Southern Cross & Friends

7/01/2008

Edges Update: From Ali

Please join the moving information group if you have not already to keep an
eye out for needs and help. And PLEASE share this list for others to read
and keep up with as well:

http://finance. groups.yahoo. com/group/ edges_building/

We look forward to recreating Edges in a new fashion!

** UPDATE, 26 June **

With the glitch due to the electrical disturbance we had a shorter day
yesterday but got lots done.

** The space was broken into and electrical stripped. The owner is having
the claims adjuster come in and will be paying to fix the issue. We¹re
already taking in quotes (thank you Steve for the Light House info) and hope
to see that get done as quickly as possible. We do have a generator for use
in that time (feel free to bring by a gallon of gas for use).

** We KICKED SERIOUS ASS on Sunday. Though some of you were disappointed
you didn¹t get to rip out walls, we had amazing helpers really pull down the
space (Our dungeon is gone...Waaaahhhhh) and get it staged and ready to
shift. THANK YOU to those of you that were able to help out and super hug
to Polly for providing sustenance and fuel in food to keep us going!!

** We¹ve started gutting out the new space. We¹ve already filled a 30cu
yard dumpster and have today had it dumped and brought back to fill again!!
My thanks to those of you that helped out so far this week in breaking down
and pulling out at this new space. WOW. I know it seems like a daunting
task but trust in our ability as a community to want a place to beat on each
other and fuck!!!

** I¹ve had countless calls from folks that haven¹t been out to help yet
saying ³We¹ve heard it¹s a mess and you won¹t be ready in a few weeks². My
answer (and I hope yours too) is, ³It will be if you can come help make it
happen!!². Optimism at its most blunt. Hahaahaa

Though I get too anxious/nervous/ frazzled to remember at times, especially
over the past many weeks: HUGS to each and every one of you that has been
out to help, will be out to help, shows their positive outlook to others,
and encourages positive energy towards our new home.

Leather hugs and pleads for a SERIOUS spanking SOON,
Ali (whom is off to Home Depot, my other kink-home for the next two months)

6/20/2008

Good News about EDGES DUNGEON (From Ali)

From Ali @ Edges:

Thursday, June 19 - News about the move!

Today I'll be signing a new lease, for 5 years this time, on a building in Santa Clara!

This new space is going to take a LOT of start up work, cleanup and demolition--not to mention build out after that point. Edges will begin cleaning out the new space as of next week. We should be up and ready for use, other than parties, within 2 to 3 weeks, we hope. At 10k JUST to get the keys and signed into the new space, you can imagine that the longer we're out of commission, the harder it'll be on us!! So we're going to be working quickly, getting the space usable, and building out from there!

PLEASE JOIN THE INFORMATION GROUP POSTED BELOW if you have not already to keep an eye out for needs and help. And PLEASE share this list for others to read and keep up with as well:

http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/edges_building/

We look forward to recreating Edges with your help!
Edges, Ali

6/09/2008

Ye Olde Renassiance Faire Update

We were all very excited about the prospect of producing a Kink Renaissance Faire as our signature Annual Fundraiser this year. However at this time there isn't a venue available for July 5 so we have decided it would be in our best interest to postpone this event indefinitely.

Good luck to Edges as they look for a new home in the South Bay.

In the meantime, stay tuned for more trouble, erm, I mean info~

Dracosgyrl, On behalf of the Southern Cross staff

5/26/2008

FRIES & PIES ARE BACK!

Come have some FUN!!!!

SOUTHERN CROSS PRESENTS
"THE USUAL SUSPECTS" MUNCH

Join us 6-9pm at our NEW location

GREAT private room in BAKERS SQUARE
5055 Almaden Expy, San Jose at Highway 85 & Almaden Expressway

No minimums or room fee per person, TONS of parking, Britannia Arms Pub for carousing and easy access to EDGES on Hi 85 to 87 North.

Although we have a private room, please dress in family friendly street attire, no toys or "play" on site, and respect our servers and fellow patrons.

Directions:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/5055+Almaden+Expressway++San+JOse+ca/

ADDRESS: 5055 Almaden Expy San Jose, CA 95118-2051

Heading South From 280/880 San Jose- Head south on 880 towards Los Gatos, Take 85 EAST towards Gilroy. Exit Almaden Expressway go left at exit and left at light under freeway. U turn 2nd light to Bakers Square.
OR
East on 280 towards downtown San Jose, take 87 south (right) and 2nd exit to Almaden Expressway south. Cross Branham, Cross Cherry, Bakers Square is on your right.
OR
From 101 go South to 85 west (Mountain View), take the Almaden Expressway Exit, go right at the exit bottom, U turn to Bakers Square.

Your hosts: Strong Eagle, shadow, Allie,

Miss Courtney, rosered, Elfin,

Sandra, Steve V., Heather, Tina & Miss Vicki.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Southern_Cross/

5/05/2008

Le Carnaval de Cuir

You wake at dawn, drawn by the early morning light to enjoy a steaming mug of café au lait and savor an authentic beignet on the hotel balcony. Then journey with friends to forgotten places down side streets and back alleys haunted by the memory of pirates and the ghosts of the city. Take time to dine on Creole cuisine as the setting sun turns the waters of the Mighty Mississippi to fire. Finally, feel yourself drawn into the growing night by the sounds of smoky Southern Jazz as Lestat and his brethren stir once more to drink in the city . . . .

Be part of the magic, the moments, the mystery of Le Carnaval de Cuir.

Educational events, social activities, a vendor fair, multiple in-house and off-site dungeon parties, and an endless array of recreational and dining opportunities—New Orleans and Le Carnaval de Cuir has it all.

Featuring some of the leather community’s most respected leaders and some of it's freshest voices, the Leather Carnival is crafted for the benefit and enrichment of BDSM practitioners and organizations.

Six Tracks

Confirmed Presenters Include (early confirmations only):

Master Z, Founding Member of the Texas Leather Tribe

Ms. Cynthia (aka C. M. Hurt), World-Renown Body Modification Expert

Spend time exploring one of the worlds most exotic and enticing destinations.
Early Bird Activities and Dungeon Parties

Pre- and Post-Conference Tour Options

Plenty of Free Time for Recreational Activities
Stay at the Royal Sonesta, one of the French Quarter’s most alluring and historic hotels.

AAA 4-Diamond Rated

Fantastic Location

Outstanding Amenities

Convenient Meeting Space

Only $149 Per Night - Our rate is the lowest available anywhere, guaranteed, during the event (including Travelocity, Expedia, Orbitz, etc.). So book with us and help us show the hotel that we mean business!

Lose yourself in the Big Easy, a city unlike any other.

Exquisite Dining

Fabulous Shopping

Captivating Music

History Around Every Corner

Exciting Attractions:

Antebellum Mansions

Audubon Zoo

Aquarium of the Americas

Casinos

Ghost Tours

Graveyard Tours

Louisiana Superdome

Mississippi River

National D-Day Museum
Enjoy enough time in the dungeons to keep everyone happy (or miserable).
Six Play Parties (Two Men-Only Events)

One every night from Wednesday through Sunday

On-Site, at The New Orleans Leather Company, and the Hustler Barely Legal Club

A vendor fair to die for.

Fourteen of the nation's top purveyors of kinky gear

Plenty of time to browse and sample the wares

Register now!

Early Bird Registration Now Open (Mail-In Option Offered)

Your attendance also supports our community beneficiary, the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom!

So . . . Mark your calendars now. Join us in June.

Visit our website at www.nolakink.com for more information.

Please feel free to repost this message as often and as widely as you wish.

3/28/2008

Join us for a fabulous trip back through time to those glorious days of public punishment!
Throw vegetables and rotten fruit at the witch!
Join the pentinent's flogging circle!
Assist the village to bring this woman to justice!

JULY 5th, Saturday, Edges.
The flags begin to fly at 2pm, hot meal included with entry, vendors, music, strap on jousts, juggling, visit the Spanish Inquisitioner and grab a mug of mead.

http://southerncrossbenefits.blogspot.com/

Come out and get whipped!

3/26/2008

Welcome the new Donation Can!

Gentle Folks-
After a couple of abortive starts, we have the new donation can!
Thank you to KELLY for her hard work and artistic endeavors.

For years, folks have collected Hotel Toiletries, house hold items, women's clothing, children's backpacks, sleeping bags, coats, canned goods, shoes, and a host of other useful items and donated them for the
San Jose Women's Shelter.

It is with great pleasure that Southern Cross announces a new, *streamlined* way to donate your gently used goods and new bath items.

Southern Cross teams with EDGES and *soon* with LEATHER MASTERS to permanently hosts our CHARITY DRIVE BARRELS.

Drop off your donations, and we will make sure they make it to others who can put them to good use.

WE SUPPORT THE SAN JOSE WOMEN'S SHELTER
Ongoing donations taken at EDGES or LEATHER MASTERS San Jose

Click Here for Details
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3/25/2008

UPDATES OF GREAT NEW ADDITTIONS TO THE FAIR

3/23/2008

Ye Olde Renaissance Faire

Ye Olde Rennaisance Faire!!!

Come gather ye Lords and Ladies of the Court,
thy Jesters and Merrymakers,Wenches and Nobles,
to Edges on July 5th, 2008 from 2pm to 3am
to make merry and be gay!

Southern Cross Hosts the Annual Valley Fundraiser.

One inclusive fee at the gate includes:

Vendor Alley
For those choice delights,
both Kink and Ren Faire related:

Happy Tails - www.singletail.com
Monosome Bath oils, soaps, and henna art
NobEssence Sculptural Sensuality - www.nobessence.com

The Games
Wild entertainments and joyous games,
including "The Strap On Joust".

The Glen
A hearty meal with drink
in classic Elizabethan Countryside flavors.

The Rack
Medieval torturers to poke and slap, prod
and smack, cane and wax your body delights.

The Dungeon
A fully equipped dungeon for your own
entertainments,to use as you see fit.

The Entertainment
Dancing wenches, belly dancers, jugglers and fire players that delight the senses.

Tip Hat Shows - http://tribes.tribe.net/tiphatshows
With Tip Hat Shows, thou shall be privileged to see thrills of untold bravery and courage. Flames shall be extinguished in the gullet only to re-emerge in a flaming burst. Naught but excitement shall be found during the show; with the juggling of clubs, blades, and flame.

The Charity Event
Our annual charity auction,
featuring hand crafted toys from vendors far and wide,
and featuring an item from the legendary Viper Leatherworks.

Musicians for merriment, and more!

Enter our tent and live the enchantments of Elizabethan life as we never knew it!

***Advanced ticket sales at discounted fare
for thy Lords and Ladies who plan ahead,
beginning April 1st.** *

3/22/2008

July 5th Fundriaser...

3/07/2008

Great Items up for Bid this Summer

We at SX thank all of the people who support Edges and SX with their donations of time, money, and the friendly encouragement we receive.

2/26/2008

Friends

2/19/2008

HI There New Person!

Hi there new person!

Welcome to the kink world.

Southern Cross hosts a weekly Friday munch, and we want YOU to know that being new, shy, and unsure about all this stuff is not only OK, but that we have ALL been there.

We all meet starting at 6pm until at least 9, but MOST of the "Usual Suspects" are not around early in the evening.

Want to come and get comfortable with just our hosts and maybe 1 or 2 others? Show up right at 6pm.
Want to get more information before you come in? Feel free to write us at SouthernCross-Ca@SBCGlobal.net and ask away! Each of us at SX is very aware of how much the public scene can intimidate folks, and we hope we can bridge some of that discomfort. Welcome home.

http://southerncrossmunch.blogspot.com/
www.thefridaymunch.blogspot.com