Very good post Don.
This place is certainly not for everyone. If you're coming for the right reasons (for yourself and your family) things will generally work out. If you're thinking a change will be good for a dodgy marriage or just feeling a bit adventurous... watch out. Things have a way of unravelling..fast.
Take Don's advice and come and have a look for yourself. Look past the glitsy stuff and concentrate on the day to day stuff - grocery prices, school availability etc etc. The ground worlk will save you from a potential minefield
Good luck with your decision Mate!
J.