January has turned out to be a most miserable month. The World's Number One Holiday Destination has been plagued by storms, high winds and rain, rain, rain. The storms have caused misery all over the British Isles and here in Wales, Aberystwyth came in for a particularly good beating. The Spring Tide coincided with the brutal storms coming off the Atlantic. Following the misery inflicted on the town, the council have proposed to change the name to Aberwristslit. ...

We decided to head West and hook up with Clive, Gail & Owen to see in the New Year of 2014. We didnt leave until 6.30pm as we had both been working. Once again the weather in the World's Number One Holiday Destination was utterly appalling. Grant was driving and did a good job despite the howling wind and torrential rain. We got to Chez Scragg circa 8pm and pretty much hot footed it straight into the promiscuous debauchery of Sin City Aberaeron. Firstly we he...

It's time for the Gibbs Annual Bash for Family & Friends. Clive, Gail & the Scragg tribe arrive in the Afternoon, Lloyd Scragg's pal Charlie has also come along and it's good to see him as we've not seen him since the summer. Mrs. Gibbs is as usual busy in the kitchen with the food. I do a bit of a runaround to get some spirits on board. Vodka seems to be a popular choice as there'll be a few guests who enjoy the odd Bloody Mary or two. Our good friends R...

Well we've been back about a month and are slowly settling into normal life again following our intrepid travels. It's back to old routines but with some changes and those are mainly dietary. We dont want to regain the weight lost on the trip and yes it's going to be a tough call. Grant's time is spent applying to universities and apprenticeships in the engineering industry. Holidays are looming and we're walking in a Christmas Zombieland. It seems weird as every...

After being back a few days, Jayne, Grant & myself decide to hotfoot it to West Wales to catch up with the extended family, Clive, Gail, Owen, Graham, Wendy, Claire and Steve & not forgetting Sir James Dalton Esq. of the esteemed Black Lion Hotel. Grant drove his car up and was a bit nervous after not driving for nearly 3 months, nonetheless it was a pleasurable drive and it was nice to see the Autumnal colours as we travelled through the Brecon Beacons a...