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Mrs C and I went to a halloween themed murder mystery last night (fancy dress) at our local theatre, of which we are both members. I had the dubious privilege of winning the 'Least effort made with a costume' prize; probably because I spent much more time of Mrs C's costume
I wore black shoes and tights, my usual black kilt and a red jumper, and additionally a wig with pigtails and ribbons so I vaguely resembled Wednesday Addams (but much, much uglier!).
I reflected afterwards that perhaps if the judges weren't so used to seeing me in a 'skirt', someone else might have got the booby prize
The prize for this must go in one Christmas party we attended some many years ago. A couple came in as Adam and Eve with two largish paper fig leaves for the man and 4 similar for the woman in strategic positions needless to say. They didn't wear the costumes for very long but got a huge cheer when they did. I reckon they took about a half hour to make - card coloured green and bits of string. They did say later that they were thinking of using balloons instead of the fig leaves but they exposed a bit toooooo much.
I believe in offering every assistance short of actual help but then mainly just want to be left to be myself in all my difference and uniqueness.
for mud we do not have enough rain here in Botswana, but working in the garden in a dress is fantastic. If it got wet, it drys fast and I have the full freedom to move
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To sort of get back to the original theme for this year's New Year's Eve party we are going to have a theme again. It has been suggested as cartoon characters or characters out of children's books but that is subject to change. I intend going as Ali Baba in a long Egyptian dress and khaftan. How would you go attired and as what character?
I believe in offering every assistance short of actual help but then mainly just want to be left to be myself in all my difference and uniqueness.
Sinned wrote: How would you go attired and as what character?
I'd go for Obelix as he is dressed in the latest story. I have not quite the right shape to go topless, but in winter I could put plenty of padding under a flesh-coloured sweater.
Sinned wrote:To sort of get back to the original theme for this year's New Year's Eve party we are going to have a theme again. It has been suggested as cartoon characters or characters out of children's books but that is subject to change. I intend going as Ali Baba in a long Egyptian dress and khaftan. How would you go attired and as what character?
Sinned, that's like a question from Blind Date - "I'd go as Harry Potter, 'cause when I fly in with my wand at the ready, you're in for a magical time!"
We 'traditionally' throw a musical party in the post-Christmas period which is themed...e.g. Shakespreare, Thomas Hardy, Jane Austen, Cards, Tudor &c. Last year it was 'Opera'. This year it's Disneyworld, with participants coming dressed as Disney characters.
I'm afraid I must comply to my Spouse's wishes and we're going to be 'Lady and the Tramp'. Quite how doggy I can make myself I really don't know. Anyway she wants us to sing the song 'Bella Notte', which is the Italian restauranteur's song while they dined outside his back door. Lady & the Tramp didn't sing at all, but famously sucked on the same strand of spaghetti!
Kirbstone wrote:We 'traditionally' throw a musical party in the post-Christmas period which is themed...e.g. Shakespreare, Thomas Hardy, Jane Austen, Cards, Tudor &c.
Dang, I wish there wasn't an ocean in the way!
I'm afraid I must comply to my Spouse's wishes and we're going to be 'Lady and the Tramp'. Quite how doggy I can make myself I really don't know.
Pull a surprise and channel Charlie Chaplin with whiskers. Note that it is rather difficult to sing with pasta in one's mouth -- at least presentably and in public.
Retrocomputing -- It's not just a job, it's an adventure!
Kirbstone wrote:I'm afraid I must comply to my Spouse's wishes and we're going to be 'Lady and the Tramp'. Quite how doggy I can make myself I really don't know.
Pull a surprise and channel Charlie Chaplin with whiskers. Note that it is rather difficult to sing with pasta in one's mouth -- at least presentably and in public.
Or you could decide to be "Lady" and wear a ball gown and a confused expression when she mentions dogs...
Have fun (that is the idea after all),
Ian.
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