I’d traveled to the UK in a prior life some 10+ years ago under vastly different circumstances with completely different objectives and expectations. So to say that I’m comparing apples with iphones would not be without merit but these are my words so “whatever”. This trip, my return to the UK for the TruLondon Unconference was filled with an intense schedule but learning with age I’d build in an extra “day” of nothing scheduled time for “getting my witts about me” and seeing a few of the wonderful sights in London and other parts of the country. Thank goodness as I needed the day, learned from experience.
I was met off the flight from my partners in the UK, 
Recruit Technologies specifically Nigel and PH (Paul) at the gate which was nice for me to have a seasoned and quite humorous chaps educating me ROP (right of the plane). To no surprise it was raining when I left the UK in 1999 and still raining upon my in 2010. It was truly a great feeling for me to pick up where I’d left off 10+ years before with coming back to a wonderful country in much better place both personally and professionally – total time warp in good way. We next loaded up the ride and headed north from airport up to Milton Keynes a city north of London about 60 minutes. It was a quite pleasant ride after being on the plane (load-fly-unload) time for 10 hours.
My host truly lived out in the English countryside, thought for a brief moment that Inspector Morris or Chief Inspector Barnaby was going to stop us to inquire about a bloke who
absconded with Church funds. (bonus points for those who get all three references). Once we arrived at the little village I was privileged to see the church that had parts dating to the 7th century. Seriously, the only thing that dates to the 7th century in the US would have to be something a Native American tribe might graciously share with us. It was very much appreciated that my wonderful hosts pointed these little things out. Again, I want to thank Janet and Nigel, PH, Davo and Pabs as well it was a pleasure to meet Lesley and your cool kids.
We powered through the afternoon with lots and do mean LOTS of tea, coffee and bit of cake. Our meetings went through a delicious dinner, some Shakespeare, rendition of 24 hours from Tulsa and a couple of bottles of wine, NZ Pinot Noir (yum..). I was finally encouraged to quit starring and go to bed, the hard fought battle was over after 30 hours. Bedtime for bonzo.
