“Did something happen that I don’t know
about?”, “Hey, lightweight!”, “How long did you last in the
end?”. There were undoubtedly some entertaining stories around the office
coffee machine last Monday morning. This weekend is still on its way, but we
can remember the events of last weekend: the Xelvin Group staff party.
We started around 2.30 pm. Location: Beach Nulde
and Postillion Amersfoort Veluwemeer. There were a few anxious glances at the
sky due to the dreary weather forecasts, but luckily for us, the sun came out.
First, we chatted amongst ourselves while enjoying a drink and a few snacks.
Then it was time for action. So many activities were on the program to choose
from: beach games and various workshops: Mindf*ck, fencing, yoga and making
smoothies.
From beetroot to raspberry cheesecake, there was
no shortage of flavours. While on the other side of the site, sounds of
bewilderment could be heard: “What the…?!”, “How’s that
now?!”. Obviously, a successful Mindf*ck workshop. You stare in disbelief,
as your watch disappears from your wrist, right where you stand, and the
magician’s explanation only confuses things further. Where the yoga was
chilled, the fencing was a lot more stimulating. The swords flashed through the
air. Good thing there were no weapons involved in the beach games. What a
battle there could have been on the beach!
With the sweat still damp on our brows, it was
time for a little appetiser at the buffet after the day’s strenuous endeavours.
A scrumptious burger, down in one bite. After checking in at the hotel, we came
back to indulge in a ‘walking buffet’. The delicious meal provided an excellent
stomach lining for the rest of the evening. Time to party! Fire pits blazing,
music turned up as far as it goes and feet on the dancefloor! By the end of the
night, it was not only our team going from left to right but also a couple of
beer glasses. Well, that’s what you’d expect at a tent party.
The next day at breakfast, the bleary eyes and
the worse for wear smiles showed that everyone had had a good evening. Now back
to work! Working together towards great new successes. Armed with plenty of
crazy memories of the staff party of 27 and 28 September 2019.
