I moved to the North West 3 years ago, to Chester, and then to Sunny Salford last September. Beforehand I always lived south of the Watford Gap. I have what's known as an 'estuary' accent (wearing away thank god) and people here call me a 'cockney'. My point is that I have come to think these northern towns are great. Once you get over the gloomy terraced streets, run down industrial landscapes, the constant rain, and the roving packs of scallies you can really fall in love with a place like this! I see the good in everything and this place is great, even greater is the fabulous countryside within easy travelling difference.

This 'suvvern cant' feels happier oop north now! (is that hardly surprising as I grew up in Milton Keynes? )

Oh yeah!!! Get in there!! Just another "convert" to the North!!! [/b]

Hiya Kay

First off I would like to 'thank' you for highlighting my poor sentence syntax by quoting this:

You're right about MK - it's a toilet. Nothing to recommend itself whatsoever; although the MK Dons are on the up. I'm a Watford fan however

Ha ha you should have seen the one that got away