My First day as President
Submitted on 07 / August / 20077.00 a.m. Phone call from daughter. Feeling very unwell. Can Mum collect from flat in North London and organise doctor’s appointment?
8.30 a.m. Prepare to leave for station and forget that car left at Brentford office last night. Panic – cadge lift from wife (not amused).
8.50 a.m. Train ten minutes late – typical.
9.35 a.m. Message from CILA. BBC News 24 want a live interview at 2.15 p.m.. More panic.
10.15 a.m. Attend Property Claims Forum. Lots of important claims blokes and good info.
1.35 p.m. Leave PCF meeting by taxi to BBC Millbank. Major road works – panic. Should have left more time.
2.20 p.m. On air with BBC – No tricky questions – seems I did ok.
2.40 p.m. Taxi from BBC to CILA for interview with Post Mag. – about my year ahead. Panic – coffee – relax.
3.30 p.m. Interview with Post Mag – seemed OK but will wait and see what they actually write.
4.30 p.m. Back to Waterloo to Brentford – collect car.
6.00 p.m. St Helier Hospital A&E – daughter looks grim but in good hands.
8.30 p.m. Daughter goes to ward – possible appendicitis operation tomorrow – don’t dare show panic.
10.30 p.m. Home – glass of wine - Phew!