WINTER WORK

I am ending up with more work in November after the clocks go back (tomorrow) than in October. Tourism down fifteen per cent this summer, probably more in the coach business which is more vulnerable to nervousness and fluctuations, mainly because of weak US dollar (worth less than Canadian for first time in ages, if ever) caused by Iraq war mainly.
People look for bargains in the winter and I have a Canadian group for theatre in a week from now followed by a winter tour pre-Christmas. Saw on the itnerary that we would be going to National Gallery on theatre tour so thought I could use some of my new research - but sadly it is only to meet guide for walking tour. One day..
No sign of London guiding work yet so will take intermediate two weeks off to go to Sussex and write the guide book, which will be quite similar to (but not a rip of off) new book on Britain A Miscellany of Britain by Tom O'Meara, good value in hardback at £7:99. In truth, there are plenty of books like this but hope mine will stand out. All I have to do is write it now.