The morning started early today, with Andy attending the Manly Bootcamp Xmas extravaganza at 6am on the beach. Stretching exercises, beach running, volleyball and swimming kept everyone amused and slightly fitter.

After a hour or so of exercises, we met up with Caroline and an old friend Danielle and her two children Austin and Audrey and walked from Manly to Curl Curl beach.

After an eventful walk between Manly and Freshwater beaches, when Andy took his life in his own hands with the tunnel ‘short-cut’ route followed by the cliff/rock climb, thankfully he made it back unscathed. We ‘celebrated’ with drinks at Harbord Diggers bar with its amazing views of the Tasman Sea.

The evening was spent at Caroline and Garys who had an early Xmas get together, which meant dressing up and party games.

Caroline went low key and was dressed as a Xmas tree, as was Tracy.

We then went for a fire side Xmas picture….

After the trees came a costume change and the introduction of the Xmas helpers..

Next came Xmas games and the charades. As would be expected this ended up being boys v girls and much healthy competition with the girls deserving winning in the end.

Another fun night full of laughter, with some great food, drink and Xmas music particular the crowds favourite Wham and Last Christmas!