Going aways, and more going's aways

Quite a few weeks since popping into have a type on the blog. Managed to squeeze in a going away party the other week - hopefully figure out soon how to get photo's up properly onto this blog thing as well, as there were a few good shots.

THAAAANKS to everyone that could make it for popping along. I had a great night! It's good to be spoiled for a night...

Everyone should go for a drink out at Flor Wine Bar on Nicholson Street. They're always good value, and the owner (Daniel) is a good bloke.

You can check them out here - http://www.florwinebar.com.au/

Then you pack your House...

Far out. Moving o/s 2 years is just a little different to picking up all your assorted crap and moving it to another repository for that aforementioned crap! Viva la Nomad, but it's not going to save me here...

There are generally 3 piles:
1. Brotherhood/Chuck-out pile (large)
2. Give away to friends/family/others pile (medium)
3. Store for when you get back pile (small)

There's also a really, really small pile of stuff you think you might take with you (eg. guitar).

Then there's H&C insurance, phone/broadband, couches, pantries, crockery, bookshelves (thannnnkyou Liesl), wall pictures, books, books, books, storage... plus the whole 'have you found someone to take my place' stuff - and when would they like to move in.

Luckily, I have a wonderful girl-friend and family who kinda smile as I ring them/prattle about slowly doing this stuff, and who'll put me up a bit in-between being here in Melb. & leaving (oct 9th at this stage).

Advice -: give yourself plennnnnty of time to organise stuff!

Ok... back to the pack-pack-packing.

So you Leave Work -: Ex-DHSV

Crazy days - I got (more than) a bit spoilt yesterday. 4-point-something years at DHSV, accounting, process, fundraising, phones, printers, IT, Exact--- all done and dusted. I will not again wear a full suit to work for a very long time!

Had a going away lunches n speeches, all afternoon hanging out with some old friends drinking, then more drinks n nibblies the night of the 2nd. Particular organisational thanks must go to Cara M, (newbie) Sarah I, and the 'top effort' award to Rebecca N for making it from Box Hill for the occasion.

Most Pizzled - tied between Sunil (new starter) & Patrick (reigning champion)
Most Struggling - Nathan after 10 standard drinks attempting to stand and say something comprehensible at 330Red

Got most of the photo's up at the yahoo-gallery for those photo's I managed before the camera batteries died on me - You can see some of them here.

DHSV has a lot of good people. Hope to stay in touch (as much as these things are possible in reality!) with lots of them...