Jack, thanks for the book recommendation. Really enjoyed it. Had quite a rough move to the other side of the world with the family and I took it as an opportunity to be the strong silent type, more or less. Finished the book here a few days ago. Have to say I most identified with Fiver - but he had some redeeming qualities at least.
Thought with the move it was time for a new thread. Things are tough. Wife and I have been under much stress to manage the family here while building a life, and my oldest is not adapting well at all - we have been very worried about his mental health. More a bit later......