April Swanking - Huntington Gardens - April 22nd - Page 11

Not Afraid · 04-21-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I'm a maybe at most.

No way! You wanted to go here as much as I did.

See you at 11:00.

alphabassettgrrl · 04-21-2006, 08:19 PM

It's official. I shall be swanking with the cool kids.

innerSpaceman · 04-21-2006, 08:29 PM

Ok, I've gone to an almost definitely from a mere maybe. Heheh, I've managed to move some of my about-town errands to the Valley, one even in Pasadena! I'm gonna get those done uber-early and head over to the Huntington. I can't promise 11, but I'll be there.

lizziebith · 04-21-2006, 09:45 PM

I keep reading the thread title as Swankington Gardens...must be a sign. Plumber willin' and if the toilet water don' rise, we'll try to make it!

NirvanaMan · 04-22-2006, 08:20 AM

Flowers on earth day...how ironic

Not Afraid · 04-22-2006, 09:00 AM

Well, n rain predicted today in Pasadena but there are sure black coulds overhead. The current temp is 60 and the high is supposed to be 68. I'm glad I didn't put my sweaters away yet. I'm bringing a rain coat just in case.

innerSpaceman · 04-23-2006, 07:45 AM

I have to admit, it took me quite a while to get into the swank groove yesterday, but it turned out to be a delightful swanking after all.

Even with more Bog people (us this time!), and personal lady bug infestations, the Conservatory didn't thrill me. A decision to get lunch next at the trailer from hell nearly ruined my harmony for good.

I thought all was lost for me when I found the roses pretty, but boring. Row after row after row and we were examining every bloom and petal of every variety ever bred in the mad horticulturist's floral laboratory.

Ah, but then the conversion came ... and I might have known € would be the inspiration. He had been sitting on a bench off to the side and I decided (far later than I should have) to join him. Ah, the swank rolled in.

Under the dripping, droopy eaves of the oldest, old man willow ... the world started in to hum. The weepers of this willow dipped all the way to the ground, and we were enveloped in a bio dome of treestuff, splashes of multi-rose colors visible through the leaves and, best of all, the subtle scent of sweetly mixed rose perfume wafting towards us on the breeze.

Le Sigh.

The swank had begun.

Next thing I knew, we passed through the Chinese Dragon portals into the Twilight Zone.

The musical entrance, the hidden and exotic Japanese gardens ... koi and turtle and cascades and banzai.

Ah, then zen gardens and palm forests, deserts blooming with diseased phalluses and spelling out "L O T" with out bodies on the lawn.

€ running up the hill losing his shoe and rolling down the hill losing his glasses. The goose mating dance. Even the bungled jungle couldn't damper my spirits at that point.

And the obligatory and wonderful after-swanking dinner and cocktail reception. Exema was delightful ... lamb presentation fiasco notwithstanding. Mojo mojitos, yummy food, great company.

When's our next swanking??

Cadaverous Pallor · 04-24-2006, 12:31 AM

Awesome report and photos! Sounds like another successful swanking. So sad we missed this, such is life. I'm glad iSm was able to get his groove on eventually.

Everyone must check out the rest of the photos! I'm so jealous! Gorgeous pics.

Not Afraid · 04-24-2006, 10:20 AM

I have to upload my photos as well. LOTS of plant pics but there is one special series that is really funny, plus Chris rolling down the hill.

Babette · 04-24-2006, 06:43 PM

Spinning in the rain made me dizzy!

Whoa! Whooooa!

hee hee hee

04-21-2006, 08:19 PM	#2
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	It's official. I shall be swanking with the cool kids. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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04-21-2006, 08:29 PM	#3
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Ok, I've gone to an almost definitely from a mere maybe. Heheh, I've managed to move some of my about-town errands to the Valley, one even in Pasadena! I'm gonna get those done uber-early and head over to the Huntington. I can't promise 11, but I'll be there.
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04-21-2006, 09:45 PM	#4
lizziebith Wishing these titles could be longe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pearblossom CA Posts: 984	I keep reading the thread title as Swankington Gardens...must be a sign. Plumber willin' and if the toilet water don' rise, we'll try to make it! __________________ $ DO \|\| !$ DO ; TRY TRY: COMMAND NOT FOUND
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04-22-2006, 08:20 AM	#5
NirvanaMan Making Change Happen Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 990	Flowers on earth day...how ironic
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04-22-2006, 09:00 AM	#6
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Well, n rain predicted today in Pasadena but there are sure black coulds overhead. The current temp is 60 and the high is supposed to be 68. I'm glad I didn't put my sweaters away yet. I'm bringing a rain coat just in case.
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04-23-2006, 07:45 AM	#7
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I have to admit, it took me quite a while to get into the swank groove yesterday, but it turned out to be a delightful swanking after all. Even with more Bog people (us this time!), and personal lady bug infestations, the Conservatory didn't thrill me. A decision to get lunch next at the trailer from hell nearly ruined my harmony for good. I thought all was lost for me when I found the roses pretty, but boring. Row after row after row and we were examining every bloom and petal of every variety ever bred in the mad horticulturist's floral laboratory. Ah, but then the conversion came ... and I might have known € would be the inspiration. He had been sitting on a bench off to the side and I decided (far later than I should have) to join him. Ah, the swank rolled in. Under the dripping, droopy eaves of the oldest, old man willow ... the world started in to hum. The weepers of this willow dipped all the way to the ground, and we were enveloped in a bio dome of treestuff, splashes of multi-rose colors visible through the leaves and, best of all, the subtle scent of sweetly mixed rose perfume wafting towards us on the breeze. Le Sigh. The swank had begun. Next thing I knew, we passed through the Chinese Dragon portals into the Twilight Zone. The musical entrance, the hidden and exotic Japanese gardens ... koi and turtle and cascades and banzai. Ah, then zen gardens and palm forests, deserts blooming with diseased phalluses and spelling out "L O T" with out bodies on the lawn. € running up the hill losing his shoe and rolling down the hill losing his glasses. The goose mating dance. Even the bungled jungle couldn't damper my spirits at that point. And the obligatory and wonderful after-swanking dinner and cocktail reception. Exema was delightful ... lamb presentation fiasco notwithstanding. Mojo mojitos, yummy food, great company. When's our next swanking??
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04-24-2006, 12:31 AM	#8
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Awesome report and photos! Sounds like another successful swanking. So sad we missed this, such is life. I'm glad iSm was able to get his groove on eventually. Everyone must check out the rest of the photos! I'm so jealous! Gorgeous pics. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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04-24-2006, 10:20 AM	#9
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I have to upload my photos as well. LOTS of plant pics but there is one special series that is really funny, plus Chris rolling down the hill.
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04-24-2006, 06:43 PM	#10
Babette Snubbed Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: cupcake heaven Posts: 433	Spinning in the rain made me dizzy! Whoa! Whooooa! hee hee hee
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