We've booked our flights to Tenerife. We decided to fly from London. But after Dad's reservations about our initial budget travel plan (bussing to London), we have decided to take the train to central London and then the express train to Gatwick. So train, express connection and flights in total came to £160 each. Still £200 cheaper than if we had gone from Exeter (and that's not included the cost of fuel to Exeter airport and then car parking charges). Although it will take us a bit longer, as long as we make all our connections I think the saving will be worth it.... Now just keep your fingers crossed that we are not delayed (or we'll miss our pre booked train tickets!).

According to a story I read in the paper this weekend, today is officially the most depressing day of the year. I think I have managed to escape the gloom (despite having been able to do a limited amount of exercise this weekend due to the weather). Saturday and Sunday this weekend, we had rain showers and high winds. And Saturday night we had some pretty awesome lightning and thunder.

I did go for a quick run on Saturday morning with Siobhan to see what state my knees are in. Still no good. Although I am religiously taking the Ibuprofen that the GP has given me. It's apparently the anti- inflammatory properties that will help my ligaments.

I was a bit perturbed when I saw the Ibuprofen. Poor Rossie would have no chance! He can't swallow pills because he thinks he will choke. An obvious misconception given that he swallows food on a daily basis. But probably has been fuelled by someone who will remain nameless (Mum) who has been telling him that he has a very narrow throat! .... :)

So I'm going to go and tend to the fire. I've been intermittently trying to light it whilst writing this, but now it's getting dark and the house is cold, so I'm going to give it my full attention.