Lobster Party 2007
G'day!
Friday June 8th our annual staff lobster party was held at the Bathurst Marina. This is an event that everyone really looks forward to every year (for obvious reasons :). I really debated whether I should attend, considering I'm still on crutches...but my rubber arm was twisted!
Tammy was once again our designated driver, so Jana, Tracy and myself all piled into her Jeep. We were on the road by 5:00. Of course before leaving Miramichi we HAD to make a stop at Tim's (Tammy needed something to drink too afterall..:), and while we were in Douglastown I decided to take a picture of the newest construction. This is the future home of Shoppers Drug Mart..
Once Tammy had her coffee fix, we were on the highway to Bathurst! Seeing how I don't get out much, I was quite camera happy most of the evening. Of course I had to get a shot of the girls on the trip up. Here's Tammy driving...
Jana and Tracy in the backseat sipping on some refreshments... :)
The drive up was quite uneventful picture-wise. The other carload of girls actually saw a moose on the road. We just blasted the tunes and sang, and laughed, and finally we were on the road to the Marina. The houses/cottages along Youghall Beach are out of this world. Some of the most beautiful that I've ever seen! This is one that really caught my eye though, if I could build a house from scratch it would look just like this one...
And finally..we're there!
As we pulled into the parking lot, the first person I saw was my old manager Al(he transferred to Newcastle in December). I haven't seen him since then, so it was nice to have a chat. He was really surprised to see me there!
We were there pretty early, so we immediately went in to claim a table for our group. The Marina is a really nice building, this was my view..
And the view when I turned around.. :) (Told ya I was camera-happy!)
After a few minutes, we realized that the outside deck was open to us as well. It was a beautiful evening, so why were we inside? I decided to abandon ship and head out for some fresh air and more pictures...
Soon after, we were all beckoned inside for the lobster feast! The funny thing? I was having so much fun, I'd almost forgot we were even having lobster. That says a lot! The meal was delicious...mmmm...yummy lobsters...
After the meal, we headed back to the deck until the entertainment started. I snapped a picture of Tammy and Tracy..
A really bad picture of myself (I look a little looped in this one)..which I was! :)
And Jana, who didn't want her picture taken, but too bad! Heh, heh..
Eventually we all went inside. Al was our MC for the night, and after a slideshow, the 50/50 draw (which Jana the lucky bugger won..$220), the festivities began.
These pictures are probably really hard to see (it was too dark), but I figured I'd add them in anyway. First up was a crazy bunch dressed up with garbages over the top half of their bodies and the bottom half clothed to look like..well, I don't know what the looked like actually! Anyway, they danced around and everyone had a great laugh at them...
After that, another group did "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"...our group won! :) The prize...a whole pile of lotto tickets. So, we may become millionaires yet, ha ha!
The final bit was "Deal or No Deal" and they did an awesome job. It was hilarious! Here's Howie...
The prize board..lots of money to be won! Heh heh..
Here comes the "North Shore Models"..with their "suitcases"...
One of the funniest models.. :)
Once that stuff was overwith it was time to draw for doorprizes, and then the dance started. Tammy and I both won a magnum of champagne! Tammy doesn't drink, so she cracked hers open right away and we gave it a good home. I'm surprised the people that ran the bar there didn't complain!
Kinda funny seeing crutches and champagne together isn't it? Let me tell ya, the two don't mix very well! :)
Anyhew, we stayed on till almost midnight. We were one of the last groups to leave, suprise, surprise! All in all I had a blast! The only two complaints I have is the wet tile in the bathrooms (not fun on crutches), and not being able to dance (again, the damn crutches). Other than that it was great to get out, and especially great to spend time with my co-workers again! I missed you guys, and can't wait to get back in action!
Till next time,
Liss :)
Friday June 8th our annual staff lobster party was held at the Bathurst Marina. This is an event that everyone really looks forward to every year (for obvious reasons :). I really debated whether I should attend, considering I'm still on crutches...but my rubber arm was twisted!
Tammy was once again our designated driver, so Jana, Tracy and myself all piled into her Jeep. We were on the road by 5:00. Of course before leaving Miramichi we HAD to make a stop at Tim's (Tammy needed something to drink too afterall..:), and while we were in Douglastown I decided to take a picture of the newest construction. This is the future home of Shoppers Drug Mart..
Once Tammy had her coffee fix, we were on the highway to Bathurst! Seeing how I don't get out much, I was quite camera happy most of the evening. Of course I had to get a shot of the girls on the trip up. Here's Tammy driving...
Jana and Tracy in the backseat sipping on some refreshments... :)
The drive up was quite uneventful picture-wise. The other carload of girls actually saw a moose on the road. We just blasted the tunes and sang, and laughed, and finally we were on the road to the Marina. The houses/cottages along Youghall Beach are out of this world. Some of the most beautiful that I've ever seen! This is one that really caught my eye though, if I could build a house from scratch it would look just like this one...
And finally..we're there!
As we pulled into the parking lot, the first person I saw was my old manager Al(he transferred to Newcastle in December). I haven't seen him since then, so it was nice to have a chat. He was really surprised to see me there!
We were there pretty early, so we immediately went in to claim a table for our group. The Marina is a really nice building, this was my view..
And the view when I turned around.. :) (Told ya I was camera-happy!)
After a few minutes, we realized that the outside deck was open to us as well. It was a beautiful evening, so why were we inside? I decided to abandon ship and head out for some fresh air and more pictures...
Soon after, we were all beckoned inside for the lobster feast! The funny thing? I was having so much fun, I'd almost forgot we were even having lobster. That says a lot! The meal was delicious...mmmm...yummy lobsters...
After the meal, we headed back to the deck until the entertainment started. I snapped a picture of Tammy and Tracy..
A really bad picture of myself (I look a little looped in this one)..which I was! :)
And Jana, who didn't want her picture taken, but too bad! Heh, heh..
Eventually we all went inside. Al was our MC for the night, and after a slideshow, the 50/50 draw (which Jana the lucky bugger won..$220), the festivities began.
These pictures are probably really hard to see (it was too dark), but I figured I'd add them in anyway. First up was a crazy bunch dressed up with garbages over the top half of their bodies and the bottom half clothed to look like..well, I don't know what the looked like actually! Anyway, they danced around and everyone had a great laugh at them...
After that, another group did "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"...our group won! :) The prize...a whole pile of lotto tickets. So, we may become millionaires yet, ha ha!
The final bit was "Deal or No Deal" and they did an awesome job. It was hilarious! Here's Howie...
The prize board..lots of money to be won! Heh heh..
Here comes the "North Shore Models"..with their "suitcases"...
One of the funniest models.. :)
Once that stuff was overwith it was time to draw for doorprizes, and then the dance started. Tammy and I both won a magnum of champagne! Tammy doesn't drink, so she cracked hers open right away and we gave it a good home. I'm surprised the people that ran the bar there didn't complain!
Kinda funny seeing crutches and champagne together isn't it? Let me tell ya, the two don't mix very well! :)
Anyhew, we stayed on till almost midnight. We were one of the last groups to leave, suprise, surprise! All in all I had a blast! The only two complaints I have is the wet tile in the bathrooms (not fun on crutches), and not being able to dance (again, the damn crutches). Other than that it was great to get out, and especially great to spend time with my co-workers again! I missed you guys, and can't wait to get back in action!
Till next time,
Liss :)
posted by Liss @ 1:18 PM
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