Sunday, December 28, 2008

Christmas Eve Clan Gathering

Before I start with the current topic, I must share my immediate situation with you: I have just been served a champagne (!) brunch by my darling husband (Mandy, pics just for you: our favourite poached egg and mushie sauce!). Damn, decadence rocks!



Anyway, I digress...

The Nussey clan gathered as per tradition on the evening of the 24th for the proverbial slaughter (and subsequent consumption) of fattened calves/pigs/chicken/tuna et al. Brett had the courage to host the event again, despite the fact that he and Shirley have been working like dogs running their new deli/restaurant. It is always such a pleasure to attend gatherings there, as the house really lends itself to it.

Some pics of Brett & Shirley's house






Pre-dinner gathering outside where the non-smokers pretend to be smokers (or is it the other way around?)



Now that is the way to do it - bubbly glass close at hand...er...both hands





The feast (part of)



Jacqui - willing participant of oyster sucking photography


In spite of it having been a tradition of the Nussey Christmas gatherings to sing the Swedish song together with an Aquavit toast - nobody has yet mastered the words! I think it is just an excuse for a piss-up... :)


No Christmas is Christmas without some healthy child abuse



Presents!!


Like it when they come in small packages :)


Nussey matrons and eldest sprog


Very tired hosts... No rest for them yet though - still have pudding!