Hi Sharon,
Welcome to TGH! You have many similar traits to my own, except I'm here in the States. However, my bf too is in the UK, so I hope to join him there shorty (or perhaps convince him to move to California 🤔).
And to my fellow stateside chicka, welcome to TGH to you as well, Debbie. 🤗
Hugs, peace and much love,
MJ