August 15, 2011
Four words: Chillmaster Dance Party Four!
Since the Mars Bar is closed, we decided to meet at the International Bar.
The crew for the Chillmaster Dance Party 4. From left: Goggla, Yours Fooly, Eric, Kate, anonymous271 and The Duncester.
Victoria's already inside and we're in trouble because we're a little late. The Chillmaster is all about punctuality.
At first he pulls the curtain down. Oh no, could the fourth party be over before it begins?
After I get a stern talking to (somehow the blame always falls on me!), The Chillmaster relents and lets us in.
We brought him a present and a card from Goggla's online shop which we all signed.
The Hennessy is opened...
And it is poured. Let the party begin!
A toast between us all begins the party.
And here's a printout of the EV Grieve post that started it all! To EV Grieve!
The Chillmaster puts on the music and the party begins.
Some of the bottles on the legendary Chillmaster coffee table.
It's always fun saying hi to the people passing by in the street who stop and listen to the classic soul music blaring out the window.
The Chillmaster's daughter and her friend outside the window showing off some new shoes.
The classic lighter that Victoria gave him at the first party is still working.
The Duncester and the Chillmaster cutting the rug.
Goggla and Chillmaster grooving on the couch.
Eric chills in the Chiller chair.
And Gumby takes his turn too.
A shot of Victoria saying goodbye through the window. The first to arrive and the first to leave.
Kate, Chillmaster and Goggla in a group hug on the dance floor.
The last arrival was Grayson who lives down the street.
I'm not sure what this dance move is I'm pulling, but it's obvious I've had a few Hennessy's!
Grayson and the Chillmaster toast drinks.
Groovin' to the music!
Night falls on the Chillmaster window to the world.
Time for the red light to be lit. This is the sign of a true special occasion in the Chillmaster Lair!
And BOOM, it's on!
And the party takes on a pleasant magenta hue.
A true red light district.
And in the end, Gumby is always the last man standing. Thanks to everybody for coming and to the Chillmaster for hosting another great party! See you tomorrow after dark!
Further reading: EV Grieve, The Gog Log, Neither More Nor Less, One More Folded Sunset, Slum Goddess and Single Linds Reflex.
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Bonus photo by Bobby Williams
EV Grieve photographer Bobby Williams sent me this shot of The Chillmaster in his window. Thanks Bobby!
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Reader Comments (26)
I'm not sure if you proved or disproved racial stereotypes, but you seem to have nailed the Humpty -Dance.
Marty Party, Did you forget my invitation to the Chillmaster again this year? That's O.K. It looked like Gumby had enough fun for the both of us!
Just keep chillin' til fall, Mr. 99 Beers Off The Wall!
Love the Chillmaster Dance parties! The Chillmaster rules!
The guy can really put down that cognac,,,,tell me,,,is that glass pure Hennessy or does he mix it with coke,,,intestinal fortitude for sure, chillmaster, great party
@csp: I don't think I've nailed it, but I'm trying!
@Danny Maness: I'll put you on the Chillmaster email list, you're always more than welcome. But it's going to be a rough ride home for you!
@Tommy R: The Chillmaster does indeed rule!
@Al: It's pure Hennessy. Nothing but pure for The Chillmaster! And yes, it was another great party!
Cool to see a Milwaukee Tee Shirt! Wish i was there but i'm in New Orleans right now!
@Marty; during the late seventies I took eight months worth of southern praying mantis style Kung Fu lessons at the Bamboo Monastary Kung Fu Club (that was all I could take, I was a mass of bruises and hematomas at the end of eight months, and my teeth were starting to rattle in their sockets, rough school!) and your dance move looks like our attack stance!
Each Chillmaster party tops the last. Thanks to Marty and Chillmaster for another great one!
@Professor Dungpie: Glad you're able to comment again! Have about 23,000 beers for me in New Orleans!
@Jaws: Ha ha ha!
@Goggla: It was a blast and I'm glad you could make it!
Why the fuck not?
@Biff: You're back! Why the fuck not, indeedy!
Goggla's photographs are so very cool as is the hue for Chillmaster's party.
It sure look like a fun time and how nice of The Chillmaster to host.
Looks like a very fun and chilled out group of nice people to hang with on a Sunday evening.
Very nice pics Marty and thank you for letting us tag along.
Only one who devotes himself to a cause with his whole strength and soul can be a true master. For this reason mastery demands all of a person.
~Albert Einstein
appears the chillmaster has it down cold (yeah lame i know...might deserve a MAD rimshot)...looks like all had a great time...again...damn wish i was there...and for the upteenth time thanks to chillmaster and MAD for the tag-along...
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@Tiki Bar Susie: Goggla's a great photographer. It's always a blast there!
@rr: I hope one day you can make it! Wonderful Albert quote and I'll work on getting you that rimshot!
i'm so chilled right now. I'm gonna put a jacket on!
Clacky: Ha ha ha! Good one!
Love that Bobby Williams shot, Marty!
Looks like you guys had so much fun! Sorry to have missed it!! Love the photos, as usual! See you guys next time around (Why the #@!$ not?!)
I always thought it was spelled Sam Cook. I'm not sure if it's validating or disheartening, but pretty much someone has always thought of something first. Thanx 4 getting me hooked on phonix Mart-E.
@onemorefoldedsunset: Me too, captures the true essence of The Chillmaster! Great work Bobby, thanks for sending it my way.
@Lindsay: You were missed at this one and the Chillmaster wanted to know where you were! I hope you make the next one.
@csp: "Sam Cooke, with a cookie for a head." Ha ha ha! thanks for the linkage!
Marty, oh man... he is going to give me shit for missing out! Hope he doesn't make me dance extra!! hahahah!!
I *heart* the Chillmaster!!!
Chilling is an art form!!You guys have it down. Glad you all had fun!!! Goggla's etsy site is wonderful. I love her work.
@Lindsay: Extra dance time for you for sure!
@Meleah: We all heart the Chillmaster!
@Melanie: It was a great time, hope you can make the next one!
Looking good, anonymous dude. Sorry to have missed the fun.
@Fat Al: Hopefully you can make the next one!