Waking up in Reading, there was much relaxing as we prepared for the trip up North. We had a big farewell from my girlfriend's siblings and other halves (there had been a houseful of 20 somethings... and me), went to Tesco for some supplies, and then realised that we'd forgotten something. We had to return (from Tesco, thankfully) for the missing item.

Eventually, we got on the road and the journey took its time. I tend to drive more responsibly when I have company.

Back in Newcastle, with Weightwatchers on the agenda (not for me), domestic bliss began and prevailed for quite some time to follow.