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Family, Travel

Two Lizzies

by NeilEnnis 6 April 2008 No Comments Shortlink

They’re both on the right side of 40 (you know WHICH side of 40 that is don’t you?).

They’re both unique.

They both have an elegance, class and beauty which seems to improve with time.

And I love them both.

Well in different ways of course.

The floating Lizzie won’t be with us for much longer. She finishes up in October. And I’ve never actually “met” her. But I do “watch” her a lot.

But the flesh and blood Lizzie? I’m hoping we both turn 100 together. She makes my life sweet.

What a woman.

By the way, I took the photo of “my” Lizzie a few months ago on our deck one afternoon over a bottle of wine.

I took the video of QE2 from a series of webcams as she made her last transit of the Panama Canal.

Children, Christmas, Cruising, Kids, Party, Piñata, Xmas

We demolish a Piñata at Xmas

by NeilEnnis 13 January 2008 1 Comment Shortlink

Here’s a quick video of the demise of a Piñata that our friend Jo Smith gave us for Xmas 2007.

Everyone had a whale of a time trying to crack it open.

It also records the demise of our broom handle, which was never the same after everyone used it to bash the living daylights out of the poor hapless piñata.

Xmas 2007 on our deck was a lot of fun, and low impact for everyone because we bought all the food (cold meat and seafood platters) rather than cooking a roast. (What crazy person decreed that you had to have a hot roast for Xmas in Australia in the middle of summer?)

Full marks to Josh for busting it open. We knew you would, Joshie.

Christmas, Xmas

What a great year!

by NeilEnnis 31 December 2007 1 Comment Shortlink

2007 has been a fantastic year for our family.

As I sat up on the deck this afternoon, drinking some whisky and watching the last afternoon of the year, I thought about how lucky we are.

I’m married to the most amazing woman in the world, and between us, we have 10 wonderful kids who we like being around.

I work with some brilliant people. I work with some fantastic guys, and we all enjoy what we do.

It’s great to be alive.

To everyone who takes the time to read this – family, friends, partners, clients… thanks so much for helping to make this year a memorable one.

I hope you and your family have a safe, enjoyable, and prosperous 2008!

Christmas, Xmas

Christmas Carols, Sydney Style

by NeilEnnis 22 December 2007 No Comments Shortlink

I was waiting for a flight at Sydney Airport this morning when a spotted a Turkey and a Christmas pudding playing Christmas Carols.

Well, to be more accurate, a couple of musicians dressed up as Christmas Dinner.

They were fantastic, and I managed to capture them quickly on my mobile phone so you could enjoy them too.

Sorry about all my laughing in the background. These guys had me in stitches and it took all my effort to hold the camera relatively still. The Turkey has excellent sax style, and that Pud makes a great clown.

If anyone knows who they really are, please let me know and I’ll give them the credit they deserve.

Update 26 December 2007. These guys are from Wacky Entertainment (http://www.wacky.com.au/). The Turkey’s name is Tom Bastian, and the Pudding’s name is Adam Arnold. They’ve got some great footage on their website if you want to see more. How good would it be to get these guys at your office Xmas party?