I need IDEAS, please!!!

Treasenuak · 11-25-2008, 09:37 AM

Okay... so Ted (my boyfriend/housemate) is turning 41 on December 10th. Arwen, William, and I all want to have a party for him... but we're not sure how to go about it/what to do, etc, as none of us have thrown a party of ANY kind before, let alone a birthday party (other than my one year old daughter's). So... suggestions? Ted hasn't had a birthday party since he was a kid. We'd like to make this one extra special. Ted's involved with the Society for Creative Anachronism, is a computer geek and loves Star Trek and Babylon 5 and Star Wars, is an AMAZING chef, and is a wonderful dancer and fencer.

So if anyone has any ideas or clues on how to go about this or what to do, I would GREATLY appreciate it. Thank you!!

glatt · 11-25-2008, 09:51 AM

Well, to start with, maybe you should have some good food, some music, and a variety of beverages. And invite all his friends over. As a 41 year old myself, that's what I'd like in a party.

Treasenuak · 11-25-2008, 09:53 AM

-laughs- Well, we'd figured on teh food, music, and beverages. As for friends, though... Ted doesn't have too many of those in THIS area, other than Arwen and William and myself. His friend since first grade lives in Atlanta and can't make it out this way for his birthday... and all the rest of his family and friends are equally far away. So...

on a lot of friends coming over.

DanaC · 11-25-2008, 09:53 AM

His interests are begging for some kind of themed party...

Depending on which flavour of Star Trek he prefers...there are some Star Trek cookbooks available (yes, I did own one...no, I didn't buy it myself). There's a Neelix cookbook that manages to mimic some of the Klingon dishes quite well...there're a lot of cool of cool sounding drinks mentioned in star trek...

Or be creatively anachronistic in your drinks and food choices *grins*

glatt · 11-25-2008, 09:54 AM

I forgot decorations. A string or two of tiki lights going across the room will help change the feeling of whatever room you are using.

Treasenuak · 11-25-2008, 09:55 AM

Hmmm.... Not a bad idea. I think he prefers Next Gen, and Klingon dishes for dinner would be FUN!! (considering I've got two AMAZING cooks involved here!)

Cicero · 11-25-2008, 11:59 AM

Yep themed party. Also have a list of games to play as geeks like to play games on the majority. I know I do......Keep it moving with games. I have a list of party games if you ever want to hear them.

I also bet you could find a star trek based game out there somewhere.

TheMercenary · 11-25-2008, 12:06 PM

How about a star trek costume party with adult prizes for the best costumes.

Shawnee123 · 11-25-2008, 12:15 PM

Adult prizes? Like Tribble Dildos?

Cicero · 11-25-2008, 12:18 PM

No, the birthday boy has the best costume no matter what mmm'kay?

Themed party idea is great, but give the birthday boy his kudos, right.

It's best to have games that exercise his brain in a fun way.

lumberjim · 11-25-2008, 12:45 PM

there are all kinds of hookers and strippers available on Craig's lists, I'm told.

smoothmoniker · 11-25-2008, 01:12 PM

Why not setup a webcam, tie it to a big TV, and let the remote family and friends drop in for a few minutes at a time to join in the festivities.

Treasenuak · 11-25-2008, 01:55 PM

SM, that is a STELLAR idea... I'll have to run that by my co-conspirators, see what we can hook up.

Shawnee... Tribble dildos? And this is why I lurve you, girl...

Cic... Party games. Not a bad idea at all. And if I twist it right, it'll give the boys a chance to pull out their swords and be all manly and such

Everyone, thank you for the input! Keep it coming!

Sundae · 11-25-2008, 02:14 PM

Next Generation Drinking Game
I used to play this (or one similar) every Christmas with my ex and a group of friends.

Treasenuak · 11-25-2008, 02:19 PM

SG, I've played something remarkably similar... different TV series though. Good idea... I'll have William bring over his Star Trek series DVDs

11-25-2008, 09:37 AM	#1
Treasenuak Multiorgasmic and wrapped in plastic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Tennessee Posts: 483	I need IDEAS, please!!! Okay... so Ted (my boyfriend/housemate) is turning 41 on December 10th. Arwen, William, and I all want to have a party for him... but we're not sure how to go about it/what to do, etc, as none of us have thrown a party of ANY kind before, let alone a birthday party (other than my one year old daughter's). So... suggestions? Ted hasn't had a birthday party since he was a kid. We'd like to make this one extra special. Ted's involved with the Society for Creative Anachronism, is a computer geek and loves Star Trek and Babylon 5 and Star Wars, is an AMAZING chef, and is a wonderful dancer and fencer. So if anyone has any ideas or clues on how to go about this or what to do, I would GREATLY appreciate it. Thank you!!

11-25-2008, 11:59 AM	#7
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Yep themed party. Also have a list of games to play as geeks like to play games on the majority. I know I do......Keep it moving with games. I have a list of party games if you ever want to hear them. I also bet you could find a star trek based game out there somewhere. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

11-25-2008, 12:06 PM	#8
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	How about a star trek costume party with adult prizes for the best costumes. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

11-25-2008, 12:15 PM	#9
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Adult prizes? Like Tribble Dildos? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-25-2008, 12:18 PM	#10
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	No, the birthday boy has the best costume no matter what mmm'kay? Themed party idea is great, but give the birthday boy his kudos, right. It's best to have games that exercise his brain in a fun way. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

11-25-2008, 09:51 AM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Well, to start with, maybe you should have some good food, some music, and a variety of beverages. And invite all his friends over. As a 41 year old myself, that's what I'd like in a party.

11-25-2008, 09:53 AM	#3
Treasenuak Multiorgasmic and wrapped in plastic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Tennessee Posts: 483	-laughs- Well, we'd figured on teh food, music, and beverages. As for friends, though... Ted doesn't have too many of those in THIS area, other than Arwen and William and myself. His friend since first grade lives in Atlanta and can't make it out this way for his birthday... and all the rest of his family and friends are equally far away. So... on a lot of friends coming over.

11-25-2008, 09:53 AM	#4
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	His interests are begging for some kind of themed party... Depending on which flavour of Star Trek he prefers...there are some Star Trek cookbooks available (yes, I did own one...no, I didn't buy it myself). There's a Neelix cookbook that manages to mimic some of the Klingon dishes quite well...there're a lot of cool of cool sounding drinks mentioned in star trek... Or be creatively anachronistic in your drinks and food choices grins

11-25-2008, 09:54 AM	#5
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I forgot decorations. A string or two of tiki lights going across the room will help change the feeling of whatever room you are using.

11-25-2008, 09:55 AM	#6
Treasenuak Multiorgasmic and wrapped in plastic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Tennessee Posts: 483	Hmmm.... Not a bad idea. I think he prefers Next Gen, and Klingon dishes for dinner would be FUN!! (considering I've got two AMAZING cooks involved here!)

11-25-2008, 12:45 PM	#11
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	there are all kinds of hookers and strippers available on Craig's lists, I'm told. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

11-25-2008, 01:12 PM	#12
smoothmoniker to live and die in LA Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,090	Why not setup a webcam, tie it to a big TV, and let the remote family and friends drop in for a few minutes at a time to join in the festivities. __________________ to live and die in LA

11-25-2008, 01:55 PM	#13
Treasenuak Multiorgasmic and wrapped in plastic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Tennessee Posts: 483	SM, that is a STELLAR idea... I'll have to run that by my co-conspirators, see what we can hook up. Shawnee... Tribble dildos? And this is why I lurve you, girl... Cic... Party games. Not a bad idea at all. And if I twist it right, it'll give the boys a chance to pull out their swords and be all manly and such Everyone, thank you for the input! Keep it coming!

11-25-2008, 02:14 PM	#14
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Next Generation Drinking Game I used to play this (or one similar) every Christmas with my ex and a group of friends.

11-25-2008, 02:19 PM	#15
Treasenuak Multiorgasmic and wrapped in plastic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Tennessee Posts: 483	SG, I've played something remarkably similar... different TV series though. Good idea... I'll have William bring over his Star Trek series DVDs

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