We've been to Wembley, we've been to Wembley etc etc

In a desperate bid to manage two blog entries for the month March, I’ve rather hastily knocked this one up to temporary satisfy my blog count needs. I did have a blog entry all written, but then realised I can’t post it until the end of April (which now inadvertently has added some tension and drama to what that may behold….prepare for disappointment).

Anyway, you can guess what I’m going to say next; the last few weeks have been beyond ridiculously busy! Last week we took delivery of two new Sony Projectors. This required me to spend pretty much all of last week in the Projection booth, to the point where it would have been worthwhile re-directing all my post there. The install went on for longer than expected, but we’ve had the equipment up-and-running for just over a week now and I must say I’ve very much warmed to it. So far so good then, the only upsetting part is seeing our old 35mm Projectors just lying on the floor, seeping out oil as if it were blood. I took some photos last night which I’ll put up on my website next week.

Away from work, I managed to accomplish something on my imaginary bucket list; I saw England play a football game at Wembley. The game in question was the friendly against Ghana. The atmosphere that greeted me as I walked out of Wembley Park station was amazing, heightened by seeing the Stadium booming in the background. Inside the stadium was very impressive. The view was excellent despite being very near the top, and it felt like an enclosed arena. At some point I might actually write down my bucket list, but I can now say that I’ve watched England play at Wembley :D

On Sunday I went to Natbat’s birthday games day. It involved eating cake and playing board games. Being the competitive soul that I am I took things very seriously and didn’t like losing. It was a great day and a welcome relief from work. I then got to meet Basil, Fiona’s dog, later on as I drove the Essex contingent back to Essex. A real honour and he very much liked my watch. Meeting Fiona’s parents was great too.

All that and I’ve now got a (much needed) holiday in the South of France booked up courtesy of Fiona and Ross. I’m really looking forward to it, namely because I should finally get to wear and use the swimming shorts and goggles that I bought last year in a vain attempt to start swimming again.

I’m hoping in a couple of weeks things will calm down a bit and I can then start looking at having a bit more of a life away from work again. Wish me luck!