Given my deep attraction to Aussie blokes, if I lived in OZ I think I would be in some sort of constant erotic coma and unable to type, move, or really do much more than blink and drool.
I live in the middle of Ohio in the US. Recently moved back after a rather nasty break up with my long-term guy.
As far as the cats comment, it's really a comment on living alone. The proverbial "crazy cat-lady". I actually prefer dogs - you get the feeding and the dead mice (and assorted critters); but also get kisses and someone happy to see you.
Also, you guys are a riot. Everyone who has commented has at least made me smile.