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Change is afoot....

I have a new job!!!!

I'm so excited. After 7 years at PeopleCube its going to be a big, big change but I'm ready. I've had a great time in my last job, met some fantastic people and learned a lot. But I haven't learned much new for a long time. But my new role at Thoughtworks is going to mean a lot of learning and I can't wait. They specialise in Agile Development and eXtreme Programming (!!) and I'm really interested in this new approach: part of me thinks it's brilliant, part of me thinks it can't work....

I handed my notice in today (1 month) so I hope I can start at the start of August. Woo and indeed Hoo!!

Some other items of late news...

Went with Cath and some friends to the Twenty20 cricket at the Oval today. Went to another game at Lords last week. What I noticed at Lords was that even though it was practically sold out there was very little atmosphere, it was such an un-partisan crowd: everyone was there for the craic, for a night out at Lords. And why not, it was great fun. But the Oval today was much more lively. Might have been the rain which fell practically continuously and caused an interuption of about half an hour which allowed everyone to get more, erm, refreshed.

The highlight was a massive 6 over mid-wicket, caught in the crowd by lad a few rows in front of us. He got a massive cheer and thus emboldened he rushed forward, vaulted the barrier and dived full length over the boundary rope. The crowd went wild. And so did "Security". To a chorus of boos he was leaped upon and marched off by two guards. The heavy hand of the law.

Before that Cath and I enjoyed much drier entertainment at the Wireless festival on Wednesday in Hyde Park. It was no Glastonbury, but great weather and good music made it a great evening out. Headlining act were Keane. Hmmm. I don't mind them, they've got some great songs and they seem like nice lads but just not headline material in my books. They seemed chuffed to be there though - so fair play to 'em. Highlight for me was the showing by the Wainwright family.

First up was Rufus Wainwright on the mainstage. His rendition of the Leonard Cohen-penned and Jeff Buckley-imortalised Hallelujah was extraordinary and brought tears to my eyes.

He was joined by sister Martha for a charming duet, and then popped up again in Martha's set (He also did some backing vocals for Keane - the big tart!) Martha's own show was great. She has got such a wonderful voice, and such a sexy stage presence. She really works the hips while playing that guitar. Yowza!


What else...

Here's some pictures from Lords. Old father time. And a clock ;)