Shannon Thomas

[NESSAussie]

Hi Shannon

It looks like there will be lots of distractions Monday 11, with most of those invited to the party at my place
coming from an event somewhere else earlier that night. At least this will help keep the number of guests I
have to cater for food-wise to a managable number, and keep the beverages flowing until well into the nite.

In lieu of the cellar content arriving on my doorstep this week, I've decided to make a Sushi & Riesling nite
out of the evening with regard to the catering concept, the entertainment will be left to your very own
"hot off the press' copy of Glass Doll via Skype, and hopefully a very receptive audience in attendance 


Peace

Aaron

[PianoGirl4444]

Aaron, I will hopefully be able to Skype the songs to you this week!



Short video - Making of "Glass Doll"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3JWjJQ72LQ

[NESSAussie]

Woohoo indeed Shannon

That video has made my day! Nice that you chose to feature Wonder as the main content; it sounds great. I
have been out shopping today to buy ingredients for an Eszterhazi Torta that I plan on making this afternoon




Peace

Aaron

[PianoGirl4444]

Woohoo indeed Shannon

That video has made my day! Nice that you chose to feature Wonder as the main content; it sounds great. I
have been out shopping today to buy ingredients for an Eszterhazi Torta that I plan on making this afternoon




Peace

Aaron

Looks delicious!  Glad you liked the video   

[NESSAussie]

Hi Shannon

I went to print out the fist of the lanyard tags this morning, only to find my cyan cartridge has run out. I
need to replace 3 of the other 4 as well, so I might be doing this later in the week now, like Friday if I get a chance to get back over to Ballarat. At least I'll have numbers RSVP'd by then, and the wines will be here


Peace

Aaron

[NESSAussie]

Congratulations Shannon 

Glass Doll was very well recieved by those in attendance; the night turned into a later sitting with almost all
of the guests arriving after 8:00PM. The AFL Match in Melbourne proved a significant distraction, with 2 of
those that had RSVP'd either still down there afterward or too stuffed to make there way back to Daylesford.

Over And Over proved to be the surprise packet of the night... totally addictive in every repsect, and no-one
was satisfied with just a single repeat perfomance; the kind of track (esp. given the guitar) that audiences
would be happy to wait for an encore for. Enchanting is not a descriptor I use often, but appropriate here 


Peace

Aaron

[PianoGirl4444]

Congratulations Shannon 

Glass Doll was very well recieved by those in attendance; the night turned into a later sitting with almost all
of the guests arriving after 8:00PM. The AFL Match in Melbourne proved a significant distraction, with 2 of
those that had RSVP'd either still down there afterward or too stuffed to make there way back to Daylesford.

Over And Over proved to be the surprise packet of the night... totally addictive in every repsect, and no-one
was satisfied with just a single repeat perfomance; the kind of track (esp. given the guitar) that audiences
would be happy to wait for an encore for. Enchanting is not a descriptor I use often, but appropriate here 


Peace

Aaron

Thanks for the feedback - sounds like it went well! 

I'm pleasantly surprised that "Over and Over" was such a favorite.   

[Manny]

I am jealous! AHHHH!

[NESSAussie]

Hi Shannon

Just so you know, Elzane (who's B-day it was on Monday) caught up with her Eszterhazi Torta tonight... I
had to wait until today to take it into work, b/c she had been in Melbourne the last two days. She was so
happy that I had staged an event on her B-day, even if she was out of town and couldn't attend, and that
I had gone to the effort of making a B-day cake for her (see pic below). Let me know if you can send an
extra copy of Glass Doll once you finish mastering the CD and have it pressed, and I will get one for her 



Peace

Aaron

[NESSAussie]

Hi Shannon

I don't start work until 4 tomorrow arvo, so I should be able to knock up a promo-SIG. With regard to the
response here on Monday night, Over and Over will definately be the featured placement. Throws up really
interesting inspiration for graphic elements though; you can be sure I will be listening to it whilst making it

Peace

Aaron

[cassiemoy]

Hi Shannon

Just so you know, Elzane (who's B-day it was on Monday) caught up with her Eszterhazi Torta tonight... I
had to wait until today to take it into work, b/c she had been in Melbourne the last two days. She was so
happy that I had staged an event on her B-day, even if she was out of town and couldn't attend, and that
I had gone to the effort of making a B-day cake for her (see pic below). Let me know if you can send an
extra copy of Glass Doll once you finish mastering the CD and have it pressed, and I will get one for her 



Peace

Aaron

you MADE that? that's AMAZING

[NESSAussie]

you MADE that? that's AMAZING

If I had discovered my ability in the kitchen before my ability to recognise quality in wine, I would have likely
become a Chef rather than a Sommelier... the advantage I now have, is that I can work front of house where
there is more involvment with the audience of the restaurant, but still get to talk the talk and walk the walk
with the Chefs in the kitchen. I have been asked at least 5 times already if I would like to work in the Pastry
section of the kitchen due to my ability with desserts. I've declined as I am happier out front at the pointy
end of the equation. At least I know the Chef on the recieving end of this Birthday cake will be up for making
mine when November comes around (its sure to be a fantastic retort as there is so much in season then) 

Peace

Aaron

[PianoGirl4444]

you MADE that? that's AMAZING

If I had discovered my ability in the kitchen before my ability to recognise quality in wine, I would have likely
become a Chef rather than a Sommelier... the advantage I now have, is that I can work front of house where
there is more involvment with the audience of the restaurant, but still get to talk the talk and walk the walk
with the Chefs in the kitchen. I have been asked at least 5 times already if I would like to work in the Pastry
section of the kitchen due to my ability with desserts. I've declined as I am happier out front at the pointy
end of the equation. At least I know the Chef on the recieving end of this Birthday cake will be up for making
mine when November comes around (its sure to be a fantastic retort as there is so much in season then) 

Peace

Aaron

If I could be a pastry chef, I totally would!  I suck at baking, cooking, everything in the kitchen.     Indeed, that was a beautiful cake you made!

[Nessaholista]

I'm surprised... it's a cake from my home country and the wine's also hungarian!

Where do you get the idea to make that? :O

[NESSAussie]

I'm surprised... it's a cake from my home country and the wine's also hungarian!

Where do you get the idea to make that? :O

a) I was planning on taking annual leave this year to Austria & Hungary (my trip has had to be postponed
until next year because of the amount of salary staff applying for annual leave at the same time in 2008).

b) I am a hooj fan of Tokaji (sweet) wines and the range of desserts one can match with them

c) I have a cook book titled "Culinaria Hungary" which features Budapast favorites including the above

d) I knew I could make a lasting impression on a chef (well qualified in pastry, that has seen time in Europe, but not in Hungary), by making such a dessert as a Birthday Cake for her 

e) I had the distinct advantage of working in the kitchen with the inspiration of Glass Doll to listen to 


Peace

Aaron