Hi Jenny,

I don't know what I can do from here in Newcastle. I work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays this week and next week, and the week after that I work on Mondays as well - although only in the early morning.

I'll PM you with my phone number and e-mail (in case you can access a computer). I wish my tough-looking, clever-talking male friend with lots of (good) motorcyclist friends still lived in Sydney but he moved to Quirindi. He is good value just on looks alone in these circumstances.

I strongly emphasis what NicoleC has said: "don't let your desire and inclination to be a responsible and fair person allow them to make you more of a victim by using it against you". Having been viciously bullied by my boss a couple of years ago and only just starting to feel back to normal again emotionally and physically I know that the hardest thing for a genuinely nice person to do is to admit that some people don't deserve common respect. Work out the timing and logistics for maximum benefit to you and to safeguard yourself and your property.

You may find that they will react differently to the news of you moving out. They may be celebrating their victory and not thinking about the loss of access to your freebie appliances. If that is the case, do the deed during their euphoric stage, as far as possible.

I'll think about who I know down there and how I can help.

{{{{{Hugs}}}}}
Helen