Palm Springs Gayla 2009, March 27-29
Dec 16, 2008, 11:33 am
#32
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Since at least one person already has air tickets, I'm leaning towards not changing the date. Now the question kind of becomes, how do people feel about having or not having a "host" property? I'll work on this event when I return (probably be right after New Year's though).
Dec 16, 2008, 3:06 pm
#33
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Host Property
You know I always calls 'em as I sees 'em, so here's my take. The first few years, having a host property was great, but last year - actually earlier this year to be perfectly accurate - there seemed to be a breakdown. Some rented private housing, others selected separate properties for their own reasons, and the group felt more segmented that it ever had before.
Whether or not there's a host property, I plan to stay elsewhere. Right now, I'm thinking of Canyon Club for a couple of nights. It's currently offering rates as low as $69. I know it has a somewhat unsavory reputation, but I thought I'd stay there for Thursday and Friday nights, then move to Zoso for Saturday and Sunday. Since both are within walking distance of the Arenas Street areas, it's very possible I can get away without renting a car unless the venues are widely separated.
Even if Zoso has no official function at our Gayla, perhaps we could all just happen to drop in at the same time on Friday night. The bar area is elegant and attractive, much like our group.
Whether or not there's a host property, I plan to stay elsewhere. Right now, I'm thinking of Canyon Club for a couple of nights. It's currently offering rates as low as $69. I know it has a somewhat unsavory reputation, but I thought I'd stay there for Thursday and Friday nights, then move to Zoso for Saturday and Sunday. Since both are within walking distance of the Arenas Street areas, it's very possible I can get away without renting a car unless the venues are widely separated.
Even if Zoso has no official function at our Gayla, perhaps we could all just happen to drop in at the same time on Friday night. The bar area is elegant and attractive, much like our group.
Dec 16, 2008, 6:00 pm
#34
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What is Gayla?
I'll probably lose my Gay Card for asking this, but what is Gayla? I've read, searched and to no avail. I've gathered it's a weekend with other FTer's (mainly Friends of Dorothy), but haven't been able to figure out much more from this thread.
Details anyone??
Details anyone??
Dec 16, 2008, 7:12 pm
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It's just the GLBT forum's own term for a Flyertalk "Do" or get-together. I think the term was coined by Comicwoman in around 2003. More information in this thread.
Dec 16, 2008, 8:49 pm
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Jan 1, 2009, 1:16 pm
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Ok - I'm back and about to start doing the work for this Gayla shortly. Unless there are "many" requests, I will NOT be working on a "host" property but will post where people are staying if that information is provided. Also, in the first post will include people attending this Do so that I can track the number for Sat dinner properly. I will repeat this information in the first post.
Jan 1, 2009, 2:39 pm
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Jan 2, 2009, 1:25 pm
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Jan 12, 2009, 2:23 pm
#41
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Ok - I'm working on this event - hopefully I'll have something to announce right after the SFO Gayla (don't want to take attention away from that). However, this weekend WILL happen (even if its just dinner on Sat - hopefully more), we have our plane tickets already too.
Jan 12, 2009, 7:52 pm
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Alas, I know I have to pass on PSP this year. I just found out a dear friend is doing the lead in Swan Lake at the Royal Ballet that weekend, so if I'm going to be anywhere on that date, it will be London.
Jan 19, 2009, 1:27 pm
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I'm considering coming, but the fares are a bit much right now... I wouldn't normally consider US Airways, but I think I have a companion ticket coupon at home... If anyone might want to align schedules from NYC for that weekend, get in touch.
Jan 24, 2009, 1:30 am
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Friend is trying to get me to go to the Winder Music Conference in Miami that is held the same weekend. I don't know for sure before middle March what my schedule will be that weekend.
