by Suzie Bodey
Masks, masks and more masks!! Who was everyone? As I stood at my “greeting pedestal” I embarrassingly couldn’t recognise quite a few of our valued customers! (No, I hadn’t already had some wine.) Watching everyone come in was just fantastic, we had some great costumes and gowns, amazing masks and some very swanky suits
After some light canapés, a few drinks, some mingling and the distribution of raffle tickets everyone piled into the Bribie room for the function to begin. The formal part of the night officially started with a choice of soups, and the first round of prizes which included the Snorkel Safari “Buddy of the Year Award” and the “Golden Fin Award” from Dive World. The lamb back strap and chicken main dishes were next out, by which time my mouth was watering, and within the first bite of my lamb, duty called, and we announced the next round of prizes. As I enjoyed presenting people with various prizes, including masks, snorkels, bags, stubby holders, boat trips, and courses, my boyfriend enjoyed eating my lamb with an evil grin on his face.
As I watched him feasting on my food, my 6inch heels pinching my feet, I was surprised to hear my own name called as the winner of the “Academy Award” and a underwater photography course. Aaron McAdie won “Best Buddy of the Year,” Niki Linton was our “Social Club Butterfly of the Year”, and Lauren Neilsen was awarded as our “Dive Journo” for her voluntary contribution to our newsletter.
To finish the night we had thank you speeches from the dive store owners, more prizes, delicious cheese and mudcake, and of course, Jeremy on the dancefloor with his classic boogie moves. It was an amazing and enjoyable night with so many laughs. We are looking forward to next year’s ball, I’m hoping for a superhero theme!!!
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