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Do it, Michael, do it

It is a far, far better thing I do now. We’ve already replaced Colonel Blimp with Colonel Blimp Mk. II (i.e., another AP sort with, in all likelihood, no IB experience), hence that post didn’t get advertised. The Screeching Blimpette was meant to be leaving, but with Sarasvati departing, she’s apparently decided to apply for the post of DP Co-ordinator with Colonel Blimp’s backing. (In fact, I wouldn’t be at all surprised if this encouragement was quite deliberate; the misguided favouritism of Vlad’s day is still alive and kicking.) This has caused consternation to the point that although I don’t expect to be successful (beyond applying), I’m going to apply for the job myself. Mr Bradford and I have both been talking about doing this, and I’ve had Reggaeman ask me to throw my hat in the ring. As I said, I’m not expecting to get very far, especially if (as I hope) someone with proper experience applies, but the Blimpette’s sole qualification is her belief that she’s qualifie...

One trouble may be closer to home

Rasputin dithers. Vlad is out; Dmitry is departing for tropical climes; Rasputin is… dithering. Yes, Vlad got the boot for the very reason suspected some time ago – he irritated the locals. Dmitry will be back to being one of the rank-and-file. I wonder how he’ll cope with not being part of the inner circle, and how long it’ll be before he’s in it again. Vlad let him down in the end, and Sarasvati had to supply him with a reference. As for Rasputin, his departure has been an open secret, but the latest news is that he’s allegedly had an offer, but needs to make his mind up by Monday. Our fear is that he remains and will “Squat like a Toad, close at the eare of EVE”. Some good news; some potentially bad. 20.01.17. And the news ends up being bad, with the toad deciding to irritate everyone for another year.