Yeah actually 5. could have been finances for us too. We didn't pay off the house but moving from just North of London to South Australia gave us money for other investments.
I agree Jane about the community spirit. We were in Darling Harbour, Sydney some years ago for Australia Day. I think it was just after the Bali bombings and the Aussies display some of the Navy boats around the harbour. The energy in the air was pride and I was almost moved to tears. I didn't mention it my husband until later and he said he felt it too. I've never felt anything like it before.
On another occasion there were bush fires in South Australia (I think it was the Eyre Peninsula) while we were on holiday. People from all over the State and even from Tassie were getting equipment and supplies to the affected area.
I'm not sure what the community spirit is like in the big cities but out here in the sticks it's alive and well.
Regards,
Karen
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