Hi Wendy,it's good to hear from you!! No, it's not your imagination,it's different here now:( I thought that once people got over the initial shock of how different it is,they would just get used to it.( me included) but it doesn't seem to be happening.Never mind,we continue on I guess,cause we have no choice if we want to be part of this network,and I definitely do!! You sound so positive,and your post is so informative and encouraging for other ladies in a similar position as you.Please stay in touch here,and as Summer says,get your seniors card! I just got mine,and it is the source of lots of jokes about me in our house!!!Its really great though,andI now have my senior opal card,which truly is a REAL money saver!! Take care.Cheers xoxRobyn