it's a long way from whitley bay... Hi everyone and welcome to our journal where you can see and read what we've been up to and where we're going next. We hope you enjoy it, and would love you to keep in touch with your news, and send us your comments! Lots of love, Sarah and Phil x ;)

Well we've just got back from a weekend in Nottingham so there! Lovely atmospheric photos - liked the ox pulling the cart - I remember them - and the views from your hotel - £10 a night is pushing the boat out a bit isn't it? - hope you're keeping an eye on the spreadsheet. The £5 option sounds horrible though! We did pay a bit more than that in Nottingham but still had a room with the door to the bathroom coming off its hinges and a wonky loo seat! There were lovely Christmas decorations everywhere ( well got to try and make you jealous somehow) - you could get lost there for at least a week Sarah just in the shops, some in lovely huge old buildings like banks etc. There were loads of skaters on the outdoor ice rink - we only saw 3 people fall over the whole time! - well it's Torvill and Dean land I suppose. There's even a Bolero Square now, outside the National Ice Centre. Anyway, back to you - glad you managed to send this blog before disappearing up into the hills - definitely don't shake the crunchy biscuit bag. Take care, lots of love mum and dad xxxx

  Mum B Dec 4, 2007 6:40 AM