In case you’re wondering this picture captures 2008 for my colleagues and I.  We had to bring an item to our Christmas lunch that best sums up our year.  Can you tell what I took?

I can’t believe that there is so much balance and harmony in what we all brought – spooky or synergy?  All of us have had very different focus, different personal goals, different happenings but somehow when we summed it all up we ended up with a pile of objects that were different but together looked right together.  And that is just how it is for real.

We are six individuals that fit together well.  The nature of our work is that we mostly work independently of each other but when we do work together it’s a powerful thing.  We have no hesitation in passing the baton of client work between each of us.  We know that each of us will deliver what people expect of us as a firm regardless of our own particular style and talents.  It’s a truly cool thing and I do feel lucky to be part of this team.

So here’s the motley crew (left to right) me, JB (with Cosmo), Andrea, Nick, Elva and Pip.

This picture was half way around out Mount Kaukau challenge under the able leadership of JB.  We were able to see some of the best views of Wellington and test out muscles and stamina in the process.

Here’s Andrea being on top of the world! And, below JB is being masterful as our guide to the Wellington landscapes.

And the views were really fantastic.  It was one of those “You can’t beat Wellington Days”. Here’s the view towards the South Island.

And over the City

Here are the leaders heading off to the summit – I’m being a back marker. Purely for photographic purposes!

Phew, here’s a chance to sit for a moment or two.

To be fair there were some pretty awesome rest/viewing points along the way.

What a team eh – raring to go.

This fabulous walk was only surpassed by lunch at Wellington’s swankiest restaurant.  Suffice to say that a good time was had by all – great food, great wine and most of all great company.  We had no problem achieving our goal for the day.

To head home with a silly wide grin on our faces!