Yesterday the office was vibrating because of the contruction works of the new CrossRail line. It was quite an eerie feeling, a bit like the swaying when there are very strong winds (we are on the 27th floor).

Another victim of the unstoppable march of progress is the block opposite the office, which includes the famous Astoria Theatre (click on it ( Read more... )

Yesterday an e-mail was sent by the management to everyone at the office with a list of "preventive measures" for the swine flu.

A number of people hit on the "Reply All" button,  with things like:

"Oh my goodness I have a sty in my eye..."

"I'll get you some oinkment for that....side effects include rashers"

"I think they were telling porkies."

"I ( Read more... )

Adrian went to our residents' association committee meeting last night  (he's now in charge of our social events) and I decided to call at a bar/club on they way home (interpret this very loosely, as it was in fact a detour).

It was deadly quiet: only 4 people including my good self. I stayed for just over an hour; when I was getting my bag back ( Read more... )