Thrush - Lakeside from mine wil probably take about an hour and a half tops! And milton keynes is a very similar journey so dont mind driving that distance to do some heavy duty shopping!
Chip - Good idea...but i HATE shopping in London!!
Fil - NYC, thought about it as i have 2 weeks off in decmeber, but at this time of year its about £600 for 3 days!! Thats valuable shoe money im losing!!
Warley - Cheshire Oaks..... THATS FRIGGIN MILES AWAY!!!