I really don't know why you only take a week off, Roger. I've said this before, but, with the work you do, and the scope of the internet, I'd be living and working out there for 6 months a year! You just need to become competent in using a computer, and have an internet connection - it's as simple as that.
Nige, for me, the joy of going to Portugal or Montana has a lot to do with NOT working. I'm not sure I could discipline myself to the necessary routine in either of those places if I was living there for any length of time. I love Montana, Wyoming etc. because of the freedom of moving around all the places I want to see and having a few beers and a nice meal in the evening. Having to work would take away the magic and I really can't see me sitting at the Little Bighorn, writing Andy Capp strips. Maybe in a couple of years when I cut back on my workload. Or when Spielberg gets round to "Beau Peep--The Movie".