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[i_kender]

Sigh. Crazy workplace.

My transfer to another department came through on Thursday afternoon and I was just waiting to hear about my start date - you know, whether it would be a week, or two weeks, or a full month. (I was really hoping it wouldn't be a month)

At 11.47am on Friday, one of my managers came up to me and asked if I had any problems starting on Monday, and if that would give me enough time to do my handover notes and train up my replacement?

Blink blink. Err... no, not really, crazy manager person. Particularly as my line manager and supervisory colleague were both out of the office on Friday! So I did some fancy footwork (“I am not left-handed!”) and now my last day in this team is Wednesday. Then I have a long sweet FIVE day weekend, and start in my new team on Tuesday. Bliss.

I still think llama farming would be saner and more logical than the hysterical gyrations of some companies. Pfft.

Anyway, other things – last weekend I chilled out big time and it was really nice to get the rest. The weekend before I went to a friend’s 30^th birthday party somewhere in Kent in some gorgeous country house garden estate – there were orchards, outdoor hammocks hanging from trees, acres of fields, a giant Wendy House, a kid’s adventure area, a BBQ.... I played croquet, and I was slobbered over by an Irish Red Setter. She also tried to hump my leg. Yes, I said she. Go figure.

One of the things I am doing this weekend is to go to another friend’s 30^th birthday party – seems to be catching. It’s fancy dress. Even better, this one is a surprise party.

Another thing I am doing this weekend – on my birthday, I am going out to see Indy IV followed by dinner at a great restaurant I know. Rock! I can hear the theme tune in my head already. Should be great :)

FIVE DAY WEEKEND! EAT THAT, EVIL OLD WORK TEAM! \o/

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[gonzo21.livejournal.com]

Incidentally I tried to order you something from your wishlist, but it turned out Amazon wouldn't deliver from marketplace to a wishlist address. So it has to come here first, and I will repackage and send on.

Long story short, your pressie and card may not reach you in time for your birthday. Apologies in advance.

My enthusiasm for the original Indi movies may have waned, but that theme tune still has the power to prickle the soul to excitement.

[i_kender]

Thankee kindly - I am always pleased to get Marketplace items, as that is what I would do for myself.

[gonzo21.livejournal.com]

I'm a big fan of Marketplace items. Sure the £2.75 P&P charge for books is a bit of a pain, but it still usually works out cheaper than buying direct from Amazon.

Amazed so many people sell books for 1p though. Even with the postage, they can't make more than 20-30p per book.

[buddleia.livejournal.com]

I reckon that's big sellers upping their profile. No complaints!

[gonzo21.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, that makes sense of it.

[i_kender]

Also some people can't bear throwing something away, even a battered old paperback. 1p means "well, at least I got something back for it".

[gonzo21.livejournal.com]

I used to think that way, but then the length of time it took to list a book, describe it, and if it sold, print the receipt, package it, take it to post office, etc...

[beccatoria.livejournal.com]

I have no idea about any of the ongoing shennanigans of your work place, but I do know that I adore the sound of a 5 DAY WEEKEND!

[i_kender]

WoOt! Everyone should try it!

[blankbadge.livejournal.com]

Most companies seem to be macrocosms of life, at first you think that at some level at the top it must all make sense until you suddenly realise nobody knows anything at all.

So what is your fancy dress?

Ahhh Indy IV, will it be brilliance or crush our childhood innocence even further?

[i_kender]

Very true. It's all smoke and mirrors further up the corporate ladder.

Shh, I'm not telling. I'm going to a fancy dress store tomorrow to pick it out.

Indy IV - I have faith. It might not be as great and exciting as the previous ones... but, well, I was a lot younger then, you know? I expect thrills and good solid story-telling.

[blankbadge.livejournal.com]

I can't wait to see it. I'm a bit stuck on costume myself. I've never actually gone for a proper costume before, just jury rigged costumes from whatever I had about.

I can't wait to hear what you think of it.

[betelbrucke.livejournal.com]

so

[betelbrucke.livejournal.com]

so the going to see the Indy IV thing... is this exclusively a couple thing or can small fuzzy side kicks join in?