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Hi Dave and Andy I just wanted to congratulate you both on the successful publishing of your book, and on your interview today on Radio Bristol. I listened in and was impressed how you both came across. I hope the book sells really well, and I am doubly impressed that you managed to secure a two boo...

Shiney Thanks for your reply, and thanks also for your offer of help. It is amazing how many people want away from the rat race nowadays. Such a small island and sooooo many people on it! Interested in your comment about the holidaymakers, I didn't realise until recently that the UK lets people hire...

Isabella! That sounds great! If our plans come to fruition then we will be in the same boat (pardon the pun) by Christmas, minus the allotments as we will be continuously cruising. If it all comes off maybe we can advise you :)

Thanks for your info Stew. As your profile picture says, we are looking for the escape route too, and we are seriously considering living on a boat full time. One of the most frightening parts will be working from the boat and living off my artistic skills! Frightening yet exciting at the same time ...

Thanks Nev, I will contact my local library and see if they can get it for me :)

I didn't know where else to post this query, so I figured I would start here and Andy or Dave would redirect me if I am wrong.... ... are there any fellow selfsufficientishers out there who live in the UK on a narrowboat or similar? If so I would love to get some advice straight from the sailor's mo...

Linda (my wife) tells me that she was once advised that one way to deal with your slug problem is to mow your lawn at night. You get your lawn done and the slugs are removed at the same time :) This could be a subject of a new film to be shown in Slug Cinemas.... something about a Mowerblade Massacr...

Competition time! I am looking forward to drawing a special Trish Strip as part of the first prize. If the winner is willing to email me a couple of photographs I could even include them in the cartoon. As Andy has pointed out, I am very good at making people look more attractive in my drawings :wink: