Famous words indeed from one of my favourite comedians of all time…how apt that it heralds an announcement that brings similtaneous feelings of joy and sadness.

I’m a “bad news first” kinda guy, so it is with a heavy heart that i have to announce that Ms Jade Pham, long time Shiny champion and true heart, is preparing to bid us adieu. Sad but true. Jade has been Shiny in every way from the very moment she stepped through our wonky doorway and announced that she wasn’t “careerist”. She is here for a little bit yet, so feel free to send chocolates and cute stationery before her ship leaves port. And despite the fact that i could never get her to say “Up The Rabbitohs”  she remains, quite literally, unreplaceable (and, i believe, secretly red and green)!!

Now for the good news…Emily Alvis is in the house!! Emily isn’t replacing Jade…we were always looking to be bringing another person into the fold and after the arduos process of reviewing over 90 applications for the job Ms Alvis was chosen by our panel of experts (Jade, Matt and i) as the person we deemed most likely to bear the Shiny standard high and proud, and at the same time pronounce that she was ready to embrace the true way and spirit of the cardinal and myrtle!!

Welcome Emily…Au revoir Jade…we love you’se all!