"Hobnobing with the rich and famous...!"

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Sunday, January 1, 2006

Observant readers will notice that, as like last year, I've taken a bit of time to update you with what we've been up to whilst we have been in Melbourne; I'm actually about 3 months behind, so like last year I'm just going to give you all the short version. It saves me writing pages and pages and you lot hours of reading!

· Spent NYE with Natalie Basslethwaite (Izzy from Neighbours), Spent the afternoon at her house, then off to her private party for the countdown - very showbiz! After her boyfriend, I was the 2nd person she kissed at 12! How happy was I!

· Got wet, 'Glastonbury style' at an all day outside party on New Years Day. Saw Fat boy Slim as well as other big name DJ's! Laughed at all the glamorous girls looking like drowned rats after the downpour 01. me with Natalie aka Izzy from Neighbours
01. me with Natalie aka Izzy from Neighbours
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· Decided to carry on the party after the 'Rave' back at ours. Wasn't quite expecting 36 people to turn up though! Although we got to meet our very good-looking Kiwi Neighbours!

· did the honourable thing and cooked our new neighbours a Roast. Ended up cooking for 16 people - not bad for my first try!

* took another trip to Echuca to try Wakeboarding. This time the boat didn't break down and I actually stood up this time! Ached for days after though!

· took some more friends from Southend to the Australian Open Tennis. Not surprisingly Tim Henman lost again!

· Went and looked at the boats moored up in the Docklands that were competing in the Volvo Round the World Sailing Race. Probably won't interest most of you, but if you're into sailing it will!

· Worked for loads of company's doing freelance graphic design stuff before finally getting asked to work permanently at an Advertising Agency. Brilliant job, brilliant people and brilliant money, so get ready people, looks like I might be coming home in June for a the world cup after all! What this space!

· Caught up with a good friend some of you will know, Andy Young from Southend. He had just started his round the world trip, so stayed at our place for a couple of weeks.

· and of course how could I forget the Commonwealth Games... more about that next time!

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02. The main stage at Summadaze 02. The main stage at Summadaze 03. People chilling out at about 11am (pre rain) 03. People chilling out at about 11am (pre rain) 04. Starting to Really fill up by 12 midday 04. Starting to Really fill up by 12 midday 05. The only area really under cover! 05. The only area really under cover!
06. and then it started raining... 06. and then it started raining... 07. People dancing in the rain 07. People dancing in the rain 08. Some people tried in vain to stay dry! 08. Some people tried in vain to stay dry! 09. Dan...! 09. Dan...!
10. Eric and a random with his homemade poncho! 10. Eric and a random with his homemade poncho! 11. A very wet Arron, Holly, Dan, Me and Tanielle 11. A very wet Arron, Holly, Dan, Me and Tanielle 12. home made hats! 12. home made hats! 13. Me Dan and Eric our Flatmate! 13. Me Dan and Eric our Flatmate!
14. Thousands of people dancing in the rain! 14. Thousands of people dancing in the rain! 15. A few more people dancing to Fat Boy Slim 15. A few more people dancing to Fat Boy Slim 16. Fat boy Slim the 'Headliner" who was crap! 16. Fat boy Slim the 'Headliner" who was crap! 17. Looking down to the stage 17. Looking down to the stage
18. back at the flat after for a party 32 people!! 18. back at the flat after for a party 32 people!! 19. Dan showing off 19. Dan showing off 20. Dan trying in vain to teach her how to mix 20. Dan trying in vain to teach her how to mix 21. The best selection of box wine possible! 21. The best selection of box wine possible!
22. A friend Paul showing us how its done 22. A friend Paul showing us how its done 23. Paul 23. Paul 24. Paul getting massive air 24. Paul getting massive air 25 a. uncoventional way of starting 25 a. uncoventional way of starting
25 b. Our friend on a single ski! 25 b. Our friend on a single ski! 25. My feeble atempt... but at least i stood up! 25. My feeble atempt... but at least i stood up! 26 a. Chris and Eric getting stuck into the yorkys 26 a. Chris and Eric getting stuck into the yorkys 26 b. Alex and our neighbours getting stuck in! 26 b. Alex and our neighbours getting stuck in!
26 c. All the Southend lot 26 c. All the Southend lot 26. The Roast i cooked for 15 people! 26. The Roast i cooked for 15 people! 27. Everyone tucking in... 27. Everyone tucking in... 28. At the tennis to see Tim Henman lose... again! 28. At the tennis to see Tim Henman lose... again!
29 b. Freddie Flintoff in the crowd 29 b. Freddie Flintoff in the crowd 29 a. Video of "Tiger Tim" 29 a. Video of "Tiger Tim" 29 c. Cool serving shot 29 c. Cool serving shot 29 d. Amazing sky in the background! 29 d. Amazing sky in the background!
29 e. Great backdrop and serve!! 29 e. Great backdrop and serve!! 29. The loser in question! 29. The loser in question! 30. Volvo Ocean Round the World Race in Melbourne 30. Volvo Ocean Round the World Race in Melbourne 31. Up close and personal! 31. Up close and personal!
32. ABN AMRO 32. ABN AMRO 33. Moviestar 33. Moviestar 34. Sony Ericsson 34. Sony Ericsson 35. Out on the town with Charlotte and Sarah 35. Out on the town with Charlotte and Sarah
36. The rest of the guys 36. The rest of the guys 37. Our first night out with Andy from home 37. Our first night out with Andy from home 38. Me with the lovely Jennie! 38. Me with the lovely Jennie!
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