Second from left ...

... has left. Gone to work (and live) elsewhere. End of an era. We will miss her no-nonsense approach, excellent management skills, and totally in yer face sense of humour. Loyal and fun. Superlatives abound.

As for me I spent six and a half hours in meetings which was no fun at all. Then got in a fight with a panic alarm. Very odd. You had to be there.

Did have a very nice meal with an old colleague and his wife tonight 'though. Great to catch up over halloumi cheese and creme brulet. Not at the same time of course, you'd be sick...