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<DIV>Hello All,</DIV>
<DIV>Thank you to Robin and others who supported the women's reception. </DIV>
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<DIV>here is the feedback from the producer of the event:</DIV>
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<DIV> I have heard nothing but praise for the Exiles' women's reception, "champagne and chocolates." Thank you for hosting that.</DIV>
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<DIV>Warmly,<BR>Margaret</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">P.S. we were offered space at the SMO Folsom Fringe event if we wanted to host a similar event for their weekend event during Folsom Weekend too. </DIV>
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<B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></B> Robin <rahzone328@sbcglobal.net><BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> exilesmembers@theexilessf.net<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Tuesday, April 21, 2009 11:27:59 AM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> [ExilesMembers] On behalf of Rope Wolf<BR></FONT><BR>
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<TD vAlign=top><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana" face=Verdana color=#000000 size=2><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana" face=Verdana color=#000000 size=2>Note from Robin:<BR><BR>This is very important information. We, as a community, need to work together to end violence against all; women, transfolk, and men. By learning the difference we can MAKE a difference!<BR>***********************************************************<BR><BR>We still have a few spaces left for the upcoming workshop at the end of this month - <U><B>Erotic D/s 24/7</B></U> - taught by Rope. The class is designed to give Dominants and </FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana" face=Verdana color=#000000 size=2><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana" face=Verdana color=#000000 size=2>submissives, who consider themselves of beginner to intermediate experience, a detailed overview of how to design and implement
a functional, hot, and fulfilling <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1240338582_0>power exchange relationship</SPAN>.<BR><BR>We had such an amazing party for <B>Women and Transfolk</B> back in February, that we've decided to do it again. Please RSVP if you plan to join us on <B>May 8th</B> - we have limited space, and want to keep it feeling festive, but not overcrowded...and we want to make sure to have enough snacks for everyone...<BR><BR>Details:<BR><B><BR>April 26th</B> - D/s Workshop with Rope<BR>10 AM - 4 PM<BR>RSVP to <A href="http://us.mc807.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=mail@thelookingglassarts.com" target=_blank rel=nofollow>mail@thelookingglassarts.com</A><BR><B><U>Erotic D/s 24/7</U> - Beginner to Intermediate</B><BR>
<DIV><BR>What is an erotic power exchange? Are you interested in exploring the possibility of a 24/7 bdsm relationship? Do you have kids, roommates or parents to try and keep this tether of a 24/7 bdsm relationship intact around? Do you think you might be ready to go from bdsm 'play' at Daddy/girl, Master/slave, Top/bottom, Dom/sub to<BR>something more in your daily life? How do you have a 24/7 weekend only, how do you go from 'play' to more? How is D/s (Dominance/submission) different from s/m (sadism/masochism)?<BR><BR>This class is for people considering all of the above and more. This class is for beginners to intermediate bdsm individuals. You will join others in a safe and fun environment to learn and learn from each other.<BR><BR>COST: $35.00 includes class book</DIV>
<DIV>Okay to bring bag lunch or food nearby.<BR><BR>Class will cover:<BR><BR>1. What is an erotic power exchange?<BR>What does it mean to give up power to another individual, why would I want to participate in an erotic power exchange<BR>2. Definitions and the right fit for you How do you id, what do other D/s relationships mean, why would I<BR>chose one over another, what is the distinction between a Top/Daddy/Master/Sadist and bottom, girl, slave, masochist <BR>3. Resources; support groups, reading lists, films How do I contact local support groups and what can I expect at them, once I've read some books then what, what movies will help me better understand my Top/bottom and frankly, get our creative and intellectual juices flowing<BR>4. Responsibility & Safety How do I evaluate potential play partners/relationship, what is my<BR>personal responsibility around embarking upon a relationship like this, what is the other persons responsibility, how do
I do this in an <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1240338582_4>open relationship</SPAN><BR>5. Protocols How do I maneuver the leather protocols around these type of relationships in public and private, what are some of the formal ways of 'flagging' this relationship; collaring, flagging, contracts, what is Old Guard<BR></DIV><BR>About the instructor: Rope Wolf has been teaching in the bdsm community on and off for over 20 years. Hy lives in a 24/7 M/s poly relationship. Hys classes have included: Edgeplay-sometimes a sharp knife is a sharp knife and How to keep the established D/s relationship Hot, both at NLA <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1240338582_5>Dallas</SPAN>, Knots for Beginners at Exiles, and Ramping up your D/s relationship both in S.F. and L.A., Erotic D/s, 24/7 at IMsL 2007, Mind Fucks/Mental Games,<BR>Beginning Fisting at Leather Levi Weekend. Hy is a member of Alameda County Leather Corps, <A href="http://exiles.org/" target=_blank
rel=nofollow>Exiles.org</A>, and MasT (Masters and slaves Together).<BR><BR>************************** PLEASE READ: BDSM has nothing to do with violence against a helpless person. To tie up someone and beat him/her up is not S/M but sole brutality. S/M relationships are based on mutual consent and care for the partner, everything else is abuse/rape. Please take care to consider<BR>if this class is appropriate for you if you have abuse in your background.***************************<BR><BR><B>May 8th</B> - Women & Trans Play Party<BR>8 PM - 2 AM<BR>$20/person or $35/couple<BR>RSVP to <A href="http://us.mc807.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=mail@thelookingglassarts.com" target=_blank rel=nofollow>mail@thelookingglassarts.com</A></FONT></FONT></SPAN></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV></div></body></html>