Lesley Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 You wouldn't want our lifestyle at the moment then! I think they were paid well by Channel4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I am sure I remember them talking figures one time (it may have been in an interview rather than on the programme) but I think (dont quote me) it was well over £500k Not only were they paid by Channel 4 but Dick is a consultant and they also have the money from their book and their days at the farm learning to grow veggies / make natural products / etc.! Lesley - want to swap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Yup, Devon (like Dorset ) is an expensive place to live if you want land But dont give up on the dream - Lesley and Carl didnt and they have a wonderful place (if a tad muddy at the moment.........) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 You can't even buy land in Birmingham, and there are no cheap properties like some other cities, so a city farm is out of the question! I am working on other aspects of self sufficiency on a smaller scale though, the eggs and sloe gin are in demand so that's a start "Great Oaks from little acorns grow!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 You go girl - and if you ever have a glut send some of that sloe gin down here - wouldnt want you to have too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 We could get a sloe gin pipeline set up Mel With a standpipe on the street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I like your style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Or maybe just a really long hosepipe, I've got a spare one somewhere. How many miles from Birmingham to Dorset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Too many I fear! And don't divert it this way either Claire - at this rate Phil has more Sloe Gin and raspberry voddy than he knows what to do with He'll be smashed all Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Claret I hate to see a friend in trouble I'm on my way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Or maybe just a really long hosepipe, I've got a spare one somewhere. How many miles from Birmingham to Dorset? only about 150 - I could be there in about 2 1/2 hours if you would like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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