It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Off Topic Chat

We had our first office social event the week before last, which was the first since our christmas lunch 2019, was enjoyable I must admit. Though being one of the company directors now its different to the good old days, now I have to stay reasonably sober & set an example of sorts!!

We've noticed on the staff appraisals we're doing at the moment that on their written self assessments under the 'what can we do to improve the workplace ' section most are encouraging a bigger social scene which I suspect is being driven by the fact we've all been restricted for 2 years or so.

I have a feeling we could see a bumper christmas build up this year in terms of socializing & social events.

The weathers hugely picked up in my neck of the woods.

I've very handily have my Dad over doing some carpentry bits for me in the garden today and I'm worried I'll make the man get sunstroke. It's gloriously sunny and fierce warm!

Have one the last two weeks been to the doctor etc it's getting better but this dose is hard to shake. Probably because the immune systems are down from all the lockdowns and stuff the last few years.

Afternoon all! Been super busy with our little man...moving him to his big boy room...naíonra induction day and managed a night away recently which was lovely. Getting ready for our baby's arrival in the next few weeks so been nesting away...my poor husband is shattered 🤣 Hope everyone here is doing well! @Aisling(",) I'm the exact same in the heat...was in London twice during very warm weather and it's not pleasant at all!! Plenty of water and ice creams 🙂🙂

I'll end up being the most hydrated woman in Britain with the amount of water I'll be drinking!

Booked a spot on a bus to the Harry Potter studio tour. Instead of 35 minutes on a train and 15 minutes on the shuttle bus it's going to be 2 hours each way and it's an hours walk from the stuff we're doing that morning and then back to the hotel. If nothing else I'll get my steps up. I support the unions but do wish it was any other week.

Looking forward to hearing about the Harry Potter tour - my daughters are supposed to be going sometime later this year.

We had a large storage are on the top floor of our building and we used to store our work Christmas tree up there - fully decorated, just covered with plastic sheets. We did some renovations a few years ago and we got rid of the tree at the time as it was a bit the worse for wear. We haven't put one up for the last couple of years because of Covid and need a new one at this stage.

I think the tour busses are all private companies so they should be fine!

I did the tour about 8 years ago and it is honestly magical. The sets are fantastic, so many costumes and props and you can buy butterbeer if you want. It's definitely worth the money for any fan. My boyfriend hasn't been and I know there's been huge additions since I've been so we're very excited.Being able to walk through Diagon Alley or Gringotts is just amazing.

We did the Harry Potter tour a few years ago in 34 degrees. Got butter beer ice cream and drank it 😂

I'm currently sitting in a campsite in cork where my cub scout group are in a national challenge. Leaders left on our own for 6 hours. I haven't had that much freedom in a long time. Sitting in peace in front of a camp fire.