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Communist Smurf · Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Posts: 330 Location: San Francisco

There is going to be an Election Day party at the US Embassy in Moscow. All Americans *and their guests* are invited. Free food and stuff from 8 am till noon on November 3rd.

CS

zaneth · Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 3:46 pm Post subject:

Sounds cool! Though those are the wackiest hours for a party I ever heard of.

Though haven't you guys been warning us to avoid concentrations of Americans in Moscow for security reasons?

Hey, I just realized that Election day is my wedding anniversary.

I might not be able to make, but thanks for the invite (announcement). Always depend on The Smurf for the inside scoop.

zaneth · Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 3:47 pm Post subject:

Oh, duh, those hours would correspond to election evening in the states, eh?

Communist Smurf · Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Posts: 330 Location: San Francisco

Точно. I think the new president is supposed to be announced during this time.

Congrats (is that what you say for anniversary?)! It's a minor coincidence that my "honeymoon" will be on that day also. On the occasion of getting married, embassy employees are granted three days off and the party falls on those days.

Well, considering it's in the morning, you're probably ok to slip out a few hours...? I know I plan on going even though it's my "honeymoon."

CS

PS The Embassy will probably be the safest place in Moscow, regarding your question of concentrations of Americans.

zaneth · Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 5:13 pm Post subject:

Yes, I suppose congrats would be what you'd say if we weren't already seperated. Though I still plan on doing something nice for her on that day. Being the mother of my child and all.

Congratulations to you. And my wish for you is that at least half of your friends and family will spell 'Congratulations' without a 'd'. I was shocked at the education level of my circle of associates. Btw, how does Putin the dog feel about her?

The anniversary isn't the conflict (though I know my hastily written note implies that). I have other commitments on the third (that's wednesday right?). But I might try to rearrange things. Being at the embassy when the president is announced sounds hard to pass up. It just seems fitting somehow. Not quite poetic or anything, but seems like a nice reason for a party.

I hope there won't be any fisticuffs. Can you imagine how embarassing that would be on Russian news? Oh, the humiliation.

Communist Smurf · Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Posts: 330 Location: San Francisco

Russian women... Yeah, there are certain complications that come with being married to one and I can sympathize with you. I hope things work out ok.

Putin likes her more than he likes me. Well, actually we ended-up giving him another home because I'm headed back to the states soon and not taking him with me. I'll miss the mutt. I should have made it a condition for the transfer of ownership that they not be allowed to change his name...

The party is Wednesday morning. I'll PM you my cell number if you want to give me a call when you get here. Don't forget your passport, if you make it.

If there was an incident during the party, no Russian news agency would ever find out about it. People have been fired because of concerns that they might bring embarrassment to the embassy.

CS

zaneth · Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 1:35 pm Post subject:

Ah, but will my parents find out about it? Now there's a party guarantee that would be worth something!

Going back to the states for good? Maybe you could work at the Russian Embassy?

Communist Smurf · Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Posts: 330 Location: San Francisco

Work at the Russian Embassy? And make $200 per month? I think Putin *officially* makes $250 per month. I think he gets free food, but that might be a rumor.

I landed a temp job at the Foreign Service Institute, in Washington. I'm sure I'll be back eventually. I was thinking about doing grad school at МГИМО. I might get my CELTA when I head back.

CS