birthday boy

M's birthday. The last one before the BIG one. The one where he gets to retire.
I don't seem to be able to generate much birthday excitement - we will have a nice dinner (but we often do), some wine will be drunk (it often is) - I'll need to get my thinking cap on for next year.
Turbulent times at work. Following on from Ithaca's imminent departure from my team, today my manager told us he's got a new job and will be leaving at Christmas. I hope I'll survive!