10am-4pm: For 2 days every year, the Bash has a Vendor Fair. Plus sized clothing, accessories and gifts are among the variety of things offered. I know several girls who save up every year just to shop at the Bash. Today is the 1st day of shopping. Let’s see what we can find.

1pm: Burlesque Dance Lessons
An experienced BBW Burlesque Dancer will show you how to bring out your exotic side.
Those of you bold enough can join in for a little show to be danced during the Friday night costume event.
This is totally optional and will still be rated pg-13.
Everyone is welcome to join in the class even if you do or don’t want to dance Friday.

2pm: Let’s Supersize it!
Our supersize Goddesses are invited to join in this very informative seminar.
We know you have special issues you can share and discuss with others in this closed door private forum.

7pm: Arrrrg… Pirates!! Full Costume Dance, Party and Breast Cancer Fund Raiser
There be Pirates!! Our full Costume Party is in the theme of Pirates this year. Pirates of the Caribbean, Captain Hook, Peter Pan… anything Pirate, Whenchy, Caribbean, let your imaginations run with it!
Our Burlesque Dancers will be strutting their stuff for you this evening!!
This is our only Full Costume Event, anyone NOT in costume will have to pay a Party Pooper “fine” of $10 at the door.
All Party Pooper “fines” collected will go to Breast Cancer.

Midnight-4am: Goddesses Club Night - Midnight - 4AM
Goddesses - Representing the East Coast!
You’ve heard of them, now’s your chance to see how the
longest running BBW Club in the country brings on their party!!
Although this is NOT a Theme party, Goddesses welcomes you to come strut your sexy self!
If you have something cute, naughty, sinful that you just HAVE to wear (pg-13), it’s the night to Bring It ON!
This is NOT the party to miss!

The war on Fat people continues. At this week’s BBW Bash, the “National Association for Body Responsibility” has set up camp, passing out flyers to promote “scorn” to convince people to lose weight. Old News for sure.

Photo by LEILA NAVIDI / LAS VEGAS SUN

Passing out stickers and brochures that say to Ban Fatties from Buffets..etc.. like smoking. But like ex-smokers, ex-fatties think they are entitled to yell/laugh/scorn anyone that doesn’t comply with what they feel is socially acceptable.

What troubles me most is the secondary newspaper here, The Las Vegas Sun, chose to write an article about him rather than the Bash which brings in 1000’s of dollars to the economy, presents a body positive image thus promoting a healthy lifestyle and gives empowerment to those who might not be able to help themselves.

SHAME on the Greenspun family (they are all pretty hefty) for allowing this to be printed. An article on the Bash with this negative portion as the footnote would have been much better.

Here is a copy of my email to the writer, Abigail Goldman (no relation I’m pretty sure to my business partner, Lauren):

I just read your article regarding this person’s war on “fat” people. I find it incredible that this newspaper or any other media would find this news worthy. There has been a war on “fat” people for years, ever since it was OK to be gay. Prior to that, interracial and prior to that Jewish/Irish/Italian etc etc. There always has to be someone to “belittle” and lately it’s “fat people.”

What I find it amazing is that no one felt it necessary to cover the 1000+ people attending the 11th annual BBW Bash–A body positive event– and added his little protest as a footnote. Do WE make you uncomfortable?? How is FAT bashing any different than GAY bashing? Yet is it socially acceptable? Celebrities have lost careers yet no one seems to think we do anything but eat. Perhaps you should choose to do what ABC network The Travel Channel, The Los Angeles Times, The NY Times etc has done and actually WRITE about the bash.

Like ex-smokers, nothing is worse than a former fatty who thinks we all need reform.

1pm: Belly Dance Lessons
Donna Frey from the world famous plus-size Fatima Belly Dance Troop
will be teaching this fun class.
Just wear something comfortable and enjoy yourself!

3pm: Vendor Fair Preview Fashion Show
With our huge increase in numbers, we decided to move the Fashion Show to the afternoon. Come see what fashions and goodies our Vendors have brought for you!
Get to know our Vendors and see which ones will let you get a sneak peek and start your shopping in their rooms ahead of everyone

7pm-Tacky Tourists Dance and Party
Yep, we’ve all seen Peg Bundy look, gold lame’ stretch pants and hairdo, or the guy with the green plaid pants and purple stripe top, how about the white knee high tube socks and sandals.
Have something in your closet that’s made you wonder “How could I have actually worn that??”
You get the idea… how tacky can you go?
Our special guest to top off this Tacky Tourist night will be Elvis!

Midnight-4am: Big Connections CT - Club Night - Midnight - 4AM
BigConnectionsCT representing our New England States!
Joining us again this year, BigConnectionsCT brings us their own party flair!

Pool Open - Midnight - 4AM
Flamingo Main Pool - open exclusively for US!!

Pool side fun today plus there is a “Speed Dating” BBW style. Sponsored by Chunk E Business This is a Meet and Greet for one and all. Lots of “Basher and Bashees” have come for years and still only stick to the same group of people. This is a GREAT way to get to know others. And any event sponsored by sisters Peggy and Darlene, you know has to be fun.

Tonights Poolside After party with DJ Skelly is sponsored by Club SAS The Bay areas NEWST hot club for size positive people.

The Big Guns or Bigguns of the show both went on to the next round.

Cas Haley, who’s acoustic reggae style is reminiscent of the late Bob Marley, brought down the house with his restyling of the Lionel Richie classic, “Easy.” Cas is a Fluffy stay at home dad from Texas who comes from musician parents. Goooo Cas.

And now to the Glamazons. They looked fabulous in short kicky dresses of champagne and sparkles. Their rendition of Donna Summer’s “It’s Raining Men” drew Thunderous applause and Lightening quick responses from the judges.

I was disappointed to see that the Calypso Tumblers were eliminated in favor of the karate syled Sideswipe. There is only so much of the fists in the air and truly, is that talent or is it training?

My other votes went to the ventriloquist Terry Fator (how can you NOT love a guy whose name is FAT or???) and Butterscotch. Ok I know she’s a skinny bitch but she DOES have a very unique style and talent plus I’m a huge fan of jazz and the beatbox style.

All I can say is Go Go Glamazons!! They are my #1 choice to win. Given the fat phobic nature of society today, its unlikely they will (see all the notes over at the AGT homepage on them) so lets hope if not them, Cas Haley goes on.

You’ve gotten your registration and checked out the room. The Meet and Greet is over and even though the Slut Machines are calling ..Resist and attend the 1st of 5 Bash Night Outs!! Poolside.

BBW Radio Club Night - Midnight - 4AM
BBW Radio is opening our Vegas Bash 2007 Club Nights!! Tofu himself will be spinning your favorites with the Vegas Krew adding a special flair for this incredible party!!

Come on out and get your DANCE on.