Damn SJ
It irks me that it would be easier, quicker, and much, much cheaper for me to go visit quantumliquid and thedimholt in England than it would be for me to go and visit my brother and his family here in Sweden, especially now that they have moved further up north (but still only halfway up the country). And if I wanted to stop off to see my mother on the way, it would double the cost! Apparently they have ceased to sell last-minute tickets at a lower price. I should have started organising this visit in April; then I might have had a chance to get affordable tickets. Now I don't think it will be feasible before the school semester begins. Blast and buggeration.