That was the week that was

Gosh what a week. Lots going on, and by last night I felt rather frazzeled!

So where does one start, well the begining is a good place.

The big project at work continues to crowd out all other issues, but at least we have finally been able to agree a new publication date. Everyone is happy - me most of all - and all I have left to do is recheck all the numbers and then send off to the printers. However, we are concerned that we will get caught up in the wash from all the negative stories around the mother department. This is especially so at the moment given that the SoS described part of the department as unfit for purpose. He is probably right, but it makes everyones job harder.

I have, however, been able to do some enjoyable things this week at work so all is not doom and gloom. It was amusing to talk about whether the SoS will be the next PM and to hear that several people think he will give the Chancellor a real run for his money in a leadership campaign.

On to the PM - who has flown from Iraq to DC this week. Should be interesting to see what bland comunique comes out of the trip, but it is amusing that the press were focusing on the fact that the Pres and PM had not seen each other since last summer. I mean come on - if this is all they can start their reporting with...

US politics are looking interesting at the moment, not least due to some wildish speculation that Al Gore might decide to run again. Not sure if this is a good idea or not, but he is probably sensibly not saying anything until after the mid-terms. If the GOP lose both houses he might well re-think his non-commital stance, but I find it more amusing that this is being talked about in the abstract than the detail right now.

The Enron boys have been very naughty indeed, but no surprise there. I saw a great documentary satire on Enron earlier in the year - Enron the Smartest Guys in the Room - which didn't take itself too seriously and was certainly better than any of the guff put out by Michael Moore.

Outside of work I have had by Rabies and Hep A booster jabs so will not foam at the mouth. Am sure S will be pleased to know this, especially as I am taking her to the theatre on Saturday evening to see Donkey Years - http://arts.guardian.co.uk/reviews/story/0,,1771505,00.html.

Things with S are going well, but still taking it gently and one step at a time.