And this year was themed "Ocean to Outback" - meaning that you could dress up in about anything that might be found in Australia. And I reckon about 97% of 450 people did just that!
David decided to bring his pet snake. Karen and friends were impressed!And since I am proud member of the Charity Committee, I found myself on the stage with Christo giving a speech. And you know how I hate the spotlight......
Yep, that's me chic in vegemite. Hillary spent a week designing and painting this costume - then she left the country before she saw me wear it. Smart. Very smart.
Funny boy, Christo. Half way through our tag-team speach, he decides to attract attention by dropping his dacks and doing the remainder of his bit in his Y-fronts! I was compelled to help cover things up!
There were lots of great costumes. Alix was looking very Jaffa amongst her other lolly friends - Amanda Musk-stick, Violet Crumble and Cherry Ripe. Sweet!
We had flown in a Kylie Minoghue cover band, called 100% Kylie from Australia. They were great and managed to keep the dance floor packed most of the night by all manner of Australiana.Dame Edna made her presence felt - many times over!
There was 'road kill' and shark attack victims.
Twisties - mmm....love twisties!
Our table had life savers, McLeod's Daughters, Steve Irwin, Bondi beach lovers and more. Next year we are scheming something big and definitely coordinated. How about the MCG? Or maybe the Melbourne Cup?
Anyway, it was tough to keep the madding crowd away from my vegemite jar through the night! And it is certainly not true that I was seen walking around the 40 or so tables asking whether anyone wanted a bit!
(Hey! Great tongue ban Jenna!)
So, it was a huge night. Really fun and a crazy mix of nationalities bonded by an Aussie theme. I reckon Hillary will pass up on the Europe trip next year just to be here.
