Deck the halls

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Crescent Street.  Last weekend we put up the Christmas tree and decorated the house. Garry's family are joining us for lunch on Christmas Day this year so we thought we'd make an effort. We've been away for the last two years so it's a bit of a novelty to be hosting at home again. 

The silly season is well underway.  Garry and I have been wining and dining our way through a host of exotic venues over the last few weeks. Our calendar has included a private dining room experience at a'Mare in the Crown Casino, a white-party-themed long lunch at Three Blue Ducks in the new Cannery complex in Rosebery, a leisurely business lunch at Chin Chin, and lunch with our staff at Luke's Kitchen in the Kimpton Margot Hotel.

I've also met business colleagues for breakfast at Grounds of the City, sampled boutique gin at Archie Rose, and sipped on cocktails in a private booth at The Rover. There's also been a BBQ event for residents in our building, plus two separate BBQ events with friends in neighbouring buildings at Moore Park Gardens.

I think I’ve just about had my fill of festivities. It'll be nice to kick back and relax on a boat when we go cruising for 11 days after Christmas. Although to be honest, as the sun rose this morning, a quiet coffee on our balcony was just as appealing.