Thanks for all this. I'm thinking Baw Baw or Buller might be best for us newbies.

Of course, me still having SPD and being terrified of driving up high, windy roads might put a dampener on our plans. But I'm keen to see what all the fuss is about. I've ice skated before. It's been a while and my core strength is not what it was......Hmmm. Well, I'm sure it will be amusing to others if not myself.