The end of the last day in the office...sabbatical starts tomorrow

Rather odd feeling...especially when we have been flat out, not only with business, but also with new websites, final build on new offices (which we are probably not going to rush into whilst I am away), upgrading our management software and planning the next years advertising spend.

I had been planning to write a long letter to all my colleagues today, but there will be a lot more to say in a week or so's time.

Anyway, I am off the phone system, and will put an auto reply on the email in the morning.

Goodbye everyday life for the last 26 years, and hello the vegibike adventure....

Tickets Booked

Last week I booked the ferry that will take us to Santander from Plymouth on the 29th May. Brilliantly I am joining Henry Price, who is building the bike (see the bike tab) and a couple of his pals for part of their run to a Royal Enfield Rally just south of Paris.
I am so pleased about this as it will not only be fun, it will also be a great learning few days on all matters Royal Enfield, and much else I shouldn't wonder. Their inclusion of me is much appreciated.

Logo

At last I am dressed properly, and I mean by that, I have a logo for the trip.
I am very very grateful to both Alex Ashworth of Manifest for his inspiring and completely pertinent design, and to Mark Watkinson for the great illustration of some chap on a rather unique motorcycle.

I have known them both for over 25 years and their support and kindness helping me to brand the trip is hugely appreciated. Alex is a dear and rock solid friend, who has also helped the agency gets to the top of the game with extraordinary communications, be it the website, the newsletters, our logo, or our printed material. Mark was the first illustrator who joined me at the agency in 1985. He has consistently produced fantastic work in a very professional, charming and fun way.

The logo will adorn the motorbike on the panniers and the top box, and I intend to get loads of  stick on badges to mark my trail.

The Body Armour

After some deliberation, I concluded that best was best and have acquired what would have made Knights of old jealous. If this is to be the day job for a while, then better to have the kit for the job.

Forcefield is both strong and light

Pre start ambitions..

The World