Beyond Vanilla - Anyone Going?

I am more interested in discreet "lessons" in my home.

How was it? Even as someone who is pure vanilla. . . well, maybe French vanilla, I think it would have been a great trip. I hope it went well and was worthwhile.

Regards,

I emailed asking about some of the volunteer opportunities they have listed, Elizabeth. I would really like to go to this. I hear Chi is freaky right now though, so it might be an all play (no work) expedition. We'll see.

I enjoy the seminars; the mix of knowledgeable and newbie. You always learn something, no matter how 'advanced' you (or others) think you are.

I emailed asking about some of the volunteer opportunities they have listed, Elizabeth. I would really like to go to this. I hear Chi is freaky right now though, so it might be an all play (no work) expedition. We'll see.

I enjoy the seminars; the mix of knowledgeable and newbie. You always learn something, no matter how 'advanced' you (or others) think you are. Originally Posted by babee

I freely admit to not knowing much. Not compared to this group. I'm pretty much a newbie although I read a lot!

With Chicago, I'm still interested. I'll try posting something on the Chicago thread and go from there.

To answer the original question, I was somewhat disappointed in Beyond Vanilla. For a few reasons, actually. Maybe surprise is the answer.

First, I was completely shocked at the quantity of larger people there. Please, don't get me wrong. I'm a BIG woman. And I don't appreciate prejudice with overweight people.

But the people there were, overall, HUGE. So that was a surprise.

Secondly, I thought there would be more people in attendance. It really wasn't a big gathering at all. I know these events are costly to set up, and I didn't see that many people.

I didn't go to the play parties or stay up late, generally. (Might have to change that if I go to Chicago!) So I didn't see those activities, which I heard was fun.

The classes were very good. And I learned something from all of them. I did meet some really interesting people and so overall, it was really worth the time and funds to go.

And the vendors were great!

I guess that although I said that I didn't have expectations, perhaps I did. Need to be aware of that in the future! Overall, it just wasn't the "experience" that I was expecting, though.

Elisabeth

I Missed it!!!

I just saw this post Now that I'm in Dallas I thought " i wanna go"

Maybe next time....

Is there another for Chi~ I love Chicago and need a good excuse to get back!!

Here you go, Sydney. This is the event going on in Chicago at the end of this month.

http://www.eccie.net/showthread.php?t=105158

EW

Thanks Elisabeth!!

To answer the original question, I was somewhat disappointed in Beyond Vanilla. For a few reasons, actually. Maybe surprise is the answer.

First, I was completely shocked at the quantity of larger people there. Please, don't get me wrong. I'm a BIG woman. And I don't appreciate prejudice with overweight people.

But the people there were, overall, HUGE. So that was a surprise.

Elisabeth Originally Posted by ElisabethWhispers

I agree with you here, Elizabeth. I was disappointed in the general attractivness of the crowd. It was small in number... but not is girth.

My pet & I are not Ken & Barbie, though we are height/weight proportionate & fit. I know this is going to sound cocky but she was the "Belle of the Ball", something I did not expect. Quite a crowd gathered when we went to play in the dungeon.

Possible theory: Big girls do not get as much attention from men as they would like. So in order to get more attention, some are willing to do/allow things that a more traditionally beautiful woman would not put up with. Thus the disproportionate number of BBW's in the BDSM community. I generally feel the same way about the crowd at Sanctuary.

Thoughts?

I am extremely experienced and have gone to the leatherfest and had a fun time.
May have to check this one out. Thanks♥

Generally, in another realm, we just don't close old topics but this one is really dated. But thanks for responding!!!

The South Plains Leatherfest is coming in the Spring in Dallas. It would be great to start a new topic about that event!!!

Closed.

Elisabeth