High in a tree, the colonies come upon a wasps' nest.

[reddragdiva]

Where in God's name are we going to hold a reception? Fiftyish people wandering the streets of Walthamstow in search of a pub on a Saturday afternoon ... the Village has said "uh uh, no way, we're packed on summer Saturdays". The Nag's Head doesn't have a findable phone number and doesn't open until 1pm on a Saturday. Our back yardlet could probably fit fifteen at an extreme squash. After we've killed the deadly nightshade. The Victoria Line is unspeakably hideous on a summer afternoon, so it'd have to be local. (Unless there's somewhere that good.) What to do? Suggestions most urgently welcomed!

Our apologies to those we missed at B-Movie. We arrived at ten and the place was full; redcountess got in (and met at least a few of the wonderful people, and showed off the new haircut), and arkady and I waited in the queue for something like forty-five minutes. Blessed with the company of the luscious flickgc. Flick and I managed to change into our outfits waiting in the queue. (Of course I can be found removing my trousers on the streets of Kings Cross.) It was so damned hot and crowded inside that Liz literally couldn't breathe and had to go outside immediately. (I was concerned about breathability inside just standing at the door.) And Rose had had a very bad asthma attack after Slimelight the week before, so would likely have had one again. (Despite having been wearing the canonical B-Movie outfit: three straps and a gauze dress that was not so much clothing as a special effect. Rowr! I really can't see Emperor Ming settling for anything less.) So we hung out outside chatting to other victims of the queue for a while and caught a taxi home. We are so very sorry to have missed everyone. But it would be really nice if Water Rats could spend some of the B-Movie takings on severe air conditioning. And taking over the hospital next door. I'm tempted to go with an oxygen cylinder and charge one pound a hit.

(gothstevek suggested they really bloody need a bigger venue; perhaps the Ballroom. That would be a novelty, wouldn't it ... a goth night in the Electric Ballroom on a Friday.)

Oh, and I was wearing my new breasts. They felt like the socks they were; I had to acknowledge that Flick's were much more convincing. ciphergoth offered helpful suggestions for next time while he was out taunting queue victims.

Just to prove that getting ready is the best part of going out, Rose made me up when we got home. She's, uh, really good at this. ("Your own personal makeup artist!") Pictures to follow. Rose also has the superpower of doing swirly eye makeup that actually looks good. I do so enjoy playing Barbie doll.

Liz is currently ogling cheong-sam porn. I went to bed at two and woke up at eight-thirty. What's up with that?

Update: My title as World's Oldest Sp00ky Kid is absolutely secure! And drool at Three Straps and a Special Effect.

Comments

[sexbat.livejournal.com]

We're discussing the airconditioning situation with the venue - there is *some* down on the stage but we're going to have to get some hired in for at least the next 2/3 months I think ...

We've got no plans to move from the Water Rats in the short term. Of course if someone managed to find us a venue with the same intrinsic vibe we'd be very interested; but Gossips/Elektrowerks just doesn't do it for me...

[redcountess]

B Movie does have a wonderful vibe, and I expect being at the Water Rats is part of it. I had a great time last month and I am certainly happy to come back if there will be airconditioning. But what's up with the one out=one in thing? Is it due to fire regulations and capacity? If you are consistently having to turn people away due to this, wouldn't it be better to get a bigger venue even if it means compromising the vibe a bit?

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[sexbat.livejournal.com]

The fire regulations of the venue specify a capacity - if we go over that limit then the council could, and would, close us and the venue down.

We had a hell of a time finding a venue for B-Movie when we first started - we never believed we could fill the Water Rats to be honest.

The vibe is all important to a club - I always feel it better to have a party in a tiny shed than in an empty barn. But if you can think of another venue let me know as we are always on the look out and I won't rule out a move ...

[missjanette.livejournal.com]

mm, cheongsam porn. raaar.
However, one can get cheongsams for a better price here: http://www.stores.ebay.com/id=13821402
He doesn't seem to have anything up right now, but I purchased a hard to find plus sized one for about $40 USD. Amazing. I'm not sure if I'm keeping it, as I'm not sure if such a fitted style is flattering to me, but we'll see.
Also, do you not have a Chinatown over there?
If you find yourself in NYC for any reason, I am so dragging you out shopping in our Chinatown.

walthamstow pubs

[neenaw.livejournal.com]

top suggestion: the bell, forest road - big pub, always empty, goth cd on the jukebox, pool, friendly, traditional pub.

other suggestions: rose and crown, hoe st (but likely to have more people in)
the victoria, hoe street (irish pub)
the one by wood street station, whose name escapes me
the standard, blackhorse road (alternative/metal pub, but i've never been in coz it looks pikey)
the drum (wetherspoons), lee bridge road
the lord palmerstone, forest road
that east london pub company one on shernhall street

i don't really go to pubs at 12pm saturdays but these are my favourites, i suggest you give them a ring and suss out something suitable, good luck!

Re: walthamstow pubs

[reddragdiva]

Maaate! *pint*

I can see our phone will be running hot tomorrow ...

[rataxis.livejournal.com]

"I name this goth Diva, Queen of the Piccadilly Line. God bless all who ride in her".

Dude, you look *so* Terence Stamp ;-)

[lucybond.livejournal.com]

Has Liz tried:

http://store.yahoo.com/ctailor/index.html

&

www.chinese-fashion.com ?

Cheaper stuff...