Working Flow State

Back on the truck to sit in with the hive mind of the people that make the magic happen. We achieved a collective flow state at one point where each of us were asking questions, getting answers, making plans and coordinating over the phone. When I got into this industry properly I also started watching The West Wing and for me, that connotation hasn't left my mind. Just good people doing good work and getting things done. It's a pleasure to work days like this and being part of something greater.

Coffee #1 Chum

Thebday kinda ran away from under my feet a bit today, mostly because I was thinking about going to the pub tonight. A Coffee #1 coworker had their birthday today so I sent them a little message and I got invited to have a few drinks with them. It had been about 18 months since I last saw them (they had a baby to look after in fairness) so it was really lovely to reconnect. They always keep food company too so I found myself chatting with just about everyone. We left on a really positive note hoping to see eachother again soon, mulled wine beckons in December... 

Book Club Scramble

Still on the Zelda hype train for most of the morning. While I'm taking my time to try and maximise my enjoyment, it's still going by quickly. In a bid to prolong things I decided to start reading my book club book... Just over 24 hours before we're due to discuss it. I'm actually already halfway through now so I've done quite well, might have to sneak a few pages in tomorrow morning too. 

Rebecca and I went out to Portishead to spend some time playing board games with some chums in the afternoon. Betrayal at House on the Hill is one of those brilliant concept, shakey execution type of games that I often have soft spots for. Our group had to muscle through a half dozen rule interpretations which really put the handbrake on the fun factor, but the good stuff made it a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Primetime

Before even my first sip of coffee I was in the living room playing Ocarina of Time. Though I've played this game dozens of times, I am finding it close to impossible to put this remake down. But some outings called, Rebecca wanted to check out the new Mountain Warehouse in our nearby retail park, funnily enough I actually walked out with more stuff than she did (but she got plenty of ideas). Then we visited the cinema for an afternoon screening of Primetime, which exceeded my expectations (always a pleasant feeling). Rebecca and I headed home to chat about the movie and swaddle up in the duvet on the sofa for the rest of the evening. Now the cold is here to stay this year, it's nice to stay warm at home again.

Keeping Good Company

Managed to carve out a moment to head down to set and hang out with the crew down there. Saw a lot of familiar faces, many from old jobs and that gave me a chance to reminisce with them between takes. We wrapped a little early too (and everyone knew we would) so the mood was great down there too, big Friday Feeling in the air. 

The weekend was kick-started with a trip up the road for board games. Someone expressed an interest in Cosmic Encounter which got me super excited as it one of my all timers. We ended up having a great night, the attitude there was warm and just the right amount of competitive. Everywhere I went today the vibes were spot on basically - guess I just keep good company these days. 

Bonfire Night 2026

Had a very, very slow day at work. It probably felt especially long because I knew that my copy of the Ocarina of Time remake was waiting in my letterbox. Once I was home I had a perfect hour to play through this spruced up version of my all time favourite game. I took my time but still got through Kokiri Forest, The Great Deku Tree and just arrived in the sprawl of Hyrupe Field. Periodically I got goosebumps as I remembered what the original game meant to me and how interesting it is to see this one exist in two spaces, as the OG game and as this sparkling new version. I'm loving it so far though and can't wait to play more.

I had to put my toys away for Bonfire night though. Dan, Louis and Rachel popped round so we could stand and bask in the glow of the Victoria Park blaze. We smuggled a beer into for everyone then went back for pizza and mead. What a lovely little way to ring in the beginning of the long chill of Winter.

Wrapping Up my Thoughts on Wrap

Feel very much like n the eye of this job's hurricane. Lots of other people are running around while I'm just quietly working through emails now while starting to think about our wrap workload. But it's not all paperwork, the wrap party is all important and I'm turning into the chief organiser of that one. I drove up to a potential venue today to chat requirements and to get some more pictures. While we have shortlist if places, I very much have a favourite child. Just got to make a few more wording adjustments to my pitch document and we'll be there I think.