Just a quick update - firstly - had the neighbours round on Friday from both sides and we stayed up til about 1am having a couple of bottles of wine. They really are the most fantastic neighbours, really understanding and always available to help out. We really are very lucky to have them as neighbours. Here's a piccy of all of us together enjoying a bottle of champagne they brought round...



Last night we had our close friends party - a real couples affair it was too. 15 of us (plus Lou and Andy that came round this morning). A good night was had by all, and here's another photo.



Having your friends round, and seeing family puts it all into perspective and makes you realise how much you are going to miss people next year, we're going to miss James and Emily's wedding (don't forget to email us with best mans details James!), and Lou and Andy's for starters. Then also Jen I am sure is going to miss all of her friends and especially Angie who was one of her bridesmaids over 2 years ago. Just think, when we get back Paul and Ali will have a completely renovated barn, Marek will be a Retail Director and Snowy will still be Snowy - some things will never change. To all of you - thank you for coming, thanks for supporting and encouraging us, but mostly, thanks for just being a great bunch of mates, we will miss you all.

Off out tonight for Jen's birthday with her parents, sister and boyfriend, and my brother so should make for a fun night - piccies here tonight/tomorrow.

*********STOP PRESS******** One of our neighbours has just offered to sort out our storage issue for us at half the cost we were going to pay. This is what I mean when I say they are great neighbours. Dave, if you read this, you are a star - we will have a few drinks on you!