Well, have to agree with SMP that the Vale of Pewsey is worth consideration - but not just yet as I can get to Liverpool Street from Chelmsford for £6.60 return and I'm not going to chuck that away in a hurry. But yeah, the Vale sounds good eventually :-)

> As Pete says - another thread wrecked and just when I was getting some understanding. Ah well.

I'm sure we can carry on in a civilised manner in round 2! ;o)

> Thanks for the advice on a retirement location that also got locked up in that thread - serves me right for going off topic.

I don't think it's the "going off topic" that's the problem - it's the way some of us do it! It ain't what you say it's the way that you say it. And I don't think any of that was aimed at you, PeterH...

As for the retirement - enjoy! I'll be joining you in another 30 years! ;o)

G x