ok lots of qns here for me to answer lol!

We have only just moved here and so really know no one anyhow - met some lovely mums but 20 mins isnt far to drive to see people, and as to making new friends! no problem i am doing that at the moment.

It isnt too far in the sticks lol! (BJ we are looking about 20mins south of CH - you will know where). so it isnt far from towns north or south really.

As for lifestyle - i had to laugh about getting at the shops often (the thought of dragging 2 under 2 to the shops makes me cringe lol!) and cafe scene... i wouldnt know what a expresso tastes like anymore lol... so for at least the next 5 years (till kids are at school) cant see me going out too much.

We are home bodies too - love to relax and go for walks etc.
DH would love to get motorbikes and i would love to grow my own veges and get chooks (the kids would love it!).

It the scope of things i dont think 20 mins is far to drive to work at all. even if you lived in the city by the time you were stop start and driving side streets it would take close to that any how.


but thank you for all your pointers! i will be compiling a 'debate' case to dh lol!!!!!