<p>Off topic, but i have a book recommendation for Shawbridge and his wife: A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. It has two alternating story lines; one of them is about a writer and her artist husband who live on Vancouver Island (or more accurately, a small island off Vancouver Island). It provided a very detailed picture of what it would be like ti live there. Almost made me want to move there! And it is a terrific read. </p>