February 2, 2009
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Pong All Night Long
Last night we celebrated Michele’s 40th birthday, 70′s style. I thankfully don’t own any of my clothes from that era, but I do have a groovy Lacoste shirt and some vinta
ge Adidas shoes. So yesterday I went to this great Hollywood thrift store called Jet Rag and found a classic 70′s padded vest, similar to the one Ashton Kutcher used to wear on “That 70′s Show“. Remarkably, it was only $6.00! Then I got a matching headband and sweat bands from Sport Chalet (first time I’ve ever been in that store…surprise surprise) and also found an old pair of long tube socks. I was going to wear some coduroys, but it was in the upper 80′s (not 70′s, LOL) here yesterday, and I thought it would be too hot. So I took an old pair of nylon shorts and cut them in to short shorts, a la Daisy Duke. (Never mind that I have the whitest legs west of the Mississippi.) To put a modern twist on my outfit, I downloaded a “Pong Clock” onto my iPod Touch. It basically plays an endless game of retro Pong, and doubles as a clock. Since the party was down in Mission Viejo, I stopped at Dar’s house where all of the kids were having a sleepover. Dar was nice enough to sew a velcro patch on my vest, and I stuck my iPod to the vest and voila! Ashton Kutcher eat your heart out!
The Great White Hope
It pays to have a Nana who works at Disneyland. Andy gets dwarf etched apples!
Lisa & Jenn making me feel groovy!
The guest of honor, looking gorgeous!
My endless Pong game clock was a hit!
Even Elvis made an appearance before leaving the building.
Of course, I had to go out and play with (the other) Elvis & Charlie.And finally, what 70′s party would be complete without cheesy 70′s karaoke? Yes, there was Journey, yes, there was Abba, but mine and Jenn’s rendition of Elton John and KiKi Dee (if you haven’t seen that video,click the link for all it’s cheesy deliciousness) had everyone scrambling for ear plugs!
Click play if you dare, and turn the volume way down! (If you’re on Facebook, you can watch it bigger here.)About 11:00 I started getting allergic to the cat they had, so it was time for me to fly. Happy Birthday Michele!
Comments (17)
with clothing like that, no wonder drugs were so popular in the 70′s – glad i was a product of the 60′s! if you see a weirdo requesting friendship on face book, it’s me! – lol. peace, Al
HAHAHAHA – those vintage Adidas and the vest are something else!
btw – I think you sing better when you’re driving at 70mph.
That pong clock is pretty effin awesome!
Happy Birthday Michele! :)
Love your costume! The party seems like a smash hit!
Ohh Groovey!! It reminds me of not just the 70′s show but as well as Austin Power. LOL
Looks like u guys had lots of fun !!! =)
Lovin’ the socks with the stripes!
I love a rocken 70′s party! Why does time have to keep passing….
Your get up is a real go as far as I am concerned. You look cool.
@pukemeister - Like there were no drugs in the 60′s!? LOL
@ElusiveWords - I think I sing better when I sing in my head!
@torontobabyblue - Thanks
@Dezinerdreams - Thanks Vivek!
@Ratinha - Next time, I should go as Austin Powers! Groovy baby!
@TheLoquaciousLady - Yeah, I know how to rock tube socks!
@Coklan - You still look pretty darn young Dave! Though we we can’t all have Daniel’s genes
@ZSA_MD - You’re too kind…but thank you!
@CareyGLY - really just getting started – it was the 70′s before i smoked grass! all beer and booze before that. but i’m really down on drugs.
haha pong. that was an awesome costume
and thats an iphone isnt it? how the heck were u able to get that to hang on lol
@Sc12EeN17aM3 - Didn’t you read Jad? My cousin sewed a velcro patch on my vest, and I stuck the sticky end to the back of the iPod Touch.
@CareyGLY - oooo haha oops guess thats what happens when i just skim read lol i want to have a 80s party now hha
So funny in those ‘vintage’ Adidas socks and sneakers! The kids are having funs too!
WHAT FUN!!! I had to play the REO song to get the sound of the karoke out of my head…LOL
@curry69curry - You’re too kind Gary! I know I looked like a fool. LOL
@fratmom - Sorry to offend your ears so early in the morning