European Robin. Buried in the underbrush.
He was curious enough to come out to see us.
In England, known as Robin Red-breast. One might wonder why, with that bright orange breast, he would be named Robin Red-breast. The answer to that question is that the little bird was described and named in England in the 1300s. A specific word in English to distinguish orange from red, was not coined until the 1400s.
We missed the Taylor Roth Christmas Holiday party in Denver. We did get a nice recap from Savannah though, and it was charming enough that I would like to share it. We never get everyone to the annual get-together; they’re spread around Denver, Albuquerque, some in England this year, and wherever the remote workers happen to be. Light-hearted awards, serious recognitions, and that many of us together all at once. Nice.
From: Savannah Platz <savannah@taylorroth.com>
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2023 3:48 PM
Subject: It’s beginning to look a lot like….
…a TRC Christmas Party recap!
This year we went to a little southern brunch spot called Four Friends Kitchen that rents their space out for events in the evenings. We had the whole place to ourselves from 5-9 on Saturday and that was just super! Thanks to Warren and Dotte for the recommendation. The staff kept us happy with drinks, appetizers, HUGE dinners, and delicious desserts. They worked hard with me in the weeks preceding to meet all our desires and needs and I think they did a pretty great job, overall, and were great people to work with.
Because this year was a mini celebration of 35 years of TRC, we decided to have a little extra fun in the form of some silly and some not-so-silly awards.
First the silly…
The votes are in, and these were the winners of The Rothy’s:
Every winner received a tiny trophy and gift card to either Target or Shell.
| Award | Winner | Runner up |
| Tidiest Workpaper Award | Jess | Shannon/Dale |
| Most Likely to Email you at 1am | Becky | Warren |
| Excel Whiz Award | Ken | |
| Denver Golden Bagel Award (for the yummiest snacks!) | Ian | Ken |
| NM Golden Bagel Award (for the yummiest snacks!) | Shannon | Monika |
| Denver Lunchtime Conversationalist Award | D | Warren |
| NM Lunchtime Conversationalist Award | Shannon | Aryn |
| Denver Energizer bunny award | Dale | Savannah |
| NM Energizer bunny award | Monika | Teresa |
Now the not-so-silly…
We took the opportunity to express gratitude and honor for all the staff members who have spent 10+ years with Taylor Roth. They received a certificate (and an email early this morning) directing them to a website where they can choose a gift. (Except for Ken, who is now enjoying the gift that you all generously helped choose.)
Shannon, 10 years
Becky, 10 years (this time)
Jess, 10ish years (because she was here, then left, then came back to us)
Patti, 14 years
Janis, 15 years
David R., 16ish years (because he also was here, then left for a time, and returned)
Warren, 20 years
Ken, 25 years
Diane, 30 years
And I would be remiss not to remember Steve (and Judy) who, 35 years ago, built the foundation of hard work and care for staff and community that that this amazing company still stands on. We are forever grateful!
Finally…
I have three pictures. I know. Only three. That’s on me—I’m terrible at pictures. So, if anyone else has some from Saturday night, PLEASE share with the group!
Savannah Platz
Office Administrator
Taylor Roth and Company, PLLC
800 Grant Street, Suite 205
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 830-8109
…getting the group selfie right.
Now Tony has joined us in York.
On a walk about town, turn a corner and this appears.
York Minster Cathedral.
Accompanied by one of the many street performers.
Seeming classically trained, this guy filled the air with a glorious voice. After a chat with us, he volunteered a soaring rendition of a Roy Orbison song from our youth.
Hidden treasurers.
Places that might not be appealing.
Striking architecture.
Open air markets.
More shops.
Crowded streets. (In the Shambles.)
And more spectacle.
…to frame-in functioning window sashes and trim in these buildings that are hundreds of years old. The windows have to be squared to work, but the window openings no longer are. Note the bottom of this window frome.
This particular building we are living in, is in the historic register as having been built in the early 1600s. A walk through the flat requires some balance to navigate the wavy floors. And in that photo of the stairway I sent earlier, note the exposed original wooden beams.
400 years old.
