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#1 Bryce (003)

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Posted 17 October 2008 - 07:34 PM

Okay, I was trying to come up with a title and decided on the above. Following protocol with the previous nights of "The Party Is Not Enough", the famed "Party Another Day" and "Party Royale", I felt that a "Party of Comfort" was in order. :(

As has become tradition here in L.A., I am, once again, having a get together for QoS.

Certainly not as grand as the premiere in London - of which I am sad to be missing -but what I've been scheming up should be fun as usual.

Here's the deal for anyone interested.

The mandatory bit - Black tie lads. Ladies, I've no doubt whatsoever that you will all look equally stunning. Us gents clean up pretty nice.

The details -

The gathering will take place on Saturday the 15th of November. Okay, I know, NOT OPENING NIGHT - but as many of my friends live in either the OC or the Valley here in L.A. - it's just easier for everyone who have lives, regular jobs and kids to deal with.

4-5pm Saturday - Arrival at Casa Bryce. A little wine, water and (if need be) redbull will be available.

6-7pm - Transportation provided will whisk all of us off to the Bridge cinemas and I'll have a block of seats and enough time for a martini in their lounge.

Post Screening - Return to Casa Bryce, everyone can use the loo and freshen up as need be.

Dinner - I'm not renting out the pub this year as I wish to keep the party small, but the venue I'm looking at (in the spirit of the film) should be able to handle our crowd and getting there - if all goes right - will be provided by yourselves. (i.e. - Your feet)

As Zencat put it in his DAD review, we'll all look like a "bunch of formally attired Marines" when we arrive.

After the feast, people are welcome back to Casa Bryce to, well, lounge about, drink, smoke, dance, get naked (that's more for the ladies - wink-wink-nudge-nudge, know what I mean) and it goes on to whenever.

I'm trying to keep this to about 25-30 people and there's only about twenty spots left.

So, PM, call, email me or just post here.

Also, there will be little junket bit we're doing with video. It should be a hoot. If you wish to participate, it's up to you.

So that's the scoop from Los Angeles.

No.....Really.

- 003

#2 zencat

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Posted 17 October 2008 - 07:39 PM

Obviously, I'm in. I'd never miss a Bryce event. But I will have to see the movie on Friday, so this will be me second viewing. But that's ok. I'll be more relaxed. :(

#3 Conlazmoodalbrocra

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Posted 17 October 2008 - 07:42 PM

Wish I lived In LA...for so many reasons! I'll be there in spirit!

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Posted 17 October 2008 - 07:48 PM

Zencat my friend, I already knew you'd be in but duly noted. :(

#5 Blofeld's Cat

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Posted 18 October 2008 - 02:49 AM

Don't forget to book the donkey.








OOPS! Wrong party.

#6 jaguar007

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Posted 18 October 2008 - 04:53 AM

I will try to see if I can get to LA in 4 weeks.

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Posted 18 October 2008 - 06:37 PM

Don't forget to book the donkey.








OOPS! Wrong party.


:(

Joyce wins one mule in a poker game in Brazil and now I'm throwing donkey parties?

What the Hell?

So what if I'm having a dancers pole installed in the living room?

My parties are a class act dammit!

*crickets chirp*

*tumbleweed blows through living room*

*coyote howls in distance*

What?

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Posted 18 October 2008 - 06:49 PM

We'd love to be there, my friend. But we can only find one pair of shoes that would get us over half-way across the pond (blow-up penguin suits were out of the question).

Hope you all have a terrific time. Actually. I know you'll all have a terrific time. :(

Cheers,


Wanker

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Posted 18 October 2008 - 07:43 PM

I don't do west coast!...

#10 mccartney007

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Posted 18 October 2008 - 07:55 PM

I'm in, obviously.

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Posted 19 October 2008 - 12:05 AM

Don't forget to book the donkey.








OOPS! Wrong party.



My parties are a class act dammit!

*crickets chirp*

*tumbleweed blows through living room*

*coyote howls in distance*

What?

:(

I'm in, obviously.


Which end of the donkey suit will you be, Macca?

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Posted 19 October 2008 - 01:12 AM

The mandatory bit - Black tie lads. Ladies, I've no doubt whatsoever that you will all look equally stunning.


Oh gosh... this is the reason why I stopped attending even my friends' wedding! :(

Have fun guys! :)

#13 MarcAngeDraco

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Posted 26 October 2008 - 09:51 PM

Bryce,

It is with deepest regrets that I must tell you that Mrs. Draco and I will be unable to make it this time around. We had a fabulous time at "Party Royale" and would love to attend another one of your events in the future, but the finances here are pretty dismal this year. Have a great time!

#14 Double-0-7

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Posted 26 October 2008 - 09:55 PM

The direction my portfolio has headed leaves me hoping to attend the local AMC with sticky floor, let alone cross the country for the best party in this hemisphere.

I know this is asking alot, but Bryce, please have a martini for me. Please?

#15 Joyce Carrington

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Posted 26 October 2008 - 10:26 PM

Bryce? Having a MARTINI? :)

You're crossing the line there, sir.

The suggestion alone... :)

...

:(

Have fun, everyone. ;)

You know, when I grow up, I want to attend one of these things.

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Posted 26 October 2008 - 10:38 PM

You're always there in spirit Joyce. :(

Now, D-O-7 - This entire "me drinking a martini" thing is completely out of line!

"Shocking...Positively shocking."

*pours ice cold Vesper into glass from frozen shaker*

What?

#17 Joyce Carrington

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Posted 26 October 2008 - 10:40 PM

You're always there in spirit Joyce. :(


As you will be, at the London premiere. :)

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Posted 27 October 2008 - 02:34 AM

I just popped a xanax and downed a half-bottle of gin and I have no idea what the hell is going on in here...

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Posted 27 October 2008 - 03:26 AM

I just popped a xanax and downed a half-bottle of gin and I have no idea what the hell is going on in here...


Late breakfast today? My advice is to stay away from gin and vodka (Vesper's excluded) and stick to scotch or bourbon. That way everyone knows you're drunk and not stupid. :(

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Posted 27 October 2008 - 09:39 PM

I just popped a xanax and downed a half-bottle of gin and I have no idea what the hell is going on in here...


Late breakfast today? My advice is to stay away from gin and vodka (Vesper's excluded) and stick to scotch or bourbon. That way everyone knows you're drunk and not stupid. :(


Good thing I have that $60 bottle of single malt on my night stand.

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Posted 27 October 2008 - 11:09 PM

Good thing I have that $60 bottle of single malt on my night stand.


You learned well my son during your time at Casa Bryce.

It's not just for breakfast anymore.

*looks at Rolex*

Hmmm....Speaking of which...

*cracks seal on bottle of Highland Park 18*

Who needs a glass?

*grabs crazy straw*

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Posted 27 October 2008 - 11:11 PM

Sorry I can't attend as I'm on assignment on the east coast of your country. Hope that everyone has a good evening! Bryce puts on quite a show.

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Posted 27 October 2008 - 11:31 PM

I just popped a xanax and downed a half-bottle of gin and I have no idea what the hell is going on in here...


Late breakfast today? My advice is to stay away from gin and vodka (Vesper's excluded) and stick to scotch or bourbon. That way everyone knows you're drunk and not stupid. :(


Good thing I have that $60 bottle of single malt on my night stand.

I hope you're kidding about all this. :)

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Posted 28 October 2008 - 12:17 AM

I just popped a xanax and downed a half-bottle of gin and I have no idea what the hell is going on in here...


Late breakfast today? My advice is to stay away from gin and vodka (Vesper's excluded) and stick to scotch or bourbon. That way everyone knows you're drunk and not stupid. :(


Good thing I have that $60 bottle of single malt on my night stand.

I hope you're kidding about all this. :)


Except for the gifted bottle of scotch which just ended up on the night stand, yes.

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Posted 28 October 2008 - 05:42 PM

I can't believe I'm going to miss this by two measly days!!! I'll be in California up until the Thursday before. :(

As they say in the Peanuts comic strip, "ARRRRRRrrrrrrrrggggghhhh!!!!"

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Posted 31 October 2008 - 05:26 AM

UPDATE

As most everyone is planning on seeing it opening night and a number of people's schedules changing, I'm stepping out of this one.

Not worth the cost or the planning and frankly, I'm wiped out right now.

Apologies to those that jumped in, but there's always Bond 23.

Maybe I just need some "Solace" this time around.

Enjoy the film. I know I will.

Again, apologies. Enjoy all.

- 003