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[Amanda Palmer]

just because it gotta be started.

my plan is to make this tour super awesome but also DIY.
we're not going to bring a brigade ringleader on the tour itself but we ARE going to get someone on the ground to organize lists of performers. as soon as the dates are locked, we'll roll and i'll post about it. i'd love to bring everything together with a theme if possible....

[The Angel Raliel]

If you plan on making it to the UK, then i am definitely up for this.... I might even try saving up some air fare

[SisterDesire]

Awesome... I have already started making costumes and props........ if things all go as planned, I will have 3 completely different outfits and things to play with............ I hope the theme works with what I am making...if not, I'll do some adjustments !!!!!

[SepiaStatueEsque]

Michigan?

If there is a Michigan date I would love to do it.

So...I really can't say until the dates are announced.

[fairytalevegas]

first i need to know WHEN it is. Pre or post new years?

[jeslynne]

i'm planning on making it out to ATLEAST one show, but it completely depends on the dates. if i can make it out, i will be brigading. it's been too long since i've statued...

[SisterDesire]

I have been working on my costume at night..... seems as if Pickles has taken a fancy to it as well !!!!!!

[jupiter or japan]

Pickles!!!! What a lovely cat.

Sorry, back to the brigade.

[Benny J M]

Is the cat an accessory
hahaha
The colours match

[virtual~mary]

just say the word, amanda, if the twin cities are on the itinerary.

[wenzdai]

Anything in California?

[Pacofish]

hey let's start brainstorming themes...

how about the Sumerian myth of the Goddess Innana-Ishtar's descent into the underworld.  Or Hades/Persephone, you know whatever.  It is winter, after all, the dark time.

I'm probably going to be the grim reaper.  I might give out fortunes vaguely surrounding a person's death.  like "I'll see you soon."  or  "You will live a long life; do some good with it."  stuff like that.

[fairytalevegas]

so i think i am not brigading this time around, instead photographing all the lovely brigaders. i dont think i have the energy to photo and brigade again. its just too much.

[Pacofish]

'tis OK MASSy, Hey that was your 666th post!  But as I was saying, photographers and documentarians are an essential part of the Brigade.

[tanqgirl]

i would like to brigade possiby!!! idk what i would do yet...well i have a couple ideas....

is anyone doing a chicago show brigade?? b/c thats where i'll be!!!

[KSzczypinski]

Just got my new camera...so I think photography wins the cage match between it and brigading.

[fairytalevegas]

'tis OK MASSy, Hey that was your 666th post!  But as I was saying, photographers and documentarians are an essential part of the Brigade.

yes we are. i could do a photo booth thing, but honestly, i would rather photo brigaders. ill never forget how upset i was when i learned there were only 4 pics of me at starland, and all were during sing.

[Liz]

I should be able to do philly, dc, b-more, boston, and nyc.

amanda and I are in the works of having a badass shores of california installation happen


also a less badass and high-maint but still fab mandy goes to med school installation is in the works

volunteers will be needed for all of theseeee


eeee I am so exictedd

[natashakouri]

1st post in the new shadowbox.

i've been away for ages.

but i would like to brigade at the NY show.
hula hooping with LED goodness.


keep me in mind!

[natashakouri]

pardon me...

I'm in for NY and Boston.




and besides hula hooping, I'm thinking of reviving the good vs evil petition tallyboard thing I did way back when at Webster Hall.

[Pacofish]

Tash, come to Baltimore and Philly, too.

[SisterDesire]

OK, FUCK THIS !!!!  I can no longer stay off The Box...... torture it is !!!!  I will be at Philly, Boston and NYC !!!!  Liz, feel free to use me for whatever you may need............... 

[fairytalevegas]

1st post in the new shadowbox.

i've been away for ages.

but i would like to brigade at the NY show.
hula hooping with LED goodness.


keep me in mind!

holy crap. led hula is like the next best thing to fire spinning...

there will be many pictures of you by me, i promise.

[SisterDesire]

Looking forward to seeing more of Lauren's beautiful work !!!!

[MayaMys]

Ooh, I would love to brigade. I've been working on a live statue idea that's been constantly changing and developing.

If anyone's planning anything for Toronto, I'm in. Canadialand represent.

[lunazuga]

I plan on drawing quick portraits for people all night , seeing as art is...well...my only fun filled skill.  I'll probably draw a mustache on too.

I'll be in Philly and NYC.

If a theme is agreed upon, I'll definitely make a costume in line with it.

[JordanaL]

i'll be at Philly Boston and NYC along with Doug and Hayley

[Briezion]

I swear to God Almight in Heaven. There MUST be a Florida Show! 
Preferably Orladno and south lovies. <3

I have ben waiting to brigade for the longest time. I did one of my acts at an all hallows eve, and since then, i've been brewing up new acts and a new costume as well (for all of you who have sen my idea for the gentleman pirate) 

[aintnojuliet]

I would really love to join the brigade. I was supposed to last tour. I am up for pretty much anything. I have a working sewing machine and maddening creative mind. I live in Ct, and was actually already planning on attending the Boston show.

[Wires+Waves]

  No Texas dates? If there were some shows within, oh, four hours of San Antonio I would, but it doesn't seem you guys are coming anywhere near me.

Granted, we did fly to Boston that one time, but I don't think the chances of that happening again are very good.

[dj50tonhamster]

i'll be at Philly Boston and NYC along with Doug and Hayley

Hi Jordana!

[fairytalevegas]

i'll be at Philly Boston and NYC along with Doug and Hayley

Hi Jordana!

And in NY with Lauren. You know I'm the reason you posted here!

[Malyss]

I am interested in brigading at the Philadelphia show.

I'd be nearly content playing the ukulele in the ladies' room, but the only song that I know fairly well so far is Ben Fold's version of Dr. Dre's "Bitches Ain't Shit." I am not sure how well received that particular song would be.

[fairytalevegas]

I am interested in brigading at the Philadelphia show.

I'd be nearly content playing the ukulele in the ladies' room, but the only song that I know fairly well so far is Ben Fold's version of Dr. Dre's "Bitches Ain't Shit." I am not sure how well received that particular song would be.

IT WOULD BE AMAZINGLY WELL RECEIVED.

I saw that on youtube. Your version. Nice job.

[Shinigami Kirei]

First post on new forum -- damn I've been gone awhile.

Boston show? I got dis one. Probably a statue, don't know of what yet, probably black and white.

I been itchin for some Brigading!

[Malyss]

I am interested in brigading at the Philadelphia show.

I'd be nearly content playing the ukulele in the ladies' room, but the only song that I know fairly well so far is Ben Fold's version of Dr. Dre's "Bitches Ain't Shit." I am not sure how well received that particular song would be.

IT WOULD BE AMAZINGLY WELL RECEIVED.

I saw that on youtube. Your version. Nice job.

Thanks, dearie.

[jtaylor]

I will be at the Philly show.
I don't think I can put anything together for the brigade by myself, but I can help if needed.
I'll be down there very early and I'll have a camera.

[JordanaL]

i'll be at Philly Boston and NYC along with Doug and Hayley

Hi Jordana!

hi Doug!

[Pacofish]

I would really love to join the brigade. I was supposed to last tour. I am up for pretty much anything. I have a working sewing machine and maddening creative mind. I live in Ct, and was actually already planning on attending the Boston show.

Yay!  You're here!!

[Cait.Beck!]

blah blah "stuff" blah : D

My lovely mimey, wanna totally.. think witabout doin somethin h me? EH?? Because your love for me burns so deep.. ya I know you do...

I'm Definitely going to be at the Philly show and I am going to be doing SOMETHING...

and possibly some of the others that stretch down from boston to norfolk
wether or not Ima be filming or manage to get somethin together I have not decided but.. alack

[natashakouri]

Hi Jordana!!!

okay paco,
basically it would be me and my hooper poi circus friend sean.
we would both need some help.

I would love to go to Baltimore and Philly.
but i have no car and no place to sleep there.


if i somehow got to Baltimore, could someone give me a place to sleep that night and then a ride over to philly and then a place to sleep that night and then a ride to boston?


so if anyone has these things for two hoopers, we'd be very happy.

a ride for 2 from balt-->philly
a ride for 2 from philly--> boston.
a couch or floor to sleep on for 2 in balt
a couch of floor to sleep on for 2 in philly.

i have places to stay and transportation once arriving in boston.

[JordanaL]

Hi Jordana!!!

okay paco,
basically it would be me and my hooper poi circus friend sean.
we would both need some help.

I would love to go to Baltimore and Philly.
but i have no car and no place to sleep there.


if i somehow got to Baltimore, could someone give me a place to sleep that night and then a ride over to philly and then a place to sleep that night and then a ride to boston?


so if anyone has these things for two hoopers, we'd be very happy.

a ride for 2 from balt-->philly
a ride for 2 from philly--> boston.
a couch or floor to sleep on for 2 in balt
a couch of floor to sleep on for 2 in philly.

i have places to stay and transportation once arriving in boston.

hi tasha! i might be able to help out with philly to boston. not sure yet. we can phone conference about this. ill be at philly boston and nyc. going with doug and a few others. we're still not sure what we're doing with getting everyone to and from. i think im bringing hoops to nyc and maybe philly, but not boston. not sure yet:)
call me and we shall talk!

[SilentxShout]

I want to brigade for the NYC show but I'm not sure what to do. I'm excited. It's going to be my first Dresden Dolls show. I wasn't able to go to their shows on their last tour. 

[dichotomy]

i am debating.

i think i may need some strong convincing to brigade. 

~Gin

[Pacofish]

If my roommate's okay with it, some people can stay at my house.  This is NOT an open invitation.  Ask me off the board.

Tash, I can give you a ride from Baltimore to Philly (with your friend and hoops), but not from Philly to Boston.

Gin, I'm not going to try to convince you to do anything you don't want to do, but I am going to say this.  Remember why you did it in the first place.  If that's changed, and I hope it has after all this time, what new truths can you share with us by performing again?

[the next best thing]

i'm hopefully brigading at the atlanta show. of course, this does require that i figure out something to do....

[dichotomy]

it's not that I dont want to Brigade, Paco...I do, I just don't feel like I have the right inspirations anymore to come up with brilliant truths.  Plus, with the way the Brigade got screwed over with True Colors and the Fringe...it's hard to have faith that this is all going to be fine and dandy.

[Pacofish]

I see, but then again, the Brigade got screwed over at True Colors and the Fringe because they were not this situation we have here, where the Dresden Dolls are in charge. TC and EF Brigades got screwed because the producers didn't know what the Brigade was supposed to be doing.

As for the inspirations, I hear you.  I hear you.

[aintnojuliet]

I would really love to join the brigade. I was supposed to last tour. I am up for pretty much anything. I have a working sewing machine and maddening creative mind. I live in Ct, and was actually already planning on attending the Boston show.

Yay!  You're here!!

Yes! You bet your southern can!

[aintnojuliet]

I have some ideas floating around in my head. But I am not sure if a theme has been set yet? Paco, I really love your grim reaper idea. You're costumes have always been a great inspiration.




What a great night, excluding the puking detail.

[lentower]

I see, but then again, the Brigade got screwed over at True Colors and the Fringe because they were not this situation we have here, where the Dresden Dolls are in charge. TC and EF Brigades got screwed because the producers didn't know what the Brigade was supposed to be doing.

As for the inspirations, I hear you.  I hear you.

at the EF, the producers got sold on what the Brigade was by their excellence
that is, they came around through Brigade education
from what i've heard from Liz and others

definitely better for the DD to be in charge

[natashakouri]

If my roommate's okay with it, some people can stay at my house.  This is NOT an open invitation.  Ask me off the board.

Tash, I can give you a ride from Baltimore to Philly (with your friend and hoops), but not from Philly to Boston.

omg paco, that would be amazing.

I think I'll take you up on that Balt--> Philly ride.

[natashakouri]

i am debating.

i think i may need some strong convincing to brigade. 

~Gin

gin darling....

I'd like to see you.
and brigading is fun because you get to feel important and behind the scenes-y.
and i'd like to see you.
and brigading is fun cause you get to hang out with the cool performer kids.
and i'd like to see you.

AND ID LIKE TO SEE YOU.
so there.

[dichotomy]

I'd love to bring back my Art Of The Mix that I did in San Francisco.  And yes, there is also statuing...but I'd want to take it to a new level of expression, of course. 

The last year for me has been quite the downer.  I'm trying to find something that moves me.  I have a little time, I think.

[aintnojuliet]

hey let's start brainstorming themes...

how about the Sumerian myth of the Goddess Innana-Ishtar's descent into the underworld.  Or Hades/Persephone, you know whatever.  It is winter, after all, the dark time.

I'm probably going to be the grim reaper.  I might give out fortunes vaguely surrounding a person's death.  like "I'll see you soon."  or  "You will live a long life; do some good with it."  stuff like that.

I have been thinking about something with lots of tulle and a broken parasol/umbrella with pieces of my skirt attached to the ends of the umbrella. i was thinking about bubbles too, but i am not sure how i am tieing it all together. some suggestions would be lovely. I am not familiar with that myth, could you tell me more?

[JasperCorel]

I have been thinking about something with lots of tulle and a broken parasol/umbrella with pieces of my skirt attached to the ends of the umbrella.

That would be wicked.

[tanqgirl]

^this doesnt apply to the thread, but i used to LOVE that show!!! (the one in your avatar!!!)

[aintnojuliet]

I have been thinking about something with lots of tulle and a broken parasol/umbrella with pieces of my skirt attached to the ends of the umbrella.

That would be wicked.

I'm still brainstorming. I'm also thinking about have a tea set maybe on a table when I might be sitting drinking tea and giving out little gifts int he sugar or cream holder when someone sits down with me, or I could be hold a tray with it.

I also love your avatar. I used to watch that show every time it was on, I had a very big crush on that particular fellow.

[aintnojuliet]

does anyone know if brigaders need tickets. I have no problem buying one, but just need to know since I was planning to buy some tickets tomorrow with friends.....also who else is planning to brigade the Boston show? What are your ideas? Lets get this spark flaming

[JordanaL]

also who else is planning to brigade the Boston show? What are your ideas? Lets get this spark flaming

im going to boston. have a costume idea, but not an act yet. working like hell on it now

[Liz]

as far as I know..there's been no official word yet on the brigade list/or not status...but I have a feeling there will be one.

I'll be at boston, philly, dc, baltimore, and nyc hopefully

[aintnojuliet]

as far as I know..there's been no official word yet on the brigade list/or not status...but I have a feeling there will be one.

I'll be at boston, philly, dc, baltimore, and nyc hopefully

awesome! My name is Crystal. I guess I'll just buy a ticket just in case. Rather be safe than sorry.

[fairytalevegas]

as far as I know..there's been no official word yet on the brigade list/or not status...but I have a feeling there will be one.

I'll be at boston, philly, dc, baltimore, and nyc for sure because i wanna see lauren.

[aintnojuliet]

also who else is planning to brigade the Boston show? What are your ideas? Lets get this spark flaming

im going to boston. have a costume idea, but not an act yet. working like hell on it now

What are you working on?

[JordanaL]

also who else is planning to brigade the Boston show? What are your ideas? Lets get this spark flaming

im going to boston. have a costume idea, but not an act yet. working like hell on it now

What are you working on?

for Boston, i think im working with a red and black theme, and NYC a pink and black theme. Philly i have a totally unrelated idea that is pretty much set. but what i have for nyc and boston is kinda like a saloon looking girl, but much more circusy looking. im using these photos as inspiration http://www.candylust.org/poisoned_apples_circus_nicole_keri.php
i wanna do something with cookies:) i was in a Rocky Horror Picture show cast and was known as Cookie Girl to many, as id always have cookies for people. i want to work that in somehow.
if not, i have no other ideas as of now, and am totally up for anything:)

[aintnojuliet]

also who else is planning to brigade the Boston show? What are your ideas? Lets get this spark flaming

im going to boston. have a costume idea, but not an act yet. working like hell on it now

What are you working on?

for Boston, i think im working with a red and black theme, and NYC a pink and black theme. Philly i have a totally unrelated idea that is pretty much set. but what i have for nyc and boston is kinda like a saloon looking girl, but much more circusy looking. im using these photos as inspiration http://www.candylust.org/poisoned_apples_circus_nicole_keri.php
i wanna do something with cookies:) i was in a Rocky Horror Picture show cast and was known as Cookie Girl to many, as id always have cookies for people. i want to work that in somehow.
if not, i have no other ideas as of now, and am totally up for anything:)

It sounds wonderful! The cookie idea sounds interesting, too! 
I am thinking about having tea in my act.....it's still brewing...not pun intended 
I do like the idea of color themes.

[SisterDesire]

This is great timing for me...... I have 3 surgeries scheduled in the near future, so instead of thinking about them, I am SEWING LIKE A CRAZED LUNATIC !!!!!  I plan on having a different costume and (set of) props for each show......... haven't slept in weeks !  It is going to be well worth it, though.  I can't wait.

[Liz]

This is great timing for me...... I have 3 surgeries scheduled in the near future, so instead of thinking about them, I am SEWING LIKE A CRAZED LUNATIC !!!!!  I plan on having a different costume and (set of) props for each show......... haven't slept in weeks !  It is going to be well worth it, though.  I can't wait.

eeep good luck with your surgeries sweetie!!

[doritojoe89]

i'm hopefully brigading at the atlanta show. of course, this does require that i figure out something to do....

i would LOVE to brigade at the ATL and Birmingham shows..   

  www.myspace.com/doritojoe89 

 hit me up with ideas  so we can get this thing organized

[Blue Larkspur]

Hey, I'm going to the Durham, NC and Norfolk, VA shows and I'd like to help with the Brigade.  At the Raleigh show I helped brigade by painting things on people's faces. (I also painted one of the paintings on stage for The Red Paintings.) I dressed up, set up a little table, and painted things like hearts, moons, stars, flowers, etc. on people's faces (for free of course - some people actually wanted to pay me. ). It turned out to be REALLY popular.  I couldn't even keep up with all the people wanting little hearts and stuff!  I think I even made someone into a panda bear.  I would LOVE to do something like that again if I could.  My sister will be with me at the NORVA show, and she'd be my assistant there.  She's actually very artistic herself.

Any thoughts?  Where to organize? Etc?

THANKS! 

[mandapanda]

I love reading everyone's ideas...so many variations of art.

Myself and about 5 other friends will be brigading at the St. Louis, MO show.  We're going to brigade as the lollipop guild.  Probably wear some crazy combination of cancan meets ballet.  We're going to hand out various types of suckers to the crowd.  Might have people sing a bar of their favorite Dolls song to earn a sucker.  I'm so excited I can barely stand it. 

[tanqgirl]

im gonna have my bf brigade with me if i decide to do it i should be fun....i already know what we would wear but im not positive what we would do yet...especially b/c he's a bit nervous

[lentower]

This is great timing for me...... I have 3 surgeries scheduled in the near future, so instead of thinking about them, I am SEWING LIKE A CRAZED LUNATIC !!!!!  I plan on having a different costume and (set of) props for each show......... haven't slept in weeks !  It is going to be well worth it, though.  I can't wait.

i suspect both the brigadings and surgeries will go well.

best with both!

[dj50tonhamster]

This is great timing for me...... I have 3 surgeries scheduled in the near future, so instead of thinking about them, I am SEWING LIKE A CRAZED LUNATIC !!!!!  I plan on having a different costume and (set of) props for each show......... haven't slept in weeks !  It is going to be well worth it, though.  I can't wait.

eeep good luck with your surgeries sweetie!!

w0rd.

Hey, I'm going to the Durham, NC and Norfolk, VA shows and I'd like to help with the Brigade.  At the Raleigh show I helped brigade by painting things on people's faces. (I also painted one of the paintings on stage for The Red Paintings.) I dressed up, set up a little table, and painted things like hearts, moons, stars, flowers, etc. on people's faces (for free of course - some people actually wanted to pay me. ). It turned out to be REALLY popular.  I couldn't even keep up with all the people wanting little hearts and stuff!  I think I even made someone into a panda bear.  I would LOVE to do something like that again if I could.  My sister will be with me at the NORVA show, and she'd be my assistant there.  She's actually very artistic herself.

Any thoughts?  Where to organize? Etc?

Hey, I remember you. I was the tall guy with the big camera if you remember. I have some pics if you want them. Anyway, I say go for it. You seemed to be quite the hit. You might need to bring a folding table & chair but, beyond that, you should be ready to go. Good luck!

[Blue Larkspur]

Hey, I'm going to the Durham, NC and Norfolk, VA shows and I'd like to help with the Brigade.  At the Raleigh show I helped brigade by painting things on people's faces. (I also painted one of the paintings on stage for The Red Paintings.) I dressed up, set up a little table, and painted things like hearts, moons, stars, flowers, etc. on people's faces (for free of course - some people actually wanted to pay me. ). It turned out to be REALLY popular.  I couldn't even keep up with all the people wanting little hearts and stuff!  I think I even made someone into a panda bear.  I would LOVE to do something like that again if I could.  My sister will be with me at the NORVA show, and she'd be my assistant there.  She's actually very artistic herself.

Any thoughts?  Where to organize? Etc?

Hey, I remember you. I was the tall guy with the big camera if you remember. I have some pics if you want them. Anyway, I say go for it. You seemed to be quite the hit. You might need to bring a folding table & chair but, beyond that, you should be ready to go. Good luck!

I remember you too!  I guess I'd just need to find out if there's any brigade people I'd "report" too.   And hey, I'd love to see what some of those pictures turned out like!  (or maybe I don't....depending on how photogenic/non-photogenic I was that night! hehe)

[Tak Vil]

If you plan on making it to the UK, then i am definitely up for this.... I might even try saving up some air fare

Hello, I'm new here.... am interested in brigading for the winter tour, or at the very least making it over from the UK. I've never seen the dresden dolls live and would love to meet other UK fans planning to fly to the states.

[aintnojuliet]

This is great timing for me...... I have 3 surgeries scheduled in the near future, so instead of thinking about them, I am SEWING LIKE A CRAZED LUNATIC !!!!!  I plan on having a different costume and (set of) props for each show......... haven't slept in weeks !  It is going to be well worth it, though.  I can't wait.

best of luck to you <3

[JordanaL]

I was the tall guy with the big camera if you remember.

doug? tall? no way!!!

see you friday:-)

[aintnojuliet]

I am super excited about this....

I have been brainstorming non-stop.

Picture this....a very small table.... with layered tulle tablecloth....tea set, girl sitting facing outwards drinking tea quietly in dollish-tea party-dress with hat-because you need hats at a tea party-with a chair across from her. I was thinking about having 3 chairs one might have a stuffed animal/doll in it. She may seem like she is talking to herself. Inviting people to join..... If someone sits down she will offer tea, and or maybe a trinket hidden in the sugar tea cup. I was also thinking of putting small notes under the cups on the table. Who ever comes for tea gets a little message, random inspirational quote-lyric, fortune-thingie.

I have been trying to consider how cold it will be in December..-layers are key!-..though the weather has been fickle for awhile, and I remember last winter took awhile to actually get truly cold till the end of the season. When I saw the Dolls at the Orpheum Theatre in April 2005-was it? or 2006? It was decently warmish out and a lot of the brigaders were outside. I believe a picnic was involved, but I was late to the show due to getting lost in Boston like I've never been lost before.

Any input-output?

[lentower]

Picture this....a very small table.... with layered tulle tablecloth....tea set, girl sitting facing outwards drinking tea quietly in dollish-tea party-dress with hat-because you need hats at a tea party-with a chair across from her. I was thinking about having 3 chairs one might have a stuffed animal/doll in it. She may seem like she is talking to herself. Inviting people to join..... If someone sits down she will offer tea, and or maybe a trinket hidden in the sugar tea cup. I was also thinking of putting small notes under the cups on the table. Who ever comes for tea gets a little message, random inspirational quote-lyric, fortune-thingie.

ladies wear gloves to tea.  maybe lace?

you could put the messages inside fortune cookies ...

[Musings]

I am super excited about this....

I have been brainstorming non-stop.

Picture this....a very small table.... with layered tulle tablecloth....tea set, girl sitting facing outwards drinking tea quietly in dollish-tea party-dress with hat-because you need hats at a tea party-with a chair across from her. I was thinking about having 3 chairs one might have a stuffed animal/doll in it. She may seem like she is talking to herself. Inviting people to join..... If someone sits down she will offer tea, and or maybe a trinket hidden in the sugar tea cup. I was also thinking of putting small notes under the cups on the table. Who ever comes for tea gets a little message, random inspirational quote-lyric, fortune-thingie.

I have been trying to consider how cold it will be in December..-layers are key!-..though the weather has been fickle for awhile, and I remember last winter took awhile to actually get truly cold till the end of the season. When I saw the Dolls at the Orpheum Theatre in April 2005-was it? or 2006? It was decently warmish out and a lot of the brigaders were outside. I believe a picnic was involved, but I was late to the show due to getting lost in Boston like I've never been lost before.

Any input-output?

You know I'll be visiting you to get some tea and a fortune-thingie...

[mandapanda]

How fun it must be to live in/around the east coast cities.  I haven't heard much from people in the midwest in regards to brigading...where are you??? 

BTW...I LOVE the tea party idea!!!

[tanqgirl]

^ agreed i havent heard anything about midwest people brigading!!

i wish i could go to the boston show...but since it's winter i'll be home from school...but it's cool i like chicago too!

[lentower]

How fun it must be to live in/around the east coast cities.  I haven't heard much from people in the midwest in regards to brigading...where are you??? 

St. Louis is getting it's brigade act together!

[aintnojuliet]

How fun it must be to live in/around the east coast cities.  I haven't heard much from people in the midwest in regards to brigading...where are you??? 

BTW...I LOVE the tea party idea!!!

thanks!
I live in CT.

[aintnojuliet]

Picture this....a very small table.... with layered tulle tablecloth....tea set, girl sitting facing outwards drinking tea quietly in dollish-tea party-dress with hat-because you need hats at a tea party-with a chair across from her. I was thinking about having 3 chairs one might have a stuffed animal/doll in it. She may seem like she is talking to herself. Inviting people to join..... If someone sits down she will offer tea, and or maybe a trinket hidden in the sugar tea cup. I was also thinking of putting small notes under the cups on the table. Who ever comes for tea gets a little message, random inspirational quote-lyric, fortune-thingie.

ladies wear gloves to tea.  maybe lace?

you could put the messages inside fortune cookies ...

lace gloves yeah, i also have vintage black lady gloves.

I'm not quite sure how to put message inside fortune cookies.....suggestions?

[aintnojuliet]

I am super excited about this....

I have been brainstorming non-stop.

Picture this....a very small table.... with layered tulle tablecloth....tea set, girl sitting facing outwards drinking tea quietly in dollish-tea party-dress with hat-because you need hats at a tea party-with a chair across from her. I was thinking about having 3 chairs one might have a stuffed animal/doll in it. She may seem like she is talking to herself. Inviting people to join..... If someone sits down she will offer tea, and or maybe a trinket hidden in the sugar tea cup. I was also thinking of putting small notes under the cups on the table. Who ever comes for tea gets a little message, random inspirational quote-lyric, fortune-thingie.

I have been trying to consider how cold it will be in December..-layers are key!-..though the weather has been fickle for awhile, and I remember last winter took awhile to actually get truly cold till the end of the season. When I saw the Dolls at the Orpheum Theatre in April 2005-was it? or 2006? It was decently warmish out and a lot of the brigaders were outside. I believe a picnic was involved, but I was late to the show due to getting lost in Boston like I've never been lost before.

Any input-output?

You know I'll be visiting you to get some tea and a fortune-thingie...

I know you will, that's one reason I love you!


I will be awaiting your arrival Miss....

[Liz]

so many great ideas have been arising

there should be an official brigade announcement coming in a few days

[tanqgirl]

Picture this....a very small table.... with layered tulle tablecloth....tea set, girl sitting facing outwards drinking tea quietly in dollish-tea party-dress with hat-because you need hats at a tea party-with a chair across from her. I was thinking about having 3 chairs one might have a stuffed animal/doll in it. She may seem like she is talking to herself. Inviting people to join..... If someone sits down she will offer tea, and or maybe a trinket hidden in the sugar tea cup. I was also thinking of putting small notes under the cups on the table. Who ever comes for tea gets a little message, random inspirational quote-lyric, fortune-thingie.

ladies wear gloves to tea.  maybe lace?

you could put the messages inside fortune cookies ...

lace gloves yeah, i also have vintage black lady gloves.

I'm not quite sure how to put message inside fortune cookies.....suggestions?

the only way i know of succsesfully doing so is actually making the cookies yourself...im sure there's a recipe somewhere!

[lentower]

ladies wear gloves to tea.  maybe lace?

you could put the messages inside fortune cookies ...

lace gloves yeah, i also have vintage black lady gloves.

I'm not quite sure how to put message inside fortune cookies.....suggestions?

the only way i know of succsesfully doing so is actually making the cookies yourself...im sure there's a recipe somewhere!

you can order them on the internet

but you can also find recipes
they aren't that hard to make,
and cheaper to do so
the hardest part is usually doing up the
paper strips with the fortunes on them

i suggest a trial run soon,
just so you won't be tryin' new bakin'
at the last minute

[c.rose.run]

i've been away so long... first post on this new board and, well golly, first post in a long long time.  this is Caitlin Rose, signing back on to say that captain teapot misses her freaks.  except now i'm Miss Jacqueline Box, revolutionary hoop-erstar (at least for this tour, methinks).  since i'm all the way in arizona, it's hard for me to hit up too many of these dates, but i think i'm going to bust my butt to get to atlanta.  something grand will happen, whether it be hooping or just generally acting like a freak.  still formulating a concrete idea...

i'd like to meet the new family in this here parts.  i've been gone so very long, i'm new all over again.  say hello!  i'd love to know you!

[SisterDesire]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the support.... Liz, I've been workig like CRAZY on what we talked about !!  I'll send you some pics today if I can !!  Wow ; My sewing machine has come in handy....almost all of my cosumes are done !