The town we are planning to possibly move to is a large (by Oz standards) country town, the combined population of town and surrounding district is about 50,000. This means facilities are reasonable, including medical facilities, unfortunately something one has to keep in mind as one gets older! We have it in mind to settle in the town rather than in a small village.

Joe - I know what you mean about the way people think - they are much more conservative in the country, although sometimes there are surprises!

Dave - it never snows in that part of Oz, although less than an hour away it can get very cold in winter, including snowing.

We are planning to visit the town as often as we can before making the move, hopefully we will start to get to know people which should make it easier when we take the step to move there. It probably won't be difficult for me as I grew up there; Kevin has been a city boy all his life but says he is more than ready to move out.

Cheers
JennieG