From: LeeAnna (dlvdisc@geekbabe.com)
Date: Sun Sep 14 2003 - 17:13:21 CDT
Hi all,
Yes, many are seeing the scheduling of DLV2004 as the "Trap of Death for
Mother's Day" as time gets nearer. As a few have said, the wife that is
supportive to our needs has the right to expect that she be treated
with the respect that she deserves at Mother's Day. Added to that is
our own Mother, Mother In-law, Grand Mothers, and I know I am
forgetting a few that seem to pop up that time each year.
Several gals attempted to point this out at the begining of the planning
for DLV2004, but it was said it would most likely have to be this date.
This was because several would not be able to attend since it is
adjacent to the big Tech Show that they use as their reason to be in
Vegas at that time. If they were to stay without the support of the
show, then it would cost days off and money from their pockets. That is
seeming to be less important to many new people that show up for DLV
since they are not connected to the Tech Show. I think it would be a
safe guess that at least 2/3 pay out of their pocket and take vacation
time off. They do not understand the luxury of being able to combine
business with DLV that the rest do. This is what happens when an event
gets larger and out shadows the original people that started the
wonderful idea of DLV. This is proven out with the fact that the add
hock group has had to hone out dress and actions standards. No matter
how tame and cute the Monster (like Elmo) is, as it grows it sprouts
more tails and heads that need to be fed and paid attention to or it
will eat itself from the inside out and take no prisoners as it does.
I do hope we can all find some time to attend DLV next year. I know
that, if I am lucky, can only make 3 days because of the May dates.
Hope to see all of you there.
Hugs, LeeAnna
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