Having taken a vote on a theme this year (though we were quite prepared to rig it!), it was to be Wild West themed. We had lots and lots of fun creating decorations - many a cactus was painted, a horse (not full scale!) and even a full-size wagon wheel to prop against the bar! But (and even if I do say so myself) the stars of the decorations were the two teepees (well done to all concerned on those) and, of course, my WWT-themed totem pole - it was topped by a portrait of our MD Gary, and with a lapwing underneath (the WWT logo). The room was completed with hay bales and shooting ranges, and it just looked brilliant with everyone dressed up.
The highlight of the evening, as anyone who attended will say, was our 'performance': Neil had this vision of forming a dowop band with a few guys from work, fronted by Sarah and I singing our hearts out. We even purchased special cowboy hats (red with white trim and flashing LEDs!!!).
So the past few weeks have been spent frantically making decorations, rehearsing and trying to do some work (though Thursday saw us doing nothing whatsoever, with Bill's permission - thank you!). As you can see from the photos, everyone made such a great effort; even Gary was up and dancing, requesting Kylie and the Spice Girls!
The performance itself went very quickly, and reviewing the video it is a true comedy classic!
I cannot believe that there is such little time left of work - it is starting to worry me now - but bring on the gorging and rubbish TV that is Xmas!
