Back to old blighty
I was in bed by 2.30 after the blues night and trip back on the El. Now the alarm clock, and phone were ringing to make sure I was awake by 5.30 in the morning. A quick shower and a … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Chicago
Thursday in Chicago and more blues
Today was just finishing up in work. Set up the backups, and added the creation of the SQL to the install scripts. Supper was at the hotel, in the Trader Vics restaurant. Had some Mae Tae cocktails and BBQed fish … Continue reading →
Wednesday in Chicago and the Blues
My time here is coming to an end, just one more day and I will be out of here. Work wise, just adding the final touches to the release mechanism, though more work must be done to add all the … Continue reading →
Chicago Tuesday – The Chicago Art Institute
Today was cloudy, and I believe it rained at some stage. Temperature rose to 26 degrees. Left work early, (17.30) and visited the Chicago Art Institute. It was open free until 20.00 on a Tuesday. It had many old masters … Continue reading →
Chicago Monday
Rather hot and sticky day in Chicago with threatened thunder storms. They never materialised though. Worked through to about 8.00 pm and got a long way with the deployment side of the portlets, so should be finished in time for … Continue reading →
Chicago weekend
Friday was uneventful. Saturday I started out by walking to the Halstead region. I managed the only route that took me through the projects. I was getting a little worried at one stage. Here they were having a street party … Continue reading →
Chicago Thursday
Thursday was another cool day in Chicago. In to the office by 6.00am, problems back in the UK seem to be resolving themselves, so won’t be flying back early. Went out with the team to fish cafe. I had some … Continue reading →
Wednesday in Chicago
Another cool day in Chicago. Work was exciting today. Big panic back in the UK required my attention. Roger was wanting to fly me back to the UK on the next plane, even paying for first class flights. Reason prevailed … Continue reading →
Tuesday in Chicago
After another bad night, waking at 4.00 am in the morning, I walked into work for 8.00. Not much to report work wise. After work had an Italian meal with Christine and chatted about various things. As usual the restaurant … Continue reading →
Chicago update
The first day in Chicago is nearly over. I woke early 4.00 am and watched a bit of television. Then I walked into work, ten minutes from the office. It was warm (24C), but very humid (100%). Arrived at 8.00. … Continue reading →
Going to Chicago
On Sunday drove down to Heathrow to catch the plane to Chicago. Got stuck on the M25 for one hour and made the checkin 75 minutes before the scheduled flight leaving time. Flight was full. Had plenty of wine and … Continue reading →