Today we have put all our worldly goods up into Matthew's attic (Sam's bro) with the help of Tom Croom (Sam's Dad). We really are grateful for the storage space and promise to pay for any damage caused when the whole lot falls through the ceiling. We've just spent 2 lovely days with Rachel, Joe and Ruby and are gutted we're not gonna see them again for a year. Little Rubes will be running around, talking and all sorts by the time we get back I'm sure, so make sure you update the blog sis more than once next year! The next few days will be spent seeing the insides of Barnard castles many pubs and luxuriating in the generosity of the Crooms. We're then off to see Suzie and James and then heading down to see my folks on Wednesday, before returning to Brighton on Friday for a piss up with the rest of our mates. Only 10 days to go now until we fly to Tokyo and the start of a right mental year :) !!!!