I know this has been brought up a few times with no result, but I'll bring it up again, because it pays to be persistent.
Any ticklee/tickish girls in Australia want to chat?
I live in hope :D
This sounds like a hard decision, but I think you should go for it. It's easier to get over a disappointment than to live with a regret. If nothing else, you can meet, have a chat and see what happens from there. Best of luck.