Let's talk about the Halloween social

[Altbier]

Originally Posted by ck1942

A note about our 11th annual hollow weenie -- whether totally private venue or not -- the event will still happen. And it will be a lot of fun during the event and afterwards even more so I am sure. Basic events rules remain uniform whether public or private venues.

My target cutoff date for the private venue is Friday, Oct. 4. Need to know by then how many locals will commit to being there. Locals are the basic foundation for the private venue as indeed for all of our events.

I can be totally open with the following data: so far, local gents are the bulk of the support and more than 40 have stepped up. I've also heard from 8 or more gents from afar who want to attend. And from 7 ladies from afar.

Thing is: we absolutely cannot count on folks from a distance being there. Too much can easily interfere - distance, travel issues, weather, etc.

So far 12 local ladies are on my committed list (and, hate to say this out loud, but I absolutely cannot rely on each of them to be there because I know "stuff happens") and quite frankly 12 ladies local and 7 ladies from afar = "sausage fest" at worst. A 2 to 1 gents to ladies ratio simply doesn't work at events like HW or XXXmas or Mardi GrasiASS, etc.. Gotta be at least 1 to 1 or maybe 1.5 to 1 to make chemistry at these larger events work properly.

I do totally understand (and support) that many ladies simply cannot commit a month in advance even though very many likely will be there anyway, even if only for a portion of the evening.

34 ladies attended last night; 9 were from afar. 15 locals NCNSed.

No aspersions, no regrets on my part as host/organizer. As noted earlier, I fully understand that stuff happens both to ladies and to gents (9 local males ncns'd last night).

The data above help illustrate my point about avoiding a sausage fest.

So, I will continue surveying the ladies (gents, too) for early commitment, and I will let y'all know as that progresses. And I am surveying folks (both genders) who attended way past events to gauge their potential support.

I would love for this event to happen at a private venue and have already committed to ck to pay the requested $60. That seems like a very fair price since it includes drinks and munchies for both guys and gals (gals get in free!). I think it may be asking a bit much for the ladies to commit this far in advance and I think many more will decide to attend as the time nears. Personally, I'm willing to take a chance that the ladies will show up. Hell, if all my mistakes only cost me 60 bucks and a bit of time, I'd have a lot more cash to hobby with.

So, I'm asking the guys: Are you willing to chance your $60 in the event few women show? I figure we can each easily drink $20 worth of booze, so at worst, we're out $40. But, some women will be there, so it won't be a total loss. Sausage fest? Maybe. But I don't see how the venue will affect that.

And I'm asking the ladies: Will you please let ck know as soon as possible that you will attend? It will be a fun time and, in a private setting, costumes can be as risqué as you wish.

Everyone, please chime in.

[thatgirlbailey]

I will for sure be there. I also will say that I can donate some for a private venue if need be. I would much rather prefer that.

[Guest021214-02]

I for one and I'm only speaking for myself will be there and have talk to a few other sexy friends and they are for sure cumming.Well not cumming{Coming} not yet J/K And a Sausage Fest OOOO!!!!!! That would be kinda fun.2 to1/ 3 to 1 doesn't sound too bad Just me I feel the same way your not going to get a confirmation this early.I ask any and all providers if it's possible to let CK know that you want to attend and I'm sure it will turn out to be one of the best in San Antonio..I am really looking forward to attending my first and I can feel CK's pain and why he is kinda worried about it.So cum on ladies let's support CK and make this a event one we all will be talking about for a long time..Just Saying..Dezirie

[Guest021214-02]

Originally Posted by thatgirlbailey

I will for sure be there. I also will say that I can donate some for a private venue if need be. I would much rather prefer that.

Hey Gurl I would do the same cum on let's have some fun..I have a pole????

[a10bomb]

I would be more than willing to donate .6 for a private venue in advance if need be. If you think about it if it is a private venue the ladies will be able to dress a little more risque and after already meeting some of these ladies it would be worth more than the small donation to see that!

[Doglegg]

I am committed on providing $60 ahead of time, I have zero issues in ensuring this thing happens although I also know that I will not attend.

The drawbacks of being kept on an extremely short leash.

This is something CK does for us, and in response I like to ensure as little loss as possible comes out of his pocket.

Dogg

[bearf15amc]

Originally Posted by Dezirie

Hey Gurl I would do the same cum on let's have some fun..I have a pole????

I have one of those too...lol. Count me in...

[Desperado]

I would do it if I could attend. For me it's still a 50/50 chance I can make it. I went to my first and only meeting a couple years ago, which was a Halloween party. There were almost as many ladies as there were gents. I would say 1/3 ratio which wasn't bad. I had a blast. Hopefully this one can be the same.

[a10bomb]

Originally Posted by Doglegg

This is something CK does for us, and in response I like to ensure as little loss as possible comes out of his pocket.

Dogg

Totally agree

[foxyred73]

I will go and I will not missed for the word

[Guest101618]

My sig line says it all...

[sms918]

I get what ck is saying, lots of guys few girls. you'll probably have alot more women commit closer( like a day or two before). I'm having the same problem , RW scheduling conflicts make oct 29 seem like ages away. ck's said there's no problem with the money, enough guys have committed and a few like me told him we'd pay ahead even if we didn't end up going.(the women just need to bring themselves and friends (clothing optional)I meant costume).

I can't imagine what it's like planning these things like the socials. one minute lots of guys, few girls, then a group of women show up. locals and out of towners, hard to keep up with.


I know I got off your topic, I'm for a private venue no matter how few the women, with the hope that on the night they come.


my only suggestion: if your survey/vote doesn't convince ck, do what has worked since the beginning of time. get a women to change for it for him ( I'm quite sure desirie, bailey, and others could change his mind)

sorry, couldn't help myself. serious topic

real suggestion: remind providers when you talk to them. not only fun, but potential new friends

[Keyzer Soze]

Need to get behind this so that we all have a great time. Gents when you see your ATF,encourage them to attend and let CK know,of their intention to be there. Not fair that CK has to carry the torch for us all. We have a little more than a month to pull this off,if everyone does their part it can't be but a success.

Thks, Altbier for leading the way,by starting this thread.

[Ms Francisca]

I will be there and so will Tatiana (asked me to post for her)

If CK allows.... we were thinking it might be fun to perform a short Flamenco dance for you all.

If we are going to have food, I am more than happy to take care of the cooking and half of the food cost.

[Guest101618]

Originally Posted by sms918

... my only suggestion: if your survey/vote doesn't convince ck, do what has worked since the beginning of time. get a women to change for it for him ( I'm quite sure desirie, bailey, and others could change his mind)

sorry, couldn't help myself. serious topic...

Sometimes the answer is so obvious!