Thanks for the words, ya'll. I am a folk musician from Virginia in the states, and my Mum was one of the War Brides. She was from Ballerat. My first visit to Oz was last year. Her ship was diverted for D Day and she got dropped off in New York instead of San Francisco. They were 6 weeks late arriving, and she knew no one in the states, but her in-laws in Virginia. About as far away as Ballerat and Sydney. Great Stories to tell. Thanks again. Heely