Now that's better...

I do not at all regret to relate that I no longer have a job. I was offered a new one on Thursday, and by agreement I stopped my old one pretty much on the spot (they're none too keen on notice given the amount of sheer havoc someone could cause if so inclined). Therefore I start new job a week on Monday and am currently making plans for the week between. T.E.P., catching up at cinema, donald_says, tea, ice skating, Christmas shopping and several books are likely to be involved. New Model Army and Nightmare Afore Christmas are definitely involved (speaking of which I must remember to ask around for crash space - if anyone has any it'd be much appreciated).
A week off (even unpaid) I can definitely live with at this point.