Andrea,

the distributors, Proper Music, went out of stock a couple of weeks ago, at the worst possible time, i.e. during the UK Postal strike. I was informed yesterday by Richard Ellin, the Osmosys proprietor, that they have now been re-stocked. If you encounter further delays in trying to buy the CD through online shops, here's what to do. Visit the BCAB Website, that's www.bcab.org.uk, click on the 'Learn More about Guide Cats' link, then send an Email. This will bring you back to me and I'll see if I can sort it. You can get them directly from me, but I'd also like to find out about specific instances of customer frustrations, so that I can make sure the record company and the promotor do all they can to keep the retailers on their toes.

More fame: Les received further exposure when Ed Stewart played Charlotte Green's Voicemail on his radio 2 programme last Sunday. Gerry Anderson gave good coverage on BBC Ulster yesterday, and GMR's Alan Beswick has been featuring the CD regularly this week. Now we're going for the big one. Any Togs and Tygs on the list, perhaps you'd put a request for a play on Terry Wogan's breakfast show. Email terry.wogan@bbc.co.uk but do so in isolation from each other, and don't say you've been sent! (smile)

Finally, Richard Bridge, please accept my apologies if I don't reach you in time. You will gather that I've rectified my computer problems. Hope I haven't duplicated the efforts of a busy man.

Best,
Clive
Guide Cats Producer