Block Parties - I want to know

the_j

Being from Dublin, I ain't ever experienced a Block Party. I get the idea alright but I want to hear stories, see pictures from strutters.Do they still go on? Why they happen in the first place?Know of any good resources online - I amn't seeing much.Tell me a story.-----------------------------www.recordsyoullwanttoown.com

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grandpa_shig

come here during 4th of july. its basically nationalized block parties.

The-gaffler

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh man. i can't wait for the summer.

i got stories, and some pictures on the computer at home.

one i can still remember, is me riding some collapsible commuter bike i found [at the block party] and some herb was trying to be cooler than me by taking off his shirt so i snatched it, and i've worn it often eversince. this was about 4 years ago.

that's one that just came to mind, usually i forget these events due to alcohol, and then eventually spending the night in holding. so that overshadows the fun memories.

the_j

only a couple of responses in and I am getting jealous here already.
whats the key ingredients to a block party. people on the streets, jams, dancing....bust fire hydrants..???

in Dublin

Deegreez

Old ladies lose their shit, there's tons of food, kids blowing bubbles and playing with sidewalk chalk and jumpropes, somebody's got their car stereo on blast or music from inside a house, cops come and they end up smoking blunts with you, the sun sets super late, it's real nice, this video is pretty accurate:

grandpa_shig

only a couple of responses in and I am getting jealous here already.
whats the key ingredients to a block party. people on the streets, jams, dancing....bust fire hydrants..???

in Dublin

FOOD[/b]

bassie

only a couple of responses in and I am getting jealous here already.
whats the key ingredients to a block party. people on the streets, jams, dancing....bust fire hydrants..???

in Dublin

FOOD[/b]

city permits
collapsable gazebo(s) for sound and food if it rains - or tarps
first aid kits

grandpa_shig

if u live in a small enough town out here, the fire dept will usually come by on their fire truck and do some fire safety shit for the block. i mean, if u get the permits and all that shit.

The-gaffler

Key Ingredients
- cornucopia of free food
- grill with tons of meat
- the scent of the grill
- bucket(s) of ice stuffed with beer. i'm talkin cold, cold beer
- red plastic cups
- strangers
- loud ass speakers
- car blasting some "spanish jiberish"
- lawn chairs
- kids interacting with other kids
- rayon shirts
- raspberry ants
- the "private stash" liquor that someone's passing around [get you a cup!]
- the corner store down the street you reup on food/beverage at
- walking drunk in the summer sun with a smile on your face to that corner store

everyone else feel free to add on

Garcia_Vega

Key Ingredients
- cornucopia of free food
- grill with tons of meat
- the scent of the grill
- bucket(s) of ice stuffed with beer. i'm talkin cold, cold beer
- red plastic cups
- strangers
- loud ass speakers
- car blasting some "spanish jiberish"
- lawn chairs
- kids interacting with other kids
- rayon shirts
- raspberry ants
- the "private stash" liquor that someone's passing around [get you a cup!]
- the corner store down the street you reup on food/beverage at
- walking drunk in the summer sun with a smile on your face to that corner store

everyone else feel free to add on

- BOOMBOX
- short shorts on girls
- hair braiding on the curb
- showing off the new hot summer dance
- blunt guts in black plastic bags
- portable hoop for three on threes and slam dunk contests
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- fold-up card tables for spades, spit, poker, you name it
- waterballons
- remote control cars
-sunglasses at night

the_j

thanks for all that. i got to get one of these jawns one day.

PATX

thanks for all that. i got to get one of these jawns one day.

Also: hot weather (sorry Dublin)

Macho men with lapdogs.

and:

skel

thanks for all that. i got to get one of these jawns one day.

get over for the Notting Hill Carnival in August

probably the nearest you'll get to the above
and get to Norman Jay's area
he will be killing it all day and night

The-gaffler

get over for the Notting Hill Carnival in August

went to this in '06 and it was fun as schitt. this is coming from an american dood who's had his fair share of parties on the block. you should really catch that one.