Hello, Good Evening, and Welcome, as David Frost used to say on 'The Frost Report'. You're probably too young to remember it, but I guess I'm turning into an old Fogey - or my partner would say I've already turned..!

You sound like a glutton for punishment with all those to look after. For most people, the kids are more than enough, and I don't mean goats!

I've been to Pickering a number of times over many years, mostly 'in a former life' (i.e. before joining TAS

), and like the area immensely. But I know from experience how easy it is for people to say, "It's a lovely area; it must be lovely to live there!" Truth is, hard work's hard work wherever it is, and when you're working all hours it's hard to take in the scenic splendour! But I still think it's lovely....
Welcome, and I hope you find TAS fun as well as useful. And if you ask for help or advice, chances are someone will offer something. Kindred spirits are like that....
All the best
John