4th of July [Archive] - Lounge of Tomorrow

mousepod

06-24-2009, 12:01 PM

OK... so the screening room won't be done until August, and we pretty much only have folding chairs... but we do have a ton of room, a big TV and a decent view.

Anyone up for a 4th of July get-together starting at, say, 4-ish til whenever?

Not sure what we'll see, fireworks-wise, but we're bound to see something.

...and Heather and I would love to see you all (we'll even buy a barbecue).

innerSpaceman

06-24-2009, 12:13 PM

Heheh, if we were to watch 1776 again, the line about the New York Legislature would be a laugh riot right now!

For anyone not paying attention, the Repubs and Dems are at all-out war. There was a coup a couple of weeks ago, and neither party is in control, while both assert they are. They did nothing all year, so the Governor has compelled them into special session every day until they complete their legislative agenda ... and yesterday, they had competing sessions at the same time, with two leaders, two gavels, and voting going on on two separate sets of bills at the exact same time, with everyone yelling and screaming over each other, and it was reportedly a scene out of junior high ... but only the inevitable result of 230 years of the New York legislature trajectory!

Snowflake

06-24-2009, 12:14 PM

:(

Raincheck for next year?

mousepod

06-24-2009, 12:25 PM

Of course, 1776 will be screened.

And Snowflake... assuming we actually see some cool fireworks, it'll be an annual thing.

Morrigoon

06-24-2009, 12:53 PM

Cool, if I wasn't working, I'd totally be there :)

Snowflake

06-24-2009, 12:55 PM

Cool! Thanks Mousepod, I'll try to plan for this next year. :cool:

wolfy999

06-24-2009, 12:56 PM

Only working till 7:15 that evening, but family tradition is to be upheld at home with the child. One of these years (when the child no longer wants to be with us) we'll make it up to your place.

katiesue

06-24-2009, 12:58 PM

I'm never moving again, I miss all the fun. The movers arrive the morning of the 5th so I'm sure I'll still be packing.

Ghoulish Delight

06-24-2009, 01:00 PM

We'll be celebrating with family this year. Have fun!

Not Afraid

06-24-2009, 01:17 PM

Bornieo: Fully Loaded

06-24-2009, 01:18 PM

I haven't got my schedule yet so it is possible. I would love to go and check out the Mousepad pad and hang for the 4th!

Me plus 1 as a possible.

LSPoorEeyorick

06-24-2009, 01:32 PM

We're in. Still want us to do the sing-along cut of the movie?

Prudence

06-24-2009, 01:37 PM

I've never seen 1776. We might be up for this. Have to check with the Rat and his opinion on driving/parking on that day at that time.

Ghoulish Delight

06-24-2009, 01:41 PM

I've never seen 1776. We might be up for this. Have to check with the Rat and his opinion on driving/parking on that day at that time.
Traffic should not be an issue. With the possible exception of driving past LAX at peak travel hours, holiday traffic on LA freeways is a breeze, a mere fraction of midday work week traffic.

Prudence

06-24-2009, 01:47 PM

Then we need to figure out routes that don't involve the 110, because that place is a parking lot every time we head north.

innerSpaceman

06-24-2009, 02:15 PM

I love LA traffic on holiday weekends. Time machine back to 1983, baby! Everything's 15 minutes from everything else.

If sing-along Seventeen Seventy is on the menu, I'm a likely IN.

BarTopDancer

06-24-2009, 02:41 PM

Dang it! Last night I made plans to go out of town for the weekend. One day I shall attend a famed movie fun night with the Pods!

Cadaverous Pallor

06-24-2009, 03:40 PM

Wish I could be in two places at once. Have a great time!

CoasterMatt

06-26-2009, 11:34 PM

I've never seen 1776. This sounds like FUN!

wendybeth

06-27-2009, 12:28 AM

I have an overnight in a loft downtown. Since the Queen Mary will the exploding that night, I don't want to leave the 3 dogs alone (Thurston, Cooper the PBGV and Zoe the Shih Tzu). And, I'm QUITE sure you don't want the hellions (Cooper and Thurston - Zoe is a sweetheart) anywhere near your house.
Ooooh! Slight derail here: Bobbi wants to check out the Queen Mary when we're down there, and I thought it might be near your abode? Maybe a QM Swanking might be able to be arranged? She also needs to meet your kids. Now that she has two kittehs, she'll be going through withdrawals. Maybe I need to start a new thread....

Sorry, MP. Rerail, and I wish I were there on the 4th as well!

Motorboat Cruiser

06-27-2009, 12:50 AM

Per usual, I'll be playing music that day, like I always am when anything cool is going on.

lashbear

06-27-2009, 04:54 AM

SOOOOOOOOOOOO wish we could be there. :(

Kevy Baby

06-27-2009, 08:41 AM

Per usual, I'll be playing music that day, like I always am when anything cool is going on.I am SOOO glad not to have to battle this any more.

Not Afraid

06-28-2009, 04:33 PM

Ooooh! Slight derail here: Bobbi wants to check out the Queen Mary when we're down there, and I thought it might be near your abode? Maybe a QM Swanking might be able to be arranged? She also needs to meet your kids. Now that she has two kittehs, she'll be going through withdrawals. Maybe I need to start a new thread....

Sorry, MP. Rerail, and I wish I were there on the 4th as well!

Derail continues:

Yes! Let's talk.

Rerail:

We will be able to make it after all. I still have an overnight but not much else (and if someone wants to book on a holiday weekend less than a week out they can stay home!)

Sadly, the shirt I ordered for Thurston that says "Lil' Firecracker" won't be here in time. (J/K)

Gn2Dlnd

06-29-2009, 12:32 AM

That's funny, I just ordered a t-shirt for myself that says, "Lil' Furcrapper." Guess I won't wear it.

In other news, it looks like I can make it to the fourthstravaganza this year!

mousepod

06-29-2009, 08:35 AM

Cool! We bought a brand new fancy schmancy barbecue over the weekend, and although our "media room" won't be ready till the end of August, the video projector will be here on Wednesday, so we'll be showing movies on the living room wall...

Ghoulish Delight

06-29-2009, 08:38 AM

Cool! We bought a brand new fancy schmancy barbecue over the weekend, It can't possibly be as good as the one you got for last year.

mousepod

06-29-2009, 08:49 AM

It can't possibly be as good as the one you got for last year.

Well, to be fair, I bought the grill last year because Lisa said she wouldn't come if there wasn't a barbecue...

This year, we did the research, starting with Consumer Reports, and found that the Char-Broil "infrared" Red barbecue was the best rated mid-priced barbecue. Then, after reading some barbecue-centric message boards, the verdict was the last year's model is way better than the newest one.

We headed down to our local Home Depot, but they couldn't find one that wasn't a floor model, but they were able to locate a new one in Burbank. A hour or so later, we were the proud owners of this baby:

http://www.megabbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/char-broil_red_463250108_463250308-300x300.jpg

It's the 3-burner version... I'll test it out tonight.

innerSpaceman

06-29-2009, 09:27 AM

Wow.

BBQ envy sets in. Oh, and i haven't even seen the projector yet.

Maybe i'd better stay home with my fragile ego.

Not Afraid

06-29-2009, 12:27 PM

Well, to be fair, I bought the grill last year because Lisa said she wouldn't come if there wasn't a barbecue...

Jesus! I'm going to have to think of something REALLY GOOD to threaten you with next year! ;)

Gn2Dlnd

06-29-2009, 12:54 PM

Should I bring meats? Cheeses? Sugar-free beverages? An old kazoo and some sparklers?

mousepod

06-29-2009, 01:13 PM

Everyone is invited to bring stuff that they think others will enjoy. I'll certainly have the basics...

Gn2Dlnd

06-29-2009, 02:03 PM

Then I'll leave the kazoo at home.

JWBear

06-29-2009, 03:44 PM

Then I'll leave the kazoo at home.

It's probably for the best.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded

07-01-2009, 05:34 PM

Yep. Me plus 1 will be able to attend!! Will need direction/ parking info. :) Whooo

mousepod

07-01-2009, 06:56 PM

Wonderful! We'll do a head count tomorrow (and directions will be PM'd to those that need 'em).

CoasterMatt

07-01-2009, 07:02 PM

I really want to go, but I think the other half refuses to drive anywhere this weekend.

mousepod

07-01-2009, 07:07 PM

I really want to go, but I think the other half refuses to drive anywhere this weekend.

I can't get you here, but you're welcome to crash in the guest room (as it were) should you find yourself stranded...

madmonkeygirl

07-01-2009, 08:15 PM

Nope i work til 5pm. It's a freaking HOLIDAY and i am not driving anywhere that evening. Roads will be ****ty and i will want to come home and just crash. Plus we have the girls to think about. They do not do well with fireworks. Plus we have an awesome public display outside our window. And the neighbor's throw in their fireworks as well. Staying home is the best thing for the animals and myself. IF it were any other time and i got off work earlier than yes but since it is the 4th we're talking about. Plus crazy drunk asses on the roads that night. I do not want to dwell and do not do well with them on the road having to manuevr my way back and my car is 12 yrs old and needs to be babied. It's in the shop and more money put into it to keep it running.

LSPoorEeyorick

07-01-2009, 08:21 PM

Aw, bummer. It would have been really very nice to see you two. If you change your mind, you can always subway to our place.

Prudence

07-02-2009, 10:46 AM

Are there directions somewhere? I'm working on a strawberry pie recipe.

ETA: are there already going to be 5 bazillion types of potato salad?

LSPoorEeyorick

07-02-2009, 11:12 AM

<< Patiently awaits counting of heads so as to figure out what to make.

Morrigoon

07-02-2009, 11:15 AM

Aw damn... I'm not going to get to meet Borneio's plus one? Grumble grumble work grumble....

mousepod

07-02-2009, 11:32 AM

OK... so here's the list as it stands at the moment:

Not Afraid
€uromeinke
Bornieo +1
LSPoorEeyorick
Tom
Prudence
The Rat
innerSpaceman
Gn2Dlnd

plus me and Heather... and a couple of our neighbors ... and maybe one or two of Heather's workmates.

Anyone else?

(RSVPs aren't necessary, btw, just trying to figure out what we need hamburger/hot dog-wise)

Prudence

07-02-2009, 12:54 PM

Might do a nectarine cheesecake, if I can find a springform pan. And if the recipe doesn't annoy me. I'm sure there's some reason I've never made it before. Might be that my good pan went missing.

mousepod

07-02-2009, 12:57 PM

Might do a nectarine cheesecake, if I can find a springform pan. And if the recipe doesn't annoy me. I'm sure there's some reason I've never made it before. Might be that my good pan went missing.

Pardon my language, but... holy crap that sounds good!

Not Afraid

07-02-2009, 12:58 PM

I don't know what I'm making yet, but it will involve blueberries in some way. I was considering cheesecake or a tart or perhaps a salad. I need to see how much time I actually have.

innerSpaceman

07-02-2009, 01:53 PM

I will be making nice.

mousepod

07-02-2009, 02:06 PM

I will be making nice.

Sounds good. Make sure to bring enough for everyone. :D

Sohrshah

07-02-2009, 07:28 PM

Sorry late to respond- I've been out of town.

Lance and I would like to come!

Mmmm blueberries.

I'm not sure what we're bringing yet... I'll PM you 'Pod re: directions and what you may need assistance with

mousepod

07-02-2009, 07:31 PM

CoasterMatt

07-02-2009, 11:41 PM

Hey there! I'll be there, with a guest who I'm sure will fit right in with all the cool kids.

LSPoorEeyorick

07-05-2009, 08:43 AM

We had a lovely time!

€uroMeinke

07-05-2009, 09:09 AM

Some day I'll stay long enough to see how 1776 ends

CoasterMatt

07-05-2009, 11:58 AM

That was so much fun.

innerSpaceman

07-05-2009, 12:04 PM

Some day I'll stay long enough to see how 1776 ends
The colonies declare independence from Great Brittain. Hilarity ensues .... for the next 233 years.

Fun, fun, fun ... tee-hee 1776 SING-ALONG projected on a big wall, exploring the fantastico multi-level house of light and beauty, yummy fixins from the manly grill of domination, good times with friends and meeting folks, and OMG unparalleled view from Silver Lake to the Ocean encompassing a 342-degree panorama of unchecked illegal fireworks displays.

Awesome goodness. :snap:

Gn2Dlnd

07-05-2009, 12:13 PM

Some day I'll stay long enough to see how 1776 ends

We defeat the Nazis. Yeah, I know, I was surprised as well.

What a nice 4th of July. J & H have the best Silver Lake balcony for viewing fireworks across the entire Los Angeles basin. Spectacular! J & H are gracious hosts, it was great to see the gang, and great to meet new nice people.

By next year I'll have a much better fireworks mix on the iPod, and we'll have to have exterior speakers. No need to cheat the neighbors out of all the fun!

Bornieo: Fully Loaded

07-05-2009, 06:46 PM

Thanks J&H for a great time. Fantastic house and view. Thanks everyone for making my "Plus 1" welcomed. :cheers:

Prudence

07-05-2009, 07:36 PM

It is, indeed, a fabulous house with a fabulous view. I kept mentally plotting out a garden out back. A most enjoyable holiday that defied my pre-event plan to duck out early. Our neighborhood was dead quiet when we got home, so perhaps the felines didn't need soothing after all.

BarTopDancer

07-05-2009, 11:23 PM

I'm sorry I missed the funtastic time at J & H's.

I do have to say I had a blast blowing stuff up for the first.time.ever!!

Melonballer

07-06-2009, 02:37 AM

My cousin and Uncle blew off 75 Roman Candles at one time. It was awesome.

And yes the town is still intact.

Cadaverous Pallor

07-06-2009, 07:43 AM

Had a great time with family. Fireworks at Warner Center were rather impressive and the park atmosphere was festive.

But - still jealous of all of you. Next year in Silverlake! Strawberry Chips, tonight...

Not Afraid

07-06-2009, 07:50 AM

We left before Strawberry Chips! How could we?

Cadaverous Pallor

07-06-2009, 08:11 AM

EVERYBODY! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4Den1Ez1ks)

mousepod

07-06-2009, 08:23 AM

We had such a great time! Thanks to everyone who attended and helped make it a truly wonderful Independence Day celebration.

From the amazing food from the likes of Sohrshah, NA and Pru to the fireworks soundtrack from Gn2dlnd, it was a near-perfect day. The only thing missing was the rest of the LoTers who couldn't make it. There's always next year!

Borneio, thanks for bringing your lovely 'plus one'. It was a pleasure to meet her.

Since the 1776 singalong went so well, the next movie night will take place sometime in August (date TBD), and the feature will be Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

Not Afraid

07-06-2009, 08:48 AM

Since the 1776 singalong went so well, the next movie night will take place sometime in August (date TBD), and the feature will be Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

Considering I spend all of yesterday singing "You're my little choochy-face....." I think that is appropriate.

Prudence

07-06-2009, 11:34 AM

Since the 1776 singalong went so well, the next movie night will take place sometime in August (date TBD), and the feature will be Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Moonliner

07-06-2009, 11:37 AM

I don't like the candy man. There's something a bit off about him.

wolfy999

07-06-2009, 11:56 AM

If I know the date at least 3 weeks in advance I can request the day off and finally make it to the Pods home for a screening.....LOVE Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

Snowflake

07-06-2009, 12:34 PM

Oh damn, now I have the song running through my head and it's going to take weeks to get rid of it.

innerSpaceman

07-06-2009, 12:38 PM

If I suggest The Roses of Success, will that help?

Strangler Lewis

07-06-2009, 01:59 PM

Truly Scrumptious: my favorite Bond girl.

Gn2Dlnd

07-06-2009, 02:16 PM

I guess Cubby Broccoli just couldn't help himself.

mousepod

07-06-2009, 02:17 PM

Truly Scrumptious: my favorite Bond girl.

Fleming just couldn't keep the Bond-isms out of his children's book, could he?

Plus, the Broccoli's casting of Gert "Goldfinger" Fröbe as the Baron really makes it feel like a Disneyfied Bond flick.

Morrigoon

07-06-2009, 02:20 PM

Oh damn, now I have the song running through my head and it's going to take weeks to get rid of it.

Here's something to replace it with: "Toot sweets!"

Strangler Lewis

07-06-2009, 02:28 PM

Fleming just couldn't keep the Bond-isms out of his children's book, could he?

Plus, the Broccoli's casting of Gert "Goldfinger" Fröbe as the Baron really makes it feel like a Disneyfied Bond flick.

Right down to the henchman who's scarier than the principal villain.

Not Afraid

07-06-2009, 02:44 PM

........the candy you blow on, the whistle you eat.........

innerSpaceman

07-06-2009, 02:57 PM

mousepod

07-06-2009, 03:09 PM

Before Hello Dolly was added to Main Street and Blazing Saddles to Frontierland, a glaring oddity was -out in what is now the Esplanade - the only non-Disney tunes played were those from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

But it is the Sherman Brothers.

I always knew that Walt's favorite SB song was "Feed The Birds" - but it was interesting to see that their own favorite is "Hushabye Mountain" from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Prudence

07-06-2009, 03:15 PM

Hushabye Mountain is one of my favorite songs in the universe.

innerSpaceman

07-06-2009, 03:15 PM

I want someone to Hushabye lullaby me tonight.

Gn2Dlnd

07-07-2009, 03:54 AM

Truly Scrumptious is not in the book, and Fleming didn't write the movie.

So there.

mousepod

07-07-2009, 06:10 AM

Truly Scrumptious is not in the book, and Fleming didn't write the movie.

So there.

I didn't know that. I guess it was all Roald Dahl and Broccoli. Neat.

Strangler Lewis

07-07-2009, 07:01 AM

. . . all Roald Dahl and Broccoli.

An interesting diet for a child.

innerSpaceman

07-07-2009, 07:16 AM

The book is completely weird and so utterly unlike the movie that "adaptation" doesn't describe the film at all. The kept the title and the flying car. Wisely dumped everything else.