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In this mailing:

Welcome
Big Sisters
To those who are new
Activity highlights - Welcome Celebration and Annual Mixer
Dress - Starting from scratch
Activity highlights
Dress notes
Web sites
Summary schedule of activities
Administrivia
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Only 49 days Until DLV 2005!
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Welcome:

First of all, welcome to those who just registered or joined the mailing
list. We're looking forward to having you with us next month. If you have
any questions or concerns, please let us know.

Remember, the only stupid question is the one that is not asked. :)
E-mail dlv@geekbabe.com for questions.

All DLV correspondence (Q&A, request for information, etc.) appears to
be caught up at this time. If you sent in anything that requires a
response and have not received anything, please send us a reminder.
E-mail is not perfect, nor are humans. :)

As a reminder, another great place to go for informal questions,
answers, and general chit-chat is the DLV Discussion Forum. See link
below.
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A few notes about registration:

When you register, please be very sure that your e-mail address is
entered properly. Spelling counts! :) This is by far the most common
problem we're seeing with registration for DLV.

Shortly after you register (usually within a few minutes) you will
receive a validation e-mail from us.

If you don't receive this within a reasonable time, STOP, something is
wrong! Let us know about it. Send e-mail to dlv@geekbabe.com explaining
that you registered but did not receive your validation e-mail.

If anything about the registration or validation process is unclear or
doesn't seem to work, or if you're not very computer-savvy, please let
us know and we'll do what we can to help out.
. . .

We now have a total validated headcount of 115, which includes 19 SO's.
We're still right on target for a total turnout between 120 and 130
next month.

There are a few validations still outstanding. (>>HINT<<) :)
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Oops, one more note about registration. The word is apparently out in
some circles that all you have to do to get in on DLV is show up at a
certain bar where we will be holding some of our functions.

Please note that this is not the case. You will need to register. It's
free and hassle-free. To register, just visit the URL:

http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/reg2005.html

Your cooperation is appreciated. Thanks, gang. :)
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Big Sisters:

One of our strong points with DLV is our Big Sister program.

Big Sisters are volunteer DLV veterans who provide advice, support, and
companionship to those who are new and may feel uneasy about things to
come.

If you're new to DLV and would like to be matched up with a Big Sister,
just visit the url:

http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/bigsisreq.html

... or just send e-mail to: bigsister@geekbabe.com

Although we've had a good response to our call for Big Sister volunteers,
we can always use more, as our Big Sister Coordinators are trying to do
a "best fit" instead of a "first fit" match.

If you're a returnee this year and would be interested in helping out
somebody who's new, please visit the URL:

http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/bigsisvol.html

... or send a brief note to: bigsister@geekbabe.com

Big thanks to Nora and Crystal, who are devoting their primary DLV
effort toward coordinating the Big Sister program this year.
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To those who are new:

I would like to give special thanks to two particular individuals (you
know who you are) who have given us some most valuable feedback from the
perspective of those who, for the lack of a better term, decided to
"chicken out" and not attend DLV in years gone by.

We heard you, loud and clear, and we thank you for sharing your thoughts
and feelings so that we may help you and others who may be a bit
apprehensive toward attending.

I would like to address your concerns, speaking mainly to all of you
who are new and who may be uneasy or uncertain about attending.

Yes, it's true that in our mailings we tend to concentrate on such
things as dress and activities and have not spent much time on the more
personal aspects. We will try to make that up, starting now.

If you're new, uneasy, even "scared to death", please remember, we are
there for you. We'll do all we can to help make DLV one of the most
enjoyable weeks of your life. We've all been there, and we know what
it's like. We haven't forgotten!
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Even though you may not know anybody else who is attending, you will be
among friends! The people who attend DLV are some of the most congenial
and inclusive people I have ever known.

I have lost count of the number of times I've seen those who were total
strangers before DLV become long-time friends!

Some TG groups do indeed have "insiders" and "outsiders", but that does
not happen at DLV. There really is no pecking order or class structure.
Those who are new are just as welcome as those who have been around for
many years. I can assure you that at DLV you will not be put in the
uncomfortable situation of feeling excluded. It just doesn't happen.

And, if you're one who registered in the past but never showed up, you
don't have to explain anything, we want to have you with us.
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The concerns about dress ...

To answer one concern in particular, yes, at some TG community events
it's considered to be "uncool" to show up in boymode. I can assure you
that's not the case at DLV. If you would be more comfortable attending
your first few activities (or as many as you want) in boymode, that's
perfectly fine and you will be no less welcome, I assure you.

You are welcome in either mode, and just as welcome in either mode.

You will see some people remain in one mode for the entire week, and
some appear in one mode at some activities and the other at other times.
How you appear is totally up to you.
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A lot of anxiety seems to be around the first appearance, that first
encounter with the group. We've said over and over that the uneasy
feeling goes away within minutes of meeting the group, but we know
that the feeling is real, and can indeed be difficult to deal with.

There's nothing wrong with having that feeling. It's normal, and all
of us know it and know what it feels like.

Here are some ways we can help with just this feeling:

If you're uneasy or unsure, we'll get you in touch with one of our
volunteer Big Sisters who can give you some one-on-one encouragement
and support, either prior to DLV, during DLV, or just before your grand
entrance.

Yes, we know it can be scary to take those big steps out of that hotel
room, or out of that vehicle. If you feel like you might bail, just let
us know (you will have our Big Sister Hotline number) and we'll get
somebody to walk that last mile with you.

If you're feeling uneasy about walking into a large group activity,
having never met any of the group yet, and would feel more comfortable
by first meeting somebody from the group one on one under more personal
circumstances, just let us know and we'll make that happen.
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One comment that was made was: "I would really like to come, but I don't
have a thing to wear, literally." Yes, it sounds like that old cliche,
but in this case it was quite accurate.

There's no requirement that you have any particular wardrobe items, or
a wardrobe at all to attend.

If you are concerned about the way you look or about your outfit, or if
you don't think you have anything that's appropriate to wear, see our
dress column below where we discuss starting out from scratch.

And, if you would like to begin a wardrobe but don't know how to start
or where to shop, read some of the notes below, and ask for some advice
if you need it. We'll get one of our volunteer Big Sisters to take you
shopping if you want.

One other thing to note is that it's not a competition to see who has
the best outfit or to see who's most passable or anything like that. The
people who attend DLV know what it's like to be in your shoes. We don't
seem to attract the one-up type of people. :)

If you're brand new, just a beginner, you will find more help, advice,
and encouragement than you will be able to use.
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The bottom line is that if there's anything we can do to help you feel
more comfortable, or to make your entrance into the DLV community easier
for you, please let us know and we'll do our best.
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Activity highlights - Welcome Celebration and Annual Mixer:

These two activities are seldom considered to be the most exciting of
the things going on at DLV, but are often cited as favorites and most
enjoyable activities. These are both strictly social activities, where
we just get together, have a drink and a chat, get to know each other,
and enjoy life and each others company.

One of our long-timers uses the term Quality Social Time, and these
two activities are intended to provide just that.

The very first DLV activity ever, way back in 1997, was a strictly
social get-together at a local bar. This has been repeated each year
since and has evolved into our Annual Mixer. In 1997 we all sat at one
side of the bar with seats left over. In recent years, it's been obvious
that we've been outgrowing the place we've normally used.

Although you will never see the entire DLV group in any one place at any
one time, the Annual Mixer has historically been the largest single
gathering of our people.

This will take place Friday evening of DLV week.

Our "Official" (if there is such a thing) group photograph will be taken
about 9:00pm during our Annual Mixer. Posing for this is optional, and
hi-res images will be made available at no charge promptly.

But wait! There's more! :)

Following our Annual Mixer, we will begin our annual Dance Night,
starting at Krave, a new dance club located in the Aladdin complex.
Thanks to Jenni for coordinating this part of the program.
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On Sunday evening we will hold our annual Welcome Celebration. This is
our first large gathering of DLV week, and will probably be the second
largest assembly of our people.

Again, this is strictly social and very informal.
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Dress: For both the Welcome Celebration and the Annual Mixer, it's come
as you are or as you want to be! Just about anything, boymode or
girlmode, from very casual street clothes to tux and gown (and anything
inbetween) will be perfectly fine. Clubwear that is not too extreme,
meaning that it covers what needs to be covered, will be fine too, if
that's what you want to wear.

For those going dancing right after the Annual Mixer, you may want to
plan your outfit for both.

Cost: For Welcome Celebration and Annual Mixer, on one's own for drinks
and munchies. No cover, no minimum. Dance Night will involve a cover
charge, the amount being under negotiation at this time.
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Dress - Starting from scratch:

"I don't have a THING to wear!!!!!"

That's just fine. That can be taken care of. And we'll help you get
started.

This column is addressed mainly toward those who have little or no
wardrobe, or don't think they have the garments that would be
appropriate to wear at DLV.

Yes, it is very possible to come to DLV with absolutely nothing and
find everything you need. There are shops and vendors in Las Vegas,
both mainstream and alternative, who are eager for your business.

I will mention a few shops and vendors in this article. I have no direct
connection with any of them, other than being a satisfied customer of
most of those I'll mention.
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Now ... taking off from a totally cold start ...

Let's divide and conquer. :) Let's concentrate first on below the neck
and then above the neck.

Undergarments: Foundations. Unmentionables. :) There are many sources in
Las Vegas, from discount outlets to high-end boutiques and everything
inbetween.

Most of you probably have at least a small collection of undergarments
already. Even if you've been dressing only in private, some of these
will most likely be just fine for under the outfits you will wear in
public. The key points are fit, comfort, and wearability.

If you don't have anything, or anything you think appropriate, you
can get anything you need quite easily from many sources in the Las
Vegas area.

Of particular interest are the special needs of our community. The
average male body does need a certain degree of control and/or padding
to assume a feminine figure. Breast forms are almost certainly needed
and they are available from several sources.

One of our long-time favorite vendors, Glamour Boutique, has medical
grade forms in all sizes at reasonable prices, plus some lower cost
alternatives. Cheaper forms are available elsewhere, even in mall shops
and places like Walgreens.

Glamour Boutique also has some items that can add shape to the hips and
rear, should you need this.

Bad Attitude Boutique specializes in corsets and shapewear. They are
reasonable in price and they deal regularly with the t* community. "Size
and gender friendly" is their motto. (Or is it their slogan?) :)

For the more common items such as bras, panties, etc., these are
available many places, from department stores, to discount outlets, to
specialty shops. If you're a bit shy about purchasing things like this,
just ask one of the others or a Big Sister volunteer to help you out.

Hosiery, pantyhose, stockings, etc., are available just about anywhere,
even at convenience stores. Pantyhose are almost considered a disposable
item these days, and it's actually hard to find a place that doesn't
carry them. :) For the garter-type stockings, garter belts, etc., you'll
also find countless sources, from the outlet malls to the specialty
boutiques. Again, if you're uneasy or shy about shopping, ask for
somebody to go with you.

A good place for lingerie and hosiery at bargain prices is the
Hanes-Bali-Playtex outlet in the Las Vegas Outlet Center. Much of
their stock is "slightly imperfect" and is discounted quite a bit.

For shoes you will have countless options, but where you shop will
mainly depend on what size you wear and what styles you are interested
in.

One important point to note is that in this day and age, many shoe
styles are quite androgynous, meaning that you may already have some
shoes that will be quite appropriate for casual girlmode. This is
particularly true for various athletic styles, and also holds true
for many flat casual styles as well.

If you wear a womens shoe size 10 or so or smaller, any department store
or mall shoe shop will have a very wide selection of all styles. Look in
the north end of Las Vegas Outlet Center for several options.

If you wear a larger size or want some more exotic styles you also have
several options in Las Vegas. Glamour Boutique has a selection of the
higher heel styles in larger sizes. Leonards Wide Shoes (recently moved
into a new larger shop) has quite a few casual and dressy styles in the
larger sizes and they are familiar with the TG community. The best
selection of exotic styles is most likely at Red Shoes on west Sahara,
and they welcome TG business, but the staff has been reported to be
somewhat snitty.

When shopping for shoes, regardless of what you've heard, the only way
to be sure of fit is to try them on. Yes, yes, yes, there are all kinds
of true-isms out there that say to add 1 or 2 to your boymode size
except on Sunday and subtract 1/2 when the moon is first quarter, but
the only real way to buy shoes is to try them on. If you are shy about
shoe shopping, go to some of the places that are known to be familiar
with the TG community or ask one of the others to accompany you.

Now, for outer wear. This will be the "look" that you present that
will be observed by others. We have covered outfit selection in some
of these columns and we will continue with similar topics up to
DLV. The important points to remember about selecting an outfit for
any particular activity include:

1. Your personal style, your likes and dislikes, your particular mood
at the time.

2. The time, place, and circumstance of each activity. The weather,
the walking distance. What is usual and customary to wear to such an
activity.

3. Your age, height, size, body shape, and fitness level.

As with shoes, many casual items are quite androgynous, such as shirts,
jeans, slacks, and it's often difficult to tell mens from womens styles.
Some items that you already have will most certainly work in casual
girlmode.

We'll discuss the casual style in more detail in the next column in this
series.

For dresses, separates and coordinates, etc., a good place to shop if
you're a beginner would be Dress Barn in the Las Vegas Outlet Center.
They will have a good selection in both regular and larger sizes and the
prices will be quite reasonable. They are very familiar with the TG
community, so you will be nothing new to them, even if you shop in
boymode. Again, ask somebody to accompany you if you're nervous or shy
about shopping!

If you want something a bit more dressy or even a bit glitzy, try either
Chez Magnifique in the Las Vegas Outlet Center or DuBarry's on Decatur.
Both welcome TG business. These places ain't cheap, but they are not
outlandish, with DuBarry's being somewhat higher in quality and in
price.

For things more exotic, yes, there are a number of sources. Glamour
Boutique, Bad Attitude, and several other places are where you can look
first. Las Vegas does have countless shops which carry clubwear and
such, often in larger sizes. Many of these more far-out outfits would be
appropriate to wear to such things as the Rocky Horror Picture Show, the
Night Of The Soiled Doves, and even possibly our Dance Night.

Speaking of the Night Of The Soiled Doves, if you're the first newcomer
(never attended DLV prior to 2005) who walks up to Annie at the Night Of
The Soiled Doves reception and says "I'm thirsty", you will be treated
to the liquid refreshment of your choice. :)
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We've covered the neck down, so to speak, now let's talk about what
goes on from the neck up.

Skin care and cosmetics:

If you have absolutely no experience with makeup at all, I would
strongly suggest booking an "instructional makeover" with one of the
professional makeup artists listed below. When you get to your
appointment, just state that you are a total beginner and that you
want to learn a "basic face" and get some hints for both a daytime
and evening look.

If you already know how to do a basic face and just need some supplies,
they are available most everywhere. If you're really shy about things,
Glamour Boutique does have a fair selection of products and shades, but
nothing as extensive as you'll find at the neighborhood Walgreens or
supermarket. If you need some advice or consultation, JC Penneys at
Boulevard Mall is known to be T-friendly. They carry the Dermablend line
(among many other things) which is a very good beard cover. Do be warned
that the department store cosmetics departments can be a bit pricey. :)

For hair, some prefer to wear and style their natural hair and others
prefer wigs. I'll concentrate on the latter, since that's the way most
who are new want to go.

A wig shop that is not T-friendly is a wig shop that's soon out of
business!

The TG community is always a certain amount of any wig shop's business.
They know this, and almost any wig shop will be familiar with TG needs
and will welcome your patronage.

A place like Glamour Boutique will carry a certain number of wigs, but
simply can't maintain a selection like you will find at the various
wig shops.

One item of good news is that the wig business in Las Vegas is extremely
competitive! This keeps prices down and service high. The sales staff of
any wig shop will be prepared to spend some time with each customer, to
suggest styles, and to experiment a bit with various looks.

The wig shop that I most often recommend is not the most convenient, nor
does it have the best setting. They do offer, what I believe, the best
service in the area. This is Vegas Girl Wigs and they now operate
exclusively out of the Fantastic Indoor Swap Meet at the corner of
Decatur and Oakey. This is only open Friday-Saturday-Sunday and can be
crowded and zooey. Vegas Girl Wigs invites TG business and they will
take special measures if you're shy. Just say so, and they will draw the
curtain around you.

Another wig shop in the same location is Hair Fantasy 'n' More. Again,
they are experienced with TG customers and will draw a curtain if you
request it.

Serge is a large wig shop in Commercial Center on east Sahara. They
advertise heavily and will welcome your business. Their main shop is not
cheap. They do have (also in Commercial Center) a separate wig outlet
shop with better prices and a decent selection. They also have recently
opened a second wig outlet on west Sahara.

Nails: Ok, put your hands above your head. Now these (as well as rings
and bracelets) fall into the above-the-neck category. :)

Whether you want just a manicure and polish or a full set of acrylics,
there are at least two shops (see the Big List) who will welcome your
business.

Some of our people do get a temporary set of acrylic nails at the start
of DLV and have them removed at the end. Boymode may be a challenge if
you do this, but one of our people gets around this by wearing gloves
while in boymode.

Jewelry and accessories:

If you're starting from scratch, you will probably want to concentrate
on costume jewelry, as opposed to precious metal or gemstone quality
items.

Stores such as Target will have a wide selection of costume jewelry
at reasonable prices, plus there are accessory shops in the various
malls that will have an extensive line.

One accessory that you will definitely need is a purse. It's up to
you as to what style you will need, mainly determined by how much
you intend to carry in it and what outfits you will carry it with.

For a beginner, I suggest you look for a medium-size handbag in a
neutral or dark color. This will give you enough space as you get a
feel for how much you need to carry, plus it will go with just about
any outfit, both casual and moderately dressy.
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For a preview of some of the shops available to you (and there are
many more) visit our Big List of vendors and clubs at:

http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/vendors/

This is updated frequently and includes customer ratings and comments.

Some of the places that were cited in this column include:

Glamour Boutique: The TG community is their specialty. This is the
closest thing to a one-stop-shop that you will find in the area. They
have a good selection of undergarments, good prices for breast forms,
shoes, mostly high heels in larger sizes, a fair selection of wigs, and
a makeover artist on staff. Their selection of outerwear is somewhat
limited, however. This is probably the "safest" place to shop in Las
Vegas.
. . .

Bad Attitude Boutique: Their specialty is corsets, girdles, and waist
cinchers. Also carry club wear, gothic romantic clothing, shoes and
boots. Again, very safe. You will be nothing new to them.
. . . . .

The next two are friendly competitors, if one doesn't have what you
want, they will most likely send you to the other.

Vegas Girl Wigs: Probably the best overall in terms of price, selection,
and service. The disadvantage is that they now operate exclusively out
of their Fantastic Indoor Swap Meet location which is only open
Friday-Saturday-Sunday. They specifically invite TG business.
. . .

Hair Fantasy (wigs): Also in FISM. Again, open Fri-Sat-Sun only. They
also invite TG business.
. . .

Dress Barn: Outerwear, both missy and larger sizes. They specifically
invite TG business. They're located in the Las Vegas Outlet Center
(formerly Belz) on the very south end of the Strip.
. . . . .

For makeovers, both transformational and instructional, we have two
in particular we recommend (in alphabetical order):

Amy at Glamour Boutique: Amy is available for appointments during their
normal business hours. Phone for information.

Stephanie Williams: Stephanie has years of experience and is very
familiar with TG needs. She operates out of her house in the Summerlin
neighborhood. Contact information will be in the Large Final Mailing.
. . . . .

A few notes about shopping ...

Yes, it's natural to be nervous when shopping in person the first few
times. One thing to keep in mind is that you are the customer. You are
the one spending the $, and you are in control of the situation. Yes,
you are the one who calls the shots! No matter who you are or what mode
you are in, your money is green and the merchants want it.

When a customer (that's you) enters a shop, the salespeople want to see
two things. First, they want you to find something that you like, so
that you will buy it. Second, they want you to be happy with what you
bought, so you will return and buy more, and also recommend them to
others.

Another thing to note is that Las Vegas is a "show town" and it's not
unusual to see men buying cosmetics or womens items. In fact, I
frequently see men browsing in the Hanes-Bali-Playtex outlet at LVOC.
. . . . .

If you have any specific question or concerns about dress, you can ask
them in our DLV Discussion Forum (link below) or if you would feel more
comfortable not asking them in public, just write in (dlv@geekbabe.com)
and we'll do our best to help you.
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Activity highlights:

Past activity highlights are in the list archives on the web:

Limo Tour: http://www.geekbabe.com/annie/dlv05arc/0011.html
Folies Show: http://www.geekbabe.com/annie/dlv05arc/0010.html
Lake Mead Cruise: http://www.geekbabe.com/annie/dlv05arc/0009.html
Dance instruction : http://www.geekbabe.com/annie/dlv05arc/0008.html
Side trip to Death Valley: http://www.geekbabe.com/annie/dlv05arc/0007.html
Lunch With Ginger: http://www.geekbabe.com/annie/dlv05arc/0006.html
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Dress notes:

Quick links to the previously-sent dress items:

Visual dress notes: www.geekbabe.com/annie/dlv05arc/0011.html
Packing and travel: www.geekbabe.com/annie/dlv05arc/0009.html
Dressing and the weather: www.geekbabe.com/annie/dlv05arc/0008.html
Dressing and the daily schedule: www.geekbabe.com/annie/dlv05arc/0007.html
General information: www.geekbabe.com/annie/dlv05arc/0006.html
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Web sites:

Main Diva Las Vegas page: www.geekbabe.com/dlv/
DLV Discussion Forum: www.geekbabe.com/dlv/dlvdisc/
DLV Gallery: www.geekbabe.com/dlv/gallery/
Michael Cagle: www.michaelcagle.biz/

Registration: www.geekbabe.com/dlv/reg2005.html

Personal sites (newest additions first):

Rhianna www.rhyannacd.net/avalon_anfwynn.html
Cathy Linn profiles.yahoo.com/cathylinn67227
Julie Carter: www.geocities.com/julie7_46/
Tawni: www.geocities.com/tawni_st_croix
Gloria: www.geocities.com/gloriam_photos
Tina: home.swbell.net/tinatdre/
Jamie Renae: www.jamierenae.com/
Annie: www.geekbabe.com/annie/

Want to be included? Just send your name and URL to dlv@geekbabe.com and
state that you want to be listed. Personal, noncommercial sites only, no
"adult" sites, please.
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Summary schedule of activities:

Preliminary and subject to change.

Sunday, April 24:
9:45am Religious services
6:00pm Happy Hour
7:00pm Dinner
8:30pm Welcome Celebration

Monday, April 25:
10:00am Death Valley Tour
1:00pm Lunch With or without Ginger
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch
3:00pm Bowling
6:00pm Happy Hour
7:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Little Girl Tea Party
8:00pm Mainstream - Alternative Night
8:00pm Mainstream option - Eve Of Enchanting Lights
8:00pm Alternative option - Karaoke with Eric
11:00pm Slumber Party

Tuesday, April 26:
9:00am Sunbathing
10:30am Lake Mead Boat Cruise
1:00pm Lunch With or without Ginger
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch
5:00pm Night Of The Soiled Doves II
6:00pm Happy Hour

Wednesday, April 27:
8:00am Air Tours
1:00pm Lunch With or without Ginger
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch
2:30pm Dance Instruction
6:00pm Happy Hour
Ev Eating Out Night
Ev EON get-together

Thursday, April 28:
AM-PM Golf
10:00am Art Tour
10-4 Glamour Boutique Open House
1:00pm Lunch With or without Ginger
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch
6:00pm Happy Hour
Ev Production show
Ev Pity Party
Ev Limo Tour

Friday, April 29:
1:00am Charles Bar
11:00am Shopping trip
11:00am Secret Garden / Dolphin Habitat
1:00pm Bellagio Lunch
1:00pm Lunch With or without Ginger
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch
6:00pm Happy Hour
7:00pm Dinner
8:30pm Annual Mixer
10:00pm Lou Martinez Revue

Saturday, April 30:
AM-PM Garden Party
8:30pm Michael Cagle Show
11:59pm Rocky Horror Picture Show
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> Here are some ways we can help with just this feeling:
...

And if all of those fail, we can run up behind you and shout "BOO!"

Don't be afraid of us,we're all just a bunch of friendly people, a few
clowns and cutups, and none of us will bite you...

...except Annie, but if she starts biting people again,
we'll promise to put a muzzle on her.

>One comment that was made was: "I would really like to come, but I
>don't have a thing to wear, literally." Yes, it sounds like that old
>cliche, but in this case it was quite accurate.

I don't think I've ever had anything appropriate to wear to the show or
the limo tour, but that doesn't stop me from going. Most of these
activities are casual anyway. Look at the pics of former DLV's and you
will see what I mean. You might not even recognize some of us, because
we're wearing T-shirts and jeans.

-densie

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This posting is from: annie
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> ...except Annie, but if she starts biting people again,
>we'll promise to put a muzzle on her.

Uh ... yeah, right. :) (that sounds kinky) :)

>I don't think I've ever had anything appropriate to wear to the show or
>the limo tour, but that doesn't stop me from going.

Actually, non-grungy casual is perfectly fine to wear to the show or the
limo tour, if that's what you want to wear.

Most of our people seem to like to dress up for those, but it's not a
requirement.

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A really safe bet for initial contact with some of the group is "Lunch
with Ginger" at the Sahara Buffet. Dress informally in either girl or
boy mode -- jeans or appropriate length walking shorts with t-tops and
athletic shoes or flats will be great. Look for our DLV Sign on a table
in the Buffet and join us.

We'll be too busy biting our food to bite you and between bites of food
you can ask us about the evening's activities and other questions.

Since this luncheon is intended to be Galliano free, the answers to
your questions should be reasonably accurate and reliable!

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>> ...except Annie, but if she starts biting people again,
>>we'll promise to put a muzzle on her.

>Uh ... yeah, right. :) (that sounds kinky) :)

That explains why you brought the muzzle. ;)

-densie

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This posting is from: Ginger
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Really cheap airfares from Independence Air arfe back on through March
17. Here's the fine print from the link below:

<<Travel must be booked by midnight E.S.T. 3.17.05 and is good for
travel between 4.1.05 through 5.25.05. Sale fares are one-way, limited,
and may not be available on all flights or all days. Heavy demand for
these sale fares could cause certain days to be sold out prior to the
end of the promotion. Sale fares are non-refundable but reservations may
be changed prior to departure for a $25 fee plus any applicable
difference in fare. Sale fares do not include segment fees of up to
$6.40, the September 11th Security Fee of up to $5.00 and Passenger
Facility Charges of up to $9.00. Fares are subject to change without
notice.>>

http://www.flyi.com/faresale.htm

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This posting is from: annie
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Apology to longtimers: Sorry to keep repeating much of this, but we've
had several more list joins and the time is getting very close. :)

First of all, thanks to whoever has been spreading the word on this,
you're obviously doing a very good job! :)

For those who recently joined, welcome. If you have any questions or
concerns, please let us know.

Yes, there is still time to get in on Pinkfest, but don't procrastinate.

The most important single thing you'll need to do if you want to attend
is to make your hotel reservations.

Another thing you will want to do is to catch up on things happening
by reviewing archives of this list, which are on line at:

http://www.geekbabe.com/annie/pink06arc/

http://www.pinkmyst.com/pinkfest/pinkfaq.html

A preliminary schedule has been posted there. Updated schedule will be
sent out very shortly.

If you're totally new to Pinkfest, you might also want to check out the
main web page, on line at:

http://www.pinkmyst.com/pinkfest/

To "register" for Pinkfest, all you do is announce your intent to attend
here. Just reply to this mailing or write: pinkfest@pinkmyst.com

For some activities, Elena will be sending out a headcount request very
shortly. This will be for things we need reservations for. Most of our
activities are on a no-sign-up, just-show-up basis. :)

As far as hotels, you're pretty much on your own to decide where you're
going to stay, as Pinkfest is not centered around any hotel.

The bad news, hotel-wise, is that rooms in the downtown Chicago area are
almost universally sold out for the Pinkfest weekend or are going at a
totally obscene price.

The good news is that there are plenty of reasonably priced hotel rooms
in the suburbs. If you want a suggestion for a place to stay, we do have
a few others staying at the Days Inn Elk Grove Village on Higgins Road.
This is right next door to one of the favorite Pinkfest clubs, but you
will need a vehicle or will have to arrange for a ride to most other
activities. (We do have one volunteer driver staying at this hotel, but
I don't know how many seats are spoken for.)

Any questions or concerns, please ask.


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