Let's party again!

[wiseheart]

Well, folks, it's *that* time of the year again: I'll be 53 next Friday. So, it's time for the annual game of "let's the threads collapse". Come in, make yourselves comfortable, have a good time and bring your friends. Last years we had some 400+ comments, now we're in for the new record. ;)

This entry will be bounced up each day until October 9, so that all those who want can participate.

Update: On October 4, we had 195 comments on 2 pages. Well done. We still have got 5 more days, so let's see what we can do in that time. I have to say, the conversations in the individual threads were absolutely delightful. *is happy*

Update #2: On October 6, we had 270 comments - sadly, still on only 2 pages. Only 3 more day left to reach the ultimate goal, which would be 444 comments on 4 pages. But the discussions are great, so at the very least, we have the quality, if not the quantity yet. And that's more important, I'd say.

Update #3: On October 8, we had 388 comments, on 3 pages! Yay! I'm not very optimistic about Page 4, but I think the 444 comments might come together by the end of the day itself.

Pre-birthday gifts:
Got a wonderful bakery book from Mum, titled "Muffins and..." well, I seriously doubt that the English language has a word for the rest. Germans might know what Pogatschen are. They are small, salty or cheesy cookies, made usually of yeast dough... a Hungarian speciality. We already have quite a few recepies, but there are some in that book I never heard of. It will be a delight to try them out.

Also, I got the box-set of 2nd Season Torchwood from the most generous the_wild_iris! Thanks, my friend, you really, really made my day after two rather stressful weeks. I can finally watch the only episode I missed while we were in Belgium - the one in which Owen becomes a zombie. Heh!

Pre-birthday preparations:
I baked some strawberry flavoured muffins tonigh - not from the new book, from the carton box, I'm afraid, but for the colleagues they will do tomorrow.

Mum's bravely going down to the hairdresser's tomorrow, because, as she told me, "I can't look like this on your birthday!" Well, after not seeing a hairdresser for months, there's some truth in it.

The day after tomorrow, we're going to the "Blind Crow" for lunch. Unlike in English-speaking countries, lunch is actually the main meal of the day over here, so it will be great. The "Blind Crow" is a very nice little restaurant, and we can reach it on foot, which is the main issue, as Mum can't climb into any busses yet.


Final update:
Well, folks, the party will still be going on until midnight, CET, but I'm already declaring it a great success. We've made it onto Page 4, we've broken through the 500 (!!!)-comment-barrier, and I'm very happy.

Thanks everyone for participating, especially altariel, rcfinch, solanpolarn, the_wild_iris, theromangeneral and lhun_dweller, who've been working diligently and tirelessly to help me break the record. Should I've forgotten anyone, I humbly apologize.

Comments

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

I can do beer, no problem at all. And exchanging one immortal for another one is doable, too. But I'd prefer Ianto's coffee for the party. *sniffs*

[theromangeneral.livejournal.com]

Ah, understandable wanting that coffee, but have you considered the possibility of envy for not being the favorite immortal working on enticing Jack to join us? Personally, I feel Methos would be the more interesting immortal. *innocent look*
*goes to hunt up another keg of beer*

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Honestly? Neither one for me. I'd choose Ianto, but considering that he could be my kid, that would be cradle robbery.

[theromangeneral.livejournal.com]

As I said, more interesting immortal. Didn't say I wouldn't take a shot of Ianto if given the chance ;)

Babe, I'm young enough to be your kid really (having not yet hit 30), and you know what they say about older women - make for better lovers.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

What, you never got the meme about Ianto being an immortal, too? Just wait till I hit that point in "Auguries"!

I imagine one very malevolent and self-absorbed producer hasn't got it, either - hence his ridiculous attempt to kill off the character. You know, of course, that Ianto stood up as soon as Day 4 ended, had Martha phone the Doctor and has been travelling with the TARDIS ever since?

I heard they're about to pick up Jack on some nice holiday planet. They just keep it secret to be free of the Cow of Torchwood.

[theromangeneral.livejournal.com]

No, seems I didn't get that memo. Wonder where the communication broke down.

That makes so much sense, of course hiding it from her, I must have been blind to miss it - or drunk, the CoE drinking game had hit me hard by the 4th ep (one shot for every character change from S2, shot for every plothole etc I was wasted).

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Well, it was a suicidal game to begin with. You could only lose, no matter what.

Perhaps the Cow hypnotised you with her bulging eyes?

[theromangeneral.livejournal.com]

Well, lose is a matter of opinion, drunk made some of it easier to weather.

Could be, could be. Ah well, here's to Ianto's immortality *raises glass*. Hmm, have to get something else to drink for tomorrow's continuation of the pre-party, I seem to remember several unopened bottles lying around here somewhere.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know what you mean. I'm about to face Day 4 of CoE on German TV tonight, and it causes me goosebumps in advance. I only record the scenes with Ianto in it, but considering what happens in this episode, that policy won't make me any happier tonight. :(

[theromangeneral.livejournal.com]

*Offers various bottles of booze* Courage, my dear, courage. Watch it if for nothing more than a salute to GLD and his talent.

Well, I'm hoping there are some good Ianto and Janto moments in the 3 new books I purchased from Amazon.uk this week.

[theromangeneral.livejournal.com]

And Happy Birthday, as it is now (at the time of posting) 9 October in New Zealand and the Australian Eastern seaboard excluding Queensland).

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Books? What books? I hope you'll tell me about them when you've read them. I've never read a Torchwood book - you don't get them here in simple bookshops, and I just can't find the time to go to Bestsellers and order some English books. The bookshop isn't exactly far from where I live, it's just in a street that's complicated to get to, and I don't have time to spare for such things right now.

[theromangeneral.livejournal.com]

Ah, the Torchwood Novels. I already have 12 of them, and will be getting 3 more (though I doubt I'll be getting any after that unless they have Ianto in them). I shall tell you about them, or at least I can find you some synopsis/reviews of them.

Enjoy the day.

Has Harkness quit monopolising the strippers yet?

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

No sign of them so far. But since I got the whole second series on a boxed DVD set from the_wild_iris, I'm not complaining. Re-watched "To the Last Man" yesterday, enjoyed some quality Janto kissing, so I'm all right.

[theromangeneral.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, figures he'd keep them, greedy bastard. Ah yes, lovely present for you that was, that episode was on TV here last week. I just re-watch the kiss scene except when I need cheering up :)

*Hands over drink* Here's to many happy returns of the day.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :)

Re-watched the kiss scene again myself. They're always hot when kissing, but that particular kiss is my favourite.

[theromangeneral.livejournal.com]

Oh god yes, smoking hot.

So what was the post count at the end of the 9th?

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

By my calculation, this one ought to be #538 - way beyond the intended goal. Thanks for your help and the delightful conversation!

[theromangeneral.livejournal.com]

Now you have a high goal for next year. You're welcome, it has been fun.