what a fantastic update. its nice to read posts like this now and again
im pleased everything is working out for ya

Thanks for the kind words, I start a new job soon and hope that this will renew my enthusiasm for the place but don't hold out much hope. I'm sick to death of being positive one minute and negative the next.

Don't know what the right thing to do is and wish I could turn back the clock. Someone told me once if somethings giving giving you grief then get rid of it and I've passed this on to many others. Shame I don't follow my own advice.

Just have to see hows things go and keep drinking the cheap wine!! lol

Many thanks Funky Monkey for a great post. Hubby and I have talked about moving to the UK but I am hesitant. I left in 1982 and although I love going back for visits I'm not sure if I could live there again. On the other hand my hubby has never lived in the UK but it felt like home to him on his very first visit. I feel as though he deserves to experience and live in another Country but then on the other hand at what cost. Tough decision. Anyway Funky Monkey thank you for giving us some insight on returning back to the UK. It sounds like you made the perfect decision for you and your family. Good luck for the future. Linda