tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post398292295168535206..comments2023-10-30T05:34:56.126-07:00Comments on I Am Prepared to Give Up at Any Time: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-59451895257637652962008-07-30T19:25:00.000-07:002008-07-30T19:25:00.000-07:00Worst idea ever! First, it's a 3 (or 4) person ga...Worst idea ever! First, it's a 3 (or 4) person game. Second, it was in the room we had to keep clear for the magician. Third, who the hell wants to listen to 9 year-olds sing?Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02233465085998331063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-49386250520880315462008-07-30T08:43:00.000-07:002008-07-30T08:43:00.000-07:00Two words: Rock. Band.Or have you broken it alrea...Two words: Rock. Band.<BR/><BR/>Or have you broken it already?<BR/><BR/>But, seriously, when are they going to come out with something like "Classical Symphony" that all 17 children could have played on at once? Damn, I need to write a letter.Avery Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459396609964285392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-50810465414046843022008-07-29T19:32:00.000-07:002008-07-29T19:32:00.000-07:00Meg, we didn't even have room for many adults, let...Meg, we didn't even have room for many adults, let alone drunk ones. I do, however, have fond memories of attending a kid birthday party where they had plenty of vodka and champagne.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02233465085998331063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-45341649558327502042008-07-29T11:11:00.000-07:002008-07-29T11:11:00.000-07:00also booze for the adults is never a bad idea...also booze for the adults is never a bad idea...Meg S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01860137811353530261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-80313192270406847872008-07-28T19:32:00.000-07:002008-07-28T19:32:00.000-07:00Hi Leigh! You may be right about the reading. I'...Hi Leigh! You may be right about the reading. I've had issue discussion "parties" where we read ballot measures and discussed them and was surprised at some people's inability to speak with any clarity.<BR/><BR/>Sue, in the end, Daisy did organize some other games (like something called "Murder" or "Mafia"), but I was out of my element. All my games involve gambling or shooting aliens on a computer screen.<BR/><BR/>Megan, your rule about the number of kids being equal to the age of the kid is a great one. We should have been doing that all along!<BR/><BR/>Tiny, that's a great idea! Come on over for cupcakes and then we can "play" in my backyard!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02233465085998331063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-39106637978771103792008-07-28T18:52:00.000-07:002008-07-28T18:52:00.000-07:00Hmmm, I have childhood memories of mom & dad l...Hmmm, I have childhood memories of mom & dad loading me down with sugar, but then when I got into the hyper zone it was, "ok, now go push the lawnmower" or "hey, move this pile of bricks from the driveway to the side-yard."tinyhandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241060237876465421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-63445911139002605442008-07-28T12:09:00.000-07:002008-07-28T12:09:00.000-07:00Awww sounds fun! When Em had her 8th birthday par...Awww sounds fun! When Em had her 8th birthday party, we set up a tent in the back, did camping activities, and when we ran out of ideas sent them on a 'nature walk' with a scavenger list. Daddy got to go (he was only slightly less thrilled than you would be, believe me), so I could cook hot dogs at home and get ready for crafts. Movies are never a bad idea. (Unless you are a super cool parent that doesn't believe in movies for kids. Then I have no comment. I have the DVD going in the back of the van right now and there's no one in it.)<BR/><BR/>I was at a party myself over the weekend and by sheer luck, the mother is French and so were some of the other moms. Usually I wait until 5 to down a cocktail but when at the French mama's house, who was I to say no? I was supposed to go to the gym but had far more fun. Viva la France! Or something.<BR/><BR/>I try to limit the guest # to the age of the child. Also, 2 hours tops for any party with the under 21 set. Emily to SF for her 16th birthday, taking 2 friends with her on Bart. I stayed in the background, ready to jump in with credit cards as needed.<BR/><BR/>Happy Birthday Daisy!!!Meg S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01860137811353530261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-71455020378946052352008-07-28T08:53:00.000-07:002008-07-28T08:53:00.000-07:00You poor man!Why didn't you play another game? Tho...You poor man!<BR/><BR/>Why didn't you play another game? Though I admit, not too many indoor games can handle 17 kids of differing ages. When that happens to me, its "Out you go! Go play! Shoo! Shoo!" But I suppose, being a SFer, you don't have much of a yard, n'est-ce pas?<BR/><BR/>But most importantly, was Daisy OK with her party?Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125420842365426738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-35517443692895475262008-07-28T08:52:00.000-07:002008-07-28T08:52:00.000-07:00Haha wow, sounds like a wild party! It's amazing h...Haha wow, sounds like a wild party! It's amazing how well the kids pick up the mystery games. About the reading level - it's not just kids. I have hosted many adult parties where I notice the same discrepancy in reading levels!<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/>Leigh Clements<BR/>The Mystery Maiden<BR/>Shot In The Dark Mysteries.com<BR/>hostontherun.blogspot.comMystery Maidenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110544447489691812noreply@blogger.com