…and the country. She’ll be back in three weeks.

It was a cold and rainy day when we ventured out to the gallery to peruse the latest blockbuster exhibition – ‘The Impressionists’. It was a lovely afternoon of art, however, even if the paintings were viewed by dodging around all the other people who had also decided the gallery was the place to be [...]

So, now it’s one week to go. This time next Thursday I’ll be on that plane! Munching on a small bag of peanuts. And sipping a minute orange juice. Wondering just how bad the movies will be! It’s hard, I know.

Outrage at work. Huddled groups of employees whispering in corners. Rumours abounding. Accusations of retrograde steps. Protestations. Whinging. General unrest. And dissatisfaction. What’s it all about? The new chairs.

Two weeks today I’ll be on a plane. Heading for places far away. Underscoring my excitement is the knowledge that my tax return money has arrived. Now I have some spending money! Oooooh, fourteen sleeps to go.