From: Annie (dlvdisc@geekbabe.com)
Date: Fri May 19 2006 - 09:49:47 CDT
This is the second of two reports, and gives the textual comments
received on the DLV 2006 participant survey.
These are presented as received with no discussion. I'll comment on some
of these in a separate item.
The activity suggestions and general comments were very mixed in nature,
so they are being combined into one general category here. The restroom
comments appear toward the end.
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General and activity comments:
In no particular order ...
Those cross-dressing should either dress appropriately for the occassion
with that which a normal member of that sex should wear. No individual
should attend with female wig and male dress or vice versa. Or no wig
and and inappropriate dress. This should group shoud strive for
class. This does not mean expensive!
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Having just attended my first DLV, I know what to expect but at first I
was somewhat confused.
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I had a wonderful time and hope to be able to attend next year. Everyone
was fantastic!
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Not complaining - but I usually come to DLV on a Tuesday and don't get
there until very late afternoon. And DANG, I have missed some of the
most cool things that you do. Example: Death Valley Tour, Lake Mead Boat
Tour, Area 51 tour. I'ma bit of a Nature and history lover and regret
missing those events. Otherwise you girls do a fantastic job !!
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Great job, well done as always !
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Can we have more non-smoking events please. It was getting real bad at
times.
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If someone has a bad 'hair' day, PLEASE bring up the subject, as they
may have a plan B available...
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I think it would be a great idea to include for each activity not only
the start time, but also the estimated end time, that way it should be
more obvious how certain activites can fit together in sequence.
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I was so impressed before attending at how organized and well put
together this was, but when I arrived it was so disorganized. I never
got a name tag. Nobody know where anything was or who anybody was. I
never got a map or schedule. It was a real mess!
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The activity organizers need to have the name tags and sign in sheet
availabe at all activities.
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The Limo Tour might be improved with one less stop and to end at a
designated venue where everyone can mingle. I saw girls on the limo tour
that I didn't see at any other time and this would give the opportunity
to get to know them.
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Limo Tour - eliminate Freemont Street, add either the South end of the
strip Mandalay Bay MGM area or Rio Palms
area.
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Kareoke night at the Imperial Palace front room.
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I would have like to have done both the ballroom dance and English
High-tea but they were scheduled at the same time, so my only suggestion
is to try and avoid having events at the same time, otherwise DLV is the
BEST!
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Need to get the word out somehow so that more people know about DLV
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It would be great to have one event where everyone got together, perhaps
on a Friday. It would be great to meet everyone and get a huge group
pic.
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I like having alternatives happening at the same time, gives everyone
something they like. I did miss one daytime activity Art Tour because I
didn't wake up on time. age??
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I like to see we can maaybe rent a party bus for trip to Soiled Doves.
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In 05 we had a dance night at Krave love to see that again. I miss Mindy
graden party I was thinking maybe we could replace it with picnic or
cookout in a park.
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Confirm dates eariler, August 1
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Only that we will be back for the whole week next year. 4 days too
short....
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When I tell people that I was a part of DLV I say it with pride. I like
to see when someone wants come to DLV that they know we have rules on
dress and how to act When they are with the group. I hate to see the
group go crazy with rules. If was to stand out or look out of place
would like to know. I would feel bad if I wasn't told until after.
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What can I say... well done Ladies. I my Partner and I had a wonderfull
time and shared a lot of experiances with the other girls.
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I attended, as the SO, and spent some time with the other woman chating.
and of course taking pictures. best time I've had in a while..
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I had a GREAT time in Vegas and would do it again in a heartbeat if I
can work it into my schedule
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And just ONE other comment that isn't about Las Vegas There's no suooprt
groups or socila groups for Crossdressers TV gurls in Phoenix ... I
whish I had somewhere to meet other CDs or TVs other than in bars and
night clubs.
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Third time at DLV and the volunteers, attendees and events remain
excellent. The size is being handled effectively with alternatives for
everyone.
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I have the following issues with this survey
Unable to indicate Planned to Attend for the following events Glamour
Boutique Open House, Big Show Pity Party, Happy Hour, Going Away,
Farewell at Hard Rock Cafe. I planned to attend these events, and was
not able to attend them, and would like to have had my survey reflect
that.
You allow a primary means of transportation to DLV activities of
walking, but don't allow walking as a primary means of transportation to
get to DLV itself. This is inappropriate for some locals, though
clearly you didn't expect that answer from non-locals.
I never did see Annie's phone number in the mailing that it was supposed
to appear it -- the one that was not archived online. Had no trouble
reaching Mindy or Nora.
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Screaming Trannies, Hookers on Heat and the femme neutral look need to
be stomped on. They are an embarrassment to us all.
There are also one or two males that never dress properly but love to
hang around. Dress or go home to misquote Charles Barkley.
Specifically many of the taller girls seem to sepcialise in wearing
short skirts that make them look like whores. They need to dress more
appropriately.
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Many thanks to the volunteers that made DLV a success again special
thanks to Annie, Nora, Tootsie and Jamie Renae. Although I was not
feeling up to par and therefore limited in the events that I could
attend, I still had a great time and I am already looking forward to
next year.
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I am neutral on the Sahara because I've stayed there before and knew
exactly what it would be a run-down dump that's seen better days. Hey,
it's cheap, and all things considered it's still better than the IP.
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Just thanks to all the organisers for making this the best girl-time I
have ever had.
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In general, the best DLV of all times!
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I would like to note that Fitzgeralds was my second hotel I stayed at
while visiting the DLV events and would like say I enjoyed it much more
than I did the Sahara. Also I went shopping at a suggested shop Bad
Attitude Boutique and met the owner which was fantastic and very
helpful.
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I'm curious. Question refers to, among others, Crossdresser and
Transvestite. Is not transvestite a Latinized way of saying
crossdresser? TransAcross Vestments Clothing Not criticism.
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I had a Big Sister assigned well prior to the event and had made contact
via email. After arriving and settled into the Sahara I sent an email
to this person, whose hotel-registered name I didn't know, advising her
of my arrival and room number. I never heard from her, but on the final
evening she was pointed out to me. For what it's worth.
[ Moderator's note: Our Big Sister Coordinator would like to know the
details about this (and any other Big Sister issue) so things like this
do not happen again. A note to bigsister@geekbabe.com would be
appreciated. Confidentiality will be assured if requested. ]
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In regard to award ceremonies and plaque presentations, I sugguest that
more consideration be given to the wait staff. Obviously Annie should
be recognized for all her hard work over all the years of Diva Las
Vegas, but I thought it was very inconsiderate of the wait staff to
begin the presentation just as the staff was bringing everyone's dinner
out, not to mention that it was inconsiderate of those waiting for hot
food which was going cold. I'm sure it wasn't intentional
thoughtlessness, but it was thoughtless.
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I was very impressed. Also at how laid back everyone was. I was sitting
right next to the Chief organizer for an hour or so and never knew it.
You have no idea how much differenc you have made in so many girl's
lifes.
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Thanks to ALL fo you wonderful volunteers for what was obviously ALOT of
hard WORK!!!
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The service at the Blue Ox was EXCELLENT.
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You've got to do something about those who don't look somewhat normal in
everyday public. Even insist they go guy mode until they get their act
straight. You need a beginner makeup class at Glamour Boutique. Also
that half guy mode half girl mode stuff has got to stop! One way or the
other, please. Girl mode and no makeup or hair looks AWFUL
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Thanks again for one of the best experiences I have ever had!!!!!!!
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This was Diva Las Vegas number 5 for me. There is no other transgender
event that even comes close ! The format is superior and the execution
is too! The creativity and energy generated is awesome!
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My first DLV was a great experience! I made wonderful friends, and
gained much confidence and knowledge. I laud the organizers for their
efforts.
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Thankyou to all the DLVORG girls! Best time of my life!
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the apparent attempt to keep the group invisable with a couple
exceptions seems to defeat getting the general public to accept
crossdressers. don't go anywhere in groups,don't do anything to
attract attention ect.
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You need to have some kind of a special event for those going out for
the first time or those who are scared. You can't just dump them out
dressed in Main Street and expect them to look and act natural. They are
scared sh*tless and how are they ever going to look natural?
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Those cross-dressing should either dress appropriately for the occassion
with that which a normal member of that sex should wear. No individual
should attend with female wig and male dress or vice versa. Or no wig
and and inappropriate dress. This should group shoud strive for class.
This does not mean expensive!
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Restroom comments, again, no particular order ...
Being Post op. Welllllll..
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Is there any way you could make arrangements for safe potty breaks at
some of the things?
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The only issue I had was that you were so snarky about it that I was
afraid to use them even at the gay bars. Is it necessary to scare us
away from them?
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Again, thanks to everybody who participated in DLV, and thanks to those
who gave us their most valuable input via this survey! :)
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