Another
typical British holiday, weather-wise, and yet again I have people moaning at
me at work as if I am in control of the climate. I'll tell you what I tell them
- 'I wish I had that power, but sadly I do not. Nothing would make me happier
than to guarantee you sunny skies and beautiful days and consistent
temperatures throughout your stay, but sadly I cannot.'
I've been trying to work out today how many Bank Holidays I've actually had off
in my life, and how many I've ended up working. My employment history has seen
me in positions where Bank Holidays didn't really mean anything, as we were
always open to the public or restocking or something similarly 'necessary'.
Best not to think about it too much, I guess, but I ask you to be appreciative
if you are able to enjoy the extra days off you get every year.
At least, in this job, Gavin does give us extra holiday allowance to
compensate; but then, there are only certain times of year we can use that
allowance due to the nature of our business. So it's swings and roundabouts.
Ups and downs. Peaks and troughs. Etc.
To end on a far more positive note - BBC Springwatch is back tonight, and I
can't wait! I love catching up on iPlayer from my office at work while 'doing
vital admin' the morning after its broadcast. I love it, and I really think
that programme alone justifies the cost of the TV licence. (I don't pay for a
licence, you understand, but if I did, then SpringWatch would justify the
expenditure...)
RC 26-5-25
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