A question

[x_kylun]

I was watching the television earlier, and it has given me an idea.  Since the days are still warm, is there any interest in having a pool party?  The people on the television seemed to be enjoying theirs very much.

I thought perhaps this weekend, if that suits everyone.  That would give us some time to prepare.  And I do not know what goes into those preparations, so if someone else could show me what to do . . .

And also, if someone could show me where I could procure one of the bathing suits, I would count it a favor.  I would not want to find myself breaking the proper dress code for the occasion.

Added: Thank you, Alison. I am now recruiting minions to help me with this party. Please let me know if you wish to be one of them, so I am saved the trouble of arranging an ambush.

Comments

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

pool party! yay! we need watermelon. and you can get a bathingsuit at walmart or target if you don't want to brave walmart. (you must be a special shopping warrior to LIKE walmart. it is of the strong.) or I could make you one if I have any guy-type bathingsuit fabric...

[x-kylun.livejournal.com]

Watermelon. I do not think I have ever tasted watermelon. But trying new things was a great part of why I suggested the party, so yes, by all means watermelon.

And if it would not be too much of an imposition, I would be honored if you could make a bathing suit for me, thank you. I do not like shopping. I think I would rather face Necromite demonshapers empty-handed.

[x-dazzler.livejournal.com]

...never had watermelon? Really. I think we may still have some left in the kitchen. Unless you'd rather wait for the pool party?

(You need minions, for a pool party. Recruit minions!)

[x-kylun.livejournal.com]

I have searched for them on the Internet Explorer. I do not believe they grow in Switzerland.

And some people do . . . things best kept private with them. I do not think I will be using the Internet Explorer again soon.

[x-dazzler.livejournal.com]

...

There are, er, safeties on the search feature you can turn on to keep the scarier search results away. Ahem. I can fix that for you if you want.

[x-kylun.livejournal.com]

I would very much appreciate that, thank you.

[x-dazzler.livejournal.com]

There. That should keep you relatively safe from the bad stuff on the web. And if not, get one of the more "in love with tech" kids to help out? I just know the basic safeties they put in for children - well, which ought to do nicely now that I think about it. :)

[x-kylun.livejournal.com]

Ha. It is said, I will have you know, that we are all as children in the face of the unknown.

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

uh, right then. bathingsuit. come by tonight and I'll see what I can do? (I promise, no speedos)

I bet you'd hate the fabric store. any particular color?

[x-kylun.livejournal.com]

Brown, or orange, perhaps? Thank you again.

What is a speedo?

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

speedos are girl-type bathingsuit bottoms for boys.

they leave *nothing* to the imagination and while I'm sure you are quite happy with your manhood, you're a teacher and I am NOT helping you show it off.

[x-kylun.livejournal.com]

Ah. By all means let us avoid the speedo, then.

So what's wrong with Speedos?

[x-empath.livejournal.com]

Mine's awesome.

Manuel

Re: So what's wrong with Speedos?

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

you're not a teacher.

and you're not nearly as hot as you think you are, but at least you don't have rolls of fat hanging over it.

[x-foliate.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm not sure how brilliant it would be to throw me into a pool with hyperactive teenagers, but... I'm sure I could be convinced to show up and look attractive!

Count me in.

[x-kylun.livejournal.com]

On the television there were several people whose only purpose for being at the party seemed to be to look attractive. It appeared to be a traditional role.

But even if it were not, you would of course be welcome. If the weather permits, you could brown yourself. :)

[x-foliate.livejournal.com]

Skin cancer makes me really afraid, given my mutation, but I suppose with a large enough hat and the proper sun screen...

And yay! Am traditional role!

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

We shall go and look lovely together.

[x-foliate.livejournal.com]

Wonderful! Complimenting bathing suits?

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

I feel this must be done, if only for the looks on everyone's faces.

Are you feeling up to a shopping trip? (All others are, of course, welcome if they need to update their swimwear.)

[x-foliate.livejournal.com]

How did I not see this coming? I so should have seen this coming.

...okay?

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

Well, of course we have to make sure they're complimentary...

Good girl. Tomorrow after lunch work for you?

[x-foliate.livejournal.com]

And here I was hoping that my navy suit would match one of yours...

After lunch will be just fine.

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

Psh, that would be too easy and not nearly as much fun. Besides, the only blue suit I own is far too pale to go well with navy.

[x-rahne.livejournal.com]

There's really an alarming number of minion opportunities around here.

I present qualifications as a kitchen minion as evidence that I can help provide food...

[x-kylun.livejournal.com]

Consider yourself conscripted, thank you. Is there a traditional menu for these gatherings?

[x-rahne.livejournal.com]

I have absolutely no idea. But I'm sure someone will tell us before long.

menu?

[x-mirage.livejournal.com]

hamburgers, hot dogs, (ribs?) + fixins

potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans

pie and icecream for dessert

Re: menu?

[x-kylun.livejournal.com]

Do I see a second minion, perhaps?

Re: menu?

[x-mirage.livejournal.com]

I ain't anyone's "minion"

Re: menu?

[x-kylun.livejournal.com]

Helper? Assistant? Left hand? One who comes to the aid of someone sorely in need?

Re: menu?

[x-mirage.livejournal.com]

assistant works :)

minion implies mindless slave and I ain't that.

Re: menu?

[x-kitten.livejournal.com]

Wheee, pool party!

Jamie grills a mean hamburger, and I'm happy to volunteer him for this.

[x-forge.livejournal.com]

Also, unless the jet (which I am told I am not allowed to refer to as my Future Big Stealthy Wife and Love of My Life) has to take off, the basketball court's open, and since it's been determined that I can outshoot Dr. McCoy, I figure I'll give someone else a chance to lose at HORSE.

That role...

[x-jetstream.livejournal.com]

is _Taken_.

The 'Bird can't handle more than two men in her life, and Scott and I got there first.

So nyaaah!

Salaam,
Haroun

PS - Just realized. Am so dead now. Hiding!

Re: That role...

[x-forge.livejournal.com]

You already have a love of your life! You can't have two! Stop hogging!

Ooooh? Well then.

[x-dazzler.livejournal.com]

PS - That's ok. I'll just have to see about being the sole woman in her life, mmm?

[x-madelyn.livejournal.com]

Count me as a pair of helping hands. I've been doing the 'creature of the night' thing again, and I've been told we're able to go back to normal shifts and running Paige off the emergency beeper, which means sun! Sleep at regular hours! Whee!

Ahem. And slightly over-exhuberant late night posts since my sleep cycle's all messed up? Um, I can help set up the pool area?

[x-kylun.livejournal.com]

I would appreciate the help setting up, but once the party begins, I am claiming the privilege of rank as its organizer and commanding that you do nothing but relax and enjoy yourself. I am thinking of extending that command to all the doctors in attendance, for that matter; you work long and punishing hours on our behalf and deserve every chance to take time off.

[x-madelyn.livejournal.com]

You won't see me arying with that. *grins* Relaxing is always good.