Sorry for the infrequent updates (to all three of you reading) but I got side-tracked, oh, I dunno, working…
This week was the first full week the new London office was up and running, so things were very chaotic. We were finishing up installation and testing on so many systems right up to the wire on Monday morning and we’ve been updating, de-bugging and troubleshooting all week.
All in all, it was a very successful opening week. Everyone seemed to really like the new space and really take advantage of all that it has to offer. And in spite of the fact that the space was now full of people working and going to class, we still managed to get an incredible amount of work done this week.
I pronounce it a success! Now, let’s hope my boss does.
They had a party for the contractors and specialists from the States on Thursday as a show of thanks. It was quite nice. The contractor was there, people from the architect, etc. Of course, I was seriously under-dressed, as I’d just come from punch listing a room with one of the systems contractors. However, much wine was had–and I mean much wine–and a good time was had by all. I really do love the British, and I like them even more when we are all drunk.
I also got some tips on places to stay and things to see when I’m “on vacation” with my wife next week. We’re going to go to Bath for a few days and then spend a few more days in London before returning to the states.
So, as I head out of work land and into actually traveling land, the updates may get more sporadic (as if that is possible). I’m still going to write them, though, and just post them all as a batch when I return.
As my British counterparts all seem so fond of saying, cheers!