Last Day!

Well yesterday was my last day at work, the time is still dragging by, but that marks the end of an era, 13 not 14 years I was reliably informed, which is about what you serve these days for committing murder.

It is a very odd feeling saying goodbye to people you have worked with for so long, can't really explain in it words, I guess you can only experience it for yourself and come away with your own conclusions.

What was totally unexpected was a small presentation, which I received a personalised log book for ‘Invincible’ and a bottle of Pussers Rum (Admiralty Strength). Excellent!

I really enjoy surprising people, practical jokes etc. but in this case the tables were turned and I was on the receiving end with a former work colleague grinning from ear to ear, watching me slowly die of embarrassment, we know who you are and it will never be forgotten.

The day ended on a high with a few light refreshments at the local watering hole, where a few more goodbye’s and well wishers said Bon Voyage, except for one who expressed his terms by asking me to leave in jerky movements, whilst demonstrating the Nescafe bean advert. I wouldn’t expect anything else from a Wiganer.

Anyway it’s now back to organising the departure from dear old blighty, packing stuff and ordering the final bits of equipment.

Living the Dream!