Volks Dolpha

[winter_elf]

Another weekend out of town, eating too much AND spending money. Groan. I'm such a BAD girl!


Anyway, the Dolpha was a ton of fun. Smallish at just under 300 people (I think), it was a nice size without being unmanageable, the hotel was nice, the food was excellent, the prizes were stunning and fun was had all around. I had my laptop with, and checked email several times, but didn't post.

Held at the LA Airport Hilton in one of the lower ballrooms, I sort of liked the 'away from the crowds' feeling of being in an area that one had to go to with intent, rather than more obvious portions of the hotel and dealing all the time with stares and traffic.

The first day/evening was pretty relaxed with check in, set up, FCS ordering (which I didn't do) and chatting, followed in the late afternoon/evening with the dinner party, costume contest, one-of model auctions and lottery give-aways. I dressed up three of my dolls as a Kill Bill group with O-ren, Go-Go and a Crazy 88. A lot of people said they loved Go-Go (my SD10 Kurumi) with a custom made weapon by Ailene.

Ailene actually won 'best artist' award for her entry of The Addams Family represented by Morticia, Pugsley, and Wednesday with a ton of props including Thing in a box that played the theme song! Not only the trophy but a Sei-Tenshi as well! ::jealous::

There were about 11 one-off models. Some very nice - several Sd16 girls, one yo-sd and no mini's. I was weak (I don't need another doll) and put in for the Sd13 girl F-34 in white skin in a white elf-like dress. I didn't win, but man, I think I want that F-34 head!

A large number of lottery prizes were given away, but no one at our table won anything. We told Ailene she sucked out all the luck. Excellent food was consumed and lots of pictures were taken! Then it was time to head out for more doll meets and chatting.

Next day was up early and down early to get in line for the market open. I wanted a few of the items, and actually did manage to get the one thing from the web-site I wanted the most, so that was good... and a lot of OTHER stuff as well. ::cough:: Uhm.. I was bad, very, very bad. Lots of clothes and jewelry for dolls who do not need anymore!

I'd post pics.. but Susan borrowed my camera, and I forgot to get it back. I should get pics up in a few days.

And my kitties are both now trying to fight each other for my lap, so I should go give them a little loving.

Comments

[aoi-no-neko.livejournal.com]

Awww, I missed meeting you, but I loved your entry! Glad you had fun!

[lordgloria.livejournal.com]

*Waaaaaahhhh!!!* I hate that I had to miss out. *pout* Ailene's a good artist -- I'm glad she won! :)

[tacohime.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, the Kill Bill group was yours? I saw photos and thought they were awesome! Nice work!!!

[doll-paparazzi.livejournal.com]

Glad we spent some time together. Can you call me maybe on Tuesday night? I want to tell you a few things about what happened, especially about a certain thing at the paint up class.

[gothiclibrarian.livejournal.com]

Ach, scheißen that I didn't meet ya!!! ::stamps feets::

Next time!!!

[aries-jordan.livejournal.com]

Wow! Ailene must be lovin' it.

Can't wait to see pictures!

[winter-elf.livejournal.com]

Ha! And you have a Kill Bill icon! :)

[winter-elf.livejournal.com]

yep! Thanks!

[winter-elf.livejournal.com]

yea, you would have had fun. They say they are going to do this again, most likely same time next year.

[wolfemeister.livejournal.com]

Wish we had spent more time together, seems like I never see you any more.
Hey maybe after xmas we can plan a girls weekend? You know just You, Suan and Aileen come down for a sleep over?,with Dollie porn ect?

[keeley-keena.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear you had a super time. I hear Volks really knows how to throw a party. Someday I hope to attend and meet friends and of course drool over dolls. *laughs*

I look forward to your photos!! :)

[april-art.livejournal.com]

Great report! Loved your Customization (I didn't know it was yours until afterwards!). 'Hope you post some photos when you get your camera back.

Did you like your faceup class? The Valico tables filled up fast, so I was over in Saifa/Mikey's group. It was interesting... but I think everyone was pretty wiped-out by the time it ended! I was, anyway!

[lordgloria.livejournal.com]

Keep me informed -- I'd really like to try again next year! :)

[spiderling.livejournal.com]

I totally squeed when I saw your entry in the customizer contest!! Hee! I'm so glad my idea worked out for you! I will be there next year!

[winter-elf.livejournal.com]

yea, that was a 'Doh! moment, after hiting post that I'd forgotten to talk about the workshops. It was late so I didn't go back and edit. I'll add that when I post the pics.

Valico was very cute and it was very interesting that stuff she said how she does stuff. I did learn (I hope), and we'll see if I'm able to apply it to actually getting a decent face up.

Mercy said she 'listened' to a different class for a bit, and that the faceup style and how to do was different - so if I take it next time, I'll make sure to get a different artist. Actually, if Ciera was doing them (I didn't notice, they had their badges flipped most of the time), I like her style a lot, so I'd try to get her next time.

[winter-elf.livejournal.com]

yep, excellent idea! :)

[winter-elf.livejournal.com]

Drat, I know! But I'm horrible with faces, and so many people....

[winter-elf.livejournal.com]

Oh, they sure do! Always have the best food, and so polite, and tons of give aways. I hope you make it next year.