Christmas 2007 -> Dec 21 - Jan 07 - 2 Weeks off Work, 1500 Miles In the Car, 9000 Miles Overall

Friday 21 - Just a Friday
So as soon as work was over Vicky and I jumped in the car and headed over to Manchester. In the land of the Manc we met up with all my old uni friends, some of whom I haven't seen since last year in Canada. Twas groovy night, plus we got to see robs new place and wait ages for a cheeseburger whilst Rob was trying to sleep.

Vicky, Me, Chris, Rob, Steve, Dunc (Mark and Rach where also present)














Saturday 22 - Christmas Eve Eve Eve
From Robs we woke up and drove across Manchester (GPS's Rock!) and met Vicky's Friend. After a brief brew we gave Kat a lift back to Driffield.

We then went home packed some fresh clothes, and went for a night out in Driff. Not sure I ave any pictures from this one. At the end of the night we took up residence on Vicky's parents sofa, to be greeted in the morning by a bacon sandwich. Result!

Sunday 23 - Christmas Eve Eve
Today we went round the local market and round various members of Vicky's family acting as couriers for St Nick.

This Day ended in Hull New Theatre taking Vicky's 6yr old niece to watch the local panto of Jack and the Beanstalk. Guest stars were Cannon and Ball. A funny show, but not as good as last year. We did see Bob Ball driving away at the end though. Livin' it up with the celebs this Christmas!!

Monday 24 - Christmas Eve
After a troll round the shops for some last minute shopping we took Phoebe back home and had a Christmas party with her family. Some more alcohol was consumed and I honestly don't really remember it now! Too much has happened since.
Tuesday 25 - Christmas Day
Bloomin' heck. Santa has properly been. Vick and I have bought each other loads. Where has our lounge floor gone!! After a quick open we promptly headed off to Vicky's parents to say "Merry Christmas". Plenty more presents came our way. We had done really well. Loads more than expected. Tummy's started grumbling and one of those gorgeous bacon sarnies came our way. Merry Christmas!

We then headed off to Derby to see my family. I presented Vicky a new tradition for Christmas Day. In the pub by 1. Result!

The day did its business and plenty more was drank.

Wednesday 26 - Boxing Day
Boxing day was started with another beautiful bacon sandwich and then will trolled in the car and headed to Scarborough to spend a day with Vicky's family. The night was spent drinking in Bridlington.

Thursday 27 - New York Eve
The morning was spent packing. At lunch we headed down to see my Grandparents near Birmingham. On the night we headed back to Derby to see my family for a bit more. And drink some more.

Friday 28 - New York Travel
We got up and travelled to Heathrow. An afternoon flight meant it was bedtime by the time we arrived. We headed to Times Square, grabbed some food and promptly headed to bed.

Saturday 29 - NYC Mid Town (New York is told in Pictures...)
Times Square by Day





















Maybe I could get a job here...
















Vicky and I (Where I text her from as soon as I arrived last time)





















Public Library - The Day After Tomorrow
















Grand Central Terminal
















Chrysler Building - The is a good Starbucks at across the road. But some lady did spend 20 Min's in the "restroom" and I was burstin...





















All Cheesy for the UN





















Propping up a United Nations Gift. IF at first you don't succeed, add more force...




























From here we wandered round The Mid East Side of Manhattan. Went past the Citicorp building, and went in Bloomingdale's (which did my head in cos it was hot and heaving!) We then walked down 5th Ave, wandered past some shops, and went to Rockefeller, where we saw the famous Christmas Tree. I would like to saw ours at home is better, but this is huge. Massive in fact.

By this time is was going dark. We headed back to the hotel to offload bags and decided to embark on the Empire State Building.
















My mind was however else where...


I Got got down on one knee and asked Vicky to Marry Me. She said Yes!!!! This is straight after...
















We celebrated by having a Chinese Takeaway!!

The best day of my life to date.

Sunday 30 - Downtown
Ground Zero currently being dug out for the Freedom Centre
















Cookie...





















Starbucks...
















Statue of Liberty
















Staten Island Ferry
















Statue of Libety a tad closer





















Check out the size of the shackle on the Anchor (Pier 17!)





















Walking over Brooklyn Bridge





















The building in the background where we where last night
















Brooklyn Bridge / Downtown By Night
















Brooklyn






















Monday 31 - New Years Eve
Columbus Circle





















Central Park
















On Vickys Bridge (The picture at the top of our stairs)
















Getting arty





















The Rockefella Tree (It's the camera thats wonky!)





















Times Square with no traffic!
















4pm and people waiting for New Years (Heaving)
















A dead person under the bed!
















Our spot for New Years - Just before 8pm
















Its Cold!


































Mamma Mia it's cold!!
















The New Years Countdown -> You will need to turn your head on its side!



Tuesday 1 - New Years Day
A statue growing from my head





















Back towards downtown NYC from Liberty Island
















Empire State Building - On our way into Macy's.





















Hard Rock Cafe
















Wednesday 2 - Home Time
We plodded round NYC on our last day. Did some last things including the NBC tour. Then flew home on the evening. Boooo! I got proper depressed in the airport. What a mint city. What an ace holiday it has been!