Circle Christmas 2006

Aaaaah that time of year has come again - Circle Christmas time! This year, due to the lack of remaining members, we opted for a lighter, casual affair and decided on a barbecue in Albert Park Lake. We also had to make a few more radiations from the Core Circle or else our par-tay would've been a bit small.

Anyhow the lead up to the BBQ was a bit anxious due to the la-di-da

weather we've been having. But luckily for us, 26 degrees was predicted hence we did not have to consider the yum cha contingency :D Although it wasn't that hot, I absolutely insisted I wear a dress because I wanted to make the most of my summer before London!

The day started (early) for Kahoons at 10.30am as I unfortunately assigned him the responsible role of securing shaded picnic space. Kahoons IS THE MAN!

We got a lovely patch of picnic

area and he arrived 15 minutes earlier than the person next to us. Hehehehe.... A few ppl getting lost here and there but eventually we all made it to the park.

There were a few other asian-based gatherings and although we were prepared, we opted not to have any machete fights. The early arrivals in position above, wanted to challenge them to a Barn Dance. Kahoons! Get back in line!

Moo sneaking an asian pose onto me. Oh wait, that's my asian pose - praying to the phone god.

Awwww someone's doggie.

What to say about the food? Well the food was typical bbq food - sausages (heaps!!), lamp chops, chilli chicken ribs, satay sticks, chicken wings, hamburger patties (just the one), green salad, green apple/asian salad, pasta salad, onions and mushrooms for garnish, sushi, fish, fruit salad, plenty of drinks, all the sauces you can think of and chocolate cake! Did I miss anyone's contribution? Anyhow, it was FAR too much food, despite my worry that we wouldn't have enough!!!!

The snags and chicken ribs.

For all you meat lovers out there, a close up shot.

The only hamburger pattie cooked at the bbq, despite there being several available.

Devouring the only hamburger.

Pictures of us eating:

A few portrait shots courtesy of Tina

Eeek! Alright, the last one was from my camera.

Now, a couple of shots of us playing with the football and frisbee.

Cheerleading on the side is the only way to go, says I.

Clearly Lymbo, Meme and I were enjoying ourselves.

Kris Kringle was made simpler this year - you bring a present, you get a present! This year's theme was 'Stuff you can buy from Borders'.

And here we are with all our presents.

This BBQ also became my farewell with a surprise (well I accidentally saw it) chocolate cake - thanks to Sharon :D. Lymbo and Meme said a few nice words and then I was given the opportunity to say a few words and then I gave the WORST SPEECH EVER. I'm sorry guys, it was just me waffling 'thanks guys' and I think I may have sounded angry too. It was nothing worth clapping for.

Until next year..... where will the next Circle Christmas be????