On the 20th December, the Vietnam Swans will farewell another of the best, Daryl “Smooth” “DT” Taber. Daryl will make like a bird and flock off from Vivacious Vietnam with his fabulous family for the serenity of Mundane Bris-bane.

As you will be aware, DT is a teacher and on this occasion – fair to say – he’s teaching the rest of us not what to do.

Be that as it may, if you’re in Hanoi on Thursday, you need to attend his farewell bash which will be at:

Where: The Green Mango Restaurant (a Club Sponsor), 18 Hang Quat Street, Hanoi

When: Thursday 13 December from 6.30pm

Who: Whoever wants to pay homage to a Carlton supporter

If you’re not in Hanoi, don’t stress. You will have a second crack at farewelling DT in Melbourne at the 3rd Annual Vietnam Swans Golf Classic:

Where: Royal Ivanhoe Golf Links, Melbourne

When: 4th Day of the Boxing Day Test Match (29 December) at a tee off time tba

Who: Whoever wants to pull their own golf sticks around 18 holes

How do you register: Email vietnamswans@gmail.com

And remember, for all the latest updates and pieces of interesting trivia – including info on next year’s tour to Kuala Lumpur, the 2008 Asian Champs to be held in Singapore, tours by the Bali Geckos and Malaysian Warriors later in the year etc, log on to www.thevietnamswans.com