Well, at long last the pictures are up.
So, DID you all REALLY enjoy the party????? Leave a comment to say how much and if you will come to the next one.......
Wednesday 23 July 2008
Wednesday 30 April 2008
What a party!!!
Huge THANK YOU to all those who joined me and Vannessa to celebrate our 40th Birthday Party.
It far exceeded our expectations and was everything we originally planned it to be. We have discovered once again that we have good friends who will go out of their comfort zone to make dreams come true, a rare quality to find in people.
With permission (and some bribery) we will be posting some pics of the party here. Watch this space!!
It far exceeded our expectations and was everything we originally planned it to be. We have discovered once again that we have good friends who will go out of their comfort zone to make dreams come true, a rare quality to find in people.
With permission (and some bribery) we will be posting some pics of the party here. Watch this space!!
Wednesday 23 April 2008
2 days
Nearly party time! Are you all ready??
Some info re the paints. We have sourced paints from a variety of places, some cheap and others pricy. We have all the primary colours ie red, blue, yellow, green, black, white, also some gold. I need to stock up on more brown and I think more black. If there is a specific colour which you need please let us know in the comments.
So far we have 37 people attending of which about 22 have said they need paint. Of those about 6 have indicated what colours they need. So the rest of you will have to take pot luck and see what you can find. We will have some pictures available with designs if you need inspiration.
As mentioned professional bodypainters are too expensive so we will just paint each other. We have a few quite good artists amongst us who have offered their services. I think just the painting will be a lot of fun.
I have a few bits and pieces which can be used as accessories ie hats, wigs, glitter, etc.
We will be providing a watermelon punch and some beers and ciders and cooldrinks. Otherwise you must bring your own drinks. If you feel like it you can bring a bottle of champagne as well. Snacks will be provided and boerie rolls for later if you are still peckish. If you like you can bring some chips.
And if anyone has any good music DVDs please bring them along if you don't mind else we will be dancing to the Eighties and Queen all evening!
Some info re the paints. We have sourced paints from a variety of places, some cheap and others pricy. We have all the primary colours ie red, blue, yellow, green, black, white, also some gold. I need to stock up on more brown and I think more black. If there is a specific colour which you need please let us know in the comments.
So far we have 37 people attending of which about 22 have said they need paint. Of those about 6 have indicated what colours they need. So the rest of you will have to take pot luck and see what you can find. We will have some pictures available with designs if you need inspiration.
As mentioned professional bodypainters are too expensive so we will just paint each other. We have a few quite good artists amongst us who have offered their services. I think just the painting will be a lot of fun.
I have a few bits and pieces which can be used as accessories ie hats, wigs, glitter, etc.
We will be providing a watermelon punch and some beers and ciders and cooldrinks. Otherwise you must bring your own drinks. If you feel like it you can bring a bottle of champagne as well. Snacks will be provided and boerie rolls for later if you are still peckish. If you like you can bring some chips.
And if anyone has any good music DVDs please bring them along if you don't mind else we will be dancing to the Eighties and Queen all evening!
Monday 14 April 2008
Gift List
We are not generally very good at putting out gift lists but due to peer pressure we have tried to come up with something. Just some ideas of our music preferences and 1 or 2 other ideas. Sorry, this is the best we can do.
CDs or DVDs
Black Eyed Peas
Depeche Mode
Bon Jovi - Crossroads DVD
Katie Melua
UB40
Robbie Williams (DVD not CD)
Just Jinger
Shaggy
Natasha Bedingfield
Shakira
Rihanna
Mika - Life in Cartoon Motion
Celine Dion - Taking Chances
Grammy Nominees 2008
Any Now That's what I call Music DVD
Pink Floyd
Rolling Stones
Movies
Any Tim Allen movies
Titanic
Lord of the Rings 2 and 3
Any Cameron Diaz movies
Any sci-fi movies
Combined Gifts
George Foreman griller
Anything Russell Hobbs
Ice crusher
Balsamic vinegar and olive oil set
How to make sushi - instruction set (CNA)
Gathry
Bar stuff
Hubbly paraphernalia
Drumming tutorial/lessons DVD
Vannessa
Canal Walk or La Senza vouchers (I desparately need new clothes, the old ones don't fit anymore, underwear included!)
Otherwise you will just have to use your imagination!!
CDs or DVDs
Black Eyed Peas
Depeche Mode
Bon Jovi - Crossroads DVD
Katie Melua
UB40
Robbie Williams (DVD not CD)
Just Jinger
Shaggy
Natasha Bedingfield
Shakira
Rihanna
Mika - Life in Cartoon Motion
Celine Dion - Taking Chances
Grammy Nominees 2008
Any Now That's what I call Music DVD
Pink Floyd
Rolling Stones
Movies
Any Tim Allen movies
Titanic
Lord of the Rings 2 and 3
Any Cameron Diaz movies
Any sci-fi movies
Combined Gifts
George Foreman griller
Anything Russell Hobbs
Ice crusher
Balsamic vinegar and olive oil set
How to make sushi - instruction set (CNA)
Gathry
Bar stuff
Hubbly paraphernalia
Drumming tutorial/lessons DVD
Vannessa
Canal Walk or La Senza vouchers (I desparately need new clothes, the old ones don't fit anymore, underwear included!)
Otherwise you will just have to use your imagination!!
Tuesday 8 April 2008
Many, Many Questions
Q: Invite says to bring overalls, Why?
A: Overalls is my why of saying bring clothes to change into later.
Q: Must we come fully Body Painted?
A: No, but at least must join in the fun with a face paint.
Q: Can we come already apinted?
A: Yes, Coming already painted will be better.
Q: Can we get painted at the party?
A: Yes, but there will be a time limit with the painters depending on the people needing to be painted.
Q: Who will be doing the body painting?
A: We are hoping to have a few painters but still need to confirm how many.
Q: Will we be able to do the painting?
A: Yes, We are going to get Body Crayons so that you can be a Picasso if you so wish.
A: Overalls is my why of saying bring clothes to change into later.
Q: Must we come fully Body Painted?
A: No, but at least must join in the fun with a face paint.
Q: Can we come already apinted?
A: Yes, Coming already painted will be better.
Q: Can we get painted at the party?
A: Yes, but there will be a time limit with the painters depending on the people needing to be painted.
Q: Who will be doing the body painting?
A: We are hoping to have a few painters but still need to confirm how many.
Q: Will we be able to do the painting?
A: Yes, We are going to get Body Crayons so that you can be a Picasso if you so wish.
Friday 28 March 2008
Party Play List & Invite
Added a link to my YouTube Play list which I am planning to play at the party as the music for the night. So if you want to hear your favourite tracks please send me the YouTube link and I'll add it to the list. If anybody knows if it is possible to create a YouTube play list that can be updated please let me know.
Last night I finally completed the invite which we'll be sending out over the next few days. So if you can RSVP via the Guest list on this blog, send me an e-mail or SMS me with your details ASAP. We need to know how many bodies will need to be painted. Obviously the same rules apply as in the past, having friends over the weekend is no excuse, you can bring them along.
Keep checking this blog and the RSVP list for additional info we might require. For example I'm going to need to loan a few outdoor heaters. We don't want to crack the paint now do we?
Less than 30 days so best you get practising your painting.
Last night I finally completed the invite which we'll be sending out over the next few days. So if you can RSVP via the Guest list on this blog, send me an e-mail or SMS me with your details ASAP. We need to know how many bodies will need to be painted. Obviously the same rules apply as in the past, having friends over the weekend is no excuse, you can bring them along.
Keep checking this blog and the RSVP list for additional info we might require. For example I'm going to need to loan a few outdoor heaters. We don't want to crack the paint now do we?
Less than 30 days so best you get practising your painting.
Friday 21 March 2008
RSVP / Guest List
"Répondez s'il vous plaît", a French phrase that translates to "Please respond". It is with this meaning that invitation cards and similar documents are often marked with "R.S.V.P.". (In this case a blog)
I have combined the Guest List with the R.S.V.P list thus giving me less work in drawing up a guest list and asking questions required due to the complications caused by the human evolution. The number of guests attending this party, paint requirements, eating needs, sleeping needs, transport needs, comment and concerns; we need to know way before the party is going to be very important.
So, please resist against your Human Nature to RSVP the night before and add your name NOW to the RSVP / Guest List by clicking on the buttons below OR on the right hand side of this page.
There will probably be more questions as we go along but these I will e-mail to the people that have already added their names to the Guest List. Obviously there will be some people that wish their comments or concerns to be anonymous so I'll will make sure those are not displayed to the public.
Any suggestions to the Blog or Guest List are always welcome.
Tuesday 11 March 2008
Bodypaint Examples
Invite busy being finalized
Book the 26 April 2008 from noon until noon the next day. I have finally found a invite picture that you can see in the heading of this blog that I will be using for the invite.
I will be updating this blog with the progress, preparation and participation requirements. There will be many changes to the blog as I am just starting to learn about this blogging thing. If I get restricted I have registered www.gathry.com where I can host this page should the need arise.
Remember I need lots of comments so that when you arrive at the party there are no surprises. So if you have questions be free to ask as you know I don't like excusses why you could not make the party.
If anybody knows of Body Painters that I can get into contact with please send their details to me so that we can get that information on the blog. If you a closet Body Painter please let me know where I can get body paint.
Please send me your e-mail address regardless if I have it or not otherwise I cannot send you the invite. If you wanting to invite others and they want a personal invite then send me those as well.
Any suggestion for this blog or for our 40th are welcome.
I will be updating this blog with the progress, preparation and participation requirements. There will be many changes to the blog as I am just starting to learn about this blogging thing. If I get restricted I have registered www.gathry.com where I can host this page should the need arise.
Remember I need lots of comments so that when you arrive at the party there are no surprises. So if you have questions be free to ask as you know I don't like excusses why you could not make the party.
If anybody knows of Body Painters that I can get into contact with please send their details to me so that we can get that information on the blog. If you a closet Body Painter please let me know where I can get body paint.
Please send me your e-mail address regardless if I have it or not otherwise I cannot send you the invite. If you wanting to invite others and they want a personal invite then send me those as well.
Any suggestion for this blog or for our 40th are welcome.
Thursday 24 January 2008
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