5 years - I call it willpower.

Well done mate. I've always identified and 'get you' when it comes to homesickness and not worrying about 'little things' in the UK. Those things seem to absorb so many. Most of those little things if they are any good can be done here.

Cheers

Lovely photo, wonderful attitude and a heart-warming story! Well done, Hutch and enjoy your holiday back in Blighty!

Great to hear from you Hutch, glad to know it's all worked out.

Hi Hutch,
I'm new to this malarkey and have just read your post on the area you are living.I have a regional visa to live and work in the south coast area with my wife and daughter, and we are relocating there in July. Could you give me any advice of which areas to look at and,and areas not to look at moving to.
cheers Dean

Bit like Hutch, stumbled across BE after a few years and having a chuckle to myself, recognising some of the names and accounts I'm amazed I remembered my login details (albeit on the second attempt)