The name of this site has given rise to the rumour of books being sold, but selling them isn't half so much fun as buying them.
Worse than incestuous, I am afraid: we are as one. 'Nigel' is my nom serieux, while 'Alfred' is my nom idiotique. As to whether there are other modes of me with other names ... of such matters we do not speak.
I was born in the era of Elvis Presley, had an undistinguished education and I now work 'with computers'. I live in Great Torrington in North Devon, a pleasant market town surrounded by many acres of common land, with lots of wonderful walks and views. Torrington is also on the Tarka Trail, a disused railway line that has been paved so energetic people can walk for miles through our beautiful countryside without getting muddy or shot at by irate farmers.
There was indeed. Her name was 'Netty' - short for 'Network South-East' after the train which caused her leg shortage. We acquired her from Battersea Dogs' Home some six months or so after the accident. Sadly, Netty died on 27th May 2002; I am sure she will be much missed by those who knew her: she was a characterful dog with a wide range of interesting noises.
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