in 1968 a copper beech was planted under the birch to take its place in due course; this is growing well and should now be given more room by taking off the lowest branch on the birch (an easy job). and do it all under one roof. i, too, hate being interrupted by the phone when i am busy, even if i’m just engrossed in a book…i just don’t want to be bothered. how is a "boy" losing his job worse than a woman losing her life? 