Hi Saraw

It sounds like you have had a lot of changes. Retiring, emigrating, an operation and money not stretching as far as you hoped...No wonder you feel a bit down!

At least you tried France - how I envy you plunging in and trying something like that! I am too much of a coward! It sounds like you have made your plans and will be looking forward to being near your loved ones again. Would you like to visit them more in between whiles? It sounds like you have plans to gain more money when you return to the UK so maybe you could treat yourself now to whatever you fancy in a frivolous way. What do you like doing?

I also have thyroid problems and still have blood tests every few months and understand how tiring and tiresome it can be. Especially with the cold mornings now.

Hugs
CDF