[ebianca]

Wow MB- ever though of being a counsoler (however you spell it).

As for the missing family- I don't have a very close family- we get on but not all hugs and kisses etc. At the moment I think I will be OK with homesickness as regards to missing family but i'm sure when we actually comes to leaving thjings will be different.

We will be seting up webcams and mailing lists and set up myspace/facebook accounts to keep people informed of what we are up to.
With the OH being in IT we will also probably set up our own website with photos and videos and diary like entries. I know a website isn't an option for most people but it isn't expensive to buy a webcam and that way you can still see each other.
My dad also knows someone (an old work friend) that moved to NZ and they send out monthly newletters via email to all their friends and family.