Leaving Work

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After 19 months working for the University of Manchester, I've taken the opportunity for Voluntary Redundancy, which will allow me some time to work on writing, catching up with people, and - most importantly - travelling.

The last day at work was great - having been counting down for the last 24 days (the advent calendar was a great idea Karen, although it confused a few people as I started to open it 24 working days before 21st - appeared a bit premature!)

I finished off the last few bits of work, left everything neat, with notes for others to take over, then dashed around saying goodbye, before going for our office dinner at Pacific in Manchester's China Town (v. nice food!).

In the afternoon, after watching a bit of ice skating, headed for Kro Piccadilly, for food - and maybe the odd drink! Was a great evening, ending about 10pm due to the 10 hour drinking marathon - maybe I should have started a little later!!

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Photos

Last Supper...
with work colleagues!

Ice Skaters
Manchester is one of many cities with an outdoor Christmas Ice Skating rink - woo hoo! £7.50 a go, no thanks!

Excitable...
With good cause - I've left work (and had maybe a drop of alcohol)!

Angelic...
Tammy does it very well! Andy hides because he doesn't believe appearances!

Workmates no longer!
Karen & I. But still friends!!

Anyone joining me for a drink?
Jonny certainly has! Erika, for once, has not!

Anyone else?
Emma doesn't need much persuading!