Date: Monday, July 24, 2006

Wow, what an awesome function! I tell you what guys, the more the merrier for sure at a function Heres
some pics of the people and the highlights. Because of the lighting, I
had to individually adjust the whitebalance on all afterwords (and
downsample), so if they are small / discolored slightly then you’ll
just have to fill in the blank with your memory!<table cellpaddiing=”5″ align=”center” cellspacing=”0″> <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220017_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220017_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> The function hall itself. We were early, so we got front row seats! That blur is Mr Ian Sinclair, respect! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220007_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220007_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″>Some of the boys just setting up before the function starts <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220027_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220027_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> Mr Pin, getting recognized, and preparing to move onto the next pin! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220028_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220028_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> Gee, that looks like a man getting ready to make some money, recognize! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220029_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220029_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> Faster than a camera shutter, and way more entertaining than a uni assignment the night before it’s due, Pat Mesiti (WOO!) <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220041_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220041_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> Pat is definately a very excitable character… <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220044_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220044_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> …Especially where props are involved! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220048_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220048_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> Lunchtime, with the going-Silver group! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220050_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220050_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> Definately a man in the know here! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220054_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220054_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> Good times – just wait until Hawaii boys! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220057_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220057_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> Rob, looking like he’s dissapointed about not going Diamond fast enough – Don’t worry, we’ll all get there Rob! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220060_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220060_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> Jordan, showing Winston where there bling is at with ‘the ring’ (I’m pretty sure Winston already knows though!!!) <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220063_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220063_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> Repeat after me: I will get to Hawaii I will get to Hawaii I will get to Hawaii (or as Rob says “aooouuu-oouuuu-aaaaa”!) <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220066_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220066_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> Ian, taking all the glory in this shot! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220073_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220073_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> It’s that thug, Peter Shack, demonstrating to us all how to break legs (he’s been doing that for years though!) <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220091_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220091_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> When we get to Hawaii next year, I just know that you’ll BOTH be smiling!! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220093_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220093_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> The Broad’s, doing what they do best – helping us (feel privilages to learn from the best guys)! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220104_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220104_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> This is Barry Pragt… <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7230039_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7230039_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> …And this is a close up of the novelty cheque (which is backed by a real one) – how do you like them apples!!! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220117_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220117_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″>
Peter explaining to us the meaning of the Cup. I don’t remember Pauline
saying anything here, but hey, someone has to stand next to Peter and
look pretty! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220125_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220125_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> Give me a big Ferris Beuler “Awwwwwwwww yeaaaaahhh!” – that’ll be our group winning that next year guys! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7220135_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7220135_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> Winston and Joy, styling it up! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7230035_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7230035_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> Hah, I told you Pat was really there, now you have to believe me! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7230049_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7230049_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> Rob, and two other members of his family – can you spot them! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7230053_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7230053_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″> The fabulously wealthy Julie Swaffield! <a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/996/3249/1600/p7230078_web.jpg“><img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;” src=”blogger_files/p7230078_web.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″>
This is at the end, when Pauline was saying things she shouldn’t -
gotta’ love Sanguines! And of course Peter, the melencholy, is in the
background doing the Mona Lisa thing on me…