Interesting Hermit story

Interesting but very long,seemed like a nice sort of fella,not sure I could be away from my laptop that long.

Long because it is in "The Long read" section

Yes Breeding, I'm a avid reader so have no problem with it,others might though.

Yes, it's a bit daunting for some

I believe short attention span is now the norm...

got any pics

i just flick through and look at pics

used to get lots saying that now i wonder was it they couldn't read

I think his survival book would sell more than Bear Grylls. Should I drink my own urine tonight or break into an empty cabin and raid the wine cupboard?

Whats really amazing is, seems he never spoke too another human being in 27 years incredible!

This was a Scottish guy who lived like a wild animal.
Not sure what became of him.
Last I heard he was relocated to Wishaw and given a new identity.
Might even post on here.
Has connections to a well known ozzie criminal apparently.

news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/460137.stm

prison has the same guys hiding out in cells for 30 years.

they have a guy from Yorkshire hiding for 40 yrs.