[R] Opening night at the Con
Anastasia
What's everyone wearing?
I'm trying to decide between my . . . erm . . . mildly eccentric . . .
version of a tuxedo, or something more, I dunno, girly. Right now I am
leaning tux-wards.
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Winterbay
> The Gala dinner thingummy-
>
> What's everyone wearing?
>
> I'm trying to decide between my . . . erm . . . mildly eccentric . . .
> version of a tuxedo, or something more, I dunno, girly. Right now I am
> leaning tux-wards.
>
Well I don't know about everyone else but I'm thinking about going in a
pair of nice trousers and a shirt since that is about as formal I want
to be under circumstances like this.
I'm assuming from the pictures I have seen that most things work but I
would think that the best thing to do would be to come in something one
likes to wear...
/WInterbay
Andrew Nevill
wrote:
>The Gala dinner thingummy-
>
>What's everyone wearing?
>
>I'm trying to decide between my . . . erm . . . mildly eccentric . . .
>version of a tuxedo, or something more, I dunno, girly. Right now I am
>leaning tux-wards.
Me!
Probably the whole shebang. Black trousers, black dinner jacket, frilly
shirt, bow tie and waistcoat. But not because I have to but because it 's
fun. I don't get the opportunity to wear them often and it's nice to really
dress up sometimes.
So the answer is wear whatever you want to wear, whatever you feel
comfortable in.
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Ssirienna
"Anastasia" <house_d...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:6tcgp3x...@news.gkhs.net...
> The Gala dinner thingummy-
>
> What's everyone wearing?
>
> I'm trying to decide between my . . . erm . . . mildly eccentric . . .
> version of a tuxedo, or something more, I dunno, girly. Right now I am
> leaning tux-wards.
>
Is this the one we had the menu come through and had to pick stuff
to eat? Or is this a wider free for all?
Only I need to know how many formal things are out there
so that I can pack accordingly!!
Ssirienna
Loriba
ssirien...@blueyonderNOSPAM.co.uk wibbled thus...
There's only one formal dinner and that's the Gala Dinner on Sunday
night (not the Opening night - unless you're only planning on arriving
Sunday afternoon of course <g>).
In the past they've always specified formal dress or fancy dress. As
I'm not intending to go this year (I will try to catch the Toast and
Jam instead) I'm not sure if they've changed this or not. Last year
those of us helping out with Watch duties were asked to spruce up too.
I've heard that there will be a buffet for those of us stupid^W eager
enough to turn up on the Thursday, but this may just be a vicious
rumour as I can't find anything about it on the web site. I can't
imagine that being formal though. <g>
HTH
--
Loriba
I should be writing
CCA
[Gala Dinner]
> In the past they've always specified formal dress or fancy dress.
I'm not going to the Gala Dinner this year, but I did go last time, and
I wore a black top with a floaty skirt - in other words, not
particularly formal, but looked dressed-up enough for the occasion.
ISTR at least two other people on my table had gone for that sort of
thing too (although, to be honest, we were in the minority)
Those not attending the Gala Dinner may still like to watch the
pre-Dinner ceremony that takes place in the quadrant part of the hotel,
which is good fun.
CCA
sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk
ssirien...@blueyonderNOSPAM.co.uk (Ssirienna) wrote:
> *From:* "Ssirienna" <ssirien...@blueyonderNOSPAM.co.uk>
> *Date:* Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:21:48 GMT
Well - it's being hosted by the Seamstresses thus year, I believe.......
Stephen B ;o)
Sabremeister Brian
Anastasia (house_d...@yahoo.com) spake thusly:
> The Gala dinner thingummy-
>
> What's everyone wearing?
>
> I'm trying to decide between my . . . erm . . . mildly eccentric .
> .
> . version of a tuxedo, or something more, I dunno, girly. Right now
> I
> am leaning tux-wards.
I think many of us would appreciate an appearance of this outfit:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/esmeraldus/ICFA_1.jpg
Pity I'm not going to the Gala dinner
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Torak
> The Gala dinner thingummy-
>
> What's everyone wearing?
>
> I'm trying to decide between my . . . erm . . . mildly eccentric . . .
> version of a tuxedo, or something more, I dunno, girly. Right now I am
> leaning tux-wards.
Luggage space permitting, I'll take the opportunity to wear my tux.
Anastasia
I am thinking of the mail-a-menu thing.
Anastasia
> In a speech called 6tcgp3x...@news.gkhs.net,
> Anastasia (house_d...@yahoo.com) spake thusly:
>
>> The Gala dinner thingummy-
>>
>> What's everyone wearing?
>>
>> I'm trying to decide between my . . . erm . . . mildly eccentric .
>> .
>> . version of a tuxedo, or something more, I dunno, girly. Right now
>> I
>> am leaning tux-wards.
>
> I think many of us would appreciate an appearance of this outfit:
> http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/esmeraldus/ICFA_1.jpg
>
> Pity I'm not going to the Gala dinner
That's one vote for girly, then...but you won't be there.
Well, I promise to bring that one, but maybe wear the tux to the dinner.
Gideon Hallett
> On Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:40:00 -0400, "Anastasia"
> <house_d...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>The Gala dinner thingummy-
> So the answer is wear whatever you want to wear, whatever you feel
> comfortable in.
I intend to do the same as last time; tie and tails.[1]
cheers,
Gideon.
[1] http://discworld.fotopic.net/p7001452.html
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Anastasia
> Andrew Nevill wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:40:00 -0400, "Anastasia"
>> <house_d...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>> The Gala dinner thingummy-
>
>> So the answer is wear whatever you want to wear, whatever you feel
>> comfortable in.
>
> I intend to do the same as last time; tie and tails.[1]
>
> cheers,
>
> Gideon.
>
> [1] http://discworld.fotopic.net/p7001452.html
Well, you did swing my Kinsey score slightly back toward the middle. ;-)
It may come down to the temperature in the hotel. Is this one notoriously
chilly? The one I have to go to in Floriday every March is just plain
frigid. Of course, that's because if it isn't, the molds, spores, and fungi
get . . . aggressive.
esmi
<snip>
> I've heard that there will be a buffet for those of us stupid^W eager
> enough to turn up on the Thursday, but this may just be a vicious
> rumour as I can't find anything about it on the web site.
It was on the Con web site as part of the hotel booking system (which
has been closed as the hotel is now full).
The orginal text was as follows:
</quote>
On Thursday evening a buffet supper will be provided for those
Convention attendees who wish to eat in the hotel.
If you wish to take advantage of this, you *must* book your place in
advance.
The buffet will include a variety of hot and cold dishes plus desserts
at a cost of £8 per person which is to be paid directly to the hotel on
the Thursday evening.
</quote>
As always, the place for any enquiries regarding the buffet on Thursday
is in...@dwcon.org.
> I can't
> imagine that being formal though. <g>
It was a very relaxed affair in 2004 and I'd imagine that this time will
be no different.
--
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Julian Hall
> That's one vote for girly, then...but you won't be there.
>
> Well, I promise to bring that one, but maybe wear the tux to the dinner.
Under the tux in lieu of a waistcoat?
Pity I won't be there either :)
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Lister
Surely there's infinite space inside The Luggage? :P
Orjan Westin
Yes, but a common complaint of Tux nowadays is that he tends to approach
infinite size.
Poor little penguin, it's not his fault, really, but people wearing red
hats insist on stuffing him with pointless drivel and endless choice
beyond recognition.
Orjan
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Random C
> The Gala dinner thingummy-
>
> What's everyone wearing?
>
> I'm trying to decide between my . . . erm . . . mildly eccentric . . .
> version of a tuxedo, or something more, I dunno, girly. Right now I am
> leaning tux-wards.
>
the T&J.
--
Random_c
Drive-by postings a speciality
jester
<ran...@panatropic.net> wrote:
>Anastasia wrote:
>> The Gala dinner thingummy-
>>
>> What's everyone wearing?
>>
Well, I'd heard it was being hosted by the Seamstresses, but I didn't
realize it was one of *those* events.
<g, d & rl the wind>
[who's been feeding the .sigmonster?]
--
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Whoever said that men think about sex every 15 seconds was grossly misusing
the word "think".
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sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk
ran...@panatropic.net (Random C) wrote:
> *From:* Random C <ran...@panatropic.net>
> *Date:* Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:36:20 GMT
>
> Anastasia wrote:
> > The Gala dinner thingummy-
> >
> > What's everyone wearing?
> >
> Nothing.
>
> --
> Random_c
Hmm ... I think _I_ might give it a miss this year...
Stephen B
Random C
...well, I'm *trying* not to be offended by that...
sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk
ran...@panatropic.net (Random C) wrote:
> *From:* Random C <ran...@panatropic.net>
> *Date:* Wed, 26 Jul 2006 19:12:37 GMT
Oh dear ... I must give up on attempts at 'Carry On/Lesley Phillips'
humour... I did mean that, if you were wearing 'nothing' and _not_
attending the Con Dinner.....the attraction of the Dinner might very
well diminuish.... I'll shut up.
StephenB :o/
Random C
Ah, I see, well the snippage made it appear otherwise. That being the
case, it saves the hassle of trying to get the Assassins to take a
contract on you. And seeing as I'm in the seamstresses again this year...
sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk
ran...@panatropic.net (Random C) wrote:
> *From:* Random C <ran...@panatropic.net>
> *Date:* Wed, 26 Jul 2006 19:33:37 GMT
Phew! Thanks!
The Assassins are dangerous - but they pale into insignificance into the
terrors of getting on the wrong side of the Seamstresses!
Stephen B
Random C
> Phew! Thanks!
>
> The Assassins are dangerous - but they pale into insignificance into the
> terrors of getting on the wrong side of the Seamstresses!
So I can count on your business, then? ;)
sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk
ran...@panatropic.net (Random C) wrote:
> *From:* Random C <ran...@panatropic.net>
> *Date:* Wed, 26 Jul 2006 19:48:15 GMT
>
> sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk wrote:
> > Phew! Thanks!
> >
> > The Assassins are dangerous - but they pale into insignificance
> > into the terrors of getting on the wrong side of the Seamstresses!
>
> So I can count on your business, then? ;)
> --
> Random_c
But of course! ;)
After all - I've seen what you can do with a well-aimed needle and thread!
Stephen B
Sabremeister Brian
sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk (sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk) spake
thusly:
Your personal magical insurance premium rate has just gone up to
twelve tokens per three hours.
Sabremeister Brian (UU Deputy)
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Julian Hall
>> So I can count on your business, then? ;)
>> --
>> Random_c
>
> But of course! ;)
>
> After all - I've seen what you can do with a well-aimed needle and thread!
>
> Stephen B
*cringe*
*thud*
sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk
(Sabremeister Brian) wrote:
> *From:* "Sabremeister Brian" <bpwak...@hotmail.com>
> *Date:* Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:24:43 +0100
What? Outrageous!! I am appalled to find that extortion is being planned
even before we know who heads each Guild and even before the Con has
started!!
;o)
Sabremeister Brian
sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk (sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk) spake
thusly:
> In article <4iq1ceF...@individual.net>, bpwak...@hotmail.com
> (Sabremeister Brian) wrote:
>> In a speech called Qe2dnSECH4x...@pipex.net,
>> sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk (sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk) spake
>> thusly:
>>>
>>> The Assassins are dangerous - but they pale into insignificance
>>> into
>>> the terrors of getting on the wrong side of the Seamstresses!
>>>
>>> Stephen B
>>
>> Your personal magical insurance premium rate has just gone up to
>> twelve tokens per three hours.
>
> What? Outrageous!! I am appalled to find that extortion is being
> planned even before we know who heads each Guild and even before the
> Con has started!!
>
> ;o)
You were #1 target last time, what did you expect?
<g>
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Random C
Well, obviously it *pays* to get started early. That's what's important,
after all - getting paid.
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Satisfaction - Guaranteed
Anastasia
> Anastasia wrote:
>> The Gala dinner thingummy-
>>
>> What's everyone wearing?
>>
>> I'm trying to decide between my . . . erm . . . mildly eccentric
>> . . . version of a tuxedo, or something more, I dunno, girly.
>> Right now I am leaning tux-wards.
>>
> Nothing. Went once, hated it, buggered off to the T&J. Now I just
> go to the T&J.
I don't want to know what would happen if I wore nothing to the gala dinner.
"It should be a dress or nothing...and I have . . . no dress in my cabin"
Anastasia
> Phew! Thanks!
>
> The Assassins are dangerous - but they pale into insignificance
> into the terrors of getting on the wrong side of the Seamstresses!
>
> Stephen B
And now you're #1 on *my* frog list. :-P
Anastasia
> In a speech called 6NKdnbq81KM...@pipex.net,
> sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk (sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk) spake
> thusly:
>
>> In article <4iq1ceF...@individual.net>, bpwak...@hotmail.com
>> (Sabremeister Brian) wrote:
>>>
>>> Your personal magical insurance premium rate has just gone up to
>>> twelve tokens per three hours.
>>
>> What? Outrageous!! I am appalled to find that extortion is being
>> planned even before we know who heads each Guild and even before
>> the Con has started!!
>>
>> ;o)
>
> You were #1 target last time, what did you expect?
> <g>
You're bloody psychic.
Anastasia
> On Wed, 26 Jul 2006 03:07:59 -0400, Anastasia wrote:
>
>> That's one vote for girly, then...but you won't be there.
>>
>> Well, I promise to bring that one, but maybe wear the tux to the dinner.
>
> Under the tux in lieu of a waistcoat?
I don't think so. If I wear . . . that . . .then where will the tux shirt
go, and if there is discomfort associated with formalwear, that combo has
the worst of both outfits. Hmmm. I will think on it.
--
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"Julian Hall" <li...@removethisbit.kaotic.co.uk> wrote in message
rosen...@gmail.com
sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk skrev:
> ;o)
You know, that smiley of yours just caused me quite a bit of identity
uncertainty - as in, "hey, I don't remember writing that, or using that
email adress, oh my god I have split personality!" followed by "Dude,
you stole my nose!" Followed by calm and sense...
In short, I've never seen a round-nosed smily that wasn't mine before.
Welcome to the club :o)
--
Elin
Peter Ellis
> Anastasia wrote:
>>
>> The Gala dinner thingummy-
>>
>> What's everyone wearing?
>>
>> I'm trying to decide between my . . . erm . . . mildly eccentric . . .
>> version of a tuxedo, or something more, I dunno, girly. Right now I am
>> leaning tux-wards.
>>
> Nothing. Went once, hated it, buggered off to the T&J. Now I just go to the
> T&J.
... wearing nothing, apparently. You heard it here first, folks!
Peter
Julian Hall
> I don't want to know what would happen if I wore nothing to the gala dinner.
>
> "It should be a dress or nothing...and I have . . . no dress in my cabin"
Nothing ventured, nothing goofed :) Not that it necessarily would be :)
sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk
rosen...@gmail.com () wrote:
> *From:* rosen...@gmail.com
> *Date:* 27 Jul 2006 00:52:32 -0700
Thanks ... I've always favoured the round-nosed smiley!
StephenB
Arthur Hagen
And here I thought it was an open mouth and double chin.
--
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CCA
> sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk skrev:
> > ;o)
> I've never seen a round-nosed smily that wasn't mine before.
> Welcome to the club :o)
Stainless Steel Cat uses a round-nosed one too. I've always gone for
flat-nose :-) or no nose :)
CCA
Hendrik Schober
> [...]
> In short, I've never seen a round-nosed smily that wasn't mine before.
Um.
news:eaal95$54i$1...@murphy.mediascape.de
news:ea53lh$k9g$1...@murphy.mediascape.de
news:ea4ul5$ir4$1...@murphy.mediascape.de
news:e9na78$al3$1...@murphy.mediascape.de
news:e9idgg$v8s$1...@murphy.mediascape.de
...
I also found
news:pan.2006.07.13....@removethisbit.kaotic.co.uk
And everyone who's hung out at c.l.c++.m will know
Andrei's round nose (news:44C5053B...@erdani.org).
> Welcome to the club :o)
Yeah. Same to you. :^>
Schobi
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Suzi
house_d...@yahoo.com wibbled...
> Gideon Hallett wrote:
[snip]
> It may come down to the temperature in the hotel. Is this one notoriously
> chilly? The one I have to go to in Floriday every March is just plain
> frigid. Of course, that's because if it isn't, the molds, spores, and fungi
> get . . . aggressive.
Long term forecast for the UK at the moment is that it *may* be around
30 degrees (C)... but the whether here is so changeable that it could
end up being 23 degrees or even cooler...
Suzi
Aquarion
Aquarion
> sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk wrote:
>
> > Phew! Thanks!
> >
> > The Assassins are dangerous - but they pale into insignificance
> > into the terrors of getting on the wrong side of the Seamstresses!
> >
> > Stephen B
>
> And now you're #1 on *my* frog list. :-P
You don't want to trifle[1] with a seamstress who got out of bed on the
wrong side this morning[2].
--
'q
[1] Or any other kind of dessert. Unless it has lashings and lashings of
whipped... cream.
[2] No matter whose.
Aquarion
Incidentally, the muso's guild will be charging to get into the T&J this
year...
--
'q
Gid Holyoake
generously decided to share with us..
Snippetry..
> Incidentally, the muso's guild will be charging to get into the T&J this
> year...
As well as charging them to get out?..
Gid :-)
Eric Jarvis
<1hj5he5.9bz2w841btt0N%aqus...@mailinator.com>:
>
> CCA <sphir...@aol.com> wrote:
>
> > rosen...@gmail.com wrote:
> > > sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk skrev:
> >
> > > > ;o)
> >
> > > I've never seen a round-nosed smily that wasn't mine before.
> > > Welcome to the club :o)
> >
> > Stainless Steel Cat uses a round-nosed one too. I've always gone for
> > flat-nose :-) or no nose :)
>
>
Like a rose, provided you have the latest Pong plug in installed. Unless
you are using Outlook Express, in which case it will use MS proprietary
interpretations of HSML [1] and depending on your settings will smell of
burned goat hair or garlic and cinnamon.
[1] Hyper Smell Mark up Language
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fictitious and should not be confused"
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Even the smell of roses is not what it supposes...
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changing spelling and spacing as required.
SteveD
>What? Outrageous!! I am appalled to find that extortion is being planned
>even before we know who heads each Guild and even before the Con has
>started!!
Priorities!
The Stainless Steel Cat
aqus...@mailinator.com (Aquarion) wrote:
>CCA <sphir...@aol.com> wrote:
>
>> rosen...@gmail.com wrote:
>> > sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk skrev:
>> > > ;o)
>>
>> > I've never seen a round-nosed smily that wasn't mine before.
>> > Welcome to the club :o)
>>
>> Stainless Steel Cat uses a round-nosed one too. I've always gone for
>> flat-nose :-) or no nose :)
>
>Your smily's got no nose! How does it smell?
Hrrible!
Cat. ;o)
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Hendrik Schober wrote:
> rosen...@gmail.com <rosen...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > [...]
> > In short, I've never seen a round-nosed smily that wasn't mine before.
>
> Um.
I wasn't trying to suggest I was alone in using them, just that I
couldn't remember seeing one before.
It's possible I didn't react to yours because they have a pointy mouth,
making them less like the ones I use :o)
--
Elin
elfin
what! in clothing?
the mind boggles
elfin
Hendrik Schober
I didn't mean to come across under-appreciated. :o>
Aquarion
> What? Outrageous!! I am appalled to find that extortion is being planned
> even before we know who heads each Guild and even before the Con has
> started!!
I notice you didn't use the word "suprised"
--
'q
sbr...@cix.compulink.co.uk
aqus...@mailinator.com (Aquarion) wrote:
> *From:* aqus...@mailinator.com (Aquarion)
> *Date:* Fri, 28 Jul 2006 17:26:25 +0100
Fair point, well made!
StephenB
Random C
> Incidentally, the muso's guild will be charging to get into the T&J this
> year...
>
>
Oh I'm sure that we can come to some sort of... agreement?
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Anastasia
> On Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:40:00 -0400, "Anastasia"
> <house_d...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> The Gala dinner thingummy-
>>
>> What's everyone wearing?
> So the answer is wear whatever you want to wear, whatever you feel
> comfortable in.
Well, I have just experimented with the tux, and my opinion is that t makes
me look shorter than I actually am, plus it's bulky.
There are other possibilities, but here are the front-runners:
http://esmeraldus.blogspot.com/2006/07/decisions-decisions.html
SteveD
wrote:
>There are other possibilities, but here are the front-runners:
>
>http://esmeraldus.blogspot.com/2006/07/decisions-decisions.html
Hmm. The tux is elegant, true, but it seems, perhaps, a little subdued
compared to the red outfit's rather more striking design.
Of course, a tuxedo is less likely to lead to sunburned shoulders.
-SteveD
Andrew Nevill
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[Gala Dinner Outfits]
> There are other possibilities, but here are the front-runners:
>
> http://esmeraldus.blogspot.com/2006/07/decisions-decisions.html
Why not bring both? (If you've got enough luggage room, that is -
might pose a problem if you're trying to travel light). Then you can
see what the weather's like on the evening, and what you feel like
wearing, and choose the outfit then.
Also, if you're wearing the tux for the Gala Dinner, you could always
wear the corset to the Toast and Jam afterwards. Or to the AFParty on
Saturday night.
CCA
A Willis
<spooky...@hotmail.com> writes
>On Fri, 28 Jul 2006 23:19:04 GMT, Random C <ran...@panatropic.net> wrote:
>
>>--
>>Random_c - Seamstresses Guild.
>>Affection - Negotiable
>>Rates - Very reasonable
>>Satisfaction - Guaranteed
>
>Or your money back?
>
visit from the Agony Aunts.
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Anastasia
The red top didn't allow the sunburn, this did:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/esmeraldus/6434Stacieandothers.jpg
Anastasia
> Anastasia wrote:
>
> [Gala Dinner Outfits]
>
>> There are other possibilities, but here are the front-runners:
>>
>> http://esmeraldus.blogspot.com/2006/07/decisions-decisions.html
>
> Why not bring both? (If you've got enough luggage room, that is -
> might pose a problem if you're trying to travel light). Then you
> can see what the weather's like on the evening, and what you feel
> like wearing, and choose the outfit then.
That's the issue. I know I will have a laptop bag that doesn't leave my
presence on plains or trains. I'll have a mid-sized case on rollers for a
second bag. I can also have a third bag, but there are points at which I may
have to wrangle all of it alone.
I don't think so, but maybe. There might be a few short walking intervals.
> Also, if you're wearing the tux for the Gala Dinner, you could
> always wear the corset to the Toast and Jam afterwards. Or to the
> AFParty on Saturday night.
Hmm.
8'FED
> The red top didn't allow the sunburn, this did:
> http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/esmeraldus/6434Stacieandothers.jpg
FWIW, of all the pictures I have of you, the one I look at most
frequently is
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/esmeraldus/DSC02463.jpg
Adrian.
April Goodwin-Smith
<snip>
> Well, I have just experimented with the tux, and my opinion
> is that t makes me look shorter than I actually am, plus it's bulky.
> There are other possibilities, but here are the front-runners:
> http://esmeraldus.blogspot.com/2006/07/decisions-decisions.html
>
I think you're going to have to treat it as a role playing game[1],
and choose the outfit that is likely to give you what you want at
this venue.
Are you likely to meet people that you'd like to impress with
your intellect rather than your incredibly luscious person? Then
you might want the tux. Is this an opportunity to have a real
life flirt-a-thon, and to make suggestions and implications that
you might or might not follow through with later? Then you
might want the racey foundation garment.
If you play the gala dinner scenerio in your head - what are
you wearing?
Or, for a different approach - how often will you wear the
tux while abroad? How often will you wear the corset?
Sometimes it boils down to what will fit in the suitcase &
be worth lugging around. The tux will require special shoes,
too. I never have enough room for all the appropriate
shoes, even if the outfits will fit in the suitcase.
April.
[1] - I know it already is, as is every day, but people forget.
Matt
I wonder what's so unusual about the coffee?
--
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Anastasia
Oh, dearie my. I think you've undone all the careful posting of tuxedo and
sleekly corseted pictures.
8'FED
> 8'FED wrote:
>> Anastasia wrote:
>>
>>> The red top didn't allow the sunburn, this did:
>>> http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/esmeraldus/6434Stacieandothers.jpg
>>
>> FWIW, of all the pictures I have of you, the one I look at most frequently
>> is http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/esmeraldus/DSC02463.jpg
>
> I wonder what's so unusual about the coffee?
For an answer, go to Google Groups and search for
group:alt.fan.pratchett author:Stacie unusual coffee
You see, the same question was asked _last_ time. :-)
Adrian.
Anastasia
The small print. It's not unusual coffee, it was four small bottles of
unuual coffee liquers.
Louise Mac Mahon
"Andrew Nevill" <spooky...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 28 Jul 2006 23:19:04 GMT, Random C <ran...@panatropic.net> wrote:
>
>>--
>>Random_c - Seamstresses Guild.
>>Affection - Negotiable
>>Rates - Very reasonable
>>Satisfaction - Guaranteed
>
> Or your money back?
>
> --
If you were to choose to be dissatisfied however, well you know those Glass
half full, Glass half empty anologies...Simple, literal girls, even sort of
pointedly so, the seamstresses. So I've heard.
Louise
not conning you
more inna field type
Richard Bos
> Andrew Nevill wrote:
> > On Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:40:00 -0400, "Anastasia"
> > <house_d...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >> The Gala dinner thingummy-
> >>
> >> What's everyone wearing?
> <snip>
>
> > So the answer is wear whatever you want to wear, whatever you feel
> > comfortable in.
>
> Well, I have just experimented with the tux, and my opinion is that t makes
> me look shorter than I actually am, plus it's bulky.
>
> There are other possibilities, but here are the front-runners:
>
> http://esmeraldus.blogspot.com/2006/07/decisions-decisions.html
I'm going to be perverse[1] and suggest freaking everybody out by going
in a full-blown gala gown. In blue. Bright royal blue.
Richard
[1] I know, I know...
Sabremeister Brian
April Goodwin-Smith (agoodw...@shaw.ca) spake thusly:
There is of course, always the possibility of renting something, which
leaves more space in your luggage for things like souveneir cricket
bats...
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>
> Stainless Steel Cat uses a round-nosed one too. I've always gone for
> flat-nose :-) or no nose :)
I seem to be stuck on the 'winking grinney' model[1] a lot these days,
but I did rather like using the "bespectacled pointy-nose profile"
one[2], save that some go it confused with some variant of the cubist
variety[3]
[1] ;)
[2] 8^/
[3] ]%^ or similar.
SteveD
It's the Hello Kitty pants, isn't it?
"You know, I could have sworn I had a picture of Anastasia wearing Hello
Kitty pants. Nah, I must be mental."
*checks again to be sure*
*brain breaks*
(Some time later...)
"You know, I could have sworn..."
-SteveD
SteveD
>I'm going to be perverse[1] and suggest freaking everybody out by going
>in a full-blown gala gown. In blue. Bright royal blue.
>
>Richard
You know we'll be expecting it now.
Anastasia
> There is of course, always the possibility of renting something,
> which leaves more space in your luggage for things like souveneir
> cricket bats...
>
> Yellow Pages say:
> http://www.yell.com/ucs/UcsSearchAction.do;jsessionid=bhNsPqmSmooh?searchType=classic&ooa=on&keywords=formal+dress+hire&companyName=&location=hinckley&x=30&y=19
That had crossed my mind. Thank you, Mister Brian of the fast thinky-parts.
Anastasia
You know, I just happened to be given a ballgown-type-thing last week. [1]
It's my favorite color of teal, with black velvet trim.
It's telling that it never crossed my mind to wear THAT. I should put it on
and see....
I just realized that I now own (thinks and counts) five dresses, not one of
which I have ever worn.
[1] With pumps and a matching purse.
Anastasia
>> http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/esmeraldus/DSC02463.jpg
>
> It's the Hello Kitty pants, isn't it?
>
> "You know, I could have sworn I had a picture of Anastasia wearing
> Hello Kitty pants. Nah, I must be mental."
>
> *checks again to be sure*
> *brain breaks*
>
> (Some time later...)
>
> "You know, I could have sworn..."
You know, that is PRECISELY the effect I was going for. I am gratified
beyond measure that it works so well.
For people who are following the What to Wear saga, a "dress" option has
been added to the blog post (in which I waffle between the tuxedo and the
corset & leather).
Anastasia
> "Anastasia" wrote ...
> <snip>
>> Well, I have just experimented with the tux, and my opinion
>> is that t makes me look shorter than I actually am, plus it's
>> bulky. There are other possibilities, but here are the
>> front-runners:
>> http://esmeraldus.blogspot.com/2006/07/decisions-decisions.html
<snip>
> Are you likely to meet people that you'd like to impress with
> your intellect rather than your incredibly luscious person?
I keep trying to figure out how to do both. How do you manage? :-D
>Then
> you might want the tux. Is this an opportunity to have a real
> life flirt-a-thon, and to make suggestions and implications that
> you might or might not follow through with later? Then you
> might want the racey foundation garment.
What I want is to attract people of intellect, be witty at them, and have to
retrieve their eyeballs from my bosom. I want to cause serious tension
between looking at me and listening to me, with a reluctant decision in
favor of listening.
You know, ideally.
> If you play the gala dinner scenerio in your head - what are
> you wearing?
>
> Or, for a different approach - how often will you wear the
> tux while abroad?
Once, I think.
>How often will you wear the corset?
As many times as possible, almost certainly more than once. And it folds up
VERY small indeed. I can bring my whole selection in the same space as the
tux jacket.
Sadly, I think that tears it.
8'FED
> SteveD wrote:
>> 8'FED wrote:
>>> FWIW, of all the pictures I have of you, the one I look at most
>>> frequently is
>>> http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/esmeraldus/DSC02463.jpg
>>
>> It's the Hello Kitty pants, isn't it?
>>
>> "You know, I could have sworn I had a picture of Anastasia wearing
>> Hello Kitty pants. Nah, I must be mental."
>> *checks again to be sure*
>> *brain breaks*
>>
>> (Some time later...)
>> "You know, I could have sworn..."
>
> You know, that is PRECISELY the effect I was going for. I am gratified beyond
> measure that it works so well.
I'm not that interested in the pants, so much as in the fact that the
person wearing them is so eminently huggable! ;-) It's the extremely
casual, relaxed look that keeps me coming back to that photograph.
The clothing sends somewhat mixed signals about what you might be
planning to _do_, but I rarely bother to think about that. The shoes
suggest going outdoors, whereas the pants look more like winter
pyjamas than anything else. The t-shirt could be for any casual
daytime activity. Putting it all together, if I were to try to weave a
story around what someone might be planning to do dressed like that,
I'd say that they are planning to settle down and watch a late-night
movie on the television, but also have some small outdoor chores to be
done during the advertisements. That fits. Almost.
Except that it's clearly daylight through the window, which buggers
that theory.
Adrian.
Simon Waldman
> What I want is to attract people of intellect, be witty at them, and have to
> retrieve their eyeballs from my bosom.
*applause* in favour of your being honest about it. Many women would
have added "so that I can complain about them staring".
Torak
> Richard Bos wrote:
> > "Anastasia" <house_d...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Well, I have just experimented with the tux, and my opinion is
> >> that t makes me look shorter than I actually am, plus it's bulky.
> >>
> >> There are other possibilities, but here are the front-runners:
> >>
> >> http://esmeraldus.blogspot.com/2006/07/decisions-decisions.html
> >
> > I'm going to be perverse[1] and suggest freaking everybody out by
> > going in a full-blown gala gown. In blue. Bright royal blue.
> >
>
> You know, I just happened to be given a ballgown-type-thing last week. [1]
> It's my favorite color of teal, with black velvet trim.
>
> It's telling that it never crossed my mind to wear THAT. I should put it on
> and see....
>
> I just realized that I now own (thinks and counts) five dresses, not one of
> which I have ever worn.
>
> [1] With pumps and a matching purse.
In that case, just for the sake of it, perhaps I should go in full
Royal Military Police #2 dress? I just happen to have a set lying
about...
(Actually, that's a though. Do you still have your BDUs?)
Lister
Damn, I keep thinking by "pants" you mean "underwear" :)
SteveD
>>"You know, I could have sworn I had a picture of Anastasia wearing Hello
>>Kitty pants. Nah, I must be mental."
[snip]
>Damn, I keep thinking by "pants" you mean "underwear" :)
Well, for all we know, that too.
-SteveD
Peter Ellis
Better idea - Torak goes in the ball gown and Stacie goes in the RMP kit.
Peter
Ssirienna
"SteveD" <use...@vo.id.au> wrote in message
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>>
>>http://esmeraldus.blogspot.com/2006/07/decisions-decisions.html
>
> compared to the red outfit's rather more striking design.
>
> Of course, a tuxedo is less likely to lead to sunburned shoulders.
>
Can't see where the cat-inna-sack expression comes in though??
You just look ... um ...(cough) ... Seamstress bored ;-)
Ssirienna
(planning a possible wardrobe rethink as no one going in costume :(
Julian Hall
> April Goodwin-Smith wrote:
>> "Anastasia" wrote ...
>> <snip>
>>> Well, I have just experimented with the tux, and my opinion
>>> is that t makes me look shorter than I actually am, plus it's
>>> bulky. There are other possibilities, but here are the
>>> front-runners:
>>> http://esmeraldus.blogspot.com/2006/07/decisions-decisions.html
>
> <snip>
>
>> Are you likely to meet people that you'd like to impress with
>> your intellect rather than your incredibly luscious person?
>
> I keep trying to figure out how to do both. How do you manage? :-D
I think in your case[1], turning up would achieve both aims :) Your
intellect is easily apparent from your postings (and of course your
blog/CV), while your looks cannot be doubted IMHO :)
> What I want is to attract people of intellect, be witty at them, and have to
> retrieve their eyeballs from my bosom. I want to cause serious tension
> between looking at me and listening to me, with a reluctant decision in
> favor of listening.
Again, turn up and it will happen :)[2]0
[1] I'm not saying there are no others in the group, simply that I have
not seen them.
[2] Have I subconsciously nicked that line or something close? Something
about 'do it and they will come'?
--
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Those of us with a steeper viewing angle however generally have a tougher
time as the bosom tends to be in the flight path to the face, in a manner
of speaking :)
That's MY excuse anyway and I'm sticking to it :)
Daibhid Ceanaideach
speaker: Julian Hall <li...@removethisbit.kaotic.co.uk>
> Again, turn up and it will happen :)[2]0
> [2] Have I subconsciously nicked that line or something
> close? Something about 'do it and they will come'?
"If you build it they will come" from "Field of Dreams"; "it"
being a baseball pitch and "they" being famous dead ball
players.
--
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Sabremeister Brian
Anastasia (house_d...@yahoo.com) spake thusly:
> April Goodwin-Smith wrote:
>> "Anastasia" wrote ...
>> <snip>
>>> Well, I have just experimented with the tux, and my opinion
>>> is that t makes me look shorter than I actually am, plus it's
>>> bulky. There are other possibilities, but here are the
>>> front-runners:
>>> http://esmeraldus.blogspot.com/2006/07/decisions-decisions.html
>
> <snip>
>
>> Are you likely to meet people that you'd like to impress with
>> your intellect rather than your incredibly luscious person?
>
> I keep trying to figure out how to do both. How do you manage? :-D
>
>> Then
>> you might want the tux. Is this an opportunity to have a real
>> life flirt-a-thon, and to make suggestions and implications that
>> you might or might not follow through with later? Then you
>> might want the racey foundation garment.
>
> What I want is to attract people of intellect, be witty at them, and
> have to retrieve their eyeballs from my bosom. I want to cause
> serious tension between looking at me and listening to me, with a
> reluctant decision in favor of listening.
I'll have to introduce you to Heather, you've got a lot in common.
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[Stacie's outfit for the Gala Dinner]
> I quite like the red Chinese ensemble but the fringed one is nice too
I like both dresses, but the tux looks very striking (as long as the
weather's not too not, of course)
CCA
Anastasia
<gala attire>
> (Actually, that's a though. Do you still have your BDUs?)
I do, but those aren't formal....
Rocky Frisco
> Andrew Nevill wrote:
>> On Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:40:00 -0400, "Anastasia"
>> <house_d...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>> The Gala dinner thingummy-
>>>
>>> What's everyone wearing?
> <snip>
>
>> So the answer is wear whatever you want to wear, whatever you feel
>> comfortable in.
>
> me look shorter than I actually am, plus it's bulky.
>
> There are other possibilities, but here are the front-runners:
>
> http://esmeraldus.blogspot.com/2006/07/decisions-decisions.html
I vote for the little black Schroedinger's Dress.
-Rock
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Rocky Frisco
> Anastasia wrote:
>
>> The red top didn't allow the sunburn, this did:
>> http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/esmeraldus/6434Stacieandothers.jpg
>
> FWIW, of all the pictures I have of you, the one I look at most
> frequently is
> http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/esmeraldus/DSC02463.jpg
Egad! No wonder! That's my favorite so far, too.
Jens Ayton
> Simon Waldman:
>> Anastasia:
>>>
>>> What I want is to attract people of intellect, be witty at them, and have to
>>> retrieve their eyeballs from my bosom.
>>
>> *applause* in favour of your being honest about it. Many women would
>> have added "so that I can complain about them staring".
>
> Those of us with a steeper viewing angle however generally have a tougher
> time as the bosom tends to be in the flight path to the face, in a manner
> of speaking :)
There are quite a few of us who have a pretty steep viewing angle, only
in the other direction. Of course, this decreases the angular distance.
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Lister
<rockn...@gmail.com> wrote:
>8'FED wrote:
>
>> Anastasia wrote:
>>
>>> The red top didn't allow the sunburn, this did:
>>> http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/esmeraldus/6434Stacieandothers.jpg
>>
>> FWIW, of all the pictures I have of you, the one I look at most
>> frequently is
>> http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/esmeraldus/DSC02463.jpg
>
>Egad!
YA Pinky and I claim my £5
Martyn Clapham
<bpwak...@hotmail.com> writes
>In a speech called t4qtp3x...@news.gkhs.net,
>Anastasia (house_d...@yahoo.com) spake thusly:
>
>> April Goodwin-Smith wrote:
>>> "Anastasia" wrote ...
>>> <snip>
>>>> Well, I have just experimented with the tux, and my opinion
>>>> is that t makes me look shorter than I actually am, plus it's
>>>> bulky. There are other possibilities, but here are the
>>>> front-runners:
>>>> http://esmeraldus.blogspot.com/2006/07/decisions-decisions.html
>>
>> <snip>
>>
>>> Are you likely to meet people that you'd like to impress with
>>> your intellect rather than your incredibly luscious person?
>>
>> I keep trying to figure out how to do both. How do you manage? :-D
>>
>>> Then
>>> you might want the tux. Is this an opportunity to have a real
>>> life flirt-a-thon, and to make suggestions and implications that
>>> you might or might not follow through with later? Then you
>>> might want the racey foundation garment.
>>
>> What I want is to attract people of intellect, be witty at them, and
>> have to retrieve their eyeballs from my bosom. I want to cause
>> serious tension between looking at me and listening to me, with a
>> reluctant decision in favor of listening.
>
>I'll have to introduce you to Heather, you've got a lot in common.
>
Mart.
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Martyn Clapham
<house_d...@yahoo.com> writes
[hack]
>
>What I want is to attract people of intellect, be witty at them, and have to
>retrieve their eyeballs from my bosom. I want to cause serious tension
>between looking at me and listening to me, with a reluctant decision in
>favor of listening.
>
>You know, ideally.
Unfortunately I don't think that would work with me as I've so well
educated myself to look at the face not the figure when talking to women
that I managed over an hour of talking to Loriba without realising she
had black leather trousers on!
( Heather at DWCon 2004 doesn't count due to our relative positions!
:-)) )
Mart