Thanks, Chris! Haven't heard the term 'to badger someone' before.
Finished "Swallows and Amazons" and "Swallowdale " now.....this is getting compulsive!
I'm trying to read them in order...might work out nicely with "Winter Holiday"!
Spent a lot of time in the Lake District youth hostelling (in my 'youth' !) - and rowing on the various Lakes - brings back memories!!