The Silly Season begins

The Silly Season is off and running again for another year. Garry and I kicked off the festivities with a lazy BBQ on a friend's rooftop terrace last weekend. The socialising (and drinking) began at 1:30 pm and eventually drew to a close shortly after 9:00 pm.

On Friday this week, EO Sydney hosted its annual Christmas Party. This year's event was held in the Penthouse at the Ivy. The Ivy was once the ultimate "it" venue for body beautiful trendsetters.  I recall more than one glamorous cocktail evening by the poolside at the Ivy more than 20 years ago. Text 100 Sydney even held its staff Christmas Party here one year. 

The Ivy was always a little too fake and facile for me, so I was dubious about going back there. However, the company was enjoyable, and the afternoon flew by.  This year, partners weren't invited to lunch, so it was a more modest affair. Garry also decided not to join me for kick-on drinks afterwards at The Royal George. Needless to say, it was another big night!

Yesterday afternoon, our apartment building hosted its annual get-together on the courtyard podium. It was a perfect day to be outdoors as the temperature peaked at 38 °C shortly after 3:00 pm. Afterwards, we invited friends back to our rooftop terraces for more cocktails. It was still a cosy 29 °C at 11:00 pm last night. It's no surprise we're a bit worse for wear this morning - and I confess -  I pre-emptively drafted most of this post before we ventured down to the courtyard.

On Wednesday next week, my EO Forum will hold its annual Christmas Party. Once again, I'm the event organiser. This year I've booked a private dining room at Pilu, a Sardinian-style two-hatted restaurant overlooking Freshwater Beach.  Then on Friday, Artiwood's annual staff Christmas Party kicks off at Nour in Surry Hills. We're keeping it local this year!

Garry's also planning an impromptu cocktail hour on our balcony before Christmas finally arrives.  Phew! As I say every year, we'll need a vacation once these events are over.

One final comment. This post is officially the 1,500th post I’ve published on this blog. How cool is that? If I’m honest, I’m secretly proud of the fact that I’ve successfully maintained it for more than twenty years.