As for the argy-bargy you have mentioned, that pales into insignificance when I think of all the good things that have happened to me because of living in China.

Well, I'd be foolish to argue with that-fair enough and i hope that more good things will come your way.

Of course you are still young enough(under 70) to have that work option-not as easy to get a position as for a youngster but being in China you could definitely find a school to take you on. In a country where women[wives] are used to staying home while hubby works in another part of the country it's a viable option for you. But I am not you and I get bored staying home for extended periods.