I need IDEAS, please!!!
Okay... so Ted (my boyfriend/housemate) is turning 41 on December 10th. Arwen, William, and I all want to have a party for him... but we're not sure how to go about it/what to do, etc, as none of us have thrown a party of ANY kind before, let alone a birthday party (other than my one year old daughter's). So... suggestions? Ted hasn't had a birthday party since he was a kid. We'd like to make this one extra special. Ted's involved with the Society for Creative Anachronism, is a computer geek and loves Star Trek and Babylon 5 and Star Wars, is an AMAZING chef, and is a wonderful dancer and fencer.
So if anyone has any ideas or clues on how to go about this or what to do, I would GREATLY appreciate it. Thank you!!
Well, to start with, maybe you should have some good food, some music, and a variety of beverages. And invite all his friends over. As a 41 year old myself, that's what I'd like in a party.
-laughs- Well, we'd figured on teh food, music, and beverages. As for friends, though... Ted doesn't have too many of those in THIS area, other than Arwen and William and myself. His friend since first grade lives in Atlanta and can't make it out this way for his birthday... and all the rest of his family and friends are equally far away. So... :( on a lot of friends coming over.
His interests are begging for some kind of themed party...
Depending on which flavour of Star Trek he prefers...there are some Star Trek cookbooks available (yes, I did own one...no, I didn't buy it myself). There's a Neelix cookbook that manages to mimic some of the Klingon dishes quite well...there're a lot of cool of cool sounding drinks mentioned in star trek...
Or be creatively anachronistic in your drinks and food choices *grins*
I forgot decorations. A string or two of tiki lights going across the room will help change the feeling of whatever room you are using.
Hmmm.... Not a bad idea. I think he prefers Next Gen, and Klingon dishes for dinner would be FUN!! (considering I've got two AMAZING cooks involved here!)
Yep themed party. Also have a list of games to play as geeks like to play games on the majority. I know I do......Keep it moving with games. I have a list of party games if you ever want to hear them.
I also bet you could find a star trek based game out there somewhere.
How about a star trek costume party with adult prizes for the best costumes.
Adult prizes? Like Tribble Dildos? ;)
No, the birthday boy has the best costume no matter what mmm'kay?
Themed party idea is great, but give the birthday boy his kudos, right.
It's best to have games that exercise his brain in a fun way.
there are all kinds of hookers and strippers available on Craig's lists, I'm told.
Why not setup a webcam, tie it to a big TV, and let the remote family and friends drop in for a few minutes at a time to join in the festivities.
SM, that is a STELLAR idea... I'll have to run that by my co-conspirators, see what we can hook up.
Shawnee... Tribble dildos? And this is why I lurve you, girl...
Cic... Party games. Not a bad idea at all. And if I twist it right, it'll give the boys a chance to pull out their swords and be all manly and such ;)
Everyone, thank you for the input! Keep it coming!
Next Generation Drinking Game
I used to play this (or one similar) every Christmas with my ex and a group of friends.
SG, I've played something remarkably similar... different TV series though. Good idea... I'll have William bring over his Star Trek series DVDs :)
Trust me. Nothing says happy 41st birthday like male strippers that give private shows. :D
This thread should have come with an automatic disclaimer involving any advice from Sheldon.;)
-falls over laughing- Sheldonrs, I can just IMAGINE Ted's reaction to male strippers. He's so straight he makes an arrow look like a garage door spring. Now, if he wanted to get me male strippers for MY birthday... that's a different story all together.
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does he have any interest in star wars?
What aver happened to answering the door dressed in nothing but a jeorboam of grog and a roast suckling pig?
Perhaps I'm terribly old fashioned.
For my 40th b-day, I went to Disneyland with a few good friends. We had great fun. Willow and I sang the "small world" song over and over and drove everyone else mad. :D Of course, I lived in LA at the time, so it wasn't that far away.
If he's into Star Trek, maybe you could dress up like a Klingon female and perform the Klingon mating ritual. :D
-furiously jotting down notes- Wow, guys... great ideas all! :D Thank you!
Steak and BJ
Motion carried.
Steak and BJ Day is March 14th.
I wonder if there's a Steak and a BJ Swap Meet anywhere?
I'd be happy to provide both if there was an interested taker.
geeks like to play games
I've been wondering why every baby shower and wedding shower and hens night are filled with stupid games that bore the shit outta me. I come from a family of geeks, but I'm the black sheep. :)
Those aren't really games. I mean, did anyone ever play 3rd Reich at a baby shower? (Well apart from us....)
Well if they throw me a baby shower (which I suspect they will because several of them owe me parties), there'd better not be any dumb 'activities'. Just lots of cakes and sweets will do me. I think they know where I stand on these issues.
I love games, especially word games.
A couple of years ago I was lucky to fall into a team of people who felt exactly the same way I did. When we got together socially, non-team members were a bit weirded out, but the funny thing was, the ones who protested the most were the ones who said at the end of the night, "I've had the best night ever!"
We'd play them down the pub, when we were at eachother's houses for dinner, and even stone cold sober at work when all the systems went down (we went through an upgrade where it happened regularly).
We made up endless ones of our own, and I still play some of them today. Except all on my own. Which isn't as much fun. Still, it was a crappy job and not very well paid, so I can take the loss of the games.
Also I'd like to put my recommendation in for Catch Phrase and all of the Munchkin games.
What's Mazola, Monster?? And I know Ted LOOOOVES Munchkin, being one of those lovely D&D DM's who doesn't take himself or his game too seriously :D
Brand of Corn Oil.
Cover all furniture with cling film, plastic on the flooring, seal edges , get nekkid and add gallons of oil. wrestle. and stuff. :D
I wonder if there's a Steak and a BJ Swap Meet anywhere?
I'd be happy to provide both if there was an interested taker.
I must be dreaming.
Those aren't really games. I mean, did anyone ever play 3rd Reich at a baby shower? (Well apart from us....)
Neva heard about it... what is it?
I must be dreaming.
Keep a poker face, Prof, you might be able to hold out for a beer as well.
Neva heard about it... what is it?
Serious Nerd WWII Strategy Game.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rise_and_Decline_of_the_Third_ReichSeems as though we might not be throwing the hoped-for BASH, although there will be a little bitty party going on. -sighs- Everyone's going to be out of town at one point or another throughout the month. Bummer.