What a Grrreat Trip!!
Targets were reached and the reward was a stay
The destination was the mountains for us all to play
A few days for bonding and to let off some steam
A real treat, to be looked after, for all of the team
Count down was on… it was my first time to ski
Although two years in, that’s new to those at Rockley
In preparation I took, to the dry slopes for a day
“It’ll be easier on real snow” I heard them say
We arrived first night, to our fantastic abode
Unfortunately for some, the wine overflowed
As banter and jokes and excitement expand
Any gestures of bunny ears, Boss Peter, quickly banned
Escorted to our first bubble to meet our main man
Roddy was his name, “I’ll teach you what I can”
Slowly does it, green run and off we go
Check it out! How beautiful it is in the snow!
Mastered the dreaded drag lift, a moment of calm
A chance to breathe, look up and admire mountain’s charm
Glad for white powder to soften my blow
The course that beckons, time to go with the flow…
Each eve, three courses, a varied array
Sometimes rather modest portions until Saturday
Weekend specials, endless food was placed on the table
Until boss raised his hand, stop stop.. you’re making me unstable
Holding his breath our vegan was patiently awaiting
WHAT IS IT?, oh yes I can eat it, he says salivating
Please god no more cheese – then it’ll be fine
Glazed eyes he said smiling, “I can have the white wine”
A highlight for me, was coming together after dinner
Dick of the day cup, Oh No, who will be the winner?
Belly laughs were had, as Peter did his daily review
Of all the blunders and silly things, yeah, we did a few
Day three I got faster and my confidence grew
My caring Rockley body guards each side in my view
“You can do it, just look what you’ve just done”
Come, let’s smash it and get down on that red run!
Meet point, last day, I wanted to be there
It meant facing that devil slope that was real tricky to be fair
With gritted teeth and my body guards on either side
“Don’t worry it’s not far, it gets easier next” (they lied)
With a turn, turn, stop, I made it with a smile
“It wasn’t pretty, but you’re here, so forget about the style”
More beers, tunes and laughter, we boogied on the slopes
Bonding over accomplishments and falls, whilst learning the ropes
Well thank you Rockley for this wonderful experience we had
Being treated like this…. working for Rockley, ain’t half bad!
