Tuesday 15 December

Christmas above Par at Sheraton Mirage Golf and Country Club

The annual Christmas Party for the staff of the Mirage Golf and Country Club and the Sheraton Lobby shops had an extra twist this year with "The Moisturisers" comprising lead singer Supersal from Radio Port Douglas, Neil on Guitar and Bass from the Country Club, Haydn Cornish on Guitar from The Rainforest Habitat and Greg on didgeridoo, Editor of the Gazette playing live music from 8.30 til late to liven up the festivities.

Held in the forecourt bar by the swimming pool, the Sheraton Chefs had ensured there was plenty of food and drink, which helped get everyone chatting.  Stories were swapped from a difficult year taking into consideration the massive amount of improvement work being done on the course.

However now that most of that work is completed, the staff can look forward to a big year with lots of locals specials and a full itinerary of comps.

Carriages arrived at about 11pm by which time the eskies were looking like they'd done their job and the beautiful platters of food were looking pretty sorry for themselves.

Editors Comments: My sympathy goes out to Ann Weavers who was on duty the following morning at 6.30am ! Or maybe the sympathy should go to the impudent golfers who dared to book a round of golf on a Saturday morning after the staff party.   It's not often you get your cart, clubs and drinks from a growling bear with a sore head !