Busy week, busy weekend

The first day back from St. George turned into a 19 hour workday for me, followed by getting into the office at 6am the next morning. Ug. Not the way I wanted to ease back into the workworld. Looking at my quotes screen didn't feel any better either.

This week wasn't a good week for business either, which is why a little Friday noon meeting felt better... investment banks are funny places. Things happen on Fridays that ruin weekend recreation, but that can turn the mood of a week around in a hurry. Such as the following:

-----Original Message-----

From: [blanked out, but let's just say FirstEnergy's el Presidente]

Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 11:30 AM

To: Erik B. Bakke

Subject: Company XYZ

Please meet me at their offices at noon. They "have some business for us".

Half hour countdown to hustle over. And post the lunch discussion, my weekend looks even fuller.

Work, trailbuilding with Jon, the Gorilla run, the deadgoat cyclocross race, and general La Ruta training are all vying for time.  Something's going to have to give.