Please read the FAQ below, it's funny and it will answer all of your questions, including directions!
If you attend only one party this year...
Two best friends! Two great tastes that taste great together! Two Birthdays in one! Join us as we celebrate our fabulous natality!
Joyce is turning 40. That's big. That means that unless you're having a lung aspirated or a leg has fallen off, you should be here. You've got Family/Friends from out of town? That's no excuse; bring em'! Major religious Holiday? We're agnostic: the more Holidays, the better. You've got the kids that weekend? See Number 10 in the F.A.Q. below! Out of town? mmmm...heard it, it isn't going to work.
Christina is turning 31. Please help propel her further into her 4th. decade in an appropriately grandiose manner. You'll be glad you did! We've all listened to her sigh as she wistfully mentions that nobody ever makes a big deal over her Birthday. Let's fix that little problem, shall we?
We want this to look like a Busby Berkeley musical produced by Cecil B. DeMille and shot in Bollywood. In other words a cast of thousands smiling and dancing. We don't have time to choreograph an Esther Williams water ballet, but we promise tons of fun all the same!
Our Birthday's happen consecutively at the beginning of the month of October, so for confusions sake we decided to put the party off until the middle of the month! Don't fight it: it's girl logic.
F.A.Q
1. Q: Is there a disco ball?
A: Yes, yes there is.
2. Q: There's going to be dancing, right?
A: Is the sky blue? Bellydance, samba, salsa, jazz, tap, ballet, hiphop, tango, dorky geek 80's dancing, ooey-gooey Gothy goodness, It's all about group kinetics. Just come and represent. The playlist is already being compiled. Holler if you have suggestions.
3. Q: Is there a go-go cage?
A: Uh-huh!
4. Q: Professional grade stripper pole?
A: Yup, but we've never actually seen anyone strip on it, we all just swing around on it and laugh till our sides hurt, fully clothed. Come on, haven't you always wondered how one works? Or maybe you *do* know your way around one, in which case, we definitely want you at our party!
5. Q: What about a pin-ball machine?
A: We've got ya' covered.
6. Q: What should I wear?
A: Do we look like your mother? How should we know? If you make us dress you you'll end up wearing sequined hot pants and a "My Pretty Pony" t-shirt. Joyce will be sporting some sort of tribal fusion steampunk Moulin Rouge bellydance fabulousness followed by her gnome pajamas and a Thai Hill Tribe headdress when the party starts to run late. Christina could show up in anything from a leather corset to her flannel workout shorts. This is a glitter and tiara optional event; just wear what makes you comfortable. If you want to test drive your Halloween costume, go for it! Hoodie and shorts? Sure. Tinfoil and duct tape? Why not? Cashmere twinset and a strand of pearls? Absolutely. Joyce has a special request to all of her fabulous bellydance friends: Come dressed ladies and gentlemen! Cause this is all about the dancing!
7. Q: What if a small quantum singularity or a large bottle of Vodka makes it impossible for me to drive home?
A: Several options exist in that eventuality. You can bring your sleeping bag, pillow, and tooth brush and camp out in the house, or if you're an over achiever you can pack camping materials, show up a little early and set up in the yard (it's huge, and in the forest!) or you can make plans to get driven like Miss Daisy. We're good with all of those options. (However, in the event someone can reroute the EPS conduit there's no real danger of a quantum singularity, so the only remaining problem is the vodka bottle).
8. Q: What should I bring?
A: Some food or a tasty libation (leaded or unleaded) would be lovely. While Joyce and Christina are avowed omnivores, our incredibly fabulous hosts, Cindy and Dana, are Veg and they deserve some sweet respect. So bring a vegetarian dish and come on down, you're the next contestant on "The Dish is Right!"
Also, bring a friend we haven't met yet! We love to make new friends. The invite is open to add-on's so just invite whomever you always said "You soooo need to meet my friend Christina/Joyce, you guys would get along so well!" As to the indelicate question of presents. Please don't go out of your way to bring us some "thing". If, in your daily life, you come across something tangible or experiential that screams "Joyce" or "Christina" of course we'll hop around the living room likes 5 year old's with our first can of play-doh when we open the present, but don't get something just to get something! That's silly and unnecessary. Showing up and having an obscenely good time is what we're asking for.
9. Q: OMG, Joyce! I've never cooked anything without meat in my life! What in the hell am I going to do? I don't know what vegetables look like.
A: First, Take a deep breath. It's all good. Now, e-mail joyce@ladywilde.com and I'll send you links to easy recipes and a list of stuff you can grab at the supermarket that will make it super easy for you. Do not fear the zucchini, they are your friends.
10. Q: Can I bring my kids?
A: Absolutely, as long as you plan on keeping a really good eye on them. There aren't any kid specific things to do, there are pets that don't like to be chased, there will be loud music, some of it with questionable lyrics, and be especially warned that there is an unfenced swimming pool and spa, and a spiral staircase to fall off of so close supervision will be an absolute must. Were not trying to dissuade you, we're just trying to be very clear about what the party palace is like. 11. Q: There's a pool and a Hot Tub!!!!?
A: Yes, if you're an adult and can swim with or without water wings bring your suit and a towel if you like!
12. Q: Is there parking?
A: Yes there is, however it's not the size of a stadium parking lot, so please try to carpool as much as possible. Plus, we love it when a car is so full of people it looks like a circus clown car when coming down the hill toward the house. Amuse us, it's our birthday!
13. Q: What about "Rockband"?
A: Are you kidding? You won't believe the set up! We'll be rolling that out later in the evening along with fresh donuts and tater tots for those of you who dare to stay late.
14. Q: You sent me an invite even though I live 30 cajillion miles away and/or haven't seen you in at least 20 years. Are you serious?
A: The invite is an indication that we'd love to see you and that we think about you. If you can make any sort of effort to be here at all we'll make sure you have acres of fun the entire time you're in town, plus, we live in a beach town that's at it's best in the Fall! You know you need a little vacation! And we have room to stash you in if you can make it.
15. Q: Do I *Have* to RSVP? Something better might come up 3 days before your party.
A: No, you don't, but it would be super nice if you did, 'cause then we wouldn't end up with 3 gallons of extra sangria laying around. And trust us, this is the most epic thing you could do that weekend.
16. Q: How do we get there?
A: It's at 23259 Nikkie Lane, Los Gatos, CA. Be careful if you map it using Mapquest, it erroneously tells you it's off of Chase, it's not, it's off of Chasewood.Directions are as follows:
From the North:
Take Hwy17 South through Los Gatos to the Summit Road exit. Turn right at the Yield sign and go over the highway. Turn left on Summit Rd. *Go east on Summit Rd. approximately 2 miles. Turn left on Chasewood Dr. (across the street from the sign for Christ Child Catholic Church). Follow the "Cindy & Dana" signs to the house (it's a green A-frame with purple trim).
From the South:
Take Hwy 17 North to the Summit Rd. exit. Turn Right. Follow the directions from the * above.
If you get lost, the number at the house is: (408)353-9584
17. Q: What happens if I hit enlightenment while doing meditation, lose track of time, and end up being super late for the party?
A: Come over anyway silly, we want to hear all about nirvana.
