Before any of you mutiny-lovin’ right-coasters befoul the L.A. Meetup thread under Abhi’s last post with questions about D.C. events, I thought I’d create a separate and more relevant space for my fellow chocolatiers. If, however, you are befouling the L.A. meetup thread by saying something less than sweet about my least favorite city, foul away with my Northern California-bred blessings. 😉 I keed, I keed.
Anyway, Channukah is almost here and that obviously means it’s time to wear desi clothes to a meetup!
Iron that kanjeevaram, dig up your favorite lengha and find that sherwani your cousin made you buy for his wedding, which you didnÂ’t think youÂ’d get to use again. This is the MutinyÂ’s first holiday party and I want you to glitter as much as the fantastic setting.
Can you picture it? Sepia lovelies in silk, the chime of bangles as crystal flutes are raised and the food…my goodness, you should come, just to try the bhindi and the saag. At YoDad’s request, Msichana showed up to the last DC meetup looking luminous in a sari which fought the sunset for that night’s “Best use of Pinks and Purples”-award, so you may thank her for inspiring this request for your best dress. How down are you with looking brown? :)[linkery]
A month ago, I asked you to save December 16th on your cluttered social calendars and several of you kindly did so. Now I need a final head count so that I can either make reservations or find a different venue— I’m sad to report that I’m having some issues with the luscious, gorgeous Rasika. But, depending on how many of you RSVP, those issues might be moot so hop to it my little bunnies. I need a number and I need it soon!
Dear Shruti and Msichana:
Thank you so much for the tips!!! I think I will have to practice a bit before I really get it right, but that helps alot. I think that a sari is THE most beautiful piece of clothing ever made and I wish I had occasions to wear them often. I totally think that a sari is the way to shine at a dressy shindig. Thanks again! 😉
look of horror
WHO TOLD??!!?!?! No one is supposed to know about those!!!
agreed. and i cant wait to see the pix … !!!!!! … another few Bangs for the heck of it !!!!!
Salil…why you did not block these dates huh?
the sexy sari can take down the little black dress any day of the week, month, and year.
i wear it to all dressy shindigs, non indian included.
it makes all women look amazing.
p.s. and yes… momma bean and i wear them everywhere ;)..
Second the sexy sari comment. Although I have yet to have a sudden downpour develop when Asha’s mom and dad are running toward each other in field with dramatic string and flute music in the background.
Momma bean looks like she’s wearing Burnt Orange by the way (Hook ‘Em Horns)
Nature’s climaxes require foreplay too. You had to have danced around a tree first. Was there a tree? Yeah, that’s what I thought. You’re not trying hard enough.
asha’s dad.
it’s red and GOLD heck if crimson comes near the bean family ;)…
p.s. when you’re ready for your bollywood scene, i will provide the rain and hell even the swanky backdrops like the alps or heck what about the venitian gondolas… now that is some true european improvisation..(remember you must wear GAP gear nonetheless..produce endorsement is key in these productions)…rain will consist of a few sprinklers and a few hoses going wild..hell maybe we can add a scene with slip and slide on it.. now that would be true bollywood greatness.
shruti:
forget the tree, how about them rosegardens?
Holy shit! I’ve never before seen a woman donning her team’s colors on a SARI!!! USC burgundy and gold never looked so festive 🙂
Man, this makes me wish I lived in DC. Keep this up and I’ll have to move out there for school.
Seriously though, does the Mutiny ever plan to dock in Lake Michigan?
in the bean’s world…never say never ;)… you should’ve seen the stares we got from the brown trojan folks who were tailgating at the game.. hehe..
Amidst all the talk of sari-wrapping and excuses for being absent, I may have missed it but what time are we meeting again?
Please don’t violently thrash me for missing the last two but I genuinely hope to attend this one. I’ll probably bring a friend along too.
We have had a meetup in Chicago already, and will hae another one in the spring (the consensus of people present seemed to be that nobody really wanted to leave the house much during the depths of winter).
If you’re elsewhere on Lake Michigan, we really can’t help you though. I’m solely responsible for maintaining the Chicago branch.
Ennis please by “ever” I meant “within the period of time that I started reading the site and was motivated enough to search back in the archives”. Clearly that is less than one year.
jk jk I’m looking forward to spring for multiple reasons now.
FYI, the Chicago meetup was October 28, 2006, so only around 6 weeks ago.
I’m looking forward to seeing you equally enthusiastic in the spring 😀
And the fountains with the colored water? Cmon! You’ve got to have those!!
Are you taking notes, Asha’s dad? This is very important. And if people you’re crazy, tell them this.
if people tell you you’re crazy*
Moutains, colored fountains, and gondolas. Got it. We actually have gondolas in Irving
At the behest of one of the bridesmaids we did get the Bollwood Tree Photo, along with a fountain. We did cheat a bit since we had already changed out of the
Unfortunately the Fire did not set off the sprinkler system, thus ruining my dreams of a wet sari scene since they are quite popular
Ughh post call…little sleep from pestering RTs and nurses…can’t think (or spell).
Should say we cheated since we changed into the tux and wedding gown for the second wedding.
I’m letting you know. Since I have no way to reach you, holla at me; my GMail is “suitablegirl”.
Wow, a meetup near me? I’m still too aprehensive about meeting internet people. Have fun though!
Also, someone have a damn’ Mandarin cosmo for me.
despite the amount of time we spend online, we’re real people too, I promise…and given DC/MD/VA, you’ll probably end up knowing someone there (2 degrees of separation max). Drag a friend and show up 😛
LAST CALL FOR RSVPs— I’m about to make reservations/finalize the venue/discover what time we’re eating. Please let me know asap if you’ll be there on Saturday. 🙂
Yeap!
ANNA: As “Yo Mom” is in India, and I have my younger son with his (girl)friend visiting over this weekend, I am not sure if I could make it. However, if I can, I might just drop in to say hello to everyone, and hug a few and leave. If I show up I will remember to bring that East African “Chevda” for KD. Don’t forget to take lots pictures.
ANNA…me plus one for sure.
A N N A K K A: I can’t make it! 🙁
I think a 4 hour drive will be totally worth this. I’ll be there.
Doh! I’ve been wishy-washy because I have a friend coming into town, and now it appears I’ve missed the deadline. It still might have been a “Sorry all, see you at the next one, someone have a lychee/mango/something similarly exotic-tini for me!” anyway. Sigh… I’ll have to bust out my bejeweled sari elsewhere, but I dont think NYE in New Jersey calls for such a thing.
Well, CoffeeFace never contacted me so I’m continuing to have issues with Rasika but I’m also not in a position to push back b/c some of your comments sound far more tentative than I can handle right now– it’s hard to negotiate when I don’t have solid numbers.
I know that the following people will be there:
Msichana + Mr. Msichana Sriram + 1 Kenyandesi Me
…which is six but another six of you “expressed interest”. Rasika wants to hold my credit card for a party of eight or more and they’re not being very pleasant about this entire thing. Right now I have a “tentative” reservation for 8 at 10pm.
Should we tell them to GFT and choose a different venue?
Sorry to threadjack, but this from Yo Dad:
reminded me of my own dad, as that is absolutely the way he would describe my brother’s (girl)friend and made me homesick! 🙂
hmmm… what could that mean? hmmm… Get Free Tamarind Go Feisty Tamerlane Grate Fusty Tubers Gourmandize Fulsome Tandoories Gambol, Frolic, Trip Goitre Free Tablesalt Germinate Frothy Tuberoses Glance Fondly Tenderly Grope Fleshy Thighs Gund Fund Tund
Net is, I think GFT is a good sentiment. Keep it.
I’m extending the RSVP deadline– aside from the six I listed above (Msichana+1, Sriram+1, Kenyandesi, me) SEVEN MORE OF YOU HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN ATTENDING. We can have up to eight more people for a total of 14, so if you want to come SAY SO. I need to know TODAY if you are actually going to show up.
This is starting to stress me out, so have some mercy on me and dispense with the “I think maybe kinda sorta possibly“s, please?
Anna,
I won’t be bringing an extra, just me.
I say tell em to GFT…Anna, I know that you want the ambiance of Rasika, but honestly maybe it’s not worth all the stress they’re giving you. We’ll be a glittery group that brings our own ambiance to ANY venue we roll to 😛
awwww YoDad you’re the BEST!!
I already said ‘Yeap’ – thought that counts as a Yes. What am I missing?
yes, i plan on attending.
Nothing– the stern call for serious RSVPs is probably meant for comments like these:
While it’s great to meet any and all of you, at any time, this is a bit different from the other meetups; you can roll in to those whenever with whomever in tow. Those meetups are flexible, casual affairs at coffee shops and the like; this is at a restaurant and it’s not unreasonable to desire an accurate headcount before making reservations.
Restaurants aren’t big fans of “okay, DEFINITELY a table for seven…but…three others said they PROBABLY would show.”
haha, well now that i’ve been quoted.. Put myself and my friend in for 100%
We’re up to eleven confirmed– there is space for THREE more and that’s it. 🙂
I’ll be +1 so only 2 more spaces 😛
I wish I could make it as I finally have desi formal wear since I had to wear something to my sister’s wedding. (ANNA, you know the items of clothing in question.) Oh well, I guess the “outfit” will just have to sit in the closet …
I am sorry guys; I wonÂ’t be able to make it. I am stuck in bed with the worst cold ever, I have been in a comma like sleep for the last couple of days and I definitely donÂ’t want you all to get it! Have fun, I’ll be in bed with chicken soup thinking of you. The sad part is I finally had an occasion to wear my black and silver sari with its sexy halter blouse, it goes back in the suitcase. 🙁
SO sorry for the late reply Anna, I just emailed you! Do you still have place for two more?
what a charming typo.
i have a visual of you spooning up like a comma next to a large turkey like mr bean.
but… jokes aside.. hope you get well soon cinnamonrani. iam recovering from a bug myself.
Ten pm, right?