Our social director always knows (better than you do) what you should do with your time.

It's better not to disagree.

July 25, 2001

LG Goes Rafting/August Events

There we were...just the River and us...us versus the River...us on the River... half of us hung over, the other half were looking like we were hung over...It was Saturday morning, 10:00 AM, we had just launched our raft...10 of us and Jason or Josh, whatever our guide's name was...on the River with about 100 other rafts. It looked like a Monday, at 8:00AM, on Virginia-side, I-95 Northbound...we traveled 360 miles to be in a raft traffic jam....

We were the whiniest raft on the River...you could hear our whining all the back to home camp...damn, we whined:

"I'm hungry"... "Me too"... "I'm thirsty, can we pull over at the next 7-11?"

"Hey, they're getting in the water, can we get in the water....HEY! They have their helmets off! Can we take our helmets off!!!....HEEEEYYYYY...they...."

"...I saw him looking at you! Bryan, he was...he was lucky I was in a good mood, because if I wasn't I would b*tch-slap him!" "Steven!"... "Bryan!".... "BOYS!!!"

"I really need to pee"... "Me too"..."I've got raft-butt".... "Me too".... "I've got to pee and I have raft-but"... "Me too".... "I've got...."

"You're poking me with your paddle." ... "What?"... "You're poking me with your paddle, you're not leaning in when you paddle..." "You're sitting too close to me! That's the problem!" ..."Nuh-uh! YOU'RE NOT PADDLING RIGHT..."..." I AM TOO PADDLING..."... "GIRLS!!!!"

"Do you think he knows that we're gay?" ... "Who?" ... "The guide..." .... "Nah, this morning we look like typical West Virginia women."

"This paddling isn't hard at all. I thought this was going to be a major workout!"... "Try paddling with your oar in the water..."

Yeah, we whined....But we had great fun! AND...we lost no one from our raft! ...Yep....'cos <hock, scratch, spit>, we're REAL WOMEN! Other rafts did pop out a few people, which was so funny to watch ....people just kinda shoot out of the rafts. BUT, not us, 'cos (everybody together now!), WE'RE REAL WOMEN! 'Ats-rite! <hock, scratch, spit>

 Another trip is being planned for the Fall, when the water is higher and rapids more rapid....Yee-ha!

A couple of reminders and upcoming events:
• The call is out for activity coordinators! NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD WOMEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COMMUNITY! Or, to just get out of the house, and away from your television set. Jump start your social life! It's a GREAT way to meet women! You get a title! It's a lot of return for the small amount of time invested! Respond now, don't hesitate! Email me with your choice of position. Remember, this group is what you make it.  

• WE NEED YOUR MONEY!  LIFE! Group has established a membership fee for ALL members. Like many other highly active social groups (for example: OWLS, Openseas, etc.) we are having to initiate a member sign-up of $15.  

1. You're giving your money to a good cause! Your $15 membership fee (maybe annual, we're still deciding) pays for a multitude of things: from main food entrees at events, sodas, party supplies (which is VERY costly), door prizes for events, advanced payment required for outings, concert tickets, other bookings, etc. In the past, some hostesses and/or coordinators have had to use their own funds for some of the above, which is very unfair. 

To keep us from becoming a brunch/potluck only group, and to not scare away potential hostesses, we're getting organized.  Pay now, avoid disappointment later. Support your group! 

2. You'll actually save money by becoming a member! Some of the benefits of being a member are: Members-Only functions, Members-Only outings, and reduced hostess-door fees at main events. (Hostess-door fees range from $2-$5, for members: double that amount for guests/non-members.) 

3. We'll tell you where your money goes! A yearly accounting report will be provided for review to all members.

4. How can you lose? Instructions for joining are here.

• Rehoboth Beach Getaway: The August 24th-27 beach getaway is coming up soon. Cost is $150.00 per person (10-person occupancy) for 3 nights, 4 days (GREAT DEAL!). This includes staying at a lovely house/cottage 2 blocks from the beach, rubbing elbows with wonderful, gorgeous, single (mostly) women, continental breakfast, and much more. Sign up ASAP!   

• LIFE! Group's First Anniversary Party and Charity Event:  Tentatively slated for Saturday, September 22nd.  We need women to volunteer for all kinds of stuff!Guess what? ... We'll be having a silent auction for dates! At this time, we have 10 wonderful women offering themselves and a lovely day or evening to you...for you...it's all about you!!!! Plus great food, fun, and MORE! Stayed tuned for more info.

•LIFE! Group will be holding Members-Only BBQs and Dinners: Old members and new members, meet mingle...mate?  This has been a highly requested event. It will allow for people to really meet, and make friends. ..away from the maddening crowd of main events. It's definitely a great way to make friends...get to know one another and more.... Details coming soon.

• Six Flags on Sunday, August 12th. Why a Sunday? To avoid the crowds! Plus, we've got $10-off coupons! Check it out!

Take a glance and feel free to post to our bulletin board. That's where members go and post things: last-minute "happenings" around town; people looking for buddies to do things with; last-minute invites to wild and exotic places (hey, it could happen!), etc.

Check the calendar for other goings-on with ours and other groups for August. It's an active month!

Laura