28 Hours to Go

With 28 hours to go many have already put down their tarpaulins to save a space.

The tents are up for those keen to ensure their spot isn't nabbed in the night.

And a few groups look like they're settling in for the long haul.

All for this view of the fireworks over Sydney harbour tomorrow night.

We have a casual BBQ at our place and will either walk down to watch the fireworks or catch them from our upstairs windows.

Wherever you are, have a great night and an even greater start to the New Year!

The EasternMax Olympic Cycling Tour

Just before Christmas there was some speculation about what Santa was bringing when these were found installed on the Volvo.

Sure enough, good old Santa came through with a bike for each of us.

Over the last couple of days we've had fun exploring the 35km of bike trails at Sydney Olympic Park. This is a great way to see the Olympic site as well as the old athlete's village (now the suburb of Newington) and the surrounding parks.

There's nothing like a two-hour bike ride to make you feel like you deserve another piece of Christmas pudding.

I hope everyone's had a great Christmas and Boxing Day. Now, the countdown to NYE - a big event here in our part of Sydney.

Merry Christmas everyone!

We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding*;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer

We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some, so bring some out here

We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The EasternMax clan wishes you and your kin some figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer

and

a very Merry Christmas!

*not to be confused with a "friggin' pudding" :)

Super Soaked

Today the kids bought these with their pocket money.

Trouble is, one of them got into the hands of the enemy.

And he showed no mercy.

Heavy Duty Holly Handiwork

We have a variegated Holly bush in our yard. Last year Blossom, inspired by her favourite TV show, thought it would be fun to create a Christmas wreath out of it for our front door. This morning Blossom announced that she would really really like to make another one this year.

By she she really means me.

Holly handling requires this sort of equipment. Heavy duty gloves are a must.

We re-used the wire frame Firegazer made last year from bendy wire. Much Holly was attached in a random way using small pieces of bendy wire. Then Blossom donned the gloves and applied the finishing touches (bits of red ribbon and shiny stuff recycled from last year).

Ta da! A wreath.

Now I'm off to stick band-aids on my fingers.