My Secret Wish

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:11 am

Its time to reveal my secret wish. Ive finally realized that it is not going to happen, and so I will admit to it here, and then Im going to have to let it go.

For years and years, Ive wanted to have a huge party. A party like we had in the 80s. I get to pick all of the music. Its mostly disco. You know like in Saturday Night Fever. ( can you believe Im admitting this? ) The room is full of 60 people, whose company I love, because they are all so funny, and they all love having a great time. Everone is hot, and sweaty because they are dancing the night away. When you pass small clusters of people, they are all laughing, with tears running down their faces. Everyone looks great, We literally dance until dawn, with nothing on our minds but having a ball.

This would make me very, very happy. But since Ive mentally been planning this wonderful evening for about 30 years now, I think Im going to have to let it go. Damn.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:13 am

weeder;759638 wrote: Its time to reveal my secret wish. Ive finally realized that it is not going to happen, and so I will admit to it here, and then Im going to have to let it go.

For years and years, Ive wanted to have a huge party. A party like we had in the 80s. I get to pick all of the music. Its mostly disco. You know like in Saturday Night Fever. ( can you believe Im admitting this? ) The room is full of 60 people, whose company I love, because they are all so funny, and they all love having a great time. Everone is hot, and sweaty because they are dancing the night away. When you pass small clusters of people, they are all laughing, with tears running down their faces. Everyone looks great, We literally dance until dawn, with nothing on our minds but having a ball.

This would make me very, very happy. But since Ive mentally been planning this wonderful evening for about 30 years now, I think Im going to have to let it go. Damn.

Why, you could still do it. Whats stopping you? :-4:-4

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:30 am

Why let it go¦. Book a hall, hire a DJ, invite all of your friends and party:yh_party

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:30 am

The 60 people I mention are all ghosts from the past. People who over the course of my life were the best of the best, Friends from that time, long gone, scattered every where. Its a ridiculous fantasy. Even if I found them, even they would probably laugh at my silly notion. Most people have moved on. They acclimated themselves to the trends that came along , and happily so. I live in Virginia now, where the big whoop is a chicken bar b que, and country music. Nah, my fantasy party is from an era long gone, and pretty much forgotten by everyone, but me.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:40 am

weeder;759642 wrote: The 60 people I mention are all ghosts from the past. People who over the course of my life were the best of the best, Friends from that time, long gone, scattered every where. Its a ridiculous fantasy. Even if I found them, even they would probably laugh at my silly notion. Most people have moved on. They acclimated themselves to the trends that came along , and happily so. I live in Virginia now, where the big whoop is a chicken bar b que, and country music. Nah, my fantasy party is from an era long gone, and pretty much forgotten by everyone, but me.

Maybe, maybe not. A fun start would be to find them. Maybe they are writing the same thing at other forums, or thinking how great it would be to see old friends. It would be fun, and also you could see how far from reality your dream is - maybe not so far :-4

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:49 am

weeder;759642 wrote: The 60 people I mention are all ghosts from the past. People who over the course of my life were the best of the best, Friends from that time, long gone, scattered every where. Its a ridiculous fantasy. Even if I found them, even they would probably laugh at my silly notion. Most people have moved on. They acclimated themselves to the trends that came along , and happily so. I live in Virginia now, where the big whoop is a chicken bar b que, and country music. Nah, my fantasy party is from an era long gone, and pretty much forgotten by everyone, but me.

:wah: All we have is a snotty diner that even the cockroaches won't go to :wah:

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:02 am

You know, there are people like me. Last summer this beautiful park we have here advertised a disco era kind of dance. I was so excited. The tickets were pre sold. I called to check on the time a few nights before the event. It was cancelled as not ONE ticket was sold.:wah:

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:15 am

weeder;759653 wrote: You know, there are people like me. Last summer this beautiful park we have here advertised a disco era kind of dance. I was so excited. The tickets were pre sold. I called to check on the time a few nights before the event. It was cancelled as not ONE ticket was sold.:wah:

:wah: Sounds similar to anything people try to organise here :wah:

Well, let me know if you organise your party, it wouldn't take me long to get to you. I have to crash parties these days - usually Chuckie Cheese parties :wah:

KB. · Post by **KB.** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:56 am

weeder;759642 wrote: The 60 people I mention are all ghosts from the past. People who over the course of my life were the best of the best, Friends from that time, long gone, scattered every where. Its a ridiculous fantasy. Even if I found them, even they would probably laugh at my silly notion. Most people have moved on. They acclimated themselves to the trends that came along , and happily so. I live in Virginia now, where the big whoop is a chicken bar b que, and country music. Nah, my fantasy party is from an era long gone, and pretty much forgotten by everyone, but me.

Ghosts, they tend to make noises in the night don't they? Write it. It would make for a perfect story. You've already got the soundtrack, the characters, the setting, and the details. Just throw some words in to fill the white spaces.

Also, there ain't a damn thing wrong with a chicken bar-b-q and a little country music.

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:01 am

weeder;759642 wrote: The 60 people I mention are all ghosts from the past. People who over the course of my life were the best of the best, Friends from that time, long gone, scattered every where. Its a ridiculous fantasy. Even if I found them, even they would probably laugh at my silly notion. Most people have moved on. They acclimated themselves to the trends that came along , and happily so. I live in Virginia now, where the big whoop is a chicken bar b que, and country music. Nah, my fantasy party is from an era long gone, and pretty much forgotten by everyone, but me.

Now I understand, I and get it. I have the same thoughts about my old girl friends. I would just love to get around and sleep with them all just one more time¦;)

But I don't think that my wife would let me:-1

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:05 am

mikeinie;759673 wrote: Now I understand, I and get it. I have the same thoughts about my old girl friends. I would just love to get around and sleep with them all just one more time¦;)

But I don't think that my wife would let me:-1

interesting, this could be a whole other thread!

I don't think I'd sleep with any exes but there were some dang good kissers in my past.

is kissers a word??

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:12 am

sunny104;759675 wrote: interesting, this could be a whole other thread!

I don't think I'd sleep with any exes but there were some dang good kissers in my past.

is kissers a word??

Sounds like a verb.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:14 am

I would love to party like that too Weeder....I say you go for it, and maybe invite new friends.....hint hint!!:guitarist:guitarist

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:28 am

Weeder the problem isn't getting the people to come, the problem is getting the weed and cocaine that was so prevalent at those parties.:wah:

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:45 am

YZGI;759687 wrote: Weeder the problem isn't getting the people to come, the problem is getting the weed and cocaine that was so prevalent at those parties.:wah:

:yh_rotfl

Just ask at the local school !!

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:07 am

KB.;759669 wrote: Ghosts, they tend to make noises in the night don't they? Write it. It would make for a perfect story. You've already got the soundtrack, the characters, the setting, and the details. Just throw some words in to fill the white spaces.

Also, there ain't a damn thing wrong with a chicken bar-b-q and a little country music.

Great Idea... And dont get huffy with me... greasy fingers and conrad twitty isnt my idea of fun. sorry:)

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 2:24 pm

Sounds like what you have in mind is a class reunion.................kind of.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:41 pm

A very cool wish, no reason you cannot hold a big party like that. Plan it well in advance, send out invitations to those still living to join you for this special fun. Pick out the DJ, and plan out the menu. Invite the whole neighborhood too, and anyone you want to. Parties are for fun, and you can do it.

I will post what my wish is on another thread, and how I plan to do it.

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 7:15 am

The outdoor terrace at Gypsy Hill Park, was surrounded in those tiny white lights. It was the best of summer evenings, balmy yet with a breeze. Despite the fact that it was June " White Wedding" blared in the background. From a distance one would think that 100 twenty year olds were dancing the night away. But upon closer inspection... these werent kids!! But rather people whose average age was 50 and better. And oh, the looks on their faces! Pure joy. Shake your Body Down To The Ground, followed White Wedding, then Thriller, then Rhythum Is A Dancer, and noone stopped dancing. Sliding smoothly from one tune to the next, laughing in between sets, changing partners, their wasnt a still body on the floor. It was easy to see that this was therapy at its best .Memories of Good times, carefree days, old friends, and the promise of future lifted the crowd to a place where aches, pains, and troubles were forgotten. This reporter thinks that if these gatherings became a weekly event at Gypsy Hill Park, the town could be transformed. The parking lots of medical facilities would be empty, but the park would have to add additional parking.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 7:20 am

That is very poetic, weeder. The way you described it, you already have seen it, and experienced it inside of yourself.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 3:38 pm

Took some doing but I found them.

Theyre waiting for you.

minks · Post by **minks** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:34 pm

weeder hunny perhaps you should host the next north american FG gathering...

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:18 pm

Nomad.... you are a pissa!!!!! And Minks... That would be something else. I would love that!!

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:58 am

minks;760334 wrote: weeder hunny perhaps you should host the next north american FG gathering...

I second that :yh_dance