This is the thread where I say: DINNER PARTY!

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Anyone up for a dinner party in LA/OC sometime this summer? I have a deep, burning need to cook.

― Orbit (Orbit), Thursday, 10 July 2003 15:39 (twenty-two years ago)

oops, to cook--not to burn the food...

― Orbit (Orbit), Thursday, 10 July 2003 15:42 (twenty-two years ago)

THE OC

― gygax! (gygax!), Thursday, 10 July 2003 15:45 (twenty-two years ago)

Will the dinner party inspectors be there?

― Nicole (Nicole), Thursday, 10 July 2003 15:53 (twenty-two years ago)

Dinner party inspectors?

― Orbit (Orbit), Thursday, 10 July 2003 16:02 (twenty-two years ago)

Maybe Ned and Spencer could host the U.S. version?

― Nicole (Nicole), Thursday, 10 July 2003 16:05 (twenty-two years ago)

After all, they are close enough to be able to inspect the party in full.

― Nicole (Nicole), Thursday, 10 July 2003 16:05 (twenty-two years ago)

Clearly I have a new goal in life.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Thursday, 10 July 2003 16:07 (twenty-two years ago)

See? I've given you a new lease on life.

― Nicole (Nicole), Thursday, 10 July 2003 16:08 (twenty-two years ago)

Goal, lease, mortgage, aim...

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Thursday, 10 July 2003 16:11 (twenty-two years ago)

do these people actually get *paid* to do that? where do i sign up...

― Orbit (Orbit), Thursday, 10 July 2003 20:05 (twenty-two years ago)

Becoming a Fanny Grump on Live Telly
124 Horseferry Road

― Tracer Hand (tracerhand), Thursday, 10 July 2003 20:10 (twenty-two years ago)

in France the lingo for "dinner party" is "party"

― Tracer Hand (tracerhand), Thursday, 10 July 2003 20:12 (twenty-two years ago)

ok, can we have a soiree?

― Orbit (Orbit), Thursday, 10 July 2003 23:42 (twenty-two years ago)

I thought soirees had been outlawed in LA county? Or certainly been optioned by Tri-Star anyway...

― luna (luna.c), Thursday, 10 July 2003 23:46 (twenty-two years ago)

We could have a seance soiree.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Thursday, 10 July 2003 23:47 (twenty-two years ago)

http://www.artagogo.com/News/jchicago/dinner_party.jpg

― donut bitch (donut), Thursday, 10 July 2003 23:50 (twenty-two years ago)

You crazy art-loving kid.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Thursday, 10 July 2003 23:53 (twenty-two years ago)

your dinner party should have a theme, like "zurich 1914" or "occupied france." then you can watch the history channel and get wasted playing hilter drinking games.

i dunno, just an idea.

― Elmo Oxygen (elmo oxygen), Thursday, 10 July 2003 23:57 (twenty-two years ago)

Yeah, well, it's a good one.

― Ally (mlescaut), Friday, 11 July 2003 02:26 (twenty-two years ago)

I thought dinner parties were too bourgie for ILX!

― Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Friday, 11 July 2003 04:06 (twenty-two years ago)

I love that Judy Chicago piece!

― Martin Skidmore (Martin Skidmore), Friday, 11 July 2003 10:49 (twenty-two years ago)

Damnit, dinner party in cambridge anyone?

― Pinkpanther (Pinkpanther), Friday, 11 July 2003 10:51 (twenty-two years ago)

Too bourgie? ILX = panzer divisions of the middle class.

― Mark C (Mark C), Friday, 11 July 2003 12:02 (twenty-two years ago)

Too bourgie? ILX = panzer divisions of the middle class

oh right, it was ILM. So much music gets criticized there for being too "dinner-partyish".

Also, the Judy Chicago piece rocks. Where is it now? (I saw it at the Hammer in L.A. 7 or 8 years ago).

― Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Friday, 11 July 2003 15:53 (twenty-two years ago)

We had a dinner party at my house. We played Adam Ant and KISS.

― Ally (mlescaut), Friday, 11 July 2003 21:42 (twenty-two years ago)

We can have a prole-transgressive dinner party, challenging the boundaries of America's hidden class system. Or we could just cook and eat good things.
I like the theme idea, but I don't know if I can digest a souffle while watching a documentary on Buchenwald......

― Orbit (Orbit), Sunday, 13 July 2003 00:08 (twenty-two years ago)

OK, we need a venue. My place is too small, Any volunteers?

― Orbit (Orbit), Monday, 14 July 2003 06:32 (twenty-two years ago)

We crash Spencer's place and ooh and aah at the art design. Surely.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Monday, 14 July 2003 14:14 (twenty-two years ago)

A bit rude, innit?

― Ally (mlescaut), Monday, 14 July 2003 14:15 (twenty-two years ago)

We will say we were called to his place by the shape and power of his voice, in strong low tones.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Monday, 14 July 2003 14:20 (twenty-two years ago)

Yeah, I'm sure he'll appreciate that as you eat him out of bank account!

― Ally (mlescaut), Monday, 14 July 2003 14:25 (twenty-two years ago)

I'm very glad you added the prepositional phrase there.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Monday, 14 July 2003 14:32 (twenty-two years ago)

Don't use Dan Perry techniques to escape the essential point of your incredibly rude house crashing, Raggett.

― Ally (mlescaut), Monday, 14 July 2003 14:33 (twenty-two years ago)

*cries*

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Monday, 14 July 2003 14:34 (twenty-two years ago)

There are laws of politeness. You don't just invite everyone sundry to Spencer's house without asking him first, I mean bloody hell this is obvious. I hope your'e at least bringing gifts.

― Ally (mlescaut), Monday, 14 July 2003 14:35 (twenty-two years ago)

Of course. Limited edition Peter Saville prints.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Monday, 14 July 2003 14:41 (twenty-two years ago)

(Besides which, I've heard tales of Spencer's Somewhat Grumpy Roommate, so I suspect the last thing to do would be to invade his place en masse.)

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Monday, 14 July 2003 14:42 (twenty-two years ago)

I'm with Ned that Spencer's place should be The Place, as he already knows that my place is too-teeny and cramped for people to sit down and eat at, since I have, like, no tables save for a coffee table thing. For one person. So unless this is going to be another Ethiopian dinner where we all sit on the ground around a platter of food we eat with out hands, my place is out.

We could bring Spencer that underwater boat thing Ned, since he missed the galleries and is into ART and that WAS art, right and I'm sure he COULD PUT IT IN HIS BASEMENT AND SHINE BLUE LIGHTS ALL THROUGHOUT IT TO CREATE THE AMBIENCE OF WATER AND ONCE WE'RE ALL DRUNK WE COULD CLIMB IN IT AND PRETEND WE'RE SAILING WE'RE REALLY SAILING!!!!!!!

― Vic (Vic), Monday, 14 July 2003 14:47 (twenty-two years ago)

Poor Spencer.

― Ally (mlescaut), Monday, 14 July 2003 14:51 (twenty-two years ago)

Ally does not understand the power of boat art.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Monday, 14 July 2003 14:52 (twenty-two years ago)

I'm understanding the power of ILXors crashing your place with a giant fucking boat, though.

― Ally (mlescaut), Monday, 14 July 2003 14:53 (twenty-two years ago)

I want to say something like "if you want I could get you a boat too babe, Ze LOOOOVEBOAT" but I won't say that.

I will wait to use my lines on Ally in person, if she really is Labor Day FAPping with us and it's not just a part of the ilx rumor mill.

― Vic (Vic), Monday, 14 July 2003 14:53 (twenty-two years ago)

There's an ilx rumor mill? I really am out of the loop.

― Lars (Nicole), Monday, 14 July 2003 15:10 (twenty-two years ago)

I think ILX is the rumor mill. But yes, Ally has said she's planning on visiting for Labor Day, rah.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Monday, 14 July 2003 15:13 (twenty-two years ago)

Not anymore, half of everyone is going to be out of town.

― Ally (mlescaut), Monday, 14 July 2003 15:16 (twenty-two years ago)

Wah.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Monday, 14 July 2003 15:18 (twenty-two years ago)

what if we tell u that chaki WILL perform prince covers *just* for you bound in saran-wrap covered with cool whip or funnel cake or whatever else you desire, will that be enough to entice you to visit us?

― Vic (Vic), Monday, 14 July 2003 15:20 (twenty-two years ago)

I've temporarily killed the thread AGAIN muahaha! NEwayz, I am going to go to the bank now to pay Ned back for the hott date he took me on Saturday night, so I hope this matter will eventually be decided!

― Vic (Vic), Monday, 14 July 2003 15:34 (twenty-two years ago)

Why is everyone trying to hook me up with chaki?

― Ally (mlescaut), Monday, 14 July 2003 15:37 (twenty-two years ago)

I'm not really. Just lying and using him as an incentive so that you can come here, take crazy pictures of us in boats, post them in a huge-ass thread, and start WWIV in the process.

― Vic (Vic), Monday, 14 July 2003 15:40 (twenty-two years ago)

hey since you're not offended and not coming now, can u just send Felicity in your place? She knows this town

― Vic (Vic), Monday, 14 July 2003 16:55 (twenty-two years ago)

http://www.allfunpix.com/humor/pics/pork.jpg

― Dada, Monday, 14 July 2003 17:11 (twenty-two years ago)

we could invade Ned and his lurvly kitchen.....nedlet? hmmmm? How many people are we talking about, actually?

― Orbit (Orbit), Monday, 14 July 2003 21:56 (twenty-two years ago)

The LA area crew is diffuse -- myself, Vik, Stripey, Chris, Spencer, Arthur, Luna, Nick, Lolita Corpus, at least a couple of other lurkers.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Monday, 14 July 2003 21:57 (twenty-two years ago)

You forgot Chaki!

― luna (luna.c), Monday, 14 July 2003 22:03 (twenty-two years ago)

we could invade Ned and his lurvly kitchen.....nedlet? hmmmm? How many people are we talking about, actually?

Indeed, you could...cept his kitchen could prolly hold only a few folks (read 4), before spilling outward onto the floor and living space.

Have a grand time, O.....and try not to acquaint yourself with the local firefighters;>

― Nichole Graham (Nichole Graham), Monday, 14 July 2003 22:06 (twenty-two years ago)

I'll totally do it, but I don't like to inflict too much drama on the household. When the roomie's gone and people bring wine, then I'll cook (actually I'll sous chef for Barrus).

And if we have special guests from out of town, then I'll tell my housemate to high tail it to the girl-friends or join us!

― Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Monday, 14 July 2003 22:47 (twenty-two years ago)

You forgot Chaki!

*weeps* I am shamed.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Monday, 14 July 2003 22:53 (twenty-two years ago)

Seeing as you have cast your vote for chef of the evening, I see I am superfluous.....not chefly enough I suppose.

― Orbit (Orbit), Tuesday, 15 July 2003 01:31 (twenty-two years ago)

(actually I'll sous chef for Barrus)

Actually at this point, I'd just go to Brodard's (Vietnamese place in Westminster) and load up on goodies.

― Chris Barrus (Chris Barrus), Tuesday, 15 July 2003 01:51 (twenty-two years ago)

I suppose that we should make the announcement that Orbit and Chris are like Clark Kent and Superman. Both cannot appear in the same kitchen at the same time.

― Orbit (Orbit), Tuesday, 15 July 2003 01:57 (twenty-two years ago)

Orbit and Chris are like Clark Kent and Superman. Both cannot appear in the same kitchen at the same time.

― Vic (Vic), Tuesday, 15 July 2003 02:11 (twenty-two years ago)

i did every html thing i know!!! So sad. Can't do colors and all

― Vic (Vic), Tuesday, 15 July 2003 02:23 (twenty-two years ago)

Nice announcement, though

― Orbit (Orbit), Tuesday, 15 July 2003 02:24 (twenty-two years ago)

Orbit, I just reread the top. YOU should be the cook! I'll chop and do dishes and smoke and keep everyone entertained (drunk) until the food is ready!

― Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Tuesday, 15 July 2003 03:11 (twenty-two years ago)

Now we have balance.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Tuesday, 15 July 2003 04:13 (twenty-two years ago)

the other option is that we take over this Thai place that's off license (NO corkage fee) and then eat and drink like Gouty kings and let them clean up! and then head back to mine for ice cream!

― Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Tuesday, 15 July 2003 05:02 (twenty-two years ago)

Oh gee what a HORRIBLE thought that would be.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Tuesday, 15 July 2003 05:04 (twenty-two years ago)

serious, it's called Wild Orchid or something on Beverly just east of Fairfax, and it's good!

― Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Tuesday, 15 July 2003 05:10 (twenty-two years ago)

My house is too embarassing/disgusting to eat in, but I have a large enough back yard if a barbecue type dinner is desired. I don't have a barbecue or big table, but that can be arranged. You'll all have to put on a blindfold and let me lead you to the bathroom when you have to go, of course.

― nickn (nickn), Tuesday, 15 July 2003 06:32 (twenty-two years ago)

You'll all have to put on a blindfold and let me lead you to the bathroom when you have to go, of course.

And if you hear thumping, alert the police (or neighbours, according to your taste).

― Nichole Graham (Nichole Graham), Wednesday, 16 July 2003 17:47 (twenty-two years ago)

And, errmmm, stay out of the basement. There's nothing bad in there, ha ha, but uhhh, just keep clear of it.

― nickn (nickn), Wednesday, 16 July 2003 18:54 (twenty-two years ago)

just email me, tell me when and where.

― Orbit (Orbit), Thursday, 17 July 2003 03:19 (twenty-two years ago)

one year passes...

I'm understanding the power of ILXors crashing your place with a giant fucking boat, though.

This is possibly the sentence from ILE that pops into my head at inappropriate the most.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Thursday, 6 January 2005 21:24 (twenty-one years ago)

...COULD PUT IT IN HIS BASEMENT AND SHINE BLUE LIGHTS ALL THROUGHOUT IT TO CREATE THE AMBIENCE OF WATER AND ONCE WE'RE ALL DRUNK WE COULD CLIMB IN IT AND PRETEND WE'RE SAILING WE'RE REALLY SAILING!!!!!!!

i dunno, this one from upthread is pretty good...

― Orbit (Orbit), Friday, 7 January 2005 00:27 (twenty-one years ago)

five years pass...

Oh man, high-society dinner party tonight, and I don't have much time to practice coming off as looking smart.

― Tonight I Dine on Turtle Soup (EDB), Thursday, 17 June 2010 16:53 (fifteen years ago)

Got a nice shirt?

― progressive cuts (Tracer Hand), Thursday, 17 June 2010 16:55 (fifteen years ago)

Dresswise I'm alright. This is populated by high-end academics and post-doctorate fellows and the like. I'm just scared it'll be like in the Simpsons where Bart has dinner at Rev. Lovejoy's house; i.e.:

Mrs. Lovejoy: So, Bart, how's school going? Jessica always gets
straight A's.
Bart: Well, in _my_ family grades aren't that important. It's
what you _learn_ that counts.
Rev. Lovejoy: Six times five, what is it?
Bart: Um...

Obviously that translate well to text, but you get the idea.

― Tonight I Dine on Turtle Soup (EDB), Thursday, 17 June 2010 17:03 (fifteen years ago)

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