25th March, 2000

It's not often that I get to go to an OzChat get-together. They're always either too far from Shepp or I've got something going on that weekend. Then there's always the fear that I wont know or get along well with most of the people there. Well after being a bit more involved with OzChat lately due to the development of OzChat V2, I decided that I'll make the effort and show up the the first annual OzChat March Muckup, organised by Monaro (who unfortunately was feeling a little under the weather that night and didn't nearly enjoy herself as much as she should have) and held at Moira Park, just outside of Shepp.

The BBQ dinner, so tenderly cooked by Zippee, was delicious. After tea, sure enough, people formed into their litle groups, but I'm happy to say that there was plenty of cheerful mingling going on. Enough with the yammering, and on with the photos.

(click the thumbnails for a larger shot and a caption)

	The beers before we drank them. Contents include 1 six-pack of James Boags (Bogs) and 2 six-packs of VB. Hatch and I didn't drink all of them unfortunately, however we did have a prtty good go.
	Rathbone shows us his caring, sensitive side.
	Mousegirl has that look in her eyes.
	Mousegirl dons her ever-popular Seseme Street silky slip thing. "Ohhh.. You're THAT girl..."
	Me sinking a cold one. Yes... I know its a crappy stubbie-holder, but it came with the Esky.
	Still early on in the night, Stone Cold Malty shows us his homemade Sambuca... which wasn't too bad, actually.
	HLD shows us that trademark smile.
	Dreddy looks moody and enigmatic, while simultaneously plots my grizzly death for putting pics of him on the web.
	Can you believe that this was the third try at taking a picture of Jules...
	... and this is her ankle after she had a little mishap. Oooh... looks painful.
	"Hey, Mickey!" Bendi still looks good, even wearing a ridiculous Mickey Mouse Happy Meal glove.
	Oh no!! Not more controversy!!
	I wanted to get a picture of Hatch with a beer and a sausage. This is what we came up with.
	Mid-rifs aplenty! Mousegirl, Duck and Rathbone strut their funky stuff.
	Vandal is the one...
	This really seemed to be the night of embarassing photos of Duck. Here we can see Ducks underdurps (the green bit) being ripped squarely up his crack. Can't remember who exactly was doing the wedging, but it'll come to me...
	Here's someone whos name escapes me at this time. If this is you, of if you know who it is, please let me know...
	Me and Hatch... about halfway through the night at this stage.
	Mmm... Beer is good... Oh so good...
	Wow! Vandal really is the one! What a supreme exhibition of martial arts greatness.
	Cher he ain't... But he certainly does look like a duck up there...
	Zen bids us farewell for the evening as she departs for her own cumfy bed.
	Vandal and Mousegirl sing the Time Warp.
	Malty DOES the Time Warp. Hee!
	Strych, Hatch and Frogg huddle in for a group shot.
	We ARE the Backstreet Boys... Well maybe not... but I wouldn't mind their money.
	Beer and fire... a deadly combination? Probably, but not tonite thankfully, although there were a few close calls. :o)
	Hatch and Anj.
	"BRRWWWAAAHHH!!"
	Hatch and Frogg getting cumfy by the fire.
	This picture is currently my desktop wallpaper. This is what the inside of a beer bottle looks like... Cool eh?
	Hannibal and Les Norton (I think... again... let me know if I get the names wrong...) dance the can-can.
	On going for a little walk around the grounds, I almost walk into a large spider web (complete with large spider). I should become a nature photographer with this sort of talent.
	Here's the photo that finally made it through the strict guidelines for taking a picture of Witch.
	1959 looks like he's about to kick someone's ass but I doubt that he'd do something like that.
	Sparksy shows the world how to live in peace and harmony.
	Everyone moshes on to Kitty*'s great singing.
	Dreddy introduces his special friend. Dear Dreddy. Please don't hack my web server.
	After fianlly managing to get in a couple of hours sleep, Ivanshi (who's back of the head can be seen here) and Strych burst into the room singing the theme to Prisoner, dancing around on the beds, spilling their drinks everywhere and generally exhibiting ban-worthy behavior. Thanks guys... Ha ha ha!
	Ivanshi finally points out a "shiny metal pedestal fan" (what the ...?) before FINALLY leaving the room.

Well after that, Hatch and I decided to go back to our respective homes and catch up on a bit of sleep. After dropping Hatch home, I felt like returning to see what was going on. I really wasnt that sleepy, however I let my common sence get the better of me, and returned home for a snooze. Unfortunately I missed out on such wackiness as Ducks morning streak among others. So there you have it. A great night was had by most, and I'm looking ofrward to the next one.

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