Blue Manna

They won't come up through the toilet, but there are plenty of drainage holes in a house. Drains generally go into sumps in the UK, but not sure about Australia. Regardless, as properties get older, drains get lose or cracked and it does provide access. But you are right that they can get in through any crack. But they don't like being exposed, so unlikely they will come through cracks that are open to the air and visible. Plus, they can swim, but I don't believe they can duck dive. Hence the U bend should be safe.

Is the train station at Perth airport built yet? It looked close last time I was there. I would caution driving after flying in. Perth has booze stops everywhere, so they need to be careful drinking on the plane. Also, driving out of Perth airport is quite complicated now. I wouldn't want to do it after a flight if I wasn't familiar. Taxi is a good suggestion, or an Uber would be cheaper. Train if possible. They also need to make sure their hotel has parking.

Have you looked at Woolovers? Based in the south of England. Quality is pretty good, and they often sell to Australia cheaper than the UK. Their sales are worth looking out for.

I lifted a sewer man hole cover once in one of my previous jobs. Never before have I seen that many cockroaches move that fast. Still sends shudders. I imagine they can't get around the ubend, but if the plumbing is not right, I imagine that's how they get in. I've lived in houses before where we've bombed until the cows come home, but we've only succeeded in reducing the size of them. I imagine they would need some work on the drainage to get rid of them. If you suspect you have them, wash everything before you use it.

You can get some pretty big rats. Some the size of cats.

I did get the cushions out for the garden furniture today. Although it's forecast rain tomorrow. But hey. You should be where you want to be. When I set my mind to change, it's hard to change it back. Although the UK does have a failed summer every so often. Like it has a brilliant one every so often. Next year will be different. But if you've set your mind to move. I still have a wish to have a foot in both countries.

But you should get good response for medications. That should be quick, especially if continuing what you are currently on. Theres actions you can take to reduce pharmaceutical costs too It's mainly if you want therapy that you will wait.

NHS record on mental health issues isn't great right now. Long waiting lists.

Could your brother put you up?

Maybe there was someone who didn't like working with dark wood?

I imagine it was probably a bit of a con. These types of cards often charge fees and interest that are far more expensive than the benefits, and often have a lot of exemptions. It's often cheaper just to take out annual insurance. I would be more worried by the by lateral agreement. They will provide care, but they are wary of health tourism. You may find they just provide emergency care and then suggest you return to the UK asap. If you are after a kidney transplant or some such major thing you may be disappointed.

Are you UK citizens? There's a bilateral agreement on health services between the UK and Australia. But you may need to be UK citizens to qualify. Although possibly permanent residency would apply. Travel insurance is cheap for the young ones. But it gets pretty expensive for the older ones.

To be fair I did three episodes and have gone back to the realism that is Dexter. Just started season 5. Maybe I'll drop back to BoF afterwards.

I think there's a mandatory fine for not having a working drinks in Perth? (I think those ones sitting outside the fronts of houses don't count)

I expect the people who live in midsomer are probably outraged by the high proportion of murderers that are portrayed in their vicinity too. Not to mention Shetland. Plus they must be outraged after the brother and sister episode. They call it fiction for a reason. Plus, it was one small village in Tasmania. To assume that all Tasmanians are like that from that small sample is being stereotypical at best.