Interesting stuff folks, I have been resident outside the uk since '87, but still feel its my home, HOWEVER, things move on and not always for the best.
Talking to a lot of Brit expats here in Australia and in NZ and South Africa where I get an odd gig, many say rather like one of our contributers, "Oh I'd like a versiion of Britain with better weather". Whilst,they are, splendid in so many ways the aforementioned countries are, they are NOT, UK with better weather.They have their own unique culture, issues and problems.
The grass is never greener, only ever a different shade.
Fo