Australia Day Breakfast

To celebrate Australia Day this year, Sue and Gerd hosted a breakfast function at their house.

It was a great day for it, and unlike the previous few weeks where we had been suffering a heatwave, the day was sunny and mild.

We started with champagne in the back yard before moving inside for breakfast.  There were tables set out throughout the house to seat the large number of people who attended, with the tables arrayed with various items of Australiana such as jars of Vegemite.

We were served a hearty breakfast and had a great time, lubricated with either champagne or tea and coffee.  Mid-morning, many people drifted off because they had other things to do, but a solid contingent continued because they hadn't run out of champagne.  Breakfast became lunch (toasted cheese and tomato sandwiches), and then became afternoon tea (after a quick trip to the grog shop to top up the supply of champagne).  Sue even found a bottle of Passion Pop in the cupboard, but unfortunately it wasn't cold.  I think she was saving it for a special occasion.

Philippa got all creative with some table decorations, and I suspect she'll now have a new line in hats.  Although looking at the photos, maybe not.  You be the judge.

Photos of the day are below.   If you can't see the slideshow, click here.
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Moruya 2014

We had a great trip to the Moruya races again this year.  It was very pleasant weather, about 25 degrees with a light sea-breeze - a nice change from the heat of Canberra.

We arrived at the racecourse and were shown to the Sponsors area.  Disappointingly, a TAB caravan was parked directly in front, obscuring the racecourse from view.  We were unable to get it moved, but we've been assured that it won't happen next year - I suspect that Sue has requested that the Moruya committee lie down in front of the Sponsors area to protect the area from TAB vans.

We had a great lunch and a very generous allowance for drinks -  I doubt that anyone actually reached their limit.  Although some people (who will remain anonymous) tried very hard.

Once again Women in Racing had the honour of selecting the Fashions on the Field winners.  However, before selecting the winner it was necessary to cull the hopeful competitors down to about 10 finalists who would be the ones to stand on the stage.  Rosie, Philippa, and Val had the task of whittling them down earlier on in the afternoon.  The men were told that this year, anyone with a beer in their hand was immediate elimination, and it was good to see no drunken fools on stage.

The girls picked the best of a stylish bunch, and the final competition went without a hitch, with the winners being popular with the crowd.

A slideshow of the day is below.  If you can't see it, then just click here to see the photos.

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