That tree whose leaves are trembling is yearning for something.
That tree so lovely to see acts as if it wants to flower;
It is yearning for something.
Diego Hurtado de Mendoza
8 Comments CherryPie on Dec 12th 2010
I thought it was about time I shared another old photo. As you can see from our faces the animals were keeping us entertained and making us giggle 
For more of this weeks PhotoHunt pictures check out tnchick.
20 Comments CherryPie on Dec 11th 2010
Yesterday the PCS regional office had arranged for me to visit so that we could discuss the content of the next regional newsletter. I am the person on the regional committee that is responsible for guiding content.
When I left the house for the station, I thought the weather had warmed up a bit but I soon realised my error. The footpaths were extremely icy and it was very chilly. I wished I had put thicker shoes on and worn my hat.
When I got to the regional office the regional secretary already had a plan for the content of the next newsletter and just wanted my endorsement as an elected committee member. I think the meeting could have been conducted just as well using telephone conferencing. Following the meeting I was told that they wanted me to feature in a YouTube interview about the national campaign against the cuts and changes to the Civil Service Compensation Scheme. That wasn’t part of the plan!! I don’t do media interviews. I much prefer to write articles.
However there was a problem. There was no tripod for the camera and when they did a test run they realised the camera only had a 2mb memory card. So I was let off the hook. If it was up to me I would have just gone to the nearest shop to get the necessary equipment. But they decided on plan B which means I will have to keep a low profile at the regional AGM next week 
Following the meeting I made my way back to the train for the journey home. Unfortunately I managed to get cramp in my foot which made it hard to walk, not to mention painful. When I got off the train the ice on the pavements had cleared a bit but I still had to be careful where I put my feet so that I didn’t fall flat on my back. I was so busy looking at the ground that I didn’t notice I was being approached by a suited man on a bicycle. It was one of the local Mormons hoping to teach me a thing or two. I think I said too much (or maybe not enough ) because they wanted to come home with me…
Eventually I managed to get home, make a cup of tea and then set about finding some wrapping paper so that I could wrap my secret Santa gift ready for the Weight Watchers meeting. I had only found out earlier in the day that I needed to take it yesterday evening. At the same time I found out that the Weight Watchers ‘Christmas’ meal that evening was going to be an Indian instead. Confused yet? I certainly was!
I had just started to wrap the present up when my mobile phone rang. Unfortunately I had left it downstairs and had to go and fetch it. After all those distractions I was totally disorganised trying to do the few things necessary before I drove to Weight Watchers. Then to top it off I found out that I had gained 2.5lb. I am not sure why though because my clothes still feel loose.
After the meeting the Weight Watchers leader and helpers went out for their Christmas meal, which as I mentioned earlier was in an Indian restaurant. The meal arrangements are not normally so last minute, but the meal had to be brought forward because one of the ladies may have to go into hospital before Christmas. After all that rushing around we had a good laugh and enjoyed the meal.
What a day!!
2 Comments CherryPie on Dec 10th 2010
Today it was quite warm in comparison today yesterday, it was only -4.5. It is still pretty chilly inside the office on the ground floor because throughout the cold snap the back door has been continually open. This is due to a big clear out of the building prior to the move early next year. So this is probably my last chance to show you the views from the third floor.
10 Comments CherryPie on Dec 8th 2010
When I got up this morning the fog from yesterday had lifted but there was a heavy frost on the car. It took me quite a while to scrape the car windows and the temperature was -10. Before I left I grabbed my camera because I knew that despite the fact that I currently work on an industrial estate, it can be quite spectacular when it is snowy or frosty and I suspected that there would be a thick frost when I got there.
I wasn’t wrong so at lunch time with camera in hand I went for a walk to see what I could find. Earlier in the morning someone had asked if I had got my camera with me, it seems they had kept the card I had made for Christmas last year and saw the opportunity for more. I hope I don’t disappoint…
I have some views taken through the office window from the third floor but I think I shall post ‘out and about in the frost’ first.
16 Comments CherryPie on Dec 7th 2010
This photo was taken just a day after the picture I posted yesterday, I think it helps illustrate the quote perfectly.
4 Comments CherryPie on Dec 7th 2010
