cheers rob why the change of heart? your right ive never ever done anything like that before, ie just going away on my own. i wasnt thinking of telling anyone, just going, i even thought of leaving my phone behind, is that wise? should i just send a polite text saying im going away for a bit, i will speak to you when i get back. something like that, will she hate me for not telling the kids? will the kids feel ive abandoned them?