Propped, at the very least.

We can wedge you between Megan's and my bosoms.

Upright?

Propped, at the very least. Not wearing shoes gives me the ability to stay upright for an unfeasible amount of time. (My best friend has a list of things she's to ensure I don't do, which should preclude being falling-down by 9:30.)

Well I solemnly promise to still be there.

Upright?

Any idea how late the session in the Thistle is likely to go? I'd like to attend, but am unlikely to be able to get there earlier than 9:30pm.

Well I solemnly promise to still be there.

Spotless Catering now has the contract, I believe.

And I'm still scratching my head why Parliament must have over-priced (and, really, not even terribly good) on-site catering when Parliament is quite literally minutes away from dozens of perfectly decent establishments that serve food and coffee. And all of which can…

The over-priced services are provided by a contactor, currently Eurest IIRC (although it may have changed).

Spotless Catering now has the contract, I believe.

Emma and friends perhaps?

To be totally accurate, the "Bellamys" name applies to Parliamentary catering generally.

The over-priced services are provided by a contactor, currently Eurest IIRC (although it may have changed).

One of these days I must get around to investigating when the contract expires and when new tenders are called…

I can't think of another two women I'd be so happy to share a cell with!

must...resist....smut....

Honestly! My mind went to a very…

I am perpetually drunk on on the heady brew of Hypem Twitter influence points.

We'd appreciate it for sure. Its all kind of new to us actually. We are perhaps a little behind in the internet land.

I think Einstein Music Journal has our track up and thats linked to…

I don't think you'll be able to hear me from down there.

A live feed could diversify your income streams..

Hey Russ Le Roq,

Mate.

thanks for linking to our download. It is our first go at full blown internet cross platform spam wars. Tweeting, hypeming, facebooking, createsending, blog venting etc. So thanks for joining in.

De nada. I'm actually quite fascinated by Bandcamp too. It seems to work really…

Speaker's Chair? All the chamber doors are locked well before the start of any function, for precisely that reason. That's been the practice for 15 years or more.

Speaker in those days was Jonathan Hunt, a man who at least had some gravitas, even if you didn't agree with him.

You know, I just knew someone was going to mention the Speakers Chair.

It would be rude not to take the shot after someone went to the effort of setting it up, even if it's far too easy.

Heh, I have a 'run-in with parliamentary security' story that I can't tell.

If it involves smearing of DNA on the Speaker's chair-blankie, everyone has heard that story. Only the names change, and the Speaker's chair really needs to be registered as a brothel. :)

Hey Russ Le Roq

That's a different guy. More throwing of phones, less writing of blogs.

This one's Russ Le Rite. Easy mistake.

must...resist....smut....

Whatever for?

Are you really as credulous as some of the more trusting souls who were our wedding guests?

Heh, I have a 'run-in with parliamentary security' story that I can't tell. It was a long time ago, and everyone's moved on since. Even, I guess, the person involved who is now…

They're actually very nice people as well as very good at their job.

Indeed — and, I'm reliably informed, they're basically invisible and downright pleasant compared to their equivalents in Westminster, Capitol Hill or even Canberra. A friend who spent five years in Washington is convinced she's going to start…

do they still take away all cameras and phones?

Not for attending a function, unless something has changed: you may be thinking of the conducted tours.

I don't think you'll be able to hear me from down there.

Are you really as credulous as some of the more trusting souls…

I don't think you'll be able to hear me from down there. Or at least, not before they throw Megan and Jo in with me.

I can't think of another two women I'd be so happy to share a cell with!

must...resist....smut....

On the Parliament security, I used to visit…

so umm... how goes it for Chch? are you looking for a venue?

We're in negotiations for a venue. There will be a Chch launch even if we end up having to have it in David's yard with the bees.

I don't think you'll be able to hear me from down there. Or at least, not before they throw Megan and Jo in with me.

I can't think of another two women I'd be so happy to share a cell with!

(just keep me full of caffiene and I'll be fine btw)

the Security stuff have Mr Speaker's authority to lock people in the basement cells for up to 24 hours if necessary

Given the relationship we've had with the Speaker's Office so far, best keep this quiet. I don't think you'll be able to hear me from down there. Or at…

They're actually very nice people as well as very good at their job.

I'm sure. But do they still take away all cameras and phones?

Hey Russ Le Roq

That's a different guy. More throwing of phones, less writing of blogs.

thanks for linking to our download. It is our first go at full blown internet cross platform spam wars. Tweeting, hypeming, facebooking, createsending, blog venting etc. So thanks for joining in.

Its quite fun using things like createsend and watching who actually reads your newsletter and…

Parliamentary security

They're actually very nice people as well as very good at their job.

And for our wedding in hte Grand Hall, it was useful to be able to tell some of the more, ahem, potentially boisterous of our guests that the Security stuff have Mr Speaker's authority to…

There's a lot to discuss around that.

But first you will need to explain what you are trying to say as it ain't very clear.

And here's last night's Media7

There's a lot to discuss around that.
Including what seem's to be an outbreak of butheadism.
As in " I normally don't like this kind of programme but...."
I exclude the interviewer from this.…

Thanks to Joanna McLeod for getting the party started right in Wellington

I can always be relied upon to get the party started.

apologies for not being more user-friendly.

I think she was saying you were TOO user friendly :P

But Parliamentary security like to have a list of names.

Then you'll just have to deal with that whole "Oi, you, Jesus, no sandals!" thing.

One won't need to produce the invitations on the night, right? I'm afraid if would take a vat of black ink to print them out.

No, we won't be needing that. But Parliamentary security like to have a list of names.

"According to the New Zealand Reserve Bank Annual 2010, what is Alan Bollard's preferred beverage?"

I know the answer to this, I used to work at a merchant bank – it's the blood of newborn babies, right?

With respect to the tee-shirt, please note that it will be provided in a size of your choosing, i.e. not the size shown in the photo. Unless you are that size already, of course.

You and Lockwood Smith...

Except I'd bet my life Lockwood Smith isn't looking at my boobs at home.

Ten points for each copy you sell to an actual employee of the Reserve Bank.

"According to the New Zealand Reserve Bank Annual 2010, what is Alan Bollard's preferred beverage?"

Any delicious soul juice Cuthulu doesn't have room for?

I had a literal NSFW panic moment as the sight of a giant photo of Emma's bosoms appearing on my screen, so I'd like to RSVP without having to open up the PDF again.