
>years the hotel has been open you would have figured it out.
>Send someone up immediately to clean the room and replace
>the bath linen." Of course we had to tip the maid each time
>which made the room even more expensive than it already was!
>I saw warnings like this on Trip Advisor and should have
>heeded them! Grrrrrrrrr!
>I've not eaten at the Stratosphere, but did look in on it in
>the past when we stayed there and it looked inviting. On the
>phone at least management expressed they wanted us. When I
>told Penny, the manager on duty, the nature of our group.
>She said something to the effect of, "Baby this in Vegas
>and everyone is welcome!"
Thanks, Ginger. No, I was not seriously suggesting that the
Flamingo be used for LWG.
It used to be very good with a nice setting, looking out in
the courtyard/pool area. Apparently it's un-improved very
significantly over the past several years.
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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 (Stratosphere buffet) - ms
6:00pm: Happy Hour (Blue Ox) - mv
7:00pm: Dinner (Blue Ox) - mv
8:00pm: Welcome Meet and Greet (Blue Ox) - mv
11:00pm: Late-night Get-Together (Paris) - ms
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 (Claim Jumper)
6:00pm: Happy Hour (various)
7:00pm: Magic's A Drag show (Krave - Harmon Theater) - sv
7:00pm: Eating Out Night (various)
7:00pm: Joes Stone Crab option (Joes - Caesars) - ms
7:00pm: Quiet evening at home option (See notes) - sv
7:00pm: Milanos option (Milanos) - ms
7:00pm: Dos Caminos option (Dos Caminos - Palazzo) - ms
9:00pm: Post-show dinner (Cantina - Tuscany) - ms
9:00pm: Activity options (various)
9:00pm: Star Trek IMAX Experience (Palms - Brenden Theater) - ms
9:00pm: Pub Crawl (Start at Goodtimes) - sv
9:00pm: Pajama Party (See notes) - sv
9:30pm: Theater Night - Jersey Boys (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: Karaoke (Goodtimes Lounge) - sv
9:30pm: Limousine Tour (Caesars) - ms
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
6:00pm: Irish Pub Happy Hour (McMullans) - ms
7:00pm: Irish Pubbing (McMullans Irish Pub) - ms
7:00pm: Local dinner (Bellagio) - ms
11:00pm: Post-NSD gathering (Escape Lounge) - sv
Friday, May 15:
9:00am: Pistol/rifle shooting (Desert Lakes) - ms
9:00am: Boat Tour Breakfast carpool assembly (Las Vegas Outlet Center) - ms
10:00am: Boat Tour Breakfast (Coffee Cup Restaurant) - ms
10:15am: Boat Tour carpool assembly (Las Vegas Outlet Center) - ms
12:00n: Lake Mead Boat Tour (Lake Mead) - 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: Affordable option (Komol) - ms
7:00pm: Murder Mystery interactive option (Glamour Boutique) - sv
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
10:00pm: Suggested no-host options (Various)
10:00pm: Dancing option (Krave) - sv
10:00pm: Gaming option (Paris) - ms
10:00pm: Socializing option (Goodtimes) - sv
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