In 1993
I began throwing an annual party called Bust-A-Munga [BAM]. It
was in Buffalo ['93, '94, & '95], then New York City ['96,
'99 & '00]. Since then I've been on hiatus.... until now!
For
those who are neophytes, here's the scoop on what the party is:
Each attendee
pays the registration fee ahead of time, and then I make all the
plans. You show up on the designated day with one responsibility:
to enjoy the festivities!
There is
a bus / luxury coach [like a Greyhound]. We enjoy spirits &
fun while traveling to mystery stops that are pre-arranged &
based upon this year's obscure theme [you have no idea what to
expect, therefore making it more exciting!].
The party
goes from 3pm to midnight, and everything is all-inclusive [activities
at mystery stops, food, drinks, & a final party].
It started
out kind of small & basic in 1993... and over time Bust-A-Munga
has become more sophisticated; including an annual theme for the
festivities [see 'Past Parties'
for details & photos].
Previous
Themes:
In '96 the
theme was 'Politically Incorrect'. We did things
like stopping in at a Peep Show in the seedy part of town &
went to Wall Street to celebrate the height of capitalism... BAM
2000 happened to coincide with Leonardo DeCaprio’s birthday,
so the theme was 'All Things Leo'. We spent the
entire day recognizing his accomplishments. The party began with
a boat trip around Lower Manhattan to commemorate 'The Titanic',
& we also had a full-fledged birthday party [complete with
birthday cake, ice cream, party hats, Red Bull / Vodka, &
a visit from Leo himself].
Nicknames:
Everyone
has a nick-name [like 'Lady McNasty'
or 'AssMan' or 'Cheeky
Monkey' or 'Big
Dog' or 'Snoop
Jenny Jen' or 'Nudie
Colony Neeti'...]. If you don't have a nick-name,
or if the one you're suggesting is totally lame, the bus will
help you!
The truth
is, people don't even know or learn other bustamungians' birth
certificate names. As a matter of fact, when the save-the-date
email went out in February, I started getting flooded by friends
looking for old friends. But the requests came like this: 'Have
you heard from Tunnel Boy? Will he be coming?????'.
That sort of thing. And if you can't think of a great name, never
fear! As I said above, attendees on the bus are fantastic at coming
up with something perfect for you...
Numbers:
In addition,
everyone gets a 'number' that corresponds to when payments are
turned in [via Pay Pal]. For example, the first person who turns
in their money is #1; then #2, and so on and so on.
The better
your number is, the more fringe benefits you receive [clout, too!].
Plus, if there's a line for something, you can boot whoever the
person[s] is whose number is less prestigious than yours...
How
Much Does BAM Cost?
The bottom
line is that bustamunga is unique, you don't know what to expect,
you're surrounded by many wonderfully cool people who've traveled
from places as far as Nashville, San Francisco & Florida...just
to meet with, be with, and party with you!
This year's cost is:
*$145/each
There are too many plans to be made and down payments to be given.
The earlier you pay, the less stressful & easier the party
planning is for me!
Please add:
*$5 if you're paying by credit card; to offset
the bank fee
*another $5 if you want to contribute to off-setting
carbon emissions from the BAM bus
[see 'Registration'
to sign up].
Money Back Guarantee!
There's
a core following, but plenty of room for new people. It's first-paid,
first-served... OH! And did I tell you about the money-back guarantee?
[there is, indeed, a money-back guarantee. I stand behind this
party 100%. However, consider yourself warned: if you ask for
your money back, you'll never be invited to BAM again]
Where
to crash after the festivities:
Also, for
anyone coming from faraway places [or those from Michigan who
want to relax & spend the night in Detroit after the party],
affordable accommodations are being offered at a landmark, historical
hotel near the Final Party.
Ta
Ta for Now…
Anyway,
let me know if you have questions at this time... I'd be honored
if you'd join myself, Baby Bridezilla, Princess Fuzzball the P.O.A.,
The Princess of Popped Korn & Pretty Toes, & Nudie Colony
Neeti in D-Town for BAM 2007 on June 16th!
btw: I'm
the Queen of the party. I am 'Maharani [queen] Drama Mama'. Who
will you be? As I've said time & again, sorry boys. Thunderstick
is already taken...
Sincerely,
*
* * *Ritu, your Maharani Drama Mama
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