I can't say where it is we are going...i don't want to reveal too much as I'm worried he'll work out its me on here....but IRS a tiny island and I've looked into it and i know the nearest meting is a good boat journey away, possibly even a short plane ride away. But thank you for suggesting that i can urge him to ring someone, if I sense he is struggling. I hope that his AA companions will suggest this to him and that he will be armed with some numbers. I really appreciate your support and advice in this. It helps me so much.