Thanks Macmel.
perhaps we can chat direct? My e mail is:janetbrennand@btinternet.com if you are on facebook you can look me up on there as Janet Brennand. My kids are 14 and 9, my 14 year old does not want to move at all, she's not up for the challenge at all. our son is a little more open to it though. Maybe I'm just going through a mid life crisis!!! Canada was an obvious choice as I already have citizenship and have lived there before. since learning about the lack of holidays and lower salaries my enthusiam has decreased somewhat. still going to persue it for now though and see what happens. hopefully speak to you soon Janet