What a kind offer, Slubber. You could demand payment if anyone stays in bunting. I know secretly, deep down, you love it. [grain] Here's a starter pack for you. You know you want to, and it's better than a hedge.
Re work, Lost, nothing - am accountant. I'm supposed to be going there to present the budget to a mix of countries, hence the random location this year. Anyway, I cannot take it anymore - I'm so used to working in professional environments, big companies, all procedural etc, and this job is, well, not that. My boss is the loveliest woman I've ever worked with, and I know my leaving would have a knock-on effect on her as I've taken over a lot of her work, so I feel awful about that. However, the overall situation is too sexist, sleazy at times, utterly frustrating, hitting my head against a wall -ish. So I'm walking away, it's not going to change. I've done my bit, figures are final, so not leaving anyone in a crisis. No plan B. Will live off toast. Will do my figure good, so not all bad.
Nicer topic - this meetup seems like it's going to actually happen! So exciting, I cannot wait to meet you all.