Hi itchy, sounds like you have everything in control, even in the face of adversity!
I realise that keeping our cool and handling the situation correctly can save heartache and stress.
My cousin has now bought a motorhome, they live in Yorkshire near my sister, who also has one. My sister loves Scotland and take off there whenever they feel like it. I can imagine in the future, if we do invest in one, meeting with them for however long, I forget you don't have to plan around work when you retire!