I’m in the process of planning my bday party and i’m thinking about having it mexican themed with lots pinatas!

As you can tell by the video, the last party I had with a pinata was great fun and so I want to ramp it up a bit and theme the whole party around them.

Here are some interesting pinata facts:
The Spanish word piñata comes from the Italian word pignatta[1], a pinecone-shaped clay pot (from pigna, “pinecone”).

In the Mexican Catholic celebration of Christmas, the piñata is traditionally shaped like a seven-pointed star which represents the devil and the seven deadly sins, while the contents are the goods or blessings he is withholding. Striking the devil with faith, symbolized by being blindfolded, releases the blessings.[citation needed] While hitting the piñata the following rhyme is sung:

Dale, dale, dale,
No pierdas el tino
Porque si lo pierdes
pierdes el camino.

Dale, dale, dale
Dale y no le dio
Quítenle la prenda
¡Porque sigo yo!!

¡Se Acabó!
¡Sigo yo!

which translates as:

Hit it, hit it, hit it (or Go, go, go)
Don’t lose your aim
Because if you lose it (your aim)
You will lose the path.

Hit it, hit it, hit it (or Go, go, go)
Hit it, He didn’t hit it
Take away his token
Because it’s now my turn!

It’s Over!

Check out wikipedia for more pinata facts

And here are some fun pinata photos at a pinata wedding party

And here is a rad video game called viva pinata on xbox 360 - Dan highly recommends this one!

I’m thinking about having the party on Saturday June 23 in the city - central for most people. I’ve sent an email to most of you, but if you didn’t get it can you email me and let me know if you can come?

I’m also wanting to find a venue in the city that would allow pinatas to be hung and hit, so i’d love some help finding a place

Hit it!

As I had a wedding to film on Sunday, I didn’t get a chance to catch up with Mum for Mother’s Day. Instead, I took Mum and my youngest sister Amanda (who is a mum-to-be), to E’cco bistro for dinner.

It was an amazing menu they had there, definately one of the best restaurants I’ve been to, if not the best.

For entree’s, Mum and I had soup and we all shared…

Sautéed prawns, celeriac panna cotta, crisp prosciutto, shimeji mushrooms & hazelnuts.

and

soy-braised wagyu beef cheek, thai herbs, crispy shallots & garlic.

Then for our mains we had:

Amanda:
1824 grain-fed sirloin, pomme wellington, sauce soubise& wilted spinach.

Mum:
Margaret river lamb loin, roast jerusalem artichokes, baby carrots & garlic cream.

Me:
Grilled white fish, potato écrasée, watercress, fried white bait, preserved lemon & sauce gribiche.

We didn’t have room for dessert, but next time we know to not get carried away with too many entree’s.

The plates were all presented beautifully and the service and atmosphere is great. I highly recommend E’cco for anyone looking for the highest quality food and service in Brisbane City.

Prices: The entree’s were $21.95 and the Mains were $36.95 - definately worth it if you appreciate fine dining.

Happy Mother’s Day Mum! and you too panda!

Friday night was the big match up between Griffith Gladiators and Magpies who play at Sherwood. From the bounce at 8:00pm, the magpies got the early jump with 2 consecutive goals. As the Gladiators settled, we responded and went into the 2nd quarter with a 1 or 2 goal lead. Winning every quarter of the match, with the exception of the last, the Gladiators had a great win, and put ourselves around second on the ladder under the undefeated logan.

I played in Centre and the Back Flank with my superstar of a younger brother Ellery. He had another blinder and is shaping up to be a really good player whom could be playing in the state division. I on the other hand, did what I could when the opportunity arose, but my only stuff up was being caught with the ball trying to take on a few their players.

The magpies had 2 players sent off for some rough play and umpire abuse, it was great to see our team be the initiator of intimidation at their home ground. To sing our club song on the their oval in front of their fans was a great feeling.

I didn’t play last week as I had a wedding to film. Coming into this match, I had a slight injury to my knee from training, but I was able to overcome the pain mentally and lasted the whole game without too much discomfort and issues with mobility.

We have a bye this week, so we will be getting into some boxing and skills training.