Approximately 80 of Rose's friends and collegue's gathered last night in a posh Scottsdale Eatery to wish Rose a fond retirement.......

Mayor Modprod presented Rose with a Key to the City of Poon Valley while Rose's family led the cheers and several of Rose's friends gave personal testament to their experiences with Rose over the years............

Paying tribute to Rose also was the Phx board moderator "Dingus" who came to Phx specifically for the event and to say hello and goodbye to Rose..

A giant card was there for all to sign and my sources tell me there are pictures and we will see them shortly.....without faces of course....

Many long time Hobbyist whom have not been active for a while came out to say goodbye to the "lady that started them all" and some traveled from all parts of the country to say a fond farewell to Rose ......

The event was MC'd by Overcaffinated and the party planners Mya and Sarah certainly outdid themselves putting this one together..........

Noteables in the audience last night....Sarah, Mya, British Brook, Sedona Weaver, why even Glenn of Phx411 was in attendance......Mona Lesa, Jazmine, Sweedish Anna, Az Candy, AzMisty, Nicole, Michelle, Leslie, Athena, Mary Beth, Terri Kares, Julia Rox and while I am sure I missed some it was a virtual who's who of the Poon Valley Provider and Hobbyist Community...

Most all the Agency owners were in attendance to give Rose a "tip of the hat" and wish her well......Paul from Desert Divas, Leslie from Edens Garden, Scott from Az Confidential, Shawn from HIPS and Danny and Jack from MystiqueUSA...

Poon Valley reallly treated one of its favorites to a great send off and wonderful night ........

Rose promised not to be a stranger and did say she would be involved in this years "Annual Toys for Tots" fundraiser she has done for so many years.......so we will see her at least one more time at Christmas.....

For those that could not make it you missed a incredible night......

All the news or "gossip" that can be found will be reported here by your own Poon Valley.....

"Roving Reporter"

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and great people.  The time always seems to go bi so FAST.  I tried hard, butt didn't get to hug and kiss everyone.  I did get a hand full of FUN all night...woo hoo the ladies were HOT.

I wanted to add a comment about our hosts...what a GREAT PLACE.  They welcumed us so graciously and I feel that is VERY SPECIAL. I'd like to give a big special THANKS for the ladies and gentlemen that served us at the party.  They certainly got a eyeful and thank goodness...understood and accepted us for how we are...and we were very good...well I was BAD...butt that's when I get BEST...cum check out the CANDY STORE of POON VALLEY and I'll take you to CANDYLAND.

ROSE I wish you the absolute BEST in your future.  You will be VERY missed.  I am glad you are still doing your fund raiser...it's a good thang and it should continue.  I loved that special dress you wore...looks like our community loves and respects you highly, as they should.

Best wishes to you and your family ROSE.

See ya soon mamma,

CANDY
xoxox

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...As a newbie, I was honored to be there. Rose, I wish you all the best in your new business venture. You'll be a huge success -- and I'm glad you're staying in the Valley.
On another note, it was great fun meeting fellow enthusiasts for the delicious women in attendance. I didn't go to bed dreaming of sugar plums, but of the impressive women I met for the first time: Jasmine, Mary Beth, and Sedona, three bright, beautiful women!

While the party was awesome, the ladies were beautiful and Rose looked stunning I tried out the parking lot...That was a lot of fun..."wink, wink"

I was out of town.  It sounded like a great retirement party.  I just wanted to wish Rose good luck in whatever she chooses to do now.

Take care,
Vampy

All the best, to one of the best people I've ever met, Mama Rose.  You Will be missed.  I'm glad you are going on to better things.  
Nice to see some of the folks, again.  Great bi thank you, to Jack and those, who put the party together.  Aspecial, personal thanks, to the lovely ladies, that brightened up the room.  Anna looked so good.  Sedona and the blond hair, could'nt stop looking at her.  Met Julia, AZM and Belle, DD.  Both were stunning.  Was a great night.  Nice to meet D15.  Was glad he could make it.

Thanks to AzM, Mya and Sarah for the planning, to OC for the bad jokes and  to all the lovely ladies and great gents who attended.  Good to see the community turn out for our own icon.
But the biggest  thanks is to Rose for a lot of great times!

...illness kept me away.  Rose, I called last night to wish you the best of luck in everything you do from here on out - hopefully it will be nice and relaxing.  Not sure if you remember our conversation??

Would still like to get together for that lunch we keep talking about...

Good luck to you in all you do!!