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Torture Garden/London - Friday 29th March

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The Return Of Rothkoid

12:31 / 11.02.02

Taking over from Flame On's queries a little (just 'cause I know that nobody's duds are gonna fit me), how much exactly is this stuff? I mean, the wardrobe element?

Ganesh

13:28 / 11.02.02

Depends. You're probably better checking out Mordant's thread in the Conversation for proper advice...

that

06:45 / 12.02.02

If I'm not going to be the only first timer, I'd like to come along, if that'd be ok...

mondo a-go-go

14:10 / 12.02.02

ag. bad sore skin. itchy as hell. not sexy.

still considering though. what's the theme this time around? if i can work with that i could be interested. if i'm not broke.

Naked Flame

18:23 / 12.02.02

er... inside leg 32-34" usually. Tho it seems to vary for some reason. I suppose I must have tall days. Waist 30-32". A skinny bastard am I.

We need to precede this meet with a wardrobe party

Mourne Kransky

09:32 / 13.02.02

rubber, rubber, rubber, mmmmmmmmmmmm

come on and surfari with me!

QUINT

09:57 / 13.02.02

You always have to preceed a Torture Garden expedition with a 'getting dressed' party, because it's usually the only way to get into what you're wearing.

I'll bring the silica spray...

Ganesh

19:43 / 22.02.02

Getting near... could someone who's not using a smut-censoring easyInternetCafe computer confirm the date for me? I'm assuming it's the Saturday, yeah?

Less searchable M0rd4nt

20:06 / 22.02.02

It's Friday the 29th of March, according to the TG website, although it's yet to be properly confirmed.

No sign of what the theme is yet, dammit. I want to start accessory shopping! How can I shop for unthemed accessories? Rghghghg.

Ganesh

20:08 / 22.02.02

The Friday would suit me pretty well, actually, having swapped so I'm not on-call the following day. Might be tricky for ZoCher, though, who'll likely be travelling down from Edinburgh that day... What time d'you usually head there?

Less searchable M0rd4nt

08:00 / 23.02.02

Any time between 11 and 1am, really. However, since we're going to have novices in our midst, perhaps rendezvousing beforehand so that that most people arrive together is a good idea- the TG can be a bit intimidating the first time round. 'Course, if someone's having a dress-up party that's less of a prob.

Ganesh

15:42 / 24.02.02

Okaaayyy...

Two things I need to know:

1) Do we know the theme yet? (I too hate being improperly accessorised...)

2) Are we having a pre-TG dressing up thing and, if so, where? I'd happily volunteer my own place (W9, nearest tube station Westbourne Park on the Hammersmith & City line) but it's basically one teeny-tiny room and can get a little cramped. If no-one's got any other suggestions, though, people are welcome to meet at mine...

Ganesh

21:56 / 24.02.02

Punted to the top again, in the hope of attracting Mordant's steely glare...

Jack The Bodiless

14:36 / 06.03.02

The theme: HEAVEN & HELL.

The date: Friday 29th March.

The trousers: got 'em last Friday. Very tight. I like.

The top: couldn't find one I liked, so spooky's going to help me make one.

I'm just going as me, only all black and shiny. Not a 'theme-night' kind of guy...

Less searchable M0rd4nt

18:04 / 07.03.02

Well, I've already bumped the thread in the Conversation and there isn't really a lot to add here, but here's the link to the TG's events page.

Stuff on arranging when and where to meet can go on this thread; stuff on what to wear should go in the Conversation thread
(here).

Jack The Bodiless

19:29 / 07.03.02

Yes. C'mon, you useless hunks of man/woman/thing flesh... let's see some resolve.

Take it to the fucking bridge. Jump off, if you've a mind. Do something outrageous. And wear something outrageous. And dance a lot.

Parties are good things...

Ganesh

10:04 / 08.03.02

Indeed. And ridicule is nothing to be scared of...

No star here laces

11:45 / 11.03.02

*bump*

Ooh, I say, what do we have here? Only two weeks to go. I will be whoring my broke ass for pennies to buy outrageous clothing, and you'd better all be doing the same...

Ganesh

15:19 / 11.03.02

Anyone know where you can buy those little devil horn things, and a strong enough glue to stick 'em to one's sweaty skin (but, erm, not for ever)?

[Edited to say 'oops this should've been asked in the Conversation one but I can't be arsed moving it']

[ 11-03-2002: Message edited by: Ganesh v4.2 ]

Jack The Bodiless

13:28 / 15.03.02

*bump*

Apart from spooky, Lyra and 'Nesh, you're all scum. Oh, wait, La Carnival is probably coming with Latin Lover, so she's not scum. But the rest of you are. Oh yes.

I don't get sufficient online access now to organise this properly... any volunteers to help me out?

Ganesh

13:33 / 17.03.02

ZoCher definitely coming along now...

Baz Auckland

17:21 / 17.03.02

I think I'll be there as well... given that I can find a replacement top hat by next Friday.

Ganesh

20:37 / 18.03.02

Does it have to be a top hat or will a switch do?

Baz Auckland

05:41 / 19.03.02

What's a switch?

I've been wearing a top hat for about 8 years, so I'm just looking for a replacement. Oddly enough, most hatters here want about £290 for one. <damn>

Moominstoat's coming now too.

STOATIE LIEKS CHOCOLATE MILK

07:57 / 19.03.02

All dependent on getting a night off work, of course... hope so, though- haven't been to TG for literally YEARS and my rubber tights are starting to forget what I look like...

Ganesh

07:57 / 19.03.02

quote:Originally posted by Barry Auckland:
What's a switch?

In the wicky-wacky world of gay contact ad lingo, a 'top' is the guy who does, a 'bottom' the done-to - and a 'switch' is someone flexible enough to assume either role.

I was commenting on your hat's sexuality.

Less searchable M0rd4nt

11:53 / 19.03.02

You can get a top hat in Camden for about 40 quid. Bastards don't make them in my size though.

Baz Auckland

15:02 / 20.03.02

Thanks a million! All the hat shops I've called want about £100-£295 for one!

Less searchable M0rd4nt

19:09 / 20.03.02

Yeah- it's this dinky costumey-type shop up near the lock, where the posh stalls are. Ask around.

captain piss

12:24 / 21.03.02

I'm thinking of coming to this too, maybe with Screaming pacha in tow. Sartorial challenges are obviously to the fore- but I'll keep that kind of talk for another thread.

that

12:55 / 21.03.02

I am seriously considering coming...I've lost a bucket of weight since August, and I can sort out an outfit, so I reckon I might come. What's the plan? Are people pre-booking tickets? Are we all meeting up beforehand? etc. etc. etc. Enquiring minds wanna know.

Baz Auckland

04:56 / 23.03.02

I think we should meet beforehand, only if to spare myself a lone tube ride to Brixton.

Being new to the city, someone else come up with a location to meet at!

Less searchable M0rd4nt

06:58 / 23.03.02

Pre-booking tickets is probably a good idea, if only because they are a little cheaper that way. You can get tickets from the TG site or from Regulation and a couple of other shops (the website has details.)

No star here laces

12:33 / 24.03.02

*bump and grind*

So who the definites then?

I'm going to have to spend this week in a frenzy of last minute shopping. Ack. Why can't it be on a saturday? Far more convenient...

I can't offhand think of a good place to meet in Brixton. Somewhere reasonably quiet and with available seating I think. Bill?

Old brown-eye is back

10:34 / 27.03.02

Am more than a little tempted (and a little nervous), but can't make this Friday. Someone let me know how it goes....

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