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Gallipoli – without words

The Gallipoli art prize – a silent affair

This weekend a year ago, there was a tiny notice in the SMH about the Gallipoli Art Prize and an exhibition of the entrants at the Gallipoli Club in Loftus St near Circular Quay. We went to see the paintings, and there’s not much I to add. We were the only visitors there last Sunday, which is strange. Please click on the images to see a larger file.

BEN HOLGATE Everyman

AEK PHAKITI
The Reflective Soldier

AEK PHAKITI - The Reflective Soldier

DAVID J CURNO - Am island, am sea, am father, farm, and friend

Peter Gardiner - They Wore Feathers (Uncle Jim)

Judy Uehlein Nelson - The Ephemeral poppy

Here's a larger selection (23) of the works entered for the prize in the Sydney Morning Herald http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/nsw/2012-gallipoli-art-prize-20120423-1xgvp.html

And here's where you can see the originals - The Gallipoli Memorial Club in Loftus Street down by Circular Quay in Sydney http://www.gallipoli.com.au/index.html

Kim

 

The Last Front Bench Dinner at Pyrmont March 2013 - the wines

Here they are, with the full list at the end

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A great beginning, with the CH the standout

The Leeuwin was great as always, the Yattarna overoaked as always, the suprise here was that the Pipers Brook wasn't corked

I found the Condrieu disappointing, the Rothbury way past its best, and the Vat 47 full of serious promise

The Wendouree was in stunning condition, minty and elegant. The VegaSicilia was one of the best reds I've ever tasted - wonderful goodies wrapped in an elegant package. The ANAPERENNA was a sledge hammer by comparison (a well-made one).

The Hermitage was way past its best in my view, sadly, and the 76 Grange showed ridiculously young and vibrant. What a wine! I'm sure the 96 Grange was good too but it paled against its older sibling

The old one still showed signs of life! The young one was robust for a Burgundy.

What can I say? Gorgeous stuff, the Lafite still full of life

Going a bit vague at this point. Can't remember hearing any complaints

The Graham was great but the Para was a knock-out! What a way to finish!

And here's the full list

Kim

The last Front bench Dinner at Pyrmont - March 2013

It was a special occasion, and all of us took advantage of it I think. We drank less and talked more, we enjoyed each other's company - that's clear from the photos. I took a lot of those last Wednesday night, as I love these nights and the venue and the company and the wines and the food. The friends I've made here were my main focus this time, and I've collected the best shots on this page. Simply click on any photo to see the full-size version.

Peter looks happy

Even happier here, but Doug and Ray are clearly stumped

So is Alan

Ah, Reg is in his element

So is John

Yes!

Jeffrey wrapping up his options wines

Neil and Andrew smiling at one of Reg's jokes

Jeffrey thinking: I really stumped them with those wines!

Peter and Ray doing the Foxtrot?

Paul looking remarkably composed

These boys still look sober! That's Front bench stamina for you.

Doug got a shot of me romancing some great reds.

Peter Mouser having a break from pulling teeth, or corks or ...

It all looks far too civilised but the camera doesn't lie.

Sorry Peter, couldn't fit you in for the group photo.

That big smile just about sums up a great evening.

Thank you, Peter Bourne, for so much joy.

Kim