Two weeks to go....

So... we’re two weeks from opening for our full café offering, with the brasserie following suit shortly afterwards. It’s all beginning to really take shape. The floors have gone in on the first floor, and the oak really does complement the exposed stone walls. After a minor hick-up with colours on the stairs, the staircase should be fitted this coming week. The grey glass blocks rippling throughout the building emphasise the element of light and space, which is further complemented by the stainless steel and glass set-up. Michael is leaving us for a short while, so he’s imparting all his worldly wisdom on the rest of the team to keep the show going in his absence. Michael’s wit will not however be missed....there’s always space for a funny guy in the office! Steph is drying the tea-towels, and wondering what life has come to. Lisa’s getting excited with the stationary cupboard – numbered dividers are a gift! And Steph is fighting to keep the colour co-ordinated ones..... do we sound like a bunch of caged monkeys yet?! Steve is out of the office, so all is well on the home front – when the cat’s away the mice will play! Simone is skiving this afternoon – fed up of envelope stuffing, and stamp-licking, she’s kicked back to relax with the kids. Lisa is venturing towards 20th century technology and exploring the possibility of the ‘laminator’! Things are heating up in the office... deadlines to be met, builders to haggle with, electricians to track down, and plumbers to get the ball rolling.... All in all a very productive day at number eighteen – hopefully we’ll make it to work on time tomorrow!