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Sunday, October 2, 2011
Hi everyone:
You ready to get naked, warm, and wet with a bunch of other poly people? Yeah, me too! Good thing I have a pool so I can satisfy lots of you all at the same time. :^)
Setup starts at 4pm
Family-friendly *during setup ONLY* this time
Regular Party begins at 7pm
Clothing optional *right at 7pm*
Ends @ 12 midnight!
Interested? Send RSVPs to akienm (at) gmail[dot]com
+++ PLEASE read the FAQ: http://bit.ly/oVjQra +++
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I definitely want to go to this event-I'm so excited!!!!" -- Pool Party RSVP
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If you're interested, you can get details by signing on to our Google Group :
http://groups.google.com/group/weirdness-events/subscribe
Or send me an e-mail, and I'll send you the full invite. We love to have new folks attend, but our space is limited, so we do require RSVPs. (We'd also like you to read the FAQ, please! The usual one is [still] down, but here's a text-only version on Google docs:
http://bit.ly/oVjQra or if the bit.ly forwarding is giving you trouble, here's the full link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12utzOBaTftvvuiIg3-rov4b9ci9-vMVcjl1Ru51fSYA/edit?hl=en_US )
FYI: The Weirdness Events Google Group is a very occasional and relatively low-traffic list for announcing our Poly Pool Parties (PPPs) and other events that we host here at our home and/or are involved in putting on. In general these events are local to the SF Bay Area, but occasionally we announce things that we're doing elsewhere in the country or online.
WELCOMING OF ALL: Please note that our parties are welcoming to people of all sizes, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, political thoughts, etc. Guests are expected to behave in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and accepting of this diversity. (It's perfectly ok to have personal preferences, of course, as long as those preferences don't interfere with your ability to behave courteously towards others at the party.) If you have any questions about this policy, or about any other issues pertaining to our party, please feel free to contact us privately.
Are you so excited that you're ready to donate right now via PayPal? Here's how! (BTW: Do us both a favor and choose PERSONAL when you donate, and neither you nor we will lose money on PayPal Fees. Thanks!!)
http://bit.ly/kjbznI
OR
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=4643463
OR
Paypal address: akienm[at]gmail(dot)com, if the button isn't working
Looking forward to seeing some of you very soon!
Best wishes,
Dawn
<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
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* http://www.blog.unchartedlove.com
* Questions? email me at unchartedlove@gmail.com
"The opposite of war isn't peace; it's creation" -- Mark, in "La Vie Boheme" from Rent
“I would sooner go to hell for love than heaven for hate” - Judy Dixon, Vancouver
I affirm that all is proceeding as it should, unfolding right now in the perfect way. I send my love and gratitude out into the world, and I affirm that all is well, and will be well, where Love prevails. So mote it be.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Dear poly friends, parents, kids, and others:
I have, over the past 12 months or so, especially, heard complaints
about the lack of accommodation for parents (or other specific groups)
at the East Bay Poly Potlucks. I also have received concerns about
the proposal to combine the potlucks with the discussion groups, and
concern over this issue is one of the points raised. I'd like to
clarify some things.
1) No policy decisions have been made with regard to the presence or
absence of children at the September potluck/discussion group. You are
all free to register your thoughts and concerns here (about the kid
issue, or any issue of concern to you). In fact, I'd prefer we
discuss it here on the EBPP yahoo group, because that's what this list
is for--to discuss.
2) The admin team has been struggling to provide locations for both
potlucks and discussion groups for some time now. Kid-friendly
locations have been particularly difficult to find. It's not that we
haven't looked, but locations that meet all of our criteria (e.g.,
close to public transit, kid-friendly, reasonably accessible for those
of limited mobility, etc) have been very hard to find. Sometimes we
sacrifice one or more of our criteria, in order to meet most of them.
We're not happy about it, but this is what has been necessary to
continue to provide the service at all. ( cut )
8) Lastly, as Oberon Zell says, "If you don't want it, you can't have
any!" Don't like our events for some reason? There's probably someone
else out there doing something you'll like better. Please don't just
complain about what WE'RE doing--Go find something that actually meets
your needs! I just checked, and there are 11 meetup groups in the SF
Bay Area that are about or mention polyamory. That's just meetup!
There's lots out there, if you look. You can start with Pepper's
google calendar: http://www.pepperminty.com/sfbay-poly-calendar.html.
Gypsy also has a conglomerate calendar on meetup:
http://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Poly-Collective/
Thanks for listening, folks.
Dawn
<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
* PPP August 13! http://bit.ly/oVjQra ( Read more... )
Monday, June 13, 2011
Hi all:
Sorry for the late invite/reminder!
East Bay Poly Discussion Group -- Tues 6/14
RSVP: http://bit.ly/kRzaQr
Doors open at 6:45 and discussion starts at 7:15
Potluck SNACKS only
Details below
ADMIN WANTED: Greg DeMasi has been maintaining this email list/yahoo
group for a couple of years, and he'd like to turn the task over to
someone else. He's also been making arrangements for the EBPPs, as
well as usually being the one to announce the EBPDGs, and to find
suitable locations and facilitators as needed. If you might be
willing to take on some or all of these tasks, Greg would like to
speak with you. Please contact him at: "Greg DeMasi"
<gdemasi@gmail.com>.
EBPP: The East Bay Poly Potluck is scheduled for NEXT Tuesday 6/21.
Is there a volunteer to host? If so, please contact Greg ASAP (cc me
just in case)
Hope some of you can make it tomorrow!
Dawn (on behalf of Akien)
( DETAILS" )
Friday, June 3, 2011
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
YES! The Pool Party is still ON, despite the rain! Come anyway! How much wetter can you get? Don't like rain on your head? Wear a hat! We've got a cover up over the food area, and one over the grill. But it isn't a party without YOU! http://groups.google.com/group/weirdness-events
Hi folks!
Several events happening around here in the next couple of weeks. Hope to see you at one or more! Read more about each of these below.
1) Poly Pool Party is *today* SAT 5/28!
2) Poly House Party Weekend: Media Night! In San Leandro, starting at 7:30pm on Friday 6/3. http://bit.ly/iW1pTD
3) East Bay Poly Discussion Group -- Tues 6/14
-->Would you like to host?
-->Do you have a request for discussion topics this time?
Hope to see some of you very soon!
Dawn
( Details under cut! )
Monday, May 9, 2011
For those who don't read the East Bay Poly Potluck Yahoo group, here is the announcement about this month's East Bay Poly Discussion Group, happening Tues 5/10 (doors open 6:45 and discussion starts 7:15) at at private home near Tunnel Rd/Hwy 13/Hwy 24. The address is ON THE RSVP PAGE (see below). Please let me know ASAP if you are having any trouble seeing the RSVP page.
Jay Wiseman will lead us in FISHBOWL GAMES this Tuesday (thanks, Jay!!). See the bottom of this message for a repeat of his description of what those are.
Hope to see some of you on Tuesday, if not before!
Dawn (EBPDG coordinator) & Greg (EBPP list-mom)
PS: We're happy to take volunteers to host future events, as well as suggestions for future topics....
( cut for your bandwidth protection )
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
5:52PM
Our baby is due in a week or two.
I caught up on the blog here: http://familyvalues.dreamwidth.org/11941.html
I'm nervous and not, totally excited but somewhat mellow about it, busy and tired already, and just overwhelmingly happy. My life is really beyond my wildest dreams.
Friday, February 4, 2011
3:44PM
I've specifically asked for advice related to poly family "coming out" on this post
http://familyvalues.dreamwidth.org/11093.html
If you have advice for me, please leave it there or here and there (just for keeping a conversation in one place for following), but here just if you can't post there, thanks. And if you want to share that or link it anywhere else that people have a clue about such things, that would be fine.
Mary
Monday, January 24, 2011
4:00PM
I am excited and wanted to share with other poly people what's going on in our poly lives (though some of you knew already): baby!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Informal discussion on concerns/issues involved in polyamorous
relationships. Feel free to bring your problems, solutions, friends,
lovers, family, and some food.
Thursday, Nov 11, 2010
Potluck starts at 7:00 PM
Please bring a dish to share
We have plates, plastic ware, cups and water
A core dozen or so show up pretty regularly. Our meetings are usually
ten people or more. We have a private space so discussion's on just
about anything. We start with food, getting to know each other, and
catching up. Some topic normally pops up and off we go! We always have a
hard time leaving by 9.
The Diversity Center's next to a public parking lot. It's a welcoming
space, including a kitchen with microwave, a great yard out back...stop
on by!
2nd Thursday of each month
Diversity Center
7:00 to 9:00 pm
1117 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
between Seabright and Branciforte
There is a map link on the site at:
http://www.diversitycenter.org/
There is a public parking lot next door to the Center. They have a nice
meeting space and a small kitchen with microwave.
More info - email -terrilynn@goldway.com
Current mood:  hopeful
Thursday, November 4, 2010
I am going out on a limb here, but a quick glance at the top dozen or so posts makes one think this community's sole purpose is to be a calendar. Do the members share Q & A or do anything else?
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Hi poly and poly-curious friends:
In the next few weeks I'm doing several workshops for those interested in polyamory/ethical non-monogamy/open relationships, and I thought that some here might want to know. Feel free to contact me for more info on any of these, and to forward to interested people or lists.
1) East Bay Poly Discussion Group, Tuesday 10/12, ( Read more... )
2) Simultaneous Lovin'--An Intro to Polyamory, Wednesday 10/13 at Pure Pleasure in Santa Cruz. ( Read more... )
3) "Wandering Hearts: Long Distance (Poly) Relationships", at Poly Living West, 10/22-24, Seattle WA. Concert--Bone Poets Orchestra (formerly Gaia Consort); Keynote--Dossie Easton (Ethical Slut co-author); Special Guest--Christopher Ryan (Sex At Dawn co-author). NOTE: Daypasses and "Nights-only" options ( Read more... )
4) Creating Empowering Relationship Agreements, Tuesday 10/26 at the Sharma Center in Seattle WA. ( Read more... )
Hope to see some of you here, Santa Cruz, or Seattle!!
Dawn
PS: BONUS appearance at Marcia Baczynski's Creating Sustainable Open Relationships workshop series, Sat Dec. 4, 2010. ( Read more... )
Current mood:  sleepy
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Informal discussion on concerns/issues involved in polyamorous
relationships. Feel free to bring your problems, solutions, friends,
lovers, family, and some food.
Thursday, Oct 14, 2010
Potluck starts at 7:00 PM
Please bring a dish to share
We have plates, plastic ware, cups and water
A core dozen or so show up pretty regularly. Our meetings are usually
ten people or more. We have a private space so discussion's on just
about anything. We start with food, getting to know each other, and
catching up. Some topic normally pops up and off we go! We always have a
hard time leaving by 9.
The Diversity Center's next to a public parking lot. It's a welcoming
space, including a kitchen with microwave, a great yard out back...stop
on by!
2nd Thursday of each month
Diversity Center
7:00 to 9:00 pm
1117 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
between Seabright and Branciforte
There is a map link on the site at:
http://www.diversitycenter.org/
There is a public parking lot next door to the Center. They have a nice
meeting space and a small kitchen with microwave.
More info - email - terrilynn@goldway.com
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Hi folks:
Our next (and final for the season) Poly Pool Party will be THIS Sat. Oct 9th! This takes place at our home in San Leandro. If you're interested, you can get details by signing on to our Google Group (look at some of the recent discussions):
http://groups.google.com/group/weirdness-events/subscribe
Or send me an e-mail, and I'll send you the full invite. We love to have new folks attend, but our space is limited, so we do require RSVPs. (We'd also like you to read the FAQ, please!)
FYI: The Google Group is a very occasional and relatively low-traffic list for announcing our Poly Pool Parties (PPPs) and other events that we host here at our home and/or are involved in putting on. In general these events are local to the SF Bay Area, but sometimes we announce things that we're doing elsewhere in the country.
WELCOMING OF ALL: Please note that our parties are welcoming to people of all sizes, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, political thoughts, etc. Guests are expected to behave in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and accepting of this diversity. (It's perfectly ok to have personal preferences, of course, as long as those preferences don't interfere with your ability to behave courteously towards others at the party.) If you have any questions about this policy, or about any other issues pertaining to our party, please feel free to contact us privately.
Looking forward to seeing some of you here very soon!
Dawn
Thursday, August 26, 2010
The Bay Area chapter of Unitarian-Universalists for Polyamory Awareness is having a bbq at my home in East Palo Alto on Saturday afternoon from noon to 4. I'm providing some basic supplies (drinks, buns, mustard, ketchup), and asking folks to bring something to share.
please email me at tenacious dot snail at gmail dot com, or message me here for the address and directions.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Hi folks:
Just a reminder that the PPP is coming up THIS Saturday!
Our next Poly Pool Party will be Sat. Aug 14th! This takes place at
our home in San Leandro, CA. If you're interested, you can get details by
signing on to our Google Group (look at some of the recent
discussions):
http://groups.google.com/group/weirdness-events/subscribe
Or send me an e-mail, and I'll send you the full invite. We love to
have new folks attend, but our space is limited, so we do require
RSVPs. (We'd also like you to read the FAQ, please!)
FYI: The Google Group is a very occasional and relatively low-traffic
list for announcing our Poly Pool Parties (PPPs) and other events that
we host here at our home and/or are involved in putting on. In general
these events are local to the SF Bay Area, but sometimes we announce
things that we're doing elsewhere in the country.
WELCOMING OF ALL: Please note that our parties are welcoming to people
of all sizes, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, backgrounds,
spiritual beliefs, political thoughts, etc. Guests are expected to
behave in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and accepting of
this diversity. (It's perfectly ok to have personal preferences, of
course, as long as those preferences don't interfere with your ability
to behave courteously towards others at the party.) If you have any
questions about this policy, or about any other issues pertaining to
our party, please feel free to contact us privately.
Looking forward to seeing some of you here very soon!
Dawn
dawndsquirrel[at]gmail(dot ) com
--
* "Simultaneous Lovin' - An Intro to Poly, @ Pure Pleasure in Santa
Cruz 10/13/10
* Poly Living West - Seattle, WA, Oct 22-24, 2010.
http://www.lovemore.com/conferences.php
* http://www.facebook.com/LoveOTB
Saturday, July 17, 2010
** This is the last livejournal announcement of the coffeehouse. If you want to hear about future under-40 events, join our google group:
http://groups.google.com/group/sf-poly-coffeehouse
Monday July 19th (every 3rd Monday, next is August 16th).
6-8pm at the coffeehouse.
8-10pm dinner at a nearby restaurant.
possible clubbing afterwards.
Muddy Waters Coffeehouse.
521 Valencia St, between 16th and 17th.
San Francisco.
Pepper, Jen, Kristina, and various other people will be chatting, socializing, and generally getting up to wacky hijinks at the Muddy Waters coffeehouse next Monday. Attendance varies but is almost always between 15 and 30 people. This is not a discussion or activism group, but rather just a regular social gathering - we will repeat this event the 3rd Monday of every month. Feel free to arrive late or just stop by briefly.
We welcome poly and nonmonogamous people (new, curious, or experienced) under 40 years of age. We also welcome the 40-and-over partners and lovers of people under 40, though we ask that you attend on the same evening as your under-40 partner.
( details )
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Informal discussion on concerns/issues involved in polyamorous
relationships. Feel free to bring your problems, solutions, friends,
lovers, family, and some food.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Potluck starts at 7:00 PM
Please bring a dish to share
We have plates, plastic ware, cups and water
A core dozen or so show up pretty regularly. Our meetings are usually
ten people or more. We have a private space so discussion's on just
about anything. We start with food, getting to know each other, and
catching up. Some topic normally pops up and off we go! We always have a
hard time leaving by 9.
The Diversity Center's next to a public parking lot. It's a welcoming
space, including a kitchen with microwave, a great yard out back...stop
on by!
2nd Thursday of each month
Diversity Center
7:00 to 9:00 pm
1117 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
between Seabright and Branciforte
There is a map link on the site at:
http://www.diversitycenter.org/
There is a public parking lot next door to the Center. They have a nice
meeting space and a small kitchen with microwave.
More info - email - terrilynn@goldway.com
Current mood: cheerful
Saturday, June 19, 2010
I watched the rose peddles fall on my floor so many memories lost that way. How the years have gone by since I watched my first rose wither with all my love I tried to keep it alive. Thought about it as I sat there in my chair dreaming of days past. It is funny how you remember those days now about to be married I feel so fulfilled this rose some how is different. IT has a real meaning to me it means love real love not just any ordinary love.
The redness of it reminds me of the soft tender kisses and the feeling of her mouth on mine especially when I am not feeling well. The softness of her skin like a smooth cream. Always so inviting making me feel like I am finally home when I am in her arms. She is so strong but at the same time so tender with me she is everything I ever wanted in a woman. Before you paint a scene of us in your head let me tell you my lover is a butch and I am a soft butch. Ok that said I can continue.
As I sit here now and stair at the rose I dream of all the passionate nights I have had. I sat in my leather jacket and a black thong which is my favorite. There is nothing like black leather the hard feel of it the smell of it to make you feel free as you ride the wind on a bike the freedom that makes you feel a live if not for a second in life. I turned then to face my lover and she smiled at me and I smiled back I had a wonderful surprise for her waiting. I went in to our bed room got dressed in a pair of blue jeans and a red t shirt and told her to follow me.
We walked out to the street where I pulled a tarp off of a new bike that shone with the fresh new baby blue paint I had it pained for her with red flames. With black velvet seats it was so hot I couldn't believe it was ours and I smiled and handed her a helmet. That was blue and white and matched mine. She smiled and took me in her arms and kissed me passionately with out a word we both got on it and I held on to her almost in a hug and she started up the bike. We rode to a deserted area I knew and she turned around on the bike and balancing it started to finger fuck me as I rubbed her shaven head and kissed her so longly. I could not help but think how I wanted this for so many years.
Then I slipped my fingers inside her leather pants and played around with her clit until I felt the heat and juices dripping down my fingers and I kept feeling her. I stuck a finger inside her to feel her warm insides god it felt like bliss.
I looked around the deserted road it was so quite and the stars were shining it was so perfect. "I love you" she said as I staired into her blue eyes some times I think I can fall right into them. She reached into her pocket and pulled out a small box I knew it had to be jewelry I loved jewelry so much. " I know this has been coming for sometime but will you marry me?" she asked as sweat beat down her forehead. I smiled and hugged her yes I will I said. We got back on the road and road into the early morning it wasn't until one am when we got back to our house.
I felt like the happiest woman alive on earth I finally had everything I ever wanted a warm home with our cat and each other. I took off my clothes with a smile on my face and climbed into bed soon I would be the wife of the one person in this world that matter so dearly to me. That I would die for and more.
The next morning I woke to breakfast made on my nightstand I was in awe and a half a dozen roses and a poem on a slip of paper. I looked over and there was my butch daddy standing in the door way already dressed in a t shirt and dark blue jeans and work boots. She walked over to me and kissed me tenderly. "How is my wife to be?" she asked as I staired at her "very well" I said looking at her she was the most beautiful thing I had every seen.
The rest of that morning few by in a blur I don't remember what else happened now I sit here and think about it.
Now I sit here in my chair and look at the last rose and stair at its red pedals and pray that our marriage will be great as I scroll threw wedding dresses on the computer.Oh... well she is home I have to go make her dinner sigh.
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