Old Year's Goals and New Year's Party

The last three months has seen some very dedicated concentration in order to achieve a certain goal before the end of 2011. Finally on Dec 30th we succeeded. Yes, 19 pubs later, The Oxford Ale Trail was completed, and with one day to spare, no less.

The work towards this goal saw us visiting many a drinking house within the confines of the city which we would not normally have seen, let alone entered. With the t-shirt collected, just have to organise the tour of the brewery in Witney some time soon. What a good feeling having achieved that goal of goals in time for the new year to start with new ones.

Following on from the party we had in Oxford last year with Ali, Luigi and Roberto, New Year 2012 was seen in with Doug and Gem. A 20s theme was on the cards (although we didn't know about this beforehand) which meant the bar staff were dressed very fancy. Great food was consumed (the 9oz steaks and Bailey's Creme Brulee were of note) and afterwards the disco in the marquee picked up the spirits too. A very good time had by all, and a great reunion.

So now it's 2012. A new year with new resolutions. I wonder what yours are? In any case, here's wishing you all the fun, enjoyment and success for the coming twelve months, and hoping all your dreams come true.

More pictures can be found here.

To a healthy and prosperous year !