Manchester: it's not scheduled as of now, but like I said, the August trip is still somewhat flexible. Alas I am not alone and would have to justify an excursion to Manchester by pointing out local sights, and "but Life on Mars is shot there!" would not wash with my companion.*g* I'll try to think of something, though.

Point taken about London & the World Cup, but you know, it can't be possibly worse than Munich, and I do have an invitation on the 20th, which is how I justify that trip officially anyway.

...I'll try to make my German accent as discreet as possible, though, just in case we trounce you and I must fear for my life...