Friday, 13 March 2009

One of the finest countries anyone ever stole

166 Days ago 3 actors and a stage manager landed in America with an enormous amount of luggage, no idea of what they were about to undertake. 15,482 miles, and 134 shows later we find ourselves about to come home.

In the time we've been here
Jesse Inman, Craig Gordon Hunter, Victoria Fradgely, Sarah Musk, Richard Bond, Julia Park Simmons, Gavin Bray, David Preston, Jennifer Farren Kerr, Luca Farren Kerr, Rodney Kerr, Toby Mitchell, Rio Mellor, Sue Yarrow, Alan Park Snr and Karen Park have all had Birthdays that I've missed. With Bondy and David turning the big 30. I turned 30 myself. Joanne Park and Julia Simmons got married, Chloe Preston and Jack Steppenbeck entered the world, and some lovely folks have left it. Newcastle had 4 points when we left and have 28 now. America has a new president trying to fix the old one's mistakes. The world is worth a little less making us value it a little more.

Over the last 5 or 6 months I've written my thoughts, rants and feelings on this page. I did not expect anyone to read it, but a few of you have and I hope I've kept you entertained. There is a lot to love about America and a lot that's just screwed up.
Its been a fantastic journey, one which we will never forget.

Its now time to come home, put the feet up, and watch Match of The Day

I'll see you all very very soon. Love you lots

Alan

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