I've been saying "maybe this year" for 13 years or so and it's just got harder each year. If you can do it now and you really know in your heart that's what you want, then go for it now. Whereabouts are you Dan?

Thanks mate. How's life treating you? Any closer to being set free?

I can't remember the last time we turned the air con off for any length of time, last October I think it was. Don't use the pool or spa much at all...well, almost never to be perfectly honest, too darn hot to leave the sanctity of a chilled house in the evenings.

Whoever said "a nice warm 37" is an idiot. The aussies are no different than the Brit's when it comes to complaining about the weather.

Hi Brits 1

Not been on this site for a while, when do you and your family hope to move back to Manchester? I still live on the Isle of Man but currently going through a divorce. My new girlfriend lives in Manchester, a real mancunian and lives near the City of Manchester Stadium....Oh Bliss... I love visiting my City of Birth....Will be there next week in half term.
I agree with you about Manchester, I just love the City Centre and it is Definitely not like boring Perth....

And with Manchini's blues going for a champions leagre place things are looking very promising.

Next time you ate there try visiting the Marble Arch Pub, I think it is on Rochdale Rd.....fantastic architecture and the beer they brew on site is to die for. Hope you get home soon.

I'm always amazed at how Mancurians talk fondly of their city...I found it to be a depressing grotty place, but then I'm from the classy city of Brum so I guess anything would look dirty and downtrodden in comparison!

No no no, the city centre is fab.

Have to say, it doesn't beat lovely Liverpool..

All the very best wishes for the future KK. Have to say I've always enjoyed reading your insightful posts on life (your views regards money, happiness and OZ, etc echo my own sentiments). Hope you find time to continue to make your contributions on BE.

thanks kiwi ,i have worked out the secret to moving to the uk . Do it because you love the country and the people and shirk materialism and you will be enriched by beautiful countryside ,great humour and a bountiful choice of things to do come friday night .
Dont do it for mum and dad ,dont do it for friends and extended family ,certainly dont do it for money .Do it because you JUST LOVE ENGLAND,SCOTLAND ,ULSTER ,WALES .

Well said

Crikey it looks like i shall be be staying in Kiwi land then Mr Kong

Hogwash. Do it for the pasties.

I couldn't agree more K and just for that reason alone, I will, by hell or high water, get back to where my heart lies one day.

I hope you continue to be very happy KK.

....and the fish & chips, pie & mash and a bl**dy decent curry.

I agree too...we have extended family and friends who I know will welcome us back but don't expect much more than a twice yearly get together and the odd wedding etc once the initial visits have died down, (that's not being bitter btw as most of our close family is actually in Oz), we will probably be a bit worse off financially and will definately have a smaller house without all the gimmicks like a pool and spa but.........at the end of the day we are returning because we preferred our life in England.

Actually, reading that back I was being very diplomatic............if I am honest I find Perth very bland and have done for years!

I would LOVE a curry too....the spanish are not curry lovers at all.