The future?

These last few days, both me and Katie have sort of neglected our inworld existance, because of our real lives. That was mostly caused by the three F's: family, friends and fun. Easter and work had a little to do with it, too.
That neglecting has caused mixed reactions from those who have been with us from the beginning, I'm sure they hoped - as we did - that Vida could work better and be more crowded. Well, things have not worked that way.
Still, we did not intend to cause any inconvenience or problem to any of our staff who, like us, have real lives... and a second life. And assigned tasks.
A resignation e-mail has reached my hands today (yesterday). Which means we will have one less DJ now. One other DJ, is nowhere to be seen, even by his partner, and hasn't given word of his whereabouts for a few days now. He was left playing his set all alone, in his weekly performance, and reacted to it, but so far I haven't been able to get in touch with him.
Now, I am not giving bad or pitiful excuses to anybody. We have only one excuse avaliable, and it should be more than enough: Real Life. It happens and unfolds, sometimes. I hope you comprehend it.
As I hope you comprehend that Club Vida has now reached its point of no return. Not just because of this. Some recent events have contributed to an outcome, whichever it will be. Me and Katie will decide upon what to do in short notice. Still, I would like to hear all your opinions, Staff or not, DJ or not. So, we'll get in touch with you, after we talk about this in a serious manner. Most of all, Club Vida has turned into an expensive hobby, and we haven't seen enough smiles in return.
IMSO, I am looking forward to read your point of view on this matter. I hope you manage to write (again) the words you left unwritten, they would most certainly be wise, and your opinion taken into account and appreciated.
As for our staff and DJ's, please, expect a word from us soon. We still don't know which word it will be. I can just thank you all for your time and your work and your help and your pacience and your music and your dancing and your hosting... and your presence. Enjoy your lifes, both of them, when and while you can.
Don't worry... Be happy!

Modernisation or Abandonment?

Last night, poor Aggio was banned from ViDa! Sometimes, not owning your own land raises issues and the landlady was saying we hadn't paid the tier. Once it was proven we had, she recinded and finally allowed him in. I was allowed in because I am not the landowner, he is.

BUT, once again, Freddyx played some excellent music, Sonya danced the night away, and Aggio and I stood about, jumped on a poseball, and then went off to order books, update websites and various other jobs, because there is only so much talking to ourselves we can do, and guests were just non existant.

We did discuss Vida's future though, and even despite the sponsorship from one of SL's top designers, we agreed that it is just not working. We are now looking at what to do for the best. Should we redesign? some clubs do have a huge membership, so we are going wrong somewhere. Should we just play the radio and have spasmodic parties? should we aim at a whole new market? or should we just forget the whole thing and save the, not inconsiderable, costs.

We will have a staff meeting very soon which can be held via the group IM, and all suggestions will be welcomed and considered.