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Dinner Party Guest List--Any Ten People Who Ever Lived

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Sofia
 
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Reply Fri 11 Jul, 2003 10:03 pm
I think the most lovely spot I saw for dining was in the movie My House in Umbria.

Set in Italy, they ate outside on a veranda or loggia. At night, she had those lovely 'japanese lanterns'...the breeze....the view...

Lovely. A similar location for dreamy dining-- The birthday party in the movie Chocolat.

I think that is where I'll invite my lovely ten (or ten thousand) children for dinner.
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cavfancier
 
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Reply Fri 11 Jul, 2003 10:10 pm
Sofia, I've never eaten cat before, but I have eaten...turkey. Ten thousand children is quite the accomplishment! Grats! I believe that classifies as a brood. Haven't seen My House in Umbria, but Chocolat was very cool. Is 'Umbria' worth the watch? I have heard mixed things about it.
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ossobuco
 
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Reply Fri 11 Jul, 2003 10:28 pm
Because I am a benighted italy fanatic, I have kept up, until just recently, with everybody's house in. I am personally more interested in italians' homes of whatever size in their own place. Still, I tend to check this stuff out. Don't remember 'my house in Umbria'. But certainly the locale would do for a visit. (smile).

I hate to see Tuscany and Umbria become large bed and breakfast associations. That is what it seems from reading about it now. But I am guessing real life goes on under all the press on these fine provinces.

(Sorry, short digression, grrrrr.)

let us say that some of our dinner parties happen there, or at least mine.
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Sofia
 
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Reply Fri 11 Jul, 2003 10:43 pm
Well...My House in Umbria... A slow character study, but quirky. Maggie Smith invites train wreck victims to her house... It was worth a lazy weekday afternoon to me.

Pretty sites shown.
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Roberta
 
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Reply Sat 12 Jul, 2003 02:29 am
Hmmm, A site for the dinner party. I have several possibilities. A large schooner sailing out on the ocean far from shore. The Bronx Zoo. Maybe a hotel high in the mountains of Norway. I must ponder further.
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Montana
 
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Reply Sat 12 Jul, 2003 03:25 am
Sofia wrote:
I think the most lovely spot I saw for dining was in the movie My House in Umbria.

Set in Italy, they ate outside on a veranda or loggia. At night, she had those lovely 'japanese lanterns'...the breeze....the view...

Lovely. A similar location for dreamy dining-- The birthday party in the movie Chocolat.

I think that is where I'll invite my lovely ten (or ten thousand) children for dinner.


Sofia
Chocolat was an awesome movie. I've seen it several times and will probably see it several more. Loved the dinner party for sure ;-)
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Roberta
 
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Reply Sat 12 Jul, 2003 05:54 am
Osso, There's no deadline. Fine-tune your guest list to your heart's content. Didn't mean to apply pressure. I'm a bit overeager for your list to be completed so that I can noodge you about the reasons you've made the choices you've made. I'm waiting to hear about Marcus Aurelius, among others.

Diane, Thanks for putting in a good word for me with BBB. Her guest list is fascinating. I wouldn't mind sitting at that table.
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BumbleBeeBoogie
 
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Reply Sat 12 Jul, 2003 08:57 am
Diane is so smart!
Diane wrote:
BumbleBeeBoogie, I would love to attend your party!! The group couldn't be more interesting or diverse. And with you as the hostess, the success is guaranteed. Actually, I think you would also like for Roberta to be there. Both of you are smart, tough ladies with exceptionally intelligent minds and the ability to hold your own in any conversation. Not too sweet, but just the right mixture of smarts and good manners.


Now everyone knows why I included Diane in my list of great dinner guests. She is smart enough to get her dinner table seat moved to my right, the seat of honor at my table.

Now don't be surprised if those rascals Dyslexia, Fbaezer, Blatham and Asherman compete for that honored chair. :wink:

Roberta is a new A2K personality to me. But upon Diane's recommendation I will have to check her out. Good networking, Diane.
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sweetcomplication
 
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Reply Sat 12 Jul, 2003 09:03 am
Cav, the rest of our guests (including Lil Kim) will be dining at Kara's wee cottage in Ireland (as she tells it) ... not to worry, it's actually quite large, overlooking an incredible view down to the sea ... will that be sufficient motivation for you to be our very best chef ever?
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cavfancier
 
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Reply Sat 12 Jul, 2003 09:07 am
I am everyone's best chef ever...that's my job Wink Ireland on the coast sounds quite nice indeed. I was thinking, that actress who played Faith on Buffy, the Vampire Slayer (series), and the girlfriend in the movie The New Guy....I don't think she would be much of a conversationalist....but she's also hot. For 10 people, I will need at least two scullery maids.
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sweetcomplication
 
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Reply Sat 12 Jul, 2003 09:17 am
cavfancier wrote:
I am everyone's best chef ever...that's my job Wink Ireland on the coast sounds quite nice indeed. I was thinking, that actress who played Faith on Buffy, the Vampire Slayer (series), and the girlfriend in the movie The New Guy....I don't think she would be much of a conversationalist....but she's also hot. For 10 people, I will need at least two scullery maids.


Oh, goodness, now I feel bad...you're quite right, that is your job, huh? "everyone's best chef ever" Well, so as not to use you in that way as all the others apparently do, you will become Lil Kim's dinner partner, that way we will keep the guest list @ 10 and "everyone" will be happy. Okay? (besides, if we're still hungry, don't forget we are having BBQ @ Joe Nation's 1969 party directly afterwards!)
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sweetcomplication
 
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Reply Sat 12 Jul, 2003 09:26 am
BoGoWo and Cav: please see page 11 of this thread to be sure to set aside time ... thank you, O Canada
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cavfancier
 
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Reply Sat 12 Jul, 2003 09:27 am
No need to feel bad...you can't cook professionally unless you love it to death. I don't mind cooking as long as I have my two hot scullery maids.
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sweetcomplication
 
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Reply Sat 12 Jul, 2003 09:30 am
Gotcha, Boss (credit to Setanta!), but I want this to be your night as well, w/o responsibilities but w/the right to party ... all night long with your one, got it: one!, partner, Lil Kim - check out page 11 and, if you can't make it, do let me know so I can substitute someone else
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cavfancier
 
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Reply Sat 12 Jul, 2003 09:54 am
Hmm...think I still need two dates, umm, 'assistants'....and don't worry about my party, you would be amazed at the 'behind the scenes' kitchen stories out there...Anthony Bourdain's book "Kitchen Confidential" comes to mind, and I could tell a few myself... Very Happy
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sweetcomplication
 
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Reply Sat 12 Jul, 2003 10:02 am
alright, Cav, the fantasy is 10, count them: 10, party of 10 as chosen by moi; therefore, either you be satisfied with Lil Kim (who, in order to keep up with your demands had been invited only at your lust, I mean, request), or you're both out! Choose your poison ...
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cavfancier
 
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Reply Sat 12 Jul, 2003 10:13 am
Hmm, okay, Lil Kim it is then.
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cavfancier
 
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Reply Sat 12 Jul, 2003 10:14 am
We chefs be divas Wink
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sweetcomplication
 
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Reply Sun 13 Jul, 2003 11:32 am
yes, Cav, ain't we all? but, no worries, your place is secure :wink:
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snood
 
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Reply Mon 14 Jul, 2003 07:37 am
Spike Lee
Gwen Ifill (journalist)
James Baldwin
Lena Horne
Anita Baker (singer)
Bebe Neuwirth (Lilith from Frasier)
Julius Erving
Kareem Abdul-Jabaar
Janeane Garafolo (comedian/actress)
Marina Sirtis (the telepath from Next Generation)
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