Welcome Back

Well hello peeps. Sorry for the absence which is partly explained by a broken mother board (whatever that is) and the need for my laptop to spend a little time in rehab. Still, nice to see that my friends who write in characters are keeping everyone up to date.

Loads has happened but I won't bore you all with it here. Of late though... Have been watching the Leaders' debates. Very interesting. I'm a big Nick Clegg fan. Good for him for sticking to his guns on the immigration thing and not pandering to the bigots out there. Am off to Portugal on Sunday and then back on Thursday because Figgy arrives on Friday. The usual theatre, bars and debauchery are lined up.

Went to a conference on Employee Engagement at Haydock Park Racecourse yesterday. Fantastic venue and some really interesting presenters and concepts. Assuming I keep my job through this latest restructuring I will have lots of new approaches to try out on my trainees.

Now have to spend 2 days cleaning to get the flat into some sort of shape for Fig but may post again before I go. Won't be taking the computer with me but I may blog from abroad on my iPhone. That's all for now. J x

Back in Manc

Dreadful journey back. Traffic, road works and accidents. Took 6 and a half hours (normally 5 with a stop). Luckily had my new best friend, Lady Gaga, to keep me company. Just bought her 2 first albums and I simply love her music. Probably impossible to get hold of tickets for her Manchester concert now but I may try. Anyway, back home and straight to get my hair cut followed by martinis, Mad Men and catch up with DD. Then a day off Friday doing nothing and then out to see Alice in the evening followed by a meal at Barbirollis with DD, Bryn & Michelle. A good time had by all but I was rather disappointed with Alice. Mr Burton seems a little samey these days imho. Barbirollis was quiet but good all the same. However, I fear its days may be numbered. They were having problems with their card machine 2 days in a row so it was cash only. Hmmm.....

Nothing on the cards at the moment for today but lets see what the day brings.... That's all. J x