Throw Me Some Ideas, Mister!

January 7, 2008 | Filed in: Ask Teh Internets, Contest, Life in LA

Post #4 about moving….sort of…

Wait! Don’t go! Please stay, let me tell you about a contest! I’m also going to ask you out on a date! *wink, wink*

In less than three weeks, I’ll have made the big move far, far north of Alabama to the land of fried pepsi and corn. That means I have only about 18 days left to have some fun with mah peeps here in Mobile. Only EIGHT. TEEN. DAYS.

This is the part where I need your help. And for your trouble, you could win some supa-dupa prizes!

Heather, her highness, The Queen of Shake-Shake and I plan to live it up these next 18 days. We want ideas and suggestions of things you would like to see us do together before we must say goodbye. What kind of trouble or fun can you get us into? Give us some ideas!

We will be awarding a true Southern gift set (pronounced “Suthun”), complete with Mardi Gras beads and moon pies, canned boiled peanuts (pronounced “boled”), plus several other “Suthun” surprises!, to the winner(s) whose fun idea(s) we pick.**

Here are some guidelines to assist you in making your suggestions:

1. It must be affordable. (While we’d love to rent a jet to fly our pasty selves the Caymen Islands, sadly our trust funds have gone dry.)

2. We are not opposed to making idiots of ourselves, complete with photographic evidence, however, we are not willing to do anything that would get us arrested. (Nakedness, robbery, and pr0stitution are all off limits.)

3. We want to have FUN (spoken with lots! of! emotion!, “FUN!”)! Classy fun, immature fun, redneck fun…we’ll take all kinds!

4. Since our nannies up and quit on us, we may have to bring our children along. (This goes back to the nakedness, robbery, and pr0stitution being off limits.)

5. Nothing kinky. Heather and I don’t like each other that way.

We’ll post the pictures, possibly youtube videos depending on the ideas, and give a full report of our adventures.

Ooooh, I’m almost forgot about our date! Heather and I are going to a Mardi Gras parade Saturday night, January 19th. If you’d like to join us in Lower Alabama, get some beads, and meet us, let us know. We’d love to have you come along! For reals, y’all. There are many, many bloggers within an easy driving distance from Mobile, so we hope to see your pretty little faces, January 19th.

Quick review! We need fun, you give ideas, we use your suggestion, you get prizes, you come for a Mardi Gras parade, you have the greatest time EVAH with us, you go home and make everyone jealous when you tell them how much fun you had.

Sound good?

“When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There is a microscopically thin line between being brilliantly creative and acting like the most gigantic idiot on earth. So what the hell, leap!”

-Cynthia Heimel

**I should probably say something all disclaimery here, so I’ll say this…All prizes are chosen by Heather and I. Prizes are subject to change on our whims. You may not like our prizes and they could possibly end up in a “dirty Santa” game next Christmas. We are not responsible if it gets cold here on January 19th and the parade ends up sucking donkey balls. Boobies are not flashed at Mardi Gras here in Mobile, so exhibitionists may want to take that into consideration or risk getting arrested. We’ll choose winners based on how fun their ideas are or by how much money they are willing to pay us. We prefer cash in small bills since they are easier to hide from the IRS. We may only choose one winner, we may pick 10 winners.

Co-author credits to The Queen.

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Oh yeah… I’m already thinking about this one!!!

Jamie’s last blog post..Project - Living Room

I think y’all should print out a grocery bag FULL of fake money, dress up in overalls, dirty your faces, black out some teeth, put you hair in crooked braids (use a piece of old wire clothes hanger on the inside so they stick out all goofy) and go to the fanciest open houses in your area. When you get inside the McMansions, ya gotta act alllll kinds of hickified. You must call each other Bernice and Beulah-Mae. You must say GOLLLLLLLLLLY a lot. Then you must ask the realtor showing the digs how much that that shack is running these days. When she/he tells you, you must then refer to your paper bag of fake money and ponder outloud iffin’s you’ens have enough to buy it right there!

then run…to the next open house.

Katrina’s last blog post..Ow…. now with pics and story and feelings and crap

PS
Don’t forget to ask the realtor where the best place to keep the hogs would be. And the 27 youngin’s ya got between ya.

Katrina’s last blog post..Ow…. now with pics and story and feelings and crap

I’ll be at Mardi Gras that night (and every other night)… But I’ll be glued within watchcing distance of my stand, OE somehow roped me into working ALL of Mardi Gras this year **Sigh** - still not sure how that happened.

Yard rollin’. Cow tippin’. Snipe huntin’. Real estate sign borrowin’ (BORROWIN’ mind you, not stealin’!)

I’m sure there are better ideas on the rise, but those were things that I did back in the day that seem terribly fun and tempting now.

I TOTALLY wish I could come to Mardi Gras with you, but justifying the 6 hour drive might be difficult with a Rock Star/Spa/Makeover/Movie/Sing-along Slumber party to plan.

I’m already tired just typing the description of the party.

Auburn Gal Always’s last blog post..For June…

Do you have one of those (awful) Libby Lu stores near you? I would love to see you two go in there and have a makeover party, the likes of which that trashtastic store has never seen.

all things bd’s last blog post..You Can’t Take Down Other People’s Kids

Wouldn’t you know that today is the day my creativity decided to die. If I get a better idea than karaoke, I’ll come back. My apologies in advance for my immense lameness.

andi’s last blog post..Mothers unite to defeat HOB

You know, I think anything that starts off,

“Well we were drinkin’ one night”

Rounds in the middle with,

“. . .in the back of the truck . . .”

And ends with,

“. . . and that’s when the cops showed up.”

Anything like that would be a good way to wrap things up in Alabama.

canape’s last blog post..Haiku holiday

Okay, apparently I TOTALLY missed some big news. Will go back to the archives now.

I say if you have the kids then you either need to go to the beach for some warm sun and sand or on a swamp tour (wearing ridiculous alligator hats).

Of course, if there were babysitters I’d say a trip to NOLA was called for.

I know it’s not that creative.

I could teach you a game called forks that you can play in front of your house–especially if you’re going to move. It would be good and redneck and could involved beer. I would also require funny hats to up the fun quotient.

MammaLoves’s last blog post..Sick in Bed and Torturing Myself

Seriously DYING at Katrina’s recommendation - go with that. I’ve got nothing. Nadda. I lead a horribly boring life and can’t recommend a thing.

Teri’s last blog post..The Path Less Taken

Ya’ll should go muddin’! In a big truck! With a Get R Done sticker across the entire rear window.

Or maybe that’s just an Indiana thing.

Henny Penny’s last blog post..Hiatus, Hiatus

Do some Beyoncé-style choreographed moves to Baby Got Back. Maybe pad the butts a little for extra effect. Make sure to braodcast on YouTube. It’s easy and you can do it while the kids are around.
Although I really like the muddin’ in a big truck with the Git R Done sticker. That just exudes class.

mrs. mustard’s last blog post..Praise Alibaba! I found Jesus!

Cow tippin sounds good. As does going and getting a makeover. But how about a good old fashion backyard BBQ with enough alcohol to float a boat! Hubby can babysit and the girls can have a wing ding good ole time. Hope you enjoy the last few days here in Bama, I hear its going to be pretty warm, so a trip to the beach may not be out of the question either.

justmylife’s last blog post..My parents are building a new house and I can’t wait to go “shopping”

My only idea was mooning someone, but with the whole “no nudity” thing, I guess you won’t be doing that.
Anyway, wanted to say I love the nod to Church Lady in your header. I have the amazing talent of being able to do the Church Lady dance. Don’t make me break it out on ya! You will drop to my feet with fits of jealousy. Or maybe you’ll drop to the ground trying to hide your face while you laugh at me. Either way…

Sarah @ Ordinary Days’s last blog post..Hot Mama Revolution: I Dare Ya!

Oh wait I know!! The south is synonymous with big hair, right? I dare you guys to get some big hair going on and go out in public. Pictures are necessary, of course.
Sarah @ Ordinary Days’s last blog post..Hot Mama Revolution: I Dare Ya!

Okay, I know you and Heather don’t like each other THAT way but you have to go onto the U.S.S. Alabama and stand on the bow of the ship, ala Titanic style. Also, whomever is playing the part of Jack has to stand up and shout, “I’m king of the world!”. And I do mean shout.

Mama DB’s last blog post..Sugar Crash

Wait a minute. I know it’s Alabama - but you don’t get arrested for “nakedness” unless it’s in public.

That being said, why not spend a weekend in Gulf Shores - or go on to Panama City? I’m sure you two could find plenty of trouble to get in at either of those locations.

RWA’s last blog post..It’s funny until you get 90 more days in jail

Please please go & tip a cow. I think that would be a photo op if ever there was one!!

Anglophile Football Fanatic’s last blog post..FM #15: We’re Off to See the Wizard

if it can’t be kinky, erm, i got nothin’!

ali’s last blog post..Hot Mamas Know…their jeans underwear

Only 18 more days? Wow!
I got nuthin’ for ideas though.

Sarah at In the Trenches of Mommyhood’s last blog post..Yawn

No idea what you should do, but I can’t wait to read about it!

tommie’s last blog post..Weekly winners…..

Hmmm… you got some pretty good ideas already that I wouldnt mind seeing! I say this: Booze, dress up clothes, a camera, and more booze. Have at it!

Miss’s last blog post..A Perfect Post, amongst other things

What a lovely idea!
Coming up with suggestions is not so easy though. But will have a think!

Casdok’s last blog post..Honesty is a vertue or is it?

Well the jackass and I (who have been friends for 17 years) tore up the town [northwest] Indiana style before she left for Florida for 10 days. Yours is granted, a much sadder event, as I could not give up my right hand if she moved across many states. In any event, she recently got a Durango (with a Hemi) so on a snowy Indiana night after a few drinks at our local hussyspot, I mean hangout. We, ok me, did burnouts and donuts to see what that truck really has. Then we went to Walgreens to buy our “boyfriends” dirty/sexy Christmas cards and in the process almost peed our pants laughing and got many dirty looks. It was immature and irresponsible, but damn was it fun. Not exactly orignal or fall off your chair funny to the outsider but we sure enjoyed it.

Obviously, Jennifer, there are a lot of people out there with a cow fetish. heehee.

If it weren’t for those nasty cow patties…..

Queen of Shake Shake’s last blog post..Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler

Hint!!! No more cow suggestions. That isn’t going to happen.

Let’s steer this conversation away from redneck and maybe towards silly or classy or anything but redneck. There is more to Alabama than trucks and cows.

Carry on!

I think you two should go into the nicest restaurant you can find and when they bring out the bread basket and olive oil ask if they have fried butter.

And you have to covertly video tape it.

I know - I’m a dork.

Jen M’s last blog post..The Wrinkle Rexic Shares

Anything involving lots of wine, fried macaroni and maybe some festive attire … ?

I’m reasonably sure that no matter what you do, it will be hugely entertaining — can’t wait to see the photos!

Arkie Mama’s last blog post..Random thoughts of a PMSing woman

Fried macaroni? Hmmm.

Hey Jen, how would fried macaroni go with that eggplant dish of yours?

And please tell me red wine goes well with eggplant.

Queen of Shake Shake’s last blog post..Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler

I want those boiled peanuts!

Okay -
Let’s go classy here:
1. Get a babysitter or tell the boys they’re in charge of the kids.
2. If you’re morning people (who isn’t up early anyway?) make appointments for either massages or a mani/pedi combo for around 10ish.
3. Go out to a nice lunch (or dinner if your not morning people). Eat outside if you can.
4. Enjoy some wine, chit chat, and relax knowing that there’s no reason you need to rush home.
5. After relaxing at the restaurant, pick up some ice cream or whatever, and head to the beach or park - just be outside!

Maybe not so crazy or anything, but that’s what I’d do if one of my friends was moving away.

Cathy’s last blog post..Monday Morning

If you want silly, I do have a super-silly idea. Go to a popular restaurant during a busy time, but not one of those that gives you the buzzer boxes. You need a restaurant that will call out names — “Buzzkill, party of 4. Buzzkill, party of 4″ and then put your name on the list. Only your name needs to be something like Donner or Pity. That way they can call out, “Donner Party of 4,” or “Pity, Party of 4.” I’m trying to go for something that’s more silly than perverse. As someone from the south, let me tell you that I just LOVE me some moonpies. And just to get some extra points, you two are the prettiest bloggers ever.

Ok, I grew up in a very small town…very. It was up north so I don’t know if this will still count.

When we were bored, we would give someone we knew a ‘lawn job’. We would borrow (??) other peoples lawn ornaments (think pink flamingos) and put them all on one lawn.

Childish? Yes. Very small town.

A friend of mine had a “trailer trash” theme party once. Everyone dressed in their most trashtastic clothes, drank cheap beer and shots of “moonshine” (I dunno what was in it and I don’t really want to know, either) and brought things like Cheetos and jello. Music was from ’80’s hair bands and many polaroids were taken. It was awesome.

If a party is not possible, I vote for karaoke at some bar - especially if there’s video of you guys recruiting some hot 21 year old and/or very old guy into singing “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” with you.

Jerseygirl89’s last blog post..Be Prepared

Although this idea’s been skirted around by some other commenters, my best friend and I had some pretty dorky fun with this one many moons ago.
Dig out all of your 80’s looking clothes (or go to Goodwill and stock up). Of course, your hair has to match - side ponies, teased and hairsprayed (WAAAY too much). Plaster on the pastel and glittery makeup and nailpolish. Then, go around town like that - oblivious to the stares or behind-back whispers. My friend and I even upped the anty by acting the part - Valley girl accents and all (and you HAVE to chomp gum the entire time). The dining at a fancy restaurant during the charade would just be the icing on the cake. You could even wrap your day with a sooo, sooo wicked bad (but oh, so good) 80’s movie - “Sixteen Candles”, “The Breakfast Club”, “Can’t Buy Me Love” - etc.

Good old fashioned slumber party. Pajamas. Makeovers. Movies and popcorn. Giggle about boys. Stay up until 2 am talking about the deepest thoughts you can muster. Wake up at noon.

Stimey’s last blog post..I’m Doing the Barnyard Boogie Right Now.

Ohh, I thought of something else. Please go to that fancy wine place you blogged about and break EACH and EVERY rule that was printed on their door.

all things bd’s last blog post..You Can’t Take Down Other People’s Kids

I love the 80s idea!
Have fun!!!

erin’s last blog post..Place Your Bets

I think you should go shopping (with a camera! have to have a camera) and try on clothes that you would never wear in a million years. Maybe even a costume shop? I have done this and it is the BEST fun to giggle at each other.

Veronica’s last blog post..The Reason That Bloggers Make Bad Mothers

Well, since you won’t tip cows, I think you need to give us a picture of you in front of the Kum & Go.

Anglophile Football Fanatic’s last blog post..A Dinner So BIG it Coulda Fed the Armies of Both Japan & Switzerland*

Although I have no ideas - because the ‘perfect’ night for me would be to head to my nearest Coffee House and sit there sipping macchiatos for 4 hours while chatting with a friend or playing around online… I was just thinking while I read your post that we could just exchange homes.

I could get to move to Alabama and you could have our house in the land of corn and snow.

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i say y’all get matching martini tattoos…

hey, no one said they had to be real but i’d have to give you both a million cool points if they were
Biddy’s last blog post..hodge podge

ohhh….I like all things bd’s idea. Except - break each rule just slightly to see if they say anything.

Cathy’s last blog post..Monday Morning

In my prior slumber party suggestion I forgot to mention the obligatory pj-shirt only pillow fight.

Stimey’s last blog post..I Love All Y’all!

Jennifer. I have REALLY been trying to come up with some ideas.

But.

Everything I come up with has to do with either nakedness, robbery, or prostitution.

And some of them with leprechauns.

I need help.

Sarcastic Mom’s last blog post..When it rains, it pours!

As it’s Mardi gras, why not do things that represent the seven deadly sins? Start with Gluttony, yum!

Amanda Elkohen’s last blog post..I’m a giant mammary gland.

I was over at asouthernfairytale.com and saw what Rachel and her daughter did for fun. It inspired me. (Go here to be inspired too)

I challenge you to allow a preschooler to apply makeup to both you and Heathers. The same preschooler should then pick out your outfits and hair accessories. Once you are properly dressed and *Purty* I challenge you go leave the house and go eat at a restaurant in a downtown area during lunch hour.
Pictures and a bloggy account of other peoples reactions is a must.

Amy @ Memories and Musings of a Mommy’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday

When I left Indiana to move to Atlanta, I drove around and took photos and did a post of the Top 10 Reasons why I’ll miss Bloomington. It was cheesy, but unique things - like the giant giraffe at the mini-golf place, or the weird neon man on the sign of McDonalds.

How about collecting the photos to make a similar post for leaving Alabama.

Dallas’s last blog post..The Wide Angle Lens

Ok, I left my ideas on the wrong post.

But I thought of another one — at your slumber party, go TP Sara and/or Megan’s house.

VDog’s last blog post..Little Man’s Story, Part Two

Well for my friend La’s last year in New Orleans, we dressed up like crawfish and went to The Cat’s Meow and sang karaoke. La sang Aretha Franklin’s R.E.S.P.E.C.T. I did the back up vocals Sockittome, sockittome, sockitome, etc.

The hurricanes we drank certainly added to the liveliness and enthusiasm of our performance.

Over 11 thousand people have looked at me throwingout a cup on Bourbon Street on La’s YouTube montage. I think if you search “Mardi Gras Costumes” you can find it.

There’s nothing like singin’ karaoke songs with your best girlfriend dressed as crustaceans. I swear!

I found the link to the Youtube thingy. (I am so high tech!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvWTw8W87Kc

Oh dearl lord. It’s upt to over 14 thousand views. Must be getting more popular as we head into Mardi Gras season.

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