Tuesday night was the annual Welcome to the Round Cocktail Party at the Hannans Club. ‘The Round’ refers to Kalgoorlie’s annual week of racing, known as Race Round. The Hannans Club was built in 1896 as one of the first stone buildings in Kalgoorlie with the first bowling green. It’s one of my favourite venues in town. But there was no bowling on Tuesday night, we walked in and were greeted with this:
I need this in my backyard
So fabulous. We were entertained by two ladies from Fliptease for the evening, which is a boutique aerial and circus troupe.
Grab a drink.
Usual suspects.
One of the performers was an incredible contortionist.
#ouch
We just sat there in awe, wincing every so often as we imagined our own inflexible bodies attempting similar feats.
Two less flexible, but no less fabulous ladies
Dylan, SJ, Andrew, Tristan, Em
The same lady did some very impressive moves on silk. You can’t even tell she has a fear of heights (which she told the audience later).
Meanwhile I’m like:
Delicious paella!
Time for more photos!
Claire, Bec and I all wore sequins… Em didn’t get the memo
Friends and fun
Fun and friends
I love this guy
And these ladies
These people are pretty great
And these ones too
Before long it was time to head up the street to the Calcutta (this thing where wealthy people bid for a place in horse betting syndicates… I think).
Down those drinks!
We stayed a while and then headed back to Lauren and Dave’s house for a nightcap, which turned into an impromptu hat party. Lauren and Dave have a lot of hats.
Seriously.
An excellent evening.How was your Tuesday night? Would you have enough hats to fit out an entire party?
My Bloggable Day 
Hahahahahahaha! Such a good night!
Wasn’t it just? Care to shed some light on the reason for your abundance of headwear?
Hi Bec,
I haven’t commented for a little while because my life has bee a bit tumultuous and hectic but the last couple of posts have compelled me to comment tonight. The reason, well you and your friends look so happy smiling and enjoying your lives. Seeing all your smiles and happy faces I know gives me a lift so I assume it also gives other that same lift. Thank you and your friends for sharing. I cant wait for your next post. Ciao for now.
Thanks Patrick 🙂 that’s really nice of you to say, we have been having a great week here. Sorry to hear things have been tumultuous, hopefully it’s all up from here.
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Such a great night!
Sure was x
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