Xmas Day

Xmas day was a quiet affair. Moet first thing to line our stomachs (Meg and Gen don't drink either), then Santa presents from everyone with a limit of $20. This was actually pretty difficult to do, especially with my shopping handicap and limited time. The star present was from Gen to Jeff in the shape of a mini radio controlled helicopter. I think there may have been some $20 rule breaking going on, but without receipts and credit card statements being produced we all just had to agree that the fun outweighed the rules.

Spot the helicopter

...and again.

After the mornings frivolities we ventured out to the next beach along from Conjola where there are regularly large fevers of stingrays. They feed off the fish guts thrown back into the ocean by the fishing boats that come in up the boat ramp on the beach. Unfortunately we missed feeding time at the zoo so had to do with a quick walk around the rock pools and back along the beach.

Jeffrey sporting some of the glow sticks I got from Santa whilst enjoying our Xmas dinner which consisted of BBQ marinaded spatchcock and lamb with roasted veggies and salad, followed by Xmas pud with cold brandy custard. And a gallon of wine.