Celebration suggestions needed.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

So.

I have a big birthday coming up. My twenties are drawing to a close.

I really have no idea what I want to do. Nice restaurant, just me and the husband? Nah, thankfully, we get to do that a lot. Big crazy party at my place? Nah, did that for the housewarming not too long ago. Some sort of swanky outing with swanky friends? Maybe, but it has to be really special....

Yeah, I'm a picky bastard, and now I'm running out of time. I'd love to celebrate it with a large group in an interesting way but I'm no good at coming up with ideas. I could totally go with a smaller group too, but that means deciding a guest list, and with so many cool people in my life, that's a tough call.

Complication - I'm slated to work that Saturday until 6pm. We're understaffed at the moment, and we'll have just opened two weeks before, so that would be extremely hard for me to wiggle out of. :(

I already fear I've waited too long, as we're less than a month away, and now the other possibilities are piling up. Snowflake will be in town (yay!)and there's that LA Modernism show JW just posted about, which looks awesome, but with Snowflake's meet on Sunday and my work schedule, I can't possibly go. :(

I'm totally hapless at the moment. Ideas, suggestions, advice - no matter how crazy - are all appreciated.

I might just stay home and let it pass....it's less bother. :)

[Strangler Lewis]

UPS boxes.

[Morrigoon]

You should definitely do something that you'll remember. How about something really unusual like a picnic or going sailing? (with friends, of course)

[€uroMeinke]

Hmmmm - you know, I can't seem to remember my 30th - it was before the internet and much less documented as my 40th, which I do remember quite well.

My suggestion is don't be a slave to the date - Have a nice dinner with Greg, throw a big party, have a swanking, have a week long celebration, spend at least a few nights in a swanky hotel, etc. If Disney can celebrate it's 50th for 18 months, you can certainly celebrate your 30th on more than just the day.

[Alex]

Get all your friends together, dress in authentic 1890s swimwear and go to the some popular beach for the day where you'll play croquet.

[Morrigoon]

wool swimsuits *shudder*

[Kevy Baby]

You could have an orgy.

One of the thoughts that I had for Susan's party was the possibility of renting out the party room at Lucky Strike Lanes at the Block. However, it is a tad pricey. I know the Saturday night rate was $600 per hour (plus catering).

Beyond that; well, you know how much trouble I had incoming up with something for Susan's 40th.

[Not Afraid]

Do something different.

Pick something that is something you've always wanted to do and do it.

I did a 1930's French Riviera costume party at the Beach for one of my past BD's. I also had a "Beatnik Party" one year.

[RStar]

Have you thought about dinner theater? It is a bit more costly, but a lot of fun. There's Medieval Times (http://www.medievaltimes.com/),

the new Pirates-Dinner-Adventure-Theater (http://http://www.piratesdinneradventure.com/california/show.html) down the street form it, as well as:

Joey & Maria's Comedy Italian Wedding 800-944-5639 You will dance, sing, eat and laugh as a guest at an anything-but-traditional Italian wedding. Performances are every weekend. Best Western Courtesy Inn - Anaheim (http://www.allgetaways.com/hotels/hotel-detail.asp?hotelid=935)

Or Brain Brew - Murder Mystery Party (http://www.partypop.com/Vendors/2043691.htm)

[Sub la Goon]

Wow. Orgy at the bowling alley. That's creative!

[Kevy Baby]

Wow. Orgy at the bowling alley. That's creative!Gives a whole new meaning to the 7 - 10 split.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Be original - go to Disneyland!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

You could have an orgy.Indeed. But as NA said, I should probably...
Do something different.;)

€ always seems to get partying right - often and as varied as possible.

[sleepyjeff]

Way too much stress plaining your own B-Day party.

Just tell GD that you want it done and to do it right and let him stress over the details;)

[Gn2Dlnd]

Have you thought about dinner theater? It is a bit more costly, but a lot of fun. There's Medieval Times (http://www.medievaltimes.com/),

the new Pirates-Dinner-Adventure-Theater (http://http://www.piratesdinneradventure.com/california/show.html) down the street form it, as well as:

Joey & Maria's Comedy Italian Wedding 800-944-5639 You will dance, sing, eat and laugh as a guest at an anything-but-traditional Italian wedding. Performances are every weekend. Best Western Courtesy Inn - Anaheim (http://www.allgetaways.com/hotels/hotel-detail.asp?hotelid=935)

Or Brain Brew - Murder Mystery Party (http://www.partypop.com/Vendors/2043691.htm)

Hell, come over to my house, I'll throw on some costumes, make grilled cheeses for everyone and charge 20 bucks a head! :evil:

[Moonliner]

How about a classic beach blanket bonfire? You can still do that here (http://gocalifornia.about.com/od/calamenu/p/beach_dock.htm)

[DreadPirateRoberts]

CP, why don't you rent an electric boat (http://orangecounty.citysearch.com/profile/610462/newport_beach_ca/duffy_boat_rentals.html)and cruise around newport harbor? It's a nice way to drink wine (or fuzzy water) and relax with friends.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

How about a classic beach blanket bonfire? You can still do that here (http://gocalifornia.about.com/od/calamenu/p/beach_dock.htm)It's have to be a pretty big bonfire to keep me warm in early May at the beach. BTW, you can have bonfires at Huntington Beach as well, in Orange County.

[Snowflake]

I vote for a weeklong celebration. That way you are open to little things every day or big things, the main thing is to wave the 20's farewell and welcome the glorious 30's (but I have to say, the 40s are awesome).

[Moonliner]

OK, scratch the bonfire (You SoCal'ers slay me...).

How about a romantic dinner (http://www.pacificomaui.com/)for two at a nice warm restaurant?

[Strangler Lewis]

Gives a whole new meaning to the 7 - 10 split.

Not to mention "gutter ball," "double wood" and, of course, "grandma's teeth."

[BarTopDancer]

I'm letting the day pass and doing dinner with my family and drinks with a few close friends. That Saturday we already have other party plans but *for* my bday we are going wine tasting in Temecula and to Vegas a few weeks after that (once the playoff schedule for round 2 is released).

[NirvanaMan]

Strip Club.

(If you plan it right - amateur night!)

[blueerica]

I'm with €... Weeklong sounds like a good plan, and allows those of us with insanity in place of a life to join up for a bit of it. :)

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

How about a trip to the Tiki bar? ;)

[JWBear]

You could spend your 30th like I spent mine; drinking copious amounts of alcohol, crawling into your closet – sobbing uncontrollably because your life is over now that you’re 30, and waking up in the morning drooling on your shoes…….




Then again... maybe not.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

For my 30th, my roommate wanted to throw a Logan's Run party, where all my friends would chase me as I fled towards the party destination...in this case, a bar.

I declined. I wasn't running on my birthday.

But it did sound like a fun way to kick off one's 30s. Heh.

[RStar]

If you had the weekend (unfortunatly you don't) I would have suggested a Catalina Get-away.

Oh well, maybe next year.....

[BDBopper]

Yes I agree with those that think you should spread it out a week. Every day should have something special in it for you.

Of course I am probably going to have the same question when September gets closer and my 25th B-Day draws near. LOL

[Tref]

I can't even remember the last birthday I celebrated. I don't know, I am inclined to say, let it pass.

But, there is always Canters on Fairfax. I've heard that if you tell them its your birthday, they'll give you the same grumpy service, lousy coffee & half warmed over food they give the un-birthday folks, except with a candle in it.*

But you know, the Cheesecake Factory has been sounding pretty good, lately.


*Plus Rodney Bingenheimer, will don a birthday hat and stare at you longingly from his corner booth.

[wendybeth]

Hell, come over to my house, I'll throw on some costumes, make grilled cheeses for everyone and charge 20 bucks a head! :evil:

I don't suppose I need to say how I misread that post???
:evil:

(Or did I?);)

[Snowflake]

I don't suppose I need to say how I misread that post???
:evil:

(Or did I?);)

OMG, I just got that! :eek: Bwa-ha-ha-HA-hahahahaha
Visible WendyBeth Mojo!

[Tref]

... make grilled cheeses for everyone and charge 20 bucks a head! :evil:

20 bucks? That's cheap for what you are offering. But I think I'll take a pass.


Well, wait a moment, are you going to wear that popeye costume?

[JWBear]

For my 30th, my roommate wanted to throw a Logan's Run party, where all my friends would chase me as I fled towards the party destination...in this case, a bar.

I declined. I wasn't running on my birthday.

But it did sound like a fun way to kick off one's 30s. Heh.

RENEW! RENEW!

[Morrigoon]

Too bad it's not just a little later in the year, you could do a night at the Hollywood Bowl.

[Gn2Dlnd]

I meant 20 bucks a POP! Jeez!

Oh wait, nevermind.

[Nephythys]

:eek:

LOL-

[blueerica]

Niiiiiiiice.

(OOoh, another September baby?! BDB!?! At last! Used to seem like all I'd find were September children... That disappeared quickly among these folk. Or so I recall)

[Gn2Dlnd]

I, too, am a Septemberist.

[blueerica]

Oooh!

[Not Afraid]

How about a group volunteer project (beach clean-up, etc) followed by pizza and beer somewhere?

[CoasterMatt]

Howl at the Moon! Howl at the Moon!

[Alex]

I too was born in September, but I don't in any way acknowledge my birthdays as they arrive.

Though this has just reminded me that yesterday (or possibly tomorrow I can never remember which) my mom turned 50. 13 years too late she is finally old enough to be a grandma.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

How about a group volunteer project (beach clean-up, etc) followed by pizza and beer somewhere?

Grunion hunting!

[Not Afraid]

Grunion hunting!

I've always wanted to do that - or witness it.

[Kevy Baby]

Snipe hunting!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I've always wanted to do that - or witness it.

Like many things in life, the idea is much better than the reality.

[RStar]

I've always wanted to do that - or witness it.

Frankly, it's not all that great. grabbing sardines from the ocean and put them in a bucket to release them. I did it once as a kid, and the best part was stopping for donuts. :D

[Prudence]

Mmmmmm...donuts.....

[€uroMeinke]

Frankly, it's not all that great. grabbing sardines from the ocean and put them in a bucket to release them. I did it once as a kid, and the best part was stopping for donuts. :D

We once tried to attempt it using baseball bats in the baby seal tradition, but there was objection from others on the beach

[Babette]

Who is derailing this thread. It is supposed to be about MAY birthdays, not Spetember! 30, 30, 30, 30. What to do? How about a backyard movie party. Friends, food, firepit, flicks and other f-words.

Maybe that's what I want for my 3_th. :babette:

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Maybe I'll dig up my phat pants...

[blueerica]

Howl at the Moon! Howl at the Moon!

I know a bartender there. :)

[blueerica]

Oooh! Could we possibly have a bonfire with a projection screen? Or does someone have a fire pit? With a movie about fire. Fun times, for sure!

[lizziebith]

Throw yourself a "wake" and turn up in red! I'm not joking...:D

[Morrigoon]

OMG, that's funny!

[Ponine]

Hell, come over to my house, I'll throw on some costumes, make grilled cheeses for everyone and charge 20 bucks a head! :evil:

I am soooo in! :)

Do what you want CP. I agree with E, spend a week celebrating, do everything you want to do.
It's your birthday, let yourself be spoiled.

[Matterhorn Fan]

I think you should have a "30" themed party.

You invite 30 people.
You serve 30 different types of hors d'ouvres or desserts or drinks (or whatever).
Each person brings 30 gifts (your guests will have to be either creative or wealthy).
The party lasts 30 hours.

Or something like that.

[RStar]

I think you should have a "30" themed party.

You invite 30 people.
You serve 30 different types of hors d'ouvres or desserts or drinks (or whatever).
Each person brings 30 gifts (your guests will have to be either creative or wealthy).
The party lasts 30 hours.

Or something like that.

Only if some one else does all the work. ;)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Seriously dude - didn't someone mention that GD should be doing all this for me?

[innerSpaceman]

And if he was ... and it was all going to be a big surprise ... this thread is killing it.



So ...

How 'bout a Pie Fight??

(I did one once, for a 30th birthday, in fact ... and it was hysterical fun.)
:cheers:

[Kevy Baby]

I think a surprise party can still be a surprise party of the surprisee knows that there is a party, but has no clue as to any of the details.

One could actually have a lot of fun tormenting the target of said party in the days/weeks leading up to the party.

Or have a reverse suprise party: where the party is a surprise on all of the guests. But in this case, that would be hard to pull off in this case.