Sat, 14 Jun 2003

author Tim	location Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Wales
posted 21:41 BST 18/06/2003	section Europe2002/Europe/UK/England/London/Working in London 2 ( all photos )

Huge Capita Farewell ( 6 photos )
It would have been nice to sleep in Saturday morning, but that was not to be, as we had things to do - bags to pack, odds-and-ends to buy, and Liz had generously organised a relaxing facial for me as an anniversary present! Who was I to complain, soaking up the good vibes while struggling to stay awake.
The main aim of the day, however, was the big farewell party at our favourite London pub, the oft-visited Bull and Bush, North End. We arrived at 3pm, and it wasn't long until we were joined by my work-mate Ian, his wife and toddler. By 6pm plenty were sharing the fun, and by 10pm or so, only the battlers remained, with plenty of work mates offsetting the slight disappointment that not many of our other mates were able to attend. Can't have everything.
The fun lasted until 11pm closing time (won't miss that when we leave), when we staggered back down the considerable hill to Golders Green station, Mark from work in tow, and grabbed a bus back to Cricklewood. He stayed over the night, proudly being the only pom in a house of Aussies.

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