Personal: christmas party 2006

My first christmas party in London on 7 December 2006. Over the past several years at optical express, WHSmith, Greggs etc I never bothered going to such parties. This one was on a boat with about 15 tables. One table had been reserved for our staff sat.

There were other companies from the gap year industry as well. We drove to central London at 1pm. The boat left the banks by 2pm. Lunch and drinks were served. The boat took us around London.

The food was OK. 3 course meal. First they served chicken soup, then chicken herbs with boiled vegetable(the chicken was good but there was no spices anywhere just so ya sauce). Then desert was Christmas pudding.

Had a few glasses of red wine as well. Definitely drunk when I started talking to random members of other companies. Andy would seldom come over and interupt to make sure that I wasn't talking of switching jobs. Felt like a husband being chased by a doubtful husband.Gordie kept praising how he was more than happy to offer his shares in the company to keep me from leaving in the future. It was hilarious. Totally enjoyed the atmosphere.

There was live music with a guy with a saxophone but no one really paid attention since all were busy chatting and having a good time.