Graham mac, I don't sure I got a personal spray there but felt the heat. Look I would love you to leave Australia. U don't seem happy here. We can make contact off the board if possible. Lets set up a fund for you, pull together some funds so u and Maureen can be in UK as soon as possible.
There may be some roadblocks, like citizenship. However I understand in southern France if you ask for Ali Ben a focker he can get you into the UK strapped to the bottom of a truck. Initial discomfort I agree but u get a free house, food and maybe a car. Better hurry though as the UK has just about run out of funds. Oh and that nasty UK has been in a lot more wars than us, but the grass is greener over there. Best of luck with the move.