Category: Journal

Well, after a week in Liverpool I can honestly say it’s been quite good fun so far. The job has been going pretty smoothly – looks like it’ll be good hard work in the next few months, but I’m looking forward to doing something I’m pretty interested in, for a change.

So far I’ve managed to avoid “Cockburn’s Syndrome” – where you leave a job and your previous employers suddenly realise you’re invaluable before swamping you with phone calls and unwanted hassle. In fact, it’s a little too quiet – I hadn’t realised I made such a good job of the Intranet at my old place!

Anyhow, I’ve found a nice flat here in Liverpool which should do for six months or so until we find somewhere more permanent. I’m getting a bit sick of moving around all over the place. A couple of years of stability would do nicely, I believe – I’m not sure my computer desk will handle another move, never mind me.

I enjoyed a great tour of Young’s Ram Brewery down in Wandsworth this week. Guided through every step of the brewing process by the master brewer, Mr Ken Don, the tour ended with a fabulous tasting session! If you find yourself in a Young’s pub in the near future, I suggest you seek out the Double Chocolate ale and their Winter Warmer – both are perfect pints at this time of year.

Young’s also have a rather nifty website, too; www.youngs.co.uk.

Lots and lots of stuff has happened recently. It turned out that I wasn’t really redundant for all that long at all, although the job that fell into my lap was perfect it does mean a load of upheaval in my life.

Still, after two years in London and four changes of address, having lived North, South, East, and West, I think I’ve covered the whole shooting match! It will be an interesting change for me and a great reminder that by thinking positive you can land on your feet.

The new job starts on January the 7th, which is a great way to start a new year, however, I don’t think I’ve quite had enough of London yet. I will probably be travelling back for long weekends over the course of next summer to visit all the friends I have made down here.

Anyway, on with the show – happy new year to everyone and anyone who happens upon this site. Hope you have a good one, and I wish you all a prosperous and safe 2002.