Sunday, June 16, 2013

The Butler Didn't Do It

Sometimes, you get a break just when you need one.

After some very stressful weeks getting important stuff done*, I was delighted to be invited to one of Bear's parties. He's just got engaged to his girlfriend Clarice, and I can think of no better reason to celebrate. Anyway, the pair of them love an excuse to dress up, so they decided to hold a murder-mystery party based on CLUEDO/CLUE.

* Vague, I know.]

I just got back. Here's a picture of us, all dolled up.

CLUEDO, Bear style. The guy can party. (The picture's worth a click, there's tons of detail.)

From left to right:

Colonel Bear Mustard - The lad himself. Trust him to nab the best costume opportunity. But he carries it off magnificently, don't you think? The moustache was a nice touch; I can just see him sipping a gin and tonic in Poonah, India during the Reign of Victoria. And trust me, this fella can roar like a general.

Miss Clarice Peacock - Bear's beautiful fiancée. An American bear, originally from the deep woods in Augusta, Georgia. She'd not played the game before, so I explained that we were there to solve the murder of Doctor Black. For added realism, King provided a dead zebra, which he declared was Dr. Black-White, a close relative. I thought he'd never stop laughing.

Professor Indigo Plum - I dug out one of Uncle Idaho's old smoking jackets. I think he'd been smoking kippers in it. There was still one in the pocket, in fact. Luckily, there was time to dry clean it, else I'd never have got a date. On which subject...

Miss Abbey Scarlet - My lovely next door neighbour, and date for the evening. Blonde today, in a simple red t-shirt and a pair of jeans. Bare feet, as ever. Not exactly pulling out all the stops on the costume front, but every time she spoke to me I forgot my name.

Reverend Max Green - Taking time off from invading Bolivia in a submarine, Herr Doktor Tunguska brought his own murder weapons along. I salute him; when he method acts, this guy goes deep. Of course, the Reverend's attire is his own. He's diverse.

"Mrs" T-101 White - A late addition to the party. This decommissioned Terminator has been in the shed for a while, but agreed to cross-dress to play the cook and make up the boy/girl ratio. He rather liked the idea, actually, and already had his own pig-tailed wig. Worrying. The chef's apron was another late addition; we didn't want to frighten the horses.

We had a lot of fun.

And the butler didn't do it.

It turned out it was Max in the Shed with the Bazooka.

Some things never change.


Indigo

This blog entry is dedicated to Yamini... Hari Om, Yam!
This blog entry is protected by copyright © Indigo Roth, 2010-2013

18 comments:

  1. Oh, you guys do know how to have fun! I adore histrionics.

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    1. Hey Roxie! Oh my, yes, it's amazing how much fun you can have if you're not careful. Indigo

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  2. Hari OM
    Oh my - can you feel me blushing??? Pranaams and namaskaarams to you Indigo-ji!! I loved this - especially as Cluedo has long been a favourite game. Great characters all the better for being live.

    Big hugs from warm, wet Mumbai... (eek).. YAM xxx

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    1. Namaste, Yam! Blushing? Oh pshht! You asked for more T-101, and this is all I had ;) But I'm glad you like it. I hope you clicked the piccy for extra graphical goodness? Wet in Mumbai? Ah yes, Monsoon Season. I'd love to see it. I had a work VISA a couple of years ago, but they never sent me! =( Indigo x

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    2. ...I did - but still o'erwhelm'd! Yes to the piccie - Indigo Plums are tasty and make very good jam I believe. Just don't let that cook near you! Cluedo could get too real.

      Shame about that trip - I'm pretty sure you'd love Mumbai - it's happenin' place! YAM &*>

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    3. Hah! That's good advice! And yes, I was itching to see as much of the place as I could. Indigo x

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  3. I hope there will be some of your fantastic artwork in The Book ...

    Enjoyed!

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    1. Hi Jenn! Thanks, that gives me a fuzzy feeling. Not too much of it so far, tho there will definitely be a few. Indigo x

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  4. What a marvelous drawing! Clarise is especially adorable with her blue toenails. You and Abbey make a cute couple.

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    1. Hey Jayne! Thank you, m'dear, you're too kind. Oooh, d'you know, you'd make a ravishing Miss Scarlet... Indigo x

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  5. An interesting collection of characters. I'll bet that was some party!

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    1. Hey Linda! Oh my yes. Those bears know how to throw a do! Indigo x

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  6. Congrats to Colonel Bear Mustard & Miss Clarice Peacock on their engagement! I absolutely LOVE the artwork!

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    1. Hey Mia! Thank you. And yes, the wedding should be something special ;) Indigo x

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  7. How did Max kill someone with BUBBLEGUM!!!

    Beware of Scarlet women... especially the barefoot ones. THEY are known to carry bubble gum too!

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    1. Hey Katherine! Ooooh, BAZOOKA! I remember those crappy little Bazooka Joe cartoons inside the wrappers. Tho to be honest I was more of a FRUIT SALAD and BLACKJACKS kinda guy! Indigo x

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  8. So, providing the body was Kings only contribution. Perhaps he was lock picking that wardrobe while you played?.....

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    1. Dammit, I didn't think of that. This may explain the tie he was wearing at the American Embassy this week...

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