Today is the prime Christmas party day in the City, the last Thursday close enough to Christmas, but not actually right up close. As a result the trains today have seen extra luggage!!!
I have watched a number of woman pulling along suitcases that should be sufficient for a family's two week summer holiday. I offered to help one carry her's up some stairs, but she was intent to manage it alone. The additional articles made the trains feel twice as full and put a rosey glow on the ladies' cheeks.
While one case did run along with that hollow, largely empty sound, I suspect most contain a choice of clothes and shoes, maybe three, back up articles in case of catastrophe and a beauty set that would grace a Hollywood film set. And I bet many still find they have forgotten something.
As a man I can recognise this, yet not participate. I am going out in black tie this evening and my bag containing all I need (yes, a full change!) was slung over my shoulder.
I am sure the end results of these ladies' efforts will be well worthwhile and I hope their colleagues show full appreciation, but I wonder if they will have the energy to last the night and enjoy it having started the day with a major cardiac workout. I do hope so.
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