What was it that Wolfie Smith used to say – ‘come the day of the revolution?’ Well there is more than one way to revolt. In fact if you do it quietly the buggers don't know what's hit them.

Yesterday was most definitely ‘a step in the right direction’ sort of day. I think a large majority of the staff found out that I wasn’t about to just stop what I was doing and sort their problems out any more and it came as a shock for a few of them. The Financial Controller for a start. I’m rather embarrassed to say I quite enjoyed myself telling him I was busy. He had a few problems gasping the concept I’m afraid.

For a start off I don’t think I’ve ever told him I’m too busy to get the information he wants before. That in its self came as a bit of a shock, to both of us in fact. I didn’t think he could quite believe I’d said sorry, can’t do – but then neither could I.

He tried on a couple of occasions to re-phrase the request and got the same reply. To give him his due, he didn’t give up. As the day progressed he sent both Vanessa and Craig to ask for the same information. Got the same answer as well.

He then asked me if I was feeling all right as I didn’t seem myself. Well get used to it my friend because I’ve just been shown a way of saying no to people and I plan on perfecting the technique. Thank you Scally, Cobweb & Chris. Well I appreciated the help and advise even if no one else at work did.

I couldn’t help but notice that it was getting to him. I was still being very polite and compliant on one hand, just not doing what he wanted. I didn’t say I wouldn’t do it – just that I was too busy (and listed everything) until next week. I’d do it then. Unfortunately by next week I’m bloody sure something just as important will have cropped up. Terrible shame – he’s going to have to do it himself. I actually managed to finish the work I’d set myself today and also knock a few items off my To Do List. Which left me feeling very pleased with myself.

By late afternoon he had result to being nice to me – would I like a cup of tea? This may have been a genuine offer but as:

(a) He knows I don’t really drink tea very often.
(b) I can’t ever remember him making a drink before – Craig always does it.

I’m afraid I was a little bit sceptical.

Then at 4.45 p.m. he came in to say he was going home. He also mentioned that I must have had a busy day and that he hoped I’d achieved what I set out to – I most certainly had. Read into that what you will.

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Whilst shopping last night Himself notice the Valentine Cards. Look, he said, they were half price now. Did I want one? Who says romance is dead, Romeo eat your heart out. Just in case you’re wondering – I passed on the offer.

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And todays pictures are the last of the snow ones, it's now but a memory.