Dischordia ([info]lydiamorgan) wrote,
@ 2008-08-21 11:46:00
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So I've been thinking...

I didn't really do anything for my birthday this year, and now I'm sort of regretting it a bit. I'm sure everyone except new recruits knows the Lydia birthday drill - dress up in your vintage or black tie finest, pack a hamper and join me in Regent's Park for music, champagne and conviviality. And although it's a bit of hassle to organise I do love seeing my pals all dressed up and getting to dust off my lovely clothes and do something a bit different. But do YOU? This is the first year I've not held a formal picnic since the first one in 2005, and summer is swiftly slipping between my fingers. SO! I feel it's time enough for a poll.

Poll #1245715 Chap-esque picnics
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All

How do you feel about dress-up picnics?

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I love them. Gives me a chance to dress up and show off.
33 (71.7%)

I like the idea but come the time it's a bit of effort.
1 (2.2%)

I'm not fussed what we wear. I'll dress up if that's the theme of the event.
9 (19.6%)

I like to see my friends dressed up but would rather not myself.
2 (4.3%)

They make me feel uncomfortable, I don't like dressing up and would rather just go in my normal clothes.
1 (2.2%)

other (comment)
0 (0.0%)

Entertainment at picnics.

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Bands! With pianos! And accordians! Woo!
30 (65.2%)

Old stylee entertainment, gramophones and croquet.
27 (58.7%)

Nothing - just let people chat and make their own entertainment
10 (21.7%)

Acts, such as fire-shows, dancing, circus etc
22 (47.8%)

Don't mind
23 (50.0%)

Other (comment)
2 (4.3%)

Would you be up for a big formal picnic before what we laughingly call 'Summer' is over?

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I thought you'd never ask!
21 (45.7%)

Depends on weather/commitments/yada yada
23 (50.0%)

Picnic yes, but leave out all the bloody tail coats and cream teas
2 (4.3%)

Picnics please me not. Please leave.
0 (0.0%)




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[info]_abby_
2008-08-21 11:14 am UTC (link)
not the w/e of 5th september please! I have to go to another fracking conference. At a weekend. With no extra coin or time off in lieu.
cocksuckers >:(

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[info]lydiamorgan
2008-08-28 12:37 pm UTC (link)
Are you still unavailable that weekend? From the weather recently I'm starting to worry that the weekend after might be pushing it a bit...

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[info]bluekieran
2008-08-21 11:22 am UTC (link)
As ever, I'll dress up if I can think of something to wear that seems worthwhile, but that often isn't the case.

Fingers crossed for some suitable weather!

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[info]mark13
2008-08-21 11:24 am UTC (link)
Surely you have a Gi for all occasions? ;)

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[info]bluekieran
2008-08-21 11:27 am UTC (link)
I probably would have if the fucking things had pockets :P

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[info]mark13
2008-08-21 11:38 am UTC (link)
It kinda makes you wonder where they used to keep all their shuriken and blow darts...

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[info]crystaljaded
2008-08-21 11:22 am UTC (link)
Yes yes! When were you thinking of holding such a thing?

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[info]mark13
2008-08-21 11:23 am UTC (link)
Definitely up for it, but I have to say I do get put off when something becomes too 'organised'.

I like the fact that we have a huge bunch of skilled, spontaneous mates, so stuff like fire-breathing, acrobatics, dwarf-throwing, etc tends to happen organically, rather than 'right, everyone stop what you're doing - here's the band' (this is not to say I have a problem with musical accompniment, just the requirement to spectate).

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[info]jaketherat
2008-08-21 01:10 pm UTC (link)
Sounds great to me, however I can only make it if it's not between 26/08 - 01/09 or 06/09 - 23/09, so basically count me out I guess :(

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[info]amandamaesteele
2008-08-21 04:32 pm UTC (link)
do it since i'm supposed to be doing something for my birthday this weekend and I can't be arsed to think of anything!

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[info]gothicimage
2008-08-21 08:50 pm UTC (link)
Hey Miss - have you given up answering your 'phone? :-)

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[info]lydiamorgan
2008-08-22 03:32 am UTC (link)
Yup.

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[info]gothicimage
2008-08-23 06:06 am UTC (link)
:-(

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[info]experiment01
2008-08-23 04:06 pm UTC (link)
yep i'm up for it, am trying to cram in some social events before i squeeze the beast out in 3 weeks - argh!!

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