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...my mother brought forth on another continent a new Nomad!
And, gentle readers, that means it is nearly time to celebrate!
As mentioned in my previous entry, this year my birthday festivities got off to a surprise start one week early! As also promised in that entry -- and first mentioned two months ago -- here are the final details of this weekend's celebrations:
On Friday March 12th[1], I had originally intended an evening of either Laser Tag or karaoke. Alas, my fair city has thwarted me in this endeavour! Et tu, Oxford? The only Laser Tag place in town has closed up its doors... and, despite my best efforts, I know not where there is a karaoke bar. Ah, Sidekicks! Where are you when I need you?[2] Instead, then, there shall be a Formal Birthday DinnerTM on Friday. Think of it as the Last Supper... as it shall be the last that I have in my thirty-fifth year. At 17:00, my beloved![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
cheshcat and I will be seeing a show called The Ethics of Progress at the Oxford Playhouse. Said show lasts but an hour... so I propose that we converge on the Pink Giraffe at 19:00 for the Last Supper. There will be the ever-delicious All You Can Eat for those who are so inclined... with the option of the regular menu for those who might be on more of a budget. After dinner, people are welcome to join us back at the Flat With No Name for an evening of whatever suits our fancy!
On Saturday March 13th, I can no longer claim to be in my early thirties! Holy macaroni, Batman! It feels like just a little while ago that we were celebrating my thirtieth with a weekend party (that couldn't be beat) at the Event Horizon! Come on over to the Flat With No Name on Saturday anytime after noon to enjoy a day full of games and fun and cake (with rocket candles!) and karaoke! In fact..... it will probably look quite a lot like the surprise party that we had last Saturday, with Bag o' Nouns andBetrayal at House on the Hill The Shinnin' and more! As an extra bonus, there may also be Wise & Otherwise and Dominion! So those of you who stopped by last week, you had the privilege of a sneak preview on what I was planning! As for those of you who read my write-up and thought that it sounded fun? Here is your second chance! Life rarely provides those, so aren't you the lucky one! Plus, for those lucky enough to be present, you will have the super-duper added extra bonus spectacular of witnessing my annual birthday phone call from my mother -- an event too bizarre to be described!
On Sunday March 14th, the new and older Nomad will wind down his weekend with a small movie marathon. Take part in the rare opportunity to watch a film with the Nomad! I have committed to ringing bells for Sunday services at St. Andrew's Church, here in Headington, from 09:20 until 10:00. Thus, allowing for a slow Sunday morning and time for breakfast, the first film shall begin at 11:00. This will be a very child-friendly marathon -- I plan to show Miyazaki's wonderful anime, My Neighbor Totoro[3] and that timeless classic: The Princess Bride! Inconceivable! The final film in this ad-hoc series will be Michael Frayn's hysterical comedy: Noises Off![4]
So that, my dear friends, is my cunning plan! And you -- as a person on my LJ f-list, are formally invited! Come for the whole of the weekend, or just part! Don't let the fun (and games!) pass you by! Don't live locally? No problem! Crash space is available for any and all who need it![5]
And now, here is the moment you have all been waiting for! To amaze and astound you we have..... a poll! (Huzzah!)
[Poll #1536806]
Very much looking forward to seeing you, my dear friend, tomorrow... and to enjoying your company at the very start of my thirty-sixth year on this Earth![6]
[1] Also known as "tomorrow".
[2] Chicago, of course! Right where it always is. Must increase power of the teleporter to arrange for the transport of buildings...
[3] Which, interestingly enough, I still do not have a copy of! Nothing like leaving things to the last minute, eh? Thanks are (or will be) due toxmakina for saving the day on this one!
[4] Not actually unsuitable for children... though younger ones may simply find it boring.
[5] Though if you can bring any pillows or bedding with you, it will be most appreciated! Love and friendship are infinite... bedding supplies are -- alas! -- not.
[6] As opposed to any of the alternate Earths... where I have never been!
And, gentle readers, that means it is nearly time to celebrate!
As mentioned in my previous entry, this year my birthday festivities got off to a surprise start one week early! As also promised in that entry -- and first mentioned two months ago -- here are the final details of this weekend's celebrations:
On Friday March 12th[1], I had originally intended an evening of either Laser Tag or karaoke. Alas, my fair city has thwarted me in this endeavour! Et tu, Oxford? The only Laser Tag place in town has closed up its doors... and, despite my best efforts, I know not where there is a karaoke bar. Ah, Sidekicks! Where are you when I need you?[2] Instead, then, there shall be a Formal Birthday DinnerTM on Friday. Think of it as the Last Supper... as it shall be the last that I have in my thirty-fifth year. At 17:00, my beloved
cheshcat and I will be seeing a show called The Ethics of Progress at the Oxford Playhouse. Said show lasts but an hour... so I propose that we converge on the Pink Giraffe at 19:00 for the Last Supper. There will be the ever-delicious All You Can Eat for those who are so inclined... with the option of the regular menu for those who might be on more of a budget. After dinner, people are welcome to join us back at the Flat With No Name for an evening of whatever suits our fancy!On Saturday March 13th, I can no longer claim to be in my early thirties! Holy macaroni, Batman! It feels like just a little while ago that we were celebrating my thirtieth with a weekend party (that couldn't be beat) at the Event Horizon! Come on over to the Flat With No Name on Saturday anytime after noon to enjoy a day full of games and fun and cake (with rocket candles!) and karaoke! In fact..... it will probably look quite a lot like the surprise party that we had last Saturday, with Bag o' Nouns and
On Sunday March 14th, the new and older Nomad will wind down his weekend with a small movie marathon. Take part in the rare opportunity to watch a film with the Nomad! I have committed to ringing bells for Sunday services at St. Andrew's Church, here in Headington, from 09:20 until 10:00. Thus, allowing for a slow Sunday morning and time for breakfast, the first film shall begin at 11:00. This will be a very child-friendly marathon -- I plan to show Miyazaki's wonderful anime, My Neighbor Totoro[3] and that timeless classic: The Princess Bride! Inconceivable! The final film in this ad-hoc series will be Michael Frayn's hysterical comedy: Noises Off![4]
So that, my dear friends, is my cunning plan! And you -- as a person on my LJ f-list, are formally invited! Come for the whole of the weekend, or just part! Don't let the fun (and games!) pass you by! Don't live locally? No problem! Crash space is available for any and all who need it![5]
And now, here is the moment you have all been waiting for! To amaze and astound you we have..... a poll! (Huzzah!)
[Poll #1536806]
Very much looking forward to seeing you, my dear friend, tomorrow... and to enjoying your company at the very start of my thirty-sixth year on this Earth![6]
[1] Also known as "tomorrow".
[2] Chicago, of course! Right where it always is. Must increase power of the teleporter to arrange for the transport of buildings...
[3] Which, interestingly enough, I still do not have a copy of! Nothing like leaving things to the last minute, eh? Thanks are (or will be) due to
xmakina for saving the day on this one![4] Not actually unsuitable for children... though younger ones may simply find it boring.
[5] Though if you can bring any pillows or bedding with you, it will be most appreciated! Love and friendship are infinite... bedding supplies are -- alas! -- not.
[6] As opposed to any of the alternate Earths... where I have never been!
