gdcox… I thought the pound was backed by silver. Perhaps I have read too many Ian Fleming novels and I am mistaken. Is the pound a fiat currency as well?

As for the rest, I really appreciate your replies.

Especially Johnny. From where I am sitting things look really dark.

As for the foxhole being the backyard.. Unless you are a member of the neighborhood appearance committee and do not want me to detract from my home’s appearance it would be a tactical error to have your foxhole in back. A foxhole is a protected defensive position from which to repel or destroy an advancing enemy force. (can you tell what I did before I was a technologist?) Being the front yard would allow you to identify and engage a hostile force, destroy them and if need be lay down a final protective fire to protect home and family. =)

(if things do collapse my house wouldn’t be a good choice for a place to pillage)