8 working hours left to go

Quick update folks as we’re off out with my family for a feast at the local pub. A couple of pints might get quaffed, as I’ve only 8 working hours left to go. I’m finally, finally getting excited, as I write down actions for meetings, and none of them are for me! Ooooh, yeah! What a feeling.

I’ve started saying bye to the guys at work now, as I won’t see some of them tomorrow. They’ve been a great bunch, and it’s been a fulfilling experience working with them. The project wasn’t simple, but was a good test and I’m happy with where I’m leaving it. The lads will get it nailed in the next 2 or 3 months.

My work laptop bag is ready to hand over tomorrow (I’ll try not to throw it). Ju’s cleaned the Cooler and been on the phone sorting insurance and final, last gasp building work for tomorrow! Zagan awaits our clothes and food, and us, and a weigh-in at the local weigh bridge. After which we may find ourselves flinging away half of those spanners I just packed…

My plan to spend the afternoon supping wine at my desk has been scuppered by some daft corporate policy thing, and by someone booking meetings with me all afternoon, and by the fact it’s just a normal Wed afternoon for everyone else. It’s not going to be a normal Wed evening for us though. We’re summiting folks, just the Hillary Step to scrabble up and we’ll be peering out into a beautiful future.

Right, time for that cheeky pint. Cheers! Jay

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  1. Nia says:

    So excited for you both. Enjoy finishing work and bon voyage for your travels. We’ll follow with interest.
    We’re currently on the aire Mimizan Plage on the French Atlantic coast and heading south to Capbreton aire tomorrow. The weather is fantastic. Perhaps we’ll see you if you head this way.
    Have a brilliant trip,
    Peter and Nia xxx

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  2. Bill Weir says:

    So the day is finaly here, remember the motto, check test, check test, check test. duct tape, cable ties, a good hammer and a Swiss army knife will get you a long way, Good luck from Luzern, maybe I will have found my Hymer by the time you pass Take a good photo/vid as you turn that Key for the fist time !

    Safe travels.

    Alpine Geordie

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  3. Peter Young says:

    Just returned from 2 weeks away in Amy our Autosleeper Amithyst.The awning broke (£500)and the van flooded when a pipe came of the cold tap,but I would still love to be having your adventure.May the force go with you.

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  4. Mandy says:

    Last day already! Well done for getting where you have got to, and enjoy your new adventures! If you feel like retracing any of your alpine steps via Chamonix you very welcome to pass by!
    Looking forward to following your progress.
    Mandy

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  5. Graham Stubbs says:

    Best of luck for the future, hope you have a great time on your travels only nine years for me to do before I can say bye bye work God willing.

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  6. matthew robinson says:

    The Big Day has finally arrived for you both and even i am excited for you both! I hope you’ve enjoyed saying your farewells to work and now this is it…..daaa da daaaaaaah
    Cant wait to hear your exploits, happy packing and safest of travels!
    Best wishes Matt

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  7. Brett garven says:

    Good luck, we may meet up. I’m meeting up with Matilda our Hymer, coming from Oz next week.
    Going to be spending 6 weeks around UK. She’s been in storage for a while. Can’t wait. Brett

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