Thanks, everyone, for all the great advice. I think I am "freaking out" a bit about the health insurance issue, and will just have to take the plunge and take my chances. Will try to get that job before I go, however, just in case. I'm in my mid-forties now, and if I don't go soon, I'll probably never go, and I don't want to spend the rest of my life in Britain! (Don't get me wrong, some bits are great - including all my great friends, networks, etc - but it's just not for me and never really was. I stayed for the marriage and career, I guess, but I don't have to worry about that now). Time to start over... Thanks again, all. Am feeling very encouraged!