Mick, if I go camp in my backyard for a couple of days in the tent with a cookstove, flashlight, a sleeping bag, and a good book, I think I can leave it behind for a few hours at a stretch. And the dogs will be thrilled to have the company.

It seems that's the only way to avoid it. Several calls a day from automated dialers add to the misery even if I don't turn on the TV or radio.

SRS