Post-Chrissie Wrap Part 2

Isn't it great to have The Panel back even if it was only for Chrissie night.

With Thank God You're Here going gangbusters the Working Dog team were too busy (again) to do The Panel in '06.

But as the talented Melbournian comedians were having a jabber, I was mulling over some Chrissie pressies. I got a dvd, a Lotteries gift pack (?), the new Monopoly, a Tabasco pizza set and some men's hygiene pack.

I'm still awaiting a pressie from the always wonderful lady across the sea, as well as one from my middle sister, but overall it was so-so.

Chrissie felt a bit strange this year with only me, Mum and my little brother there. It makes you wonder about things and appreciate family more.


Me and my little brother got Dad a brand new tv (68cm). He hadn't had a brand new tv since the 80's so it was something different for him - no knobs on this one. His last tv had more knobs than a north shore private boys' school!

It took us a couple of hours to try and drill into him what exactly to use and not use on this new tv (he hadn't had a tv with a remote before). He is 75 so things can be hard for him.

I wrote down everything he needed to do so he wouldn't get it wrong. He knows our numbers if he needs help. He hasn't called us yet. That's a good sign.

Or he gave up.

Either way - he was bloody surprised by the pressie. It's the biggest and most expensive pressie I've ever given full stop.