Thank you for the welcome. It's good to know that I can while away 18 months in the company of such optimists,the time spent getting the PR was ok the time spent in having to wait to use it is worse!!!
I am no the most patient of folk but I'll try to make it a virtue

Anyway, a few words from Linda, my other half.
Hello there, Mike has told me what a friendly bunch you are. Today I should be doing an assignment to be handed in on Monday, but really need some time out to put my feet up. It's a toss up between eating a christmas tin of miniature Heroes and watching a film. As Mike has already told you we're going to NZ in March, I will be on Easter holidays from Uni, I will be travelling back early with our Daughter who will be doing A Levels. Mike will be staying an extra fortnight with our Son, to suss some places out for us. Has anyone any ideas re places to visit between Auckland and Christchurch? Any must sees worth looking at?
I will be in touch occassionally as my time is really limited at the moment with studying. It would be nice to hear from you. Best Wishes Linda G