Category: Status

  • Micro March (11)

    First the big news. The Coronavirus has finally hit home for me. They have closed the office (seriously subsidised) canteen from today. This is a big blow as the food was really nice – including a hot meal choice – and was only a little over three quid! It would be cheap at home –…

  • Micro March (10)

    Second day in the office done and dusted. We had a long meeting/workshop/interview/conversation to start the day – honestly it is hard to describe it because it wasn’t really what we were expecting and it makes me wonder about the similar sessions we have set-up the rest of the week. I think we got what…

  • Micro March (09)

    Day one with the client in Oslo. Slightly foggy headed start when I got off at the wrong station but luckily there is train every few minutes so that wasn’t the end of the world! Got my building pass straight away which was unexpected but great – it also doubles as a payment system for…

  • Micro March (08)

    I have made it to my AirBnB apartment – my home for the next 22 days – it is not quite as advertised (are they ever!) but it was easy to find, it is close to shops, bars and the train station and everything works. Including the wifi and the Chromecast. This part of Oslo…

  • Micro March (07)

    Made it to Oslo. The whole thing was ridiculously straightforward. Coach from Glasgow to Edinburgh airport. Less than 90 minutes on the plane. Train straight to Oslo Central station. My hotel is literally in the building. It is cold but not terrifyingly so. Immediately went to The Dubliner as it was the only pub advertising…