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We have a special guest for this event and I'd like to invite you all to attend and hear his talk. Eric has been formally trained as a Dominant in Atlanta, and will be speaking and answering questions about formal protocol and other topics. He'll also be bringing a variety of his homemade toys for sale. More details in the Regional Events List. SPECIAL NOTE *** We know that everyone is grieving the terrible tragedy Tuesday. We considered canceling this event but have decided for the moment to go ahead and have it. It is important to be with community at a time like this. Please join us and your BDSM community to mourn and come together in hope and faith.
--'--,--`--<@ --'--,--`--<@ --'--,--`--<@ --'--,--`--<@ THE ROSE & THORN WEEKLY NEWZ Sunday, September 16th, 2001 --'--,--`--<@ --'--,--`--<@ --'--,--`--<@ --'--,--`--<@
FEATURED ARTICLES IN THIS STEAMING ISSUE: Please Join In A Prayer Tree Letters To The Editor The Dom's Beginning Bag-O-Toys List Second in the Corset Series: Embracing A Labour Of Love (A Short Guide To Tightlace Training) - By Thomas B. Lierse. EVENTS NEAR AND SEMI-NEAR The Regional Events Listing ADMINISTRIVIA Request Copies Of Our Most Popular Articles! How To Get Off Or On The Mailing List, Newsletter Policy etc. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> PLEASE JOIN IN A PRAYER TREE For those of you who are of a spiritual mindset, I'd like to start a prayer tree for the victims and families of Tuesday's tragedy. Please spend a few minutes praying today for them and for our leaders who have to make some difficult decisions soon. Please also e-mail five of your friends and ask them to pray as well. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - COMMENTS ON THE EMERGENCY ROOM & BDSM ARTICLE BY MISTRESS REN OF CUFSmaine FROM A FEW WEEKS AGO I just wanted to comment on the last issue of R&T Weekly. I am an EMT on a local rescue squad and i would like to stress the importance of safety and honesty when dealing with doctors or emergency rescue members. I have been on countless numbers of calls where people, because of their lack of safety precautions, have seriously injured themselves or others. I have been on one call where somebody died because of a BDSM related injury and because people didn't feel comfortable talking about what happened, we could not treat the underlying injuries. When a person is accepted to a Rescue Squad, they are required to sign and follow a confidentiality statement. There is no reason to believe that people are going to laugh at you or tell everybody they know because, believe it or not, all you are is a patient and they are there to help you get to the hospital; You will be forgotten by the following week. Throughout the training I have had in the medical field, the things that are most prominent are confidentiality and keeping calm in difficult situations. So if you or somebody you are doing a scene with gets injured and you have to call for help, don't be ashamed, be honest, and don't worry, we are just there to help; but remember, safety first! ~Jeff MRESCUE627@AOL.COM RESPONSE FROM MISTRESS REN OF CUFSmaine It is one thing for me to tell folks that medical personnel don't care about their sexual proclivities...but to have the validation from somebody else in the medical field who is also into BDSM, is great. :) ~ Mistress Ren <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> CORRECTION TO LAST NEWSLETTER I would like to thank Drew (lord_esox@yahoo.com) for forwarding the The BDSM and the Law articles to us for use in our newsletter. I much appreciate his bringing these to my attention and I should have given him credit in the last issue. He has been a dedicated reader and supporter of this newsletter, as well as generous with his beautiful homemade leather goods at our events. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> THE DOM'S BEGINNING BAG-O-TOYS LIST In response to my question about what things you think should be in every Dom's little black bag, we've come up with the following list. THANK YOU to everyone to contributed! Remember that this list is for NOVICE Dom/mes so some of the more exotic things aren't included. The key thing is to buy quality items from the beginning. You get what you pay for, so better a few good items than a pile of junk. Next week I'll run a list of excellent BDSM books Thank you to everyone for your ideas and contributions! ~ Sadie ESSENTIALS "A persons best piece of equipment is their mind. Reading and talking with people who are truly knowledgeable in the lifestyle is the best piece to learn. I would suggest that every new Dom/me go out and get a mentor or two. Learn, listen, and check their ego at the door. Listen to those who have made mistakes before them." ~ Eric whinty@hotmail.com
FUN TOYS Silk scarf or blindfold Pinwheel (everyone LOVES these!) Short & long floggers in a soft material like deer or elkskin A car care (furry) mitt or rabbit fur Clothespins (if possible don't get the ones with the notches on the thin side, they are cheaper and not as fun) Adjustable nipple clamps (the ones that have a screw to adjust) Variety of flexible paddles - reader recommend not starting out with wood - it's too hard Butt plugs (different sizes) Big soft feathers Riding Crop (Sadie likes the ones with the wide end) Butt plug with a wide base that will fit into a strap on A ruler - for those 'Catholic School' scenes, it MUST be 18 inches! A metal or plastic fork (for scraping, poking, prodding, the metal fork can be chilled or heated - wicked!) Chopsticks Collar and leash Leather thigh/wrist Velcro straps (Imago has these for $35) PRACTICAL BONDAGE Quick releases (aka panic snaps) clamps (4 or more) available at your local horse store (for clipping cuffs to things) **Don't buy Regular two ended clamps - if the submissive/ bottom looses strength or "RED"s they require the Dom to be either strong enough to over come what ever force is pulling on them or the bottom is stuck Four or more heavy duty eyebolts for the walls Buckled (lined) leather ankle cuffs and wrist cuffs (do NOT buy suspension cuffs - suspension is a higher-end activity and should not be attempted by a novice - also cheap handcuffs can get too tight and cut off circulation). Velcro works very well too and is less expensive. Soft Nylon Rope (visit your local Tack Shop and get perverted!!) recommended: 4 8-ft lengths of 1/4" or 3/8" braided nylon rope and 1 25-ft piece Don't forget the C-clamps , not all beds have head or foot boards
SAFETY AND AFTERCARE Aloe Vera gel and/or lotion for Aftercare Bandage Scissors (the kind with one end blunt so you can get it under ropes without piercing the skin) A box of latex gloves Water based lube Condoms (they are also wise to use on the dildos and vibrators.) & Dental dams or Saran wrap (folded a few times, it works just as well) Flashlight.. or some form of emergency lighting.. (lets face it, candle light is romantic, and very good for setting a scene but VERY bad to see what you are doing in case of an emergency.. ) A sealed envelope, containing emergency info (emergency contacts, list of medications taken, name of physician, written and signed statement that you have engaged in CONSENSUAL S/m activities with your partner, etc) to be given to EMT's or ER doctor in case of injury First-Aid Kit (even experienced Doms make mistakes) should contain; A small bottle of Hydrogen peroxide for disinfecting any cuts or abrasions. A squeeze tube of Antiseptic, Anti-Bacterial Ointment. A small bottle of Iodine. Two pairs of sterile rubber or Playtex gloves to wear while treating injuries. Several square-cut gauze swabs. Several adhesive Band-Aids of varying sizes. Q-Tip swabs. Two or three large gauze squares for larger bandages. A roll of sterile adhesive tape. A tweezers. FAVORITE ITEMS FOR THE MORE EXPERIENCED DOM/ME Double stitch webbing (it is wide and silky smooth so it feels nice on the skin, CAUTION it has a breaking strength of 6,000 pounds use wisely) Non-locking carbines (they are cheep and they are intended to hold human weight, combined with the quick releases you have a pretty safe hold) Emergency candles (the really cheap ones with no color on them. they burn cooler, and let's not forget to test them on yourself you Brave Dom) Dragons Tail (great for those who wan to use the single tail. if you are new, wait before you go and get a single tail there is a lot to learn) Quirt (back to the Tack Shop) A corset or two. Also, perhaps, a neck corset. Variety of Canes Variety of Whips Wooden paddles (Ping-Pong or wooden or hairbrush - Lechters in the mall has small baking boards called "Oven Shovels" that are perfect!) Vibrators: Readers favorites include: remote vibrator/butterfly vibrator, eggs with controls on the cord, Pocket Rocket (this is a small vibrator that can be used in many places beyond the obvious) Texture Gloves (grooming glove from a tack shop) Head gear with a ball that fits in the mouth. With all the hooks and ties on head gear it works great to hold your sub captive. Spreader bar Saran Wrap Something to store all your gear in - a "Bow" box (for bows and arrows) works very well DEFINITLY DO NOT BUY THESE ITEMS Gags, (a new Dom needs to hear the submissive talk and their feedback Cheap whips or floggers - the material is rough and can hurt your sub Handcuffs (they are for the police to use for quick usage. NOT good for the new Dom, They hurt. and are only good for resistance play) Poly Rope (that cheap hard to tie rope that is plastic. EVIL stuff) Any rope over 15 feet (Pulling through 20 feet of rope, no matter how slow, will cause a burn) WHERE YOU CAN BUY SOME OF THIS STUFF IN NORTHERN VERMONT - We'll also be running our list of Reader's Favorite Websites which lists many fine makers of BDSM products. Imagos has recently expanded and now has one aisle of low cost BDSM items, mostly under $35. I'd describe them as "entry-level" play items, good for beginners or Doms on a budget. There are a few more interesting items like the purple rubber stranded floggers - but nothing high-end like deerskin floggers. It's a very low key store in a semi-residential area - no neon or garish signs. A very friendly place - very female friendly (there have been women there every time I've visited). DIRECTIONS: From 89 north. Take exit 17, proceed west on rte. 2 until the first right, which is Jasper Mine road. Take a right onto the connector for about 200 feet then keep LEFT into Jasper Mine. Continue west less than 1/2 mile, the store is on the left. It has a large but sedate sign out front, and just looks like a big residential house. www.imagoxxx.com/imago 802-893-2977
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> This is the SECOND in a series of four articles on corsetry reprinted with permission from staylace.com. The articles were written by L.I.S.A.'s founder, Thomas B. Lierse. You are free to make copies and distribute, but kindly attribute the author (they are copyrighted). At times, Mr. Lierse writes under the Non de Plum (penname) of "Tes Staylace." The articles will run once a month for four months, and the titles include: 1. Tightlacing Inducements (How To Convince Your Significant Other To Wear A Corset) 2. Embracing A Labour Of Love (A Short Guide To Tightlace Training) 3. Corset Comfortry (Staying Comfortable In Your Stays) 4. Enhancing The Scene With Tightlacing (Corsetry's Place In The B&D Scene)
FOR PHOTOS, ARTICLES AND WORKSHOP OFFERINGS PLEASE CONTACT: http://www.staylace.com/ staylace@staylace.com
EMBRACING A LABOUR OF LOVE (A SHORT GUIDE TO TIGHTLACE TRAINING) Corset training is, by its nature and intended outcome, a "labour of love." Without commitment, all efforts will fail. One must remember the three components of successful figure training: Diet, exercise, and the proper selection and use of the garment. The diet component is interpretive: Other than the fact that special attention should be paid to the waist area muscles, any regimen that reduces body fat is satisfactory. It is important to remember that fat exists on the inside of your body, as well as the outside, and hinders the proper transit and relocation of internal organs during tightlacing (It also simply takes up space, and the goal of corset training is to reduce mass). Six meals, rather than the customary two per day, is suggested. Obviously, these meals should be small, and consistent with contemporary healthy diet recommendations. Carbohydrates, in moderate quantity, are helpful because they allow the intestines to maintain bulk, thus helping to thwart the possibility of the inner sides sticking together from the corset’s pressure. Your first corset should be purchased in a size that is four inches less than your measured girth; that is, CLOSED. The importance of having your corsets professionally fitted, especially for training purposes, cannot be overemphasized. Your comfort and health, to say nothing of proper visual impact, DEPEND upon an exact fitting. In addition, most chaffing can be avoided by wearing a properly sized garment. The key word in garment-size progression is "gradual." One wants to treat oneself with love, and it takes TIME for a body to acclimate itself to the strictures of tightlacing. These four inches should be taken in slowly, day by day, or week by week if necessary. Once this has happened, and one is comfortable, the next progression should be to a garment a further four inches smaller--This may take two months or six, depending on the trainee. The older corset should be used for night confinement: One should almost ALWAYS be corseted, except for toilette activities. Never be without a corset for more than an hour. If this is impossible, a wide training belt should be purchased--organ and lower rib displacement is the goal and the body reacts well to consistency. However, one must NEVER be uncomfortable, especially when sitting (in a straight-backed chair, of course!). You must pay special attention to your skin: The wearing of a corset will of, course, deprive healthy skin of proper exposure to air (oxygen). This will tend to dry it or, at times (depending on the wearer) cause chaffing, especially if perspiration is present. Thus, it is important to apply moisturizing oils or lotions to the skin at every possible opportunity, followed by corn starch powder, especially if one has a tendency to perspire excessively. Care must also be paid in keeping the garment clean, as oil and chemicals will tend to shorten its life. One of the more popular devices used for such purpose is an elastic sheath ; an excellent source for these is my Website, which offers the LISATube ®. Of course, you must have a clean one for every new corseted day! While many like the idea of pretty lingerie underneath, be aware that corset pressure will tend to stretch and/or rip delicate fabrics (the tube, however, will shrink to accommodate your ever-smaller stays!) Efficient ways for donning your stays include the lacing bar, and lying prone on the floor. Both these methods allow the waist to contract to its smallest circumference, permitting easier application of the garment. Wriggling with your hands up high after each successive tighter step is help as well (Victorians laced in a bit, and did other chores while their body adjusted, then laced in some more). Also bear in mind that it is possible for you (with practice) to put on your own corset, without assistance, after you are down to your desired girth. However, it is recommended that you employ a SENSITIVE partner to help you during training, as the rigor can be demanding. Remember that only the person inside a corset truly knows, from moment-to-moment, the effects of the lacing. A well-made corset will be sold with an insert, generally made of the same material as the garment itself, which will fit under the lacing, to prevent binding of the skin as the laces are pulled closed. So far as choice of materials for a corset, one will find that various types fulfill various requirements. For instance, a leather corset will mold easily to the body and breathe, while a latex or hard rubber garment will induce perspiration, which, for some, provides an excellent way to spur on weight loss. However, the average person will find a cotton or coutil garment (perhaps with an overlay of brocade or silk to add spice and sexiness) to be quite satisfactory. The most ideal material, in terms of "breathing" to minimize perspiration, is 100% cotton, with no other backing. One should just keep in mind that most garments, regardless of material, require a "breaking-in" period of several wearings. Note that even the best-made corsets will stretch to a degree after a while. Most corsets come with cotton lacings. I recommend they be replaced with the stronger (and less bulky) nylon version. A well-constructed garment, notably one made for training, will have double-stays (the sprung-metal rods sewn into the corset vertically at regular intervals all round). In addition, a strong cloth "tape," usually sewn into the interior, should circle the corset horizontally from the lacingstay to the frontbusk (a busk being a much wider stay which anchors the front hook-and-eye closure). This feature strengthens the corset and aids in the prevention of tearing. Those who value posture training while preparing for a small waist might also consider optional shoulder-straps. These will hold the shoulders back and, thus, the head erect. Of course, a matching laced "neck-corset" achieves the same end with more aesthetic quality. The effect of a tightly laced corset is enhanced by the wearing of high-heeled shoes, even while training. These tend to thrust the body forward, providing a visually pleasing balance to the your picture of loveliness. A tiny waist is a wonder to behold--exotic artistry of the female form; the end-result of such diligent training is highly satisfying. But the pride of knowing that one is capable of the self-discipline to accomplish such a feat is reward unto itself! Copyright 1996 rev. 2000 L.I.S.A.
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> REGIONAL VT & NEW ENGLAND BDSM EVENT LIST ****This list has been updated with most of the organized BDSM groups in the New England area plus one time events at the bottom.
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ROSE & THORN BDSM SOCIAL EVENTS <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> For more info contact me: BurlVTSub@aol.com UPCOMING DATES: Saturday September 22nd (Richmond) We have a special guest at this event and I'd like to invite you all to attend and hear his talk. Eric has been formally trained as a Dominant in Atlanta, and will be speaking and answering questions about formal protocol and other topics. He'll also be bringing a variety of his homemade toys for sale. You can see a picture of Eric (what a cutie!) and his equipment at: http://www.geocities.com/demondthrawl Or e-mail him at whinty@hotmail.com Eric's description of what he'll be discussing is: So, you wanna be in the lifestyle? While each and every Dom/me has his or her own style, there are some things that are standard procedures. How do you know who is a submissive, and who is a Dominant? Never mind what are their kinks, there is a protocol of telling who is what, and how to tell them what you are into. If you see a Dominant with his submissive and you want to ask the submissive a question, how do you go about it? There are also proper ways to address a couple and to present yourself to the community. What the is the hanky code? Who puts what hanky in what pocket? Where did all of this come from and why is it important? What is the Leather Pride flag, and what do the colors mean? SPECIAL NOTE *** We know that everyone is grieving the terrible tragedy Tuesday. We considered canceling this event but have decided for the moment to go ahead and have it. It is important to be with community at a time like this. Please join us and your BDSM community to mourn and come together in hope and faith.
Saturday October 20th (Burlington) Saturday November 17th Thanksgiving Party(Burlington) Saturday December 15th Holiday party & Gift Swap (Richmond) Saturday January 19th New Year's Party (Burlington) Saturday February 16th Dinner OUT at a restaurant
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****This data is for informational purposes only. It does not imply endorsement by Rose & Thorn of any organization listed here, nor does R&T accept any liability for activities held.
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POWER EXCHANGE OF NEW ENGLAND (PENE) - formerly LEATHERBOUND NORTHEAST) For more info contact: trishnh@hotmail.com http://welcome.to/PENE Power Exchange of New England (Pansexual). Monthly munches, socials, and special events. Serving southern NH and VT. Munches every second Tuesday at the Elm City Pub and Brewery in the Colony Mill Marketplace, 222 West Street, Keene NH. Social nights out the last Friday of each month at the Rainbow Cattle Co. Rt. 5 East Dummerston VT. from 8:30-? casual dress. September 28th Social Night Out in West Lebanon NH - 8-midnight Location to be announced later. October 13th PENE's Halloween Party. Halloween attire desired. Alstead NH October 26th Social Night Out - Rainbow Cattle Co. 8-midnight. November 10th - SPANKSGIVING PARTY... Spanking contest, donations sought to help battered women. ------------------------------------<<>>------------------------------------ WEST LEBANON, NH BDSM MUNCH For more info contact: UVMunch@valley.net Munch is at the Powerhouse Mall in West Lebanon from 2:00 to 4:30 PM. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UVMunch/ Oct 21st Nov 18th Dec 16th ------------------------------------<<>>------------------------------------ WHITE MOUNTAINS MUNCH *** New Group! For more info contact: Ppmpv@sover.net Location: The Mill at Lincoln, Lincoln NH Millfront Marketplace's food court Route 112 in Lincoln, NH - off Exit #32 on I-93. ------------------------------------<<>>------------------------------------ D/S-NEWHAMPSHIRE MUNCH hizangel_BB@ds-newhampshire.org www.ds-newhampshire.org Held in Londonderry - Second Saturday of each month, 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, at WhipperSnappers restaurant on Route 102 in Londonderry, NH. Hosted by the founders of the #D/s-NewHampshire IRC channel on irc.bondage.com. For details, subscribe to the e-mail list at: Ds-NewHampshire-subscribe@yahoogroups.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ds-ewHampshire,
------------------------------------<<>>------------------------------------ BOUND FOR PLEASURE heather@bfp.com New England BDSM social group that firmly believes in Safe, Sane and Consensual activities that will reflect on the B/D, D/S, S/M, Fetish and Alternative Lifestyle Communities in a healthy and positive light. Munches at North Shore Mall , Peabody MA 4th Wednesday of every month 6:30 PM to closing ------------------------------------<<>>------------------------------------ WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS POWER EXCHANGE MsAlexandra@wmpe.org 413-782-8829 www.wmpe.org ------------------------------------<<>>------------------------------------ CUFSmaine CUFSmaine@aol.com www.cufsmaine.org Mistress Ren or Master LesVoiles A free support, social, and education group located in Southern and Central Maine, serving Maine and New England. Our primary base of operations is Portland, Maine. We offer: monthly Munch meetings at a local restaurant/banquet center the last Sunday of every month, a monthly Newsletter, available both online (free) and via snail mail (yearly subscription to cover printing and postage costs). Also, CUFSmaine hosts bi-monthly (sometimes monthly) classes and seminars at a location safe for newbies. CUFSmaine sponsors the annual Maine B & D Shopping Spree each fall in Portland, Maine, as well as the summer time Kinky Scavenger Hunt. ------------------------------------<<>>------------------------------------ ***NEW GROUP! ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLES UNITED OF MAINE First social Sept 22 free_angel@hotmail.com Angel ------------------------------------<<>>------------------------------------ CENTRAL MAINE ALLIANCE CMA@CentralMaineAlliance.org BDSM social & educational organization serving Maine. Our munches are held the 2nd Saturday of each month, with the place alternating between Augusta and Auburn. In addition we hold classes and other special events throughout the year, and also provide a monthly newsletter, which comes out the 4th Saturday of each month. ------------------------------------<<>>------------------------------------ UNITED LEATHERFOLK OF CT a non-profit BDSM support/social group. http://lauragoodwin.org laura@lauragoodwin.org United Leatherfolk of CT (Pansexual) founded in March 1990, is a non-profit support and social group for BDSM men and women of all orientations. Intimate and very friendly. Not public. No fees. Contact me via email if you wish to be considered for membership. This club is especially welcoming and helpful for singles and newbies, but enthusiasts at all levels of development will be comfortable with us. Don't be alone in a crowd: join ULC for the personal attention you need. Email Laura Goodwin for membership info. ------------------------------------<<>>------------------------------------ WESTCHESTER DOM/ME S SUB Master.Dyh@verizon.net Northern Suburbs of NYC, primarily Westchester, Munches on the first Sunday of every month at 5 PM. Play parties on the third Friday of the month. ------------------------------------<<>>------------------------------------ ROCHESTER KINK SOCIETY http://www.rks-society.com/events.htm BDSM organization located in Rochester, NY. Our Mission: To provide BDSM and Kink-Oriented persons with a safe space for learning, practicing, and discussing BDSM and related kink. Holding monthly munches, meetings, demonstrations, workshops, playparties and online discussions. ------------------------------------<<>>------------------------------------ NEW ENGLAND LEATHER ALLIANCE NELA is an organization dedicated to making a safe place in the world for all leather/fetishes/SM people through education, advocacy, and charitable giving. They have an excellent quarterly newsletter, and are well known throughout New England as one of our premier organizations. Membership is only $10 (what a deal!) which give you free entry to the Fetish Flea Market in Boston. www.nla-newengland.org ------------------------------------<<>>------------------------------------ BOSTON DUNGEON SOCIETY www.bostondungeon.org bds-staff@bdsbbs.com ------------------------------------<<>>------------------------------------ MASTERS AND SLAVES TOGETHER (MasT) www.mast.net/boston BosDsCpl@aol.com ------------------------------------<<>>------------------------------------ THE NORTHEAST EROTIC SPANKING SOCIETY (NESS/TEP) PO Box 540441 Waltham, MA 02454-0441 ------------------------------------<<>>------------------------------------ PADDLEBORO DEFENSE LEAGUE www.paddleboro.com info@paddleboro.com
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ONE TIME BDSM EVENTS <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ***ASK FOR THE R&T MEMBER DISCOUNT! 4TH ANNUAL LET YOUR DESIRES ROAM WEEKEND Friday OCTOBER 19,2001 through Sunday OCTOBER 21, 2001in the Poconos. Hosted by DsDesires Barry & Gina http://www.dsdesires.com 718 729-9166 All inclusive...lodgings, meals, snacks, recreational activities, BDSM activities...and all on resort premises...at an absolutely beautiful time of year. BDSM activities will include Demos/Workshops on Bondage by Master Brent aka PD of Insex, Flogging by Domina Z, Mummification/Sensory Deprivation Play by Mistress Kali of Fetishes Boutique, Hot Wax Play by Barry & Gina, Relationship Workshop by Master Ron & claire. Other activities: Play Auction, 5000 square foot Main Dungeon, Private Equipped Play Rooms, BDSM Games & Prizes, Free Raffle for a Love Swing, Parties, fetish shopping opportunities and more!!! Plus there's: - Large Private Rooms, each with a fireplace and Jacuzzi, cable color TV, phone, coffee maker and refrigerator. - All meals included...Full Country-style Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, 5 course Candlelit Dinner with live piano music, 24 hour coffee and snacks. - Dare-to-Go-Bare Bonfire (we know how much you enjoyed last years!) - Trap Shooting - Golf Driving Range - Hayrides - Nature Trails, Lakes - Tandem Bicycle Riding - Dance Lounge - Bar Lounge - Indoor Heated Pool - Indoor Tennis - Indoor Miniature Golf - Indoor Archery - Indoor Rifle Range - Indoor Bowling - Fitness Room - Game Room and more...some will be surprises!!! Space is limited so register EARLY, our weekends sell out quickly. For full details visit http://www.dsdesires.com/wkend.htm ------------------------------------<<>>------------------------------------ CARTER STEVENS POCONO FALL FLING Nov 9-11 2001 Full details and updates are available on the web at http://www.smnews.com/parties/party-01.htm The Carter Stevens Fall Party in the Poconos is selling out much more quickly than we expected. All the quality of a world class resort and a first class weekend long party with separate areas for Fetish play and spanking only participants. The official confirmed date is November 9-11, 2001. Early arrival and late departure dates are also available at additional costs. We have held the line on price. We are keeping this party at our same low 1998 prices. $550 per couple, $425 per Single male (Subject to Double occupancy), $250 per Single Female (Subject to Double occupancy). Early arrival and late departure also available at extra cost ($80/couple per night including a meal). These prices will never be this low again. Be sure to mention membership in any recognized spanking or Fetish support group to receive a 5% discount on the party weekend. (Make sure you mention if you have attended former Carter Stevens weekends to receive an even bigger discount!)
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> REQUEST COPIES OF OUR MOST POPULAR ARTICLES! Just e-mail Sadie with the one you want. ARTICLES BY SUBMISSIVE SADIE: How to Get Involved in the BDSM Lifestyle Mistress Sadie Speaks Submissive Sadie's Top Ten Tips for Dating Doms Sadie Comes Out and So Much More! I've Been Invited To A Play Party! Should I go? FAQ about Rose & Thorn What Every Novice Dom/me Should Have In Their Toy Bag - A list from our members OTHER POPULAR COLUMNS Play Party Etiquette by Mistress Ren of CUFSmaine SM Vs. Abuse Ten Rules for Dominants Chastity Belts by Altairboy BDSM LISTS AND RESOURCES R&T Member's Favorite Websites Consignment shops in Northern Vermont (for dressing BDSM) Stores & shops that sell BDSM Paraphernalia in Northern Vermont BDSM Symbol patches & other items Books Movies Songs POEMS By Cynthia, Flirt, Bruce, Josephine, Anne & Amber ARTICLES IN THE GROUP LEADER SERIES - BY SUBMISSIVE SADIE The Trials and Tribulations… and Joys, of Running Rose & Thorn of Vermont. (And Tips on How To Start Your Own Group!) How to Screen Guests for a BDSM Organization Managing A Large E-Mail Addresses List – Tips & Tricks for Peace of Mind
ADMINISTRIVIA WANT TO BE OFF THE MAILING LIST? Just let me know, and off you'll be. No hard feelings. (Please remember that we only have one mailing list, so if you don't get this weekly mailing you won't know upcoming event dates.) WANT TO BE **ON** THE MAILING LIST? Are you getting this newsletter forwarded from someone else? Just e-mail burlvtsub@aol.com and we'll put you on the mailing list. It's FREE! SHARE THE WEALTH Feel free to forward this newsletter to any BDSM folk you know. PUBLISHING POLICY Articles must be BDSM related Non Fiction only (except for poetry and humor). This is an educational forum. We must have copyright permission to reprint articles. We will not edit your work so please make sure it is proofread. Please note if I can use your name and e-mail address so readers can respond to you directly. We will treat you with courtesy and respect and we expect the same. Do not expect us to run your information if you are acting like a jerk. We only run listings for established BDSM groups that are in alignment with our values. We do not list private BDSM parties. If you have a concern about the newsletter, please write us about it and include suggestions for fixing the problem. Insults with no corresponding suggestions will not be responded to. For example - one reader accused the newsletter of being "CyberDomme." That may or may not be true, as many of the writers are indeed women, but it did not suggest any solutions (such as this male writer offering to write some articles.)
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