The weather here is absolutely appalling, nothing but greyness and drizzle ... every where ... all over the country.

I'm so glad i chose the last two weeks of August for my summer break. At the moment i've just done typical boring stuff like having lie-ins, shopping and tons of housework.

I moved to my new pad six or seven months ago now and have just not really had time to do anything.

Anyhow, i've only just started looking for cheapo deals for next week - i really want to be back here for the weekend which means i'm going to have to get my skates on.

I'm thinking of going to Lille also that weekend for the annual Braderie ... so i'll have to see how things play out.