I am Done for Christmas! What about everyone else?

bob.dent · 21 December 2006, 09:46:57

Finish Friday lunchtime, back in 28th/29th then off until 3rd Jan. Then have 8th/9th Jan off as I'm going to Barnstaple for long weekend to deliver more Christmas pressies to youngest son, ex missus and ma-in-law who moved down there a couple of weeks ago, also son's 19th birthday on 7th.

Trouble is this is busiest time of year for me. As finance/admin manager, I've got to squeeze in end of year stock taking and produce end of year accounts as well as continue with day to day stuff - DOH!!!

red · 21 December 2006, 10:12:49

I finish on Friday till the 2nd of January.

Up to the lake district for a new year p*ss up.

Thanks for all of your help earlier this year. My car is running like a dream.

Anyway I hope you all have a good Christmas and all the best for the new year.

Paul M · 21 December 2006, 15:45:00

I won't finish up until tomorrow, although a few of the guys have a pub lunch planned so I don't see the afternoon being particularly productive

Don't go back until the 8th January, and I expect I'll be needing that week after new year to recover my senses.... it's gonna be a good'un

Got two big party nights planned for Friday & Saturday this weekend, then of course Sunday is Christmas eve which is an obligatory party, as is Christmas night! My liver is going to hate me for the next few weeks

Elite Pete · 21 December 2006, 15:51:28

Ive just had a pleasant suprise.

I have just been into the office of the company I have been doing work for over the last couple of weeks to drop the last of the paper work off and they have asked me to do some more after Christmas. They have a load of work for me in the Western Isles

. Still beggars can't be choosers

Markie · 21 December 2006, 22:36:43

QuoteIve just had a pleasant suprise.

I have just been into the office of the company I have been doing work for over the last couple of weeks to drop the last of the paper work off and they have asked me to do some more after Christmas. They have a load of work for me in the Western Isles . Still beggars can't be choosers

wow its cold up there!!! which one? cos one some you cant do ANYTHING on a Sunday - even get petrol, a drinkl or hang out the washing!!

sir moanalot · 21 December 2006, 22:51:22

im on call 23,24,25,26,30,31 dec so if a customer of mine try not to call me out too much!

Bo Bo · 21 December 2006, 23:42:35

Better news for me, went in tonight & was asked if I can cover for someone tomorrow, so left early & I'm in 12PM til 8, beats doing a night shift!

Jimbob · 22 December 2006, 08:55:43

Quoteim on call 23,24,25,26,30,31 dec so if a customer of mine try not to call me out too much!

You and me both

Bank holiday my ar53!

someone needs to keep the banks running!

Elite Pete · 22 December 2006, 09:01:27

Quote
QuoteIve just had a pleasant suprise.

I have just been into the office of the company I have been doing work for over the last couple of weeks to drop the last of the paper work off and they have asked me to do some more after Christmas. They have a load of work for me in the Western Isles . Still beggars can't be choosers

wow its cold up there!!! which one? cos one some you cant do ANYTHING on a Sunday - even get petrol, a drinkl or hang out the washing!!

I will be surveying the public buildings so all the Islands with public buildings. I dont know how im going to get between the Islands though. No pubs on a Sunday

Jimbob · 22 December 2006, 09:02:58

Some are linked by bridges, ferrys the rest of the time.

When ive been there, never had a problem getting a drink either!

remember the film 'Whisky Galore'? that was filmed up there.

Enjoy

Elite Pete · 22 December 2006, 09:08:02

QuoteSome are linked by bridges, ferrys the rest of the time.

When ive been there, never had a problem getting a drink either!

remember the film 'Whisky Galore'? that was filmed up there.

Enjoy

Im sure I will, when I work away I always try to get home at the weekends but this is a bit to far so wont see the wife for a few weeks

(got to look sad shes at home today)

Jimbob · 22 December 2006, 09:17:43

Dunno about the wife, but I'm tempted to come visiting!
Love it up there, havent been for *cough* 15 years *cough*

Elite Pete · 22 December 2006, 09:21:21

QuoteDunno about the wife, but I'm tempted to come visiting!
Love it up there, havent been for *cough* 15 years *cough*

Well if I decide to drive up theres more than enough room

Markie · 22 December 2006, 10:55:51

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Quote
QuoteIve just had a pleasant suprise.

I have just been into the office of the company I have been doing work for over the last couple of weeks to drop the last of the paper work off and they have asked me to do some more after Christmas. They have a load of work for me in the Western Isles . Still beggars can't be choosers

wow its cold up there!!! which one? cos one some you cant do ANYTHING on a Sunday - even get petrol, a drinkl or hang out the washing!!

I will be surveying the public buildings so all the Islands with public buildings. I dont know how im going to get between the Islands though. No pubs on a Sunday

Never mind no pubs - more like no booze and no shops at all on Isle of Lewis - and i do mean that! One shop recently tried to open on Sunday and was forced to close within 3 weeks.

they go to church 4 times on a Sunday and the real traditionalists even make Sundays tea on Saturday as its "illegal" to cook.

Its an experience (my parents retired up there but regularly flaunt the law by having parties on Sundays)

TheBoy · 22 December 2006, 11:54:27

Today is really dragging

I think I may have to go home at lunchtime and 'work' from home in the afternoon....

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