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THE 2010 LAS D&D

The 2010 LUCASFILM DINNER & DANCE was another resounding success. Our holiday party this year was held at the fantastic One On The Bund @ Fullerton Bay Hotel, it's an old Ferry Terminal that has been restored into the lobby/restaurant of this new hotel. It's beautiful. The theme this year was "Asian Historical" so there were loads of people dressed in traditional outfits and some ceremonial ones as well. We decided to be a bit different, Michelle went for a 30's inspired retro look while I went for the classic all-white with a few modern accents. Regardless, it was a fun night filled with good times and a great way to cap of the work year in Singapore.

Here are some pics from the D&D!!!

MICHELLE'S 2010 ITALIAN ADVENTURE

This fall Michelle went to the home country, not her official one but definitely her adopted one... ITALY!

She joined the Corsis (Mario, Gina, Antonio, Edith and my sister Marisa) for a 17 day adventure through seven different Italian cities: OSTIA, ROME, MAENZA, FLORENCE, VENICE, SIENA & SAN GIMIGNANO.

Ofcourse it was an amazing time to be sure and here are some of the PICTURES to prove it!

Viva Italia!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AAMIR & BARBARA

This time last year, we were in Vietnam for the weekend but this year, things are different. This past weekend we celebrated the birthdays of two dear friends AAMIR & BARBARA. What made the day even more special is that our friend JBROWN was visiting us from Vancouver for the weekend and Aamir, Barb, Jbrown & myself used to work together at Mainframe Entertainment.

So first off we went for the Singaporean Tradition of Champagne Brunch. Basically, all the hotels in Singapore offer a All you can eat/drink buffet and you just have to find the one that appeals to you the most. We chose the GREENHOUSE @ RITZ CARTON. It was my second Champagne Brunch and it was just just as good this time around, fresh Seafood, Wygu Beef, Ham, Turkey, Pasta Bar, Salad Bar, Sushi Bar, Cheese Bar, Bread Bar, Dessert Bar and Alcohol Bar. I highly recommend it.

Afterwards, we all went to the MARINA BAY SANDS CASINO and in a strange turn of events, we all ended up winning at the Roulette Table (except for Barb) which is rare cause usually it's only Aamir or John, this time it was Aamir, John, Kelly, Jbrown and myself. With our winnings burning a hole in our pockets, we headed up to the top floor of the Hotel and its new fancy schmanzy sky bar, CU DE TA for some afternoon bevvies. It was a great way to end a spectacular birthday with friends.

You can check out the pics HERE!!!

THANKSGIVING: SINGAPORE STYLE

It was American THANKSGIVING this weekend and although I am Canadian and most of the nationalities at our office are scattered across the globe, a few work folk decided to get-together to celebrate Turkey Day. It was a great lunch filled with three Turkeys, Honey Ham, Lamb, Ribs, Roasted Veggies, Stuffing, Pasta Salad & Dessert. While it may not have been Family Thanksgiving at home, it was still nice to have a holiday feast with my new Friends in Singapore. I am definitely thankful for that! Happy US Thanksgiving all!

Pics from the lunch HERE!!!

THE 43 FEZ

Sweet Fancy Moses! I got myself a 43 FEZ from the makers of the best fez (fezes? fezi?) in the whole wide world FEZ-O-RAMA! That's right, the guys who created my amazing fez for Mr. Ambassador on TIKI BAR TV, have done me a solid and created an extra special 43 Fez for me to wear proudly in Singapore. The Fez-O-Rama team make a special custom fez each week and for their 43rd entry they made me a 43 fez, I feel honored! Here's the write-up:

• Behold the amazing power of 43, a number near and dear to the creators and cast of TIKI BAR TV. Long before Doctor Tiki & Johnny Johnny set sail on the SS Tiki, they along with Mr. Ambassador were part of an improv troupe called 43 LBS. OF WASTED SPACE. These experiences were a grand precursor to the current misadventures of Tiki Bar Crew and they have a fondness for the 43. Now you too can bask in the awesomeness of the 43 and be part of numerical history… be part of tiki history or just be that guy with a 43 on his Fez!

So when we go back to Vancouver at Xmas, I will have this 43 Fez as well as a new Mr. Ambassador Fez ready to come back to Singapore with us so I can introduce these fine folks to the powers of the fez. It's going to be great! Thanks Fez-O-Rama for the awesomeness!!!

OCTOBER 2010

Work parties, Whiskey tastings, a trip to San Francisco, friends birthdays, light festivals, a game release & Halloween... it's been a busy, busy OCTOBER!