A few weeks ago, I was casting dark aspersions on the UK’s Met Office for announcing to the world that it was spring, when the UK and indeed much of Europe was still in the grip of winter.
Well then friends and neighbours! Yesterday was what I regard as the first day of spring. So it may not surprise you to know that it was snowing when I drove to work this morning. Spring, let alone summer, seems as far away as ever.
Today was one of the rare days when I had to work outside. On these occasions I don’t really do much in the way of physical work, it’s usually more a case of watching what the customer is doing and occasionally giving helpful comments along the lines of “You don’t want to do it like that!” I find that sort of thing irritates them immensely. You can see it in their whole demeanour. Of course as representative of my company who is there to promote my company in every way possible this is not the most obvious way of doing that. But sometimes it just has to be done!
So, anyway, today I was out in the elements trying desperately to find somewhere to shelter. The lads I was watching were as unimpressed as I was. Driving rain, blustery wind and a sarcastic Englishman giving them “helpful” tips and advice – just what they needed.
At least they were doing something. I was just stood there getting colder and colder and thinking dark thoughts about the French weather forecasters who had predicted a cloudy but dry day.
Eventually they finished and we headed back to the office for some restorative coffee.
There is something truly wonderful about a hot cup of coffee when you are freezing cold. Even the evil French brew that they were serving was gratefully accepted. From the fist sip, I could feel it racing around warming me up – Marvellous!
