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Cynthia's Hawiian 13th Birthday

Last Saturday, the 22nd of November, the G-Spot Barkada were invited to attend the birthday party of Grandma's grand-daughter Cynthia over at Randwick. The theme, as is likely obvious from the photos, was Hawaiian and our group wasn't about to let them down :-) Thanks to everyone for a great day! Below are a selection of photographs taken on the big day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CYNTHIA!

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G-Spot Barkada members and various more sane civilians enjoy
the sunlight during the party. BR: Ron and Brad FR: Someone, Ferlie, Gina, Enday, Cecile

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A cake fight is almost a tradition at any party the G-Spotters go to, however we plead innocent to starting this little messy round.

Jasmin even cops her share of the cake!

A foursome in an exclusive hotel - sort of everyones fantasy really :-)

Honey is busy admiring, well Honey!

Opps - someone pulled out a photo of Racquel!
Put it away - PUT IT AWAY!!!!!

Honey on a balcony overlooking Randwick Racecourse.

Gina taking a look in the mirror at the Eastlakes Aswang's request!

Back on the balcony, Gina and Ron enjoy the view of the passing smog producers.

The balcony was obviously popular, now Ferlie, Brad and Honey are out there.

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And two of us again!

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One cannot have enough Ferlie on a balcony shots.
Here she is seen trying to wave down a bus!

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FRIENDSHIP
What is the true meaning of friendship?
Like death and taxes, one sure thing in life is that friends come by regularly and sometimes they even go (occasionally doing so in a huge tirade of
backstabbing and betrayal) away again.
While you don't wish to see them go, things march on and soon you move on to those other people who are far more important in your life and far more deserving of your friendship. Those other people soon become part of your past - their contribution adding to the person you are and leave you with lessons learn't.
However occasionally, VERY occasionally, a friend comes along who is different. Someone who you know genuinely cares and helps you look well past the bad in life and learn just to ignore it and have fun.
These friends, of which I luckily have a couple, are those you can't imagine life without, those who stick by you in good and bad (not just their bad) and those who endure my demented sense of humour. :-)
One of these rare people is seen here sipping on a wine and enjoying the late afternoon Sydney sun while overlooking Randwick Racecourse.
Maraming Salamat Po Gina




This is an interesting Philo tradition called the pinata, where something, like the doll below, is stuffed full of goodies and kids take turns to be blindfolded, given a stick of some sort and allowed to beat the absolute poop out of it.
The kids kept refering to the hung doll as Lisa, which for our barkada is strangely appropriate, although I suppose they were refering to a school friend rather
than any gossiping skanks.


Cake cutting time!

Cynthia at cake cutting time.
Some of the many attendees watch on from behind!

Enday and Gina enjoy the afternoon sun near the pool!

All that wine has done wonders for Gina's height, we are all surprised by how tall she has become in recent weeks.

Last but not least.
We find the photographer photographed!
My little sister Honey is become an avid photographer like myself.

Tanduay Break

~~ ONYO AT THE KAMI CONCERT ~~
MATRAVILLE RSL

Well it has certainly been a big week, between Ning's brother arriving in the country, the death of my good friend Erry and a visit to the police after death threats from a former barkada member, I have found little time for much else.

Our ex-dearest Anabelle also spent a lot of time coming up with the idea to call me a hippopotamus, although this was not gratified with as much time spent finding how to spell it.
A quick check of Wikipedia reveals the following:
"The hippopotamus is semi-aquatic, inhabiting rivers and lakes in sub-Saharan Africa in groups of 5-30 hippos. During the day they remain cool by staying in the water or mud; reproduction and childbirth both occur in water, where territorial bulls preside over a stretch of river. They emerge at dusk to graze on grass. While hippos rest near each other in territories in the water, grazing is a solitary activity and hippos are not territorial on land."

This certainly does not seem to describe too well the way I spend each day of my life.
However a quick look at some photos revealed something very interesting.

These creatures have a body like mine (which is what I am sure she was trying to elude to) and a face like hers, which leads one to wonder if this is how the kids would have turned out had I ever married her. I wonder if this was her way of asking me to procreate with her?
The poor girl then went on to refer to me as a bore pig.
Again we refer to Wikipedia:
Despite their physical resemblance to pigs and other terrestrial even-toed ungulates, their closest living relatives are cetaceans (whales, porpoise, etc.).

So Anabelle appears to be really suffering some sort of confusion over what animal I am supposed to be, not to mention how to spell it, utilize the correct grammar while saying it, decide whether or not full stops are an optional extra and where one should use capitals.

ANYWAY - ENOUGH OF THAT BOLLOCKS!

Not surprisingly we took the visiting brother in law, Onyo, to the first Kami concert in our usual area of coverage. This was to be Saturday night over at the Matraville RSL club.
Probably one of the best nights in a while when it comes to attendance by barkada members and other friends.
It gave Onyo a good chance to see how we spend most of our lives nowdays, as did the following 24 hours of hanging out, eating, drinking, singing and the customary TFC.

Anyhow - enjoy the piccies below.

Twas just a small group at the start, Ning, ?, The Hippo, Casey, Analiza, Ron, Gina and Cecile prepare for a night of fun.

Analiza won the award for 'Best Dressed On Night'.

The beautiful Analiza with her lovely friend Casey.

Analiza takes time out to have a photo with The Hippo!

Ning's brother Onyo who is probably still trying to comprehend the
activities of the G-Spot barkada!!
Seen here with Ning and Cecile.

Gina , Maria and Jasmin on the dancefloor!

The Kamis hard at it.

Kethey and Amelia with David and Simana in the background.

Part of the nights group.
BR: The Hippo and Ron.
MR: Ning, Maria, Cecile, Lina, Jasmine, ?
FR: Onyo

All this dancing makes a Hippo tired - A brief rest is had before
heading back to the dance floor!

Gina and Analiza.

In a very surprising development, the long lost Colonel turns up to
support our barkada after a couple of rocky weeks.
Colonel had just returned from a week photographing hornbags in Fiji
and is seen here with Analiza.

Kami band's Oscar is seen here with Analiza!

And finally, not wishing to miss her chance, we find Annie also with Analiza.

Thanks to everyone for a great night!

~~ NEW G-SPOT BARKADA ~~
INDUCTEES

Its not every day that we have two people inducted into the royal halls of the 'G-Spot Barkada', an honour bestowed on only such a lucky few who, despite having been with us many times, have remained very good friends.

So without further delay, lets have a huge round of imaginary internet applause for Bernie.

~~~ FAREWELL DEAR FRIEND ~~~

I just received word about the passing of my good friend of many years Erry Tobing.

I first met Erry, originally from Indonesia but living here for many years, while working for Kingsford Smith Transport driving shuttle buses.

We immediately became friends both inside and out of work-Indeed he became a regular at our parties. This is where most of my friends will remember him.

Erry was a very kind and thoughtful person, he was a genius when it came to repairing computers and had plans of expanding his own shuttle bus business.
It is still hard to believe I will no longer pass his smiling face in that 'ET Tours' bus while driving around Sydney.
Sadly he has been of very ill health for a while and when I last talked to him, a few weeks ago, he was planning on an extended holiday in Indonesia next year and wanted me to look after his bus.
Regretfully he never had the opportunity to see his home country again.

Erry is survived by a wife and daughter - to whom are best wishes go out.

Goodbye Erry - You will be sorely missed by many, especially me.

Brad

Howdee,
Last Friday saw us out of the usual club type atmosphere and on a couple of boats sailing around Sydney Harbour with some good food and the awesome Kami band.
Starting from the Star City wharf just after 6pm, the cruise went on until just after midnight, travelling up both ends of the harbour, under the Anzac Bridge (Blackwattle Bay??) and into Mosman Bay.
All are hopeful of a repeat adventure in the near future.
Below be a selection from the 300+ photos taken on the night.

If you want a night out with a great band - check this website regularly for all their upcoming performance dates.
Check out 'KAMI BAND' in the 'Blog Sections' area, below left.

The first boat of the evening docks at Star City.
This is FUNBOAT's newest ferry, coming second hand from Port Macquarie.

Ron, Gina, Ning, Annie, Maria, Brad
prior to departure.

My little sister looks pretty spectacular normally, however, for the cruise she truly excelled herself.

Star City Casino!

My cute little sister Maria as we depart Star City.

Probably Australias most photographed bridge.

If you are a bit of a funzel like myself, you are probably slightly aroused by the above shot of the former Manly ferry Baragoola.
This historic ferry is facing a rather uncertain future with little chance of someone with money taking an interest. Recent reports have said it may now be sold to a scrap merchant as the cost of retaining it is to high.
The boat being restored behind is believed to be the one that prize tool Tim Elderton is involved in.

Kami sister Amelia and myself talking up the front (I think those sea types call in the bow) of the boat.

Maria, Romel (young one-not Officer Ego from Eastlakes), Annie (mum of Rabbitohs football player Craig Wing), Ning, Ron, Gina and Kami sisters Amelia and Kethey.

Gina and Ronnie!

Kethey prior to the band getting started.

Gina looking as spectacular as ever.

Maria, Annie, Ning and Gina look out over Cremorne.

The city of Sydney after dark.
Not the sharpest shot given boat movement.

Amelia, Simana Jnr and Oscar.

Joshua.

Oscar and Kethey.

Gina finds a bit of calamari behind Maria's ear that was left over from dinner.

Brad and Ning with Luna Park behind!

Ronnie and Gina with the lights behind actually being a near invisible harbour bridge.

Brad and Gina with the same background.

Gina joins the Kami band as a singer :-)
Amelia - Gina - Simana Jnr

Babysitter hard at work :-)