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Rothkoid’s Virtual Housewarming

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Mourne Kransky

12:34 / 17.02.03

So The Rothkoid has hustled his cute Aussie butt into a new billabong in Little Italy and we’re all going round for the Housewarming Partayyy, whether we’re invited or not. YAY!

I shall wear my natty fez (well, it’s not a real fez but it is an African hat, just sags a bit on top like an inferior soufflé ) and will bear gifts – the traditional something
to eat: cold, cooked sausages,
to drink: Bombay Sapphire gin, for the cocktails,
and to keep a Rothkoid warm (although keeping cool would be more useful in Oz): Les Chaussettes Bleues, to match the gin bottle.

*itches to dance like a dervish*

The butler’s a bit formidable, mind.

Persephone

12:37 / 17.02.03

Ack! What do I bring? What do I wear?

Back soon.

Mourne Kransky

12:46 / 17.02.03

Madame P, you are an irredeemable tease!

Sax

13:04 / 17.02.03

Okay, which joker told me it was Old Testament Fancy Dress? Do you think it was fun walking through the streets dressed in nothing but a fig leaf on my crotch? Xoc, was this your idea of a gag?

Anyway, at least I brought Cadbury's Mini Eggs, a bottle of Tizer and Tales from the Topographic Ocean on vinyl,

STOATIE LIEKS CHOCOLATE MILK

13:11 / 17.02.03

I hadn't planned ahead so I'm just doing me usual... Bagpuss hair, already pissed, but some good drugs cheap. If I start crying later on though, then remember, it's just par for the course. Cos I live my life by golfing metaphors.

Actually, I'm gonna get really pissed, and with the help of Mordant, Lurid, and Barry Auckland, take control of the stereo. And play... actually, chances are, it'd be the stuff Rothkoid was already playing. So I'd hurriedly change my mind, just to be contrary, and put "Rocket Morton" by Nurse With Wound on. Several times.

Until I was kicked to death by the other partygoers.

Persephone

13:16 / 17.02.03

Okay, okay, I'm here! The nicest clothes I own are my pajamas, so I am wearing those. And to be festive and as a reaction to Husb's saying that my hair looked "busy" this morning, I have put *all* the little multicolored butterfly clips in my hair. And on the way over, I remembered Rothkoid's favorite pancake recipe, so I brought flour, milk, eggs, lemon juice and sugar, and butter, for 1:1:1 pancakes. And pancakes are very nice with sausages, too. And I brought my Crowded House CDs (the only CDs I own. I like those Finn boys.)

STOATIE LIEKS CHOCOLATE MILK

13:18 / 17.02.03

Anyone know where the toilet is?

Ariadne

13:26 / 17.02.03

I shall turn up early, cause I always do, having used my kiwi passport to jet into the country. And just to upset Loomis further, I'll wear my greenstone hook pendant and flowery jandals.

I wouldn't dare bring any music to the muso's house, so I'll just tap my foot to whatever gets put on until i get drunk on Toohey's dark and dance to anything.

I've got a wee gift for Rothkoid, though - switching nationalities fast, I've a spurtle to stir his porridge, and a wooden bowl to eat it out of. The traditional bone spoon's a bit of a trauma for a vegan though, so you'll just have to use a normal one.

Happy housewarming, Rothkoid!

Loomis

13:32 / 17.02.03

A trip to Leichhardt means a return to uni days, so I'll be looking lambent in my three-piece purple suit which I wore to many uni soirees with Rothkoid. And after insisting that he wears one of his famous shirts from that era, I'll make arrangements with the Museum of Contemporary Art to get one out on loan from their permanent collection, "Rothkoid; an Australian Icon".

To drink, a case of Toohey's Old, that prince of beers, in long-necks of course. I'll make some stops on my way up Norton St to pick up some fresh pasta and a lovely homemade arrabiatta sauce for us to eat on the balcony the morning after. And for a housewarming gift, a one-serving stove-top espresso maker with it's own little silver cup.

Loomis

13:35 / 17.02.03

Crap! Must refresh before posting! If I'd heard you refer to Toohey's Old as Toohey's dark, I never would have let you split the case with me Ariadne.

Luckily at the time I was down the hall holding Stoatie's hair out of his eyes so he could aim for the toilet bowl.

Ariadne

13:37 / 17.02.03

Ah. Well, I drank it all while you were away, so we need to go to the bottle-o anyway.

Loomis

13:49 / 17.02.03

I think I've drunk just enough to think it's a great idea that we get a 5-pack of cheap cigars while we're at the bottle-o. You can't warm a house without cheap cigars!

Ariadne

13:56 / 17.02.03

Ah yes, cigars. You're not properly moved in until you have a few burn marks on the carpets.

Have we invited the neighbours?

Tezcatlipoca

14:02 / 17.02.03

Tez will stand outside looking wistfully through the window, the rain from his personalised cloud streaming down his raincoat...

Tryphena Absent

14:04 / 17.02.03

I'm a bit late because I'm wearing Vivienne Westwood spike heels, they're a bit fetish, bad to walk in though (well I can wish!). I've brought punch with me and look it's got jelly babies floating in it and some really bad Ouzo that my housemate picked up in Greece! I hope it doesn't make anyone throw up because I really don't feel like cleaning up and I always end up with that job!

STOATIE LIEKS CHOCOLATE MILK

14:09 / 17.02.03

Nah, Loomis... let's get expensive cigars. It's Rothkoid's housewarming, after all. And it's what Clint would've wanted.

Smoko

Mourne Kransky

14:42 / 17.02.03

pointless and uncalled for

14:51 / 17.02.03

I shall arrive on time, despite the noticible absence of an invite, impeccably attired in a Hawaiian shirt, non-shimmering shorts, wind up shoes and the facemask of Enki.

The help will be along soon to deliver a lifetime supply of Corona as tonight is Mexican night at the bar.

Cherry Bomb

14:54 / 17.02.03

Je pense que je vais porter le booze! And also better music than Abba (no offense Xoc!)

Loomis

14:55 / 17.02.03

The acid I put in the punch is definitely kicking in. Xoc's gone all colourful. Heavy, man.

grant

15:23 / 17.02.03

I bring pot of Cuban oregano, because houseplants make homes homey. Especially if you can eat them. And oregano is Italian. And Cuban oregano grows better.

Mazarine

15:55 / 17.02.03

Hooray, it's summer! So: blue jeans and red tanktop then and bare feet. I come bearing soy corndogs, a good luck charm, six boxes of macaroni and cheese, Six Sting Samurai and Barbarella.

Bear

16:09 / 17.02.03

I'll be sitting in the kitchen, hidden in the corner drinking a bottle of Gin. Seems to be a tradition of mine at house warmings. Probably be for the best if you keep at least 3 feet away from me at all times.

telyn

16:25 / 17.02.03

Well I'll probably amble along looking a little shambolic as usual, bringing with me some more interesting ingredients for the punch and leaving behind a trail of tiny origami figures made from the dozens of bus passes I needed to get to Australia. When the party eventually ends and people are looking for glasses to drink less exciting things, all the little creatures will be floating in the sink, looking sad and bedragled.

The Strobe

17:12 / 17.02.03

Oh yeah, I'm along, and given it really is at Chez Smooth will dig out the suit or my Dior DJ over a decent black T-shirt. And along with a large crate of beer and a bottle of Kahlua (for Black Russians, obviously) will probably be sitting at the grand piano I've improbably brought with me playing all sorts of jazz chops to keep things going. Anyone's welcome to come over and talk to me, though.

that

17:31 / 17.02.03

I'm really really crap at parties. I don't drink, I refuse to dance. But as it's Rothkoid's I'll go goth for the evening at least. And bring...what shall I bring? I have no idea. Crate of Diet Coke?

Happy housewarming, Rothkoid!

Saint Keggers

17:57 / 17.02.03

Sorry Im late folks, I accidently crashed the wrong boards virtual housewarming. I didnt know the quakers had virtual housewarmmings.
I've brought 10 gallons of homemade wine (red and white), homebrew beer (australian pilsner!) and the inflatable sheep. I didnt bring any Abba but I brought my collection of 1001 yodelling tunes as done by the Vienna Boys Choir.

Baz Auckland

18:42 / 17.02.03

Yeah, sorry Kegboy. I had the directions to the flat, but I lost you at customs... I've brought some lovely Hornitos tequila for the Mexi-bar.

I'll probably be in the kitchen, as that's where the party always is... unless it's in the bathroom.... I'll check there...

Nice flat, by the way, Roth. (can I call you Roth? or 'koid?)

Goodness Gracious Meme

19:41 / 17.02.03

Sorry love, got stuck in the pub, again. Only stopped for a couple and then, well, y'know...

Anyway, I come bearing a single black tulip, as a suitable goth/Wallpaper* crossover.

And a large bottle of damson gin.

Oh, and an array of veggie sausages, wasn't sure if you'd've catered for the veggie/vegan contingent.....

I'm probably wearing my baggy pinstripes and tailcoat, in victorial/gothic tribute.

Mazarine

20:52 / 17.02.03

Keg- Yeah, I saw the virtual barnraising on the way over. Was that you I saw getting your butter churn on?

gravitybitch

21:29 / 17.02.03

Godddamn - I hate being on California time. I'm a minimum of 8 hours behind you all, will never catch up!

The usual symbolic housewarming gifties are in my bag - a nice candle, a loaf of good bread, and a little bell (blessing the house with light, food, and something joyful) - as well as lots of party nuts and pretzels and such, and a good bottle of scotch.

I decided to change my image a little for this party, be really playful rather than a bit fetish for a change. No corset (too damn hot), no heels - I'm barefoot, barelegged, in a short black skirt and a black and white checkered tank top - it will be so fun to dance in that shirt under the black lights!!

Seth

22:09 / 17.02.03

I will bring Merzbow, Melt Banana and Mogwai - plus the prospect of terrifying conversation for anyone unlucky enough to be sitting next to me.

And Huggles For All.

Saint Keggers

01:50 / 18.02.03

Barry Auckland - Lost me at customs? Do you think I just 'accidently' had a gun im my pants pocket. "Why thats not just 'any' gun in my pocket...Its a magnum and yes, I am happy to see you Miss Airport Security Lady." The stripsearch will be sold on payperview and I hear Fox is considering doing a reality-tv show based on that incident.

Mazarine - Yeah that was me getting my butter churn on! I was jiggy wit it! I was forced to leave not long after that..The should have warned me in advance that I cant give beer to their 5 year olds! What a sick and twisted way of life (Not me, THEM!). Did you seek the look of unbridled lust when I brought out the inflatable sheep? (Not on them...On me!)

Cavatina

10:50 / 18.02.03

I'll rock up with a couple of first rate South Australian reds and a platter of cheeses 'n fruit. And a bottle of Chivas and some beautiful speckled liliums for Rothkoid.

Dunno what I'll wear. Probably mostly black.

Some ABBA would be good, Xoc. But in the excitement of recognising and meeting other suits at last, I doubt that the choice of music will matter much for me(even if it's Rothky rawk ;-)).

rizla mission

11:33 / 18.02.03

Looks like I turn up late by default.

Er.. yes.

Seems the host is nowhere to be seen, so let's stick on some of that Melt-Banana..

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