It’s not surprising that many clients have put things on hold. I sounds like several other commenters have some good ideas about how you might sort out some of the issues (like what to do about your fee structure).

Anyway, I know your services will once more be in high demand. Fingers crossed that that will be soon.

Leighton – GBP, EUR, YEN, USD, CAD … we’re not fussy!

That’s if you can bear to take Sterling?! (I can bring Euros instead if you prefer)

I think all understand Iceland is in a bad way economically. Much needs to be done, much needs clarification.

No one knows what the future will bring, brighter times I hope. Hammering the situation home daily though seems a bit unjust. Iceland will persevere, times will get better.

“It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence, to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words: “And this, too, shall pass away.” How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction!”
A. Lincoln, 1859

Cheer up garpur!

Food for thought. Thanks for the kind words and encouragement.

wally – I would have thought EVERYONE needed a clown right now! You should be joining Ólafur Ragnar on a tour of workplaces at lunchtime. I do feel for you re. the cancellations, because I can relate as someone who is self-employed. It’s scary and depressing. Just remember: it’s not about YOU.

The “elsewhere” is the Guardian comment forum. Not for the nervous or squeamish. It is very lightly moderated. There were very authoritive posts from someone who was obviously quite close the administration of the Icelandic banks in London. He explained exactly why there was already a crisis of confidence in Kaupthing S &F. Apparently, Kaupthing itself sold 37 of 40million shares of KSF at the end of September. That message was as strong as anything Oddsson may or may not have said. This is not the black and white issue some are seeing it as. Birgir definitely understands.

A period of anger is innevitable and necessary. Just be sure the anger is directed at the true culprits.

I too have been discussing a visit shortly with friends – I’ve always wanted to, but the cost was prohibitive – and because I’d like to spend some foreign currency. I hate to quote Tesco (“spits”) but “every little helps”. I’m wondering how safe it would be however, witnessing some of the bare anger. I know at some point in a bar, with copious alcohol, something would kick off.

I know it must seem like you can’t face it, but keep posting about the situation, alda. The only coverage here is about “the money” and we hear nothing about the actual situation in Iceland. I can’t start to imagine really. There were articles in the Sunday papers, but they were saying that the trendy bars were still packed and the Range Rovers still cruising. Maybe, maybe not.

People are very nervous here, but it must be ten fold there. I truly feel for you, and I believe aid should be sent from the EU countries, should it be required. We pour enough into hopelessly failed countries after all, and Iceland is nothing of the sort. It’s crucial to get some sort of value on the currency, which will not be easy. It will obviously be very low for a while, but will make your exports extremely cheap. You have to push the tourist trade. The Icelandic airlines should be busy, one way at least, and sucking in foreign currency. The currency will rise again as demand for trade increases. Imports will be very difficult, however amd the process will be very painful.

Getting to that situation will be difficult. You do need the very best people at the helm, and I cannot imagine any other western dimocracy who, having suffered the catastrophic results of apalling economic policy, would still have their central Banker still clocking on every day.