A handful of dirt

[Keith]

@ Todd, really helpful comments, this isnt working hard enough for me and you helped me to see the roots of the problem. also no one has said it but its close to cliche in many places.
@Knot, thanks for the feedback you make some good points and I will consider them all in the edit.
@Wjames, again good pointers that pick out the weak spots, all good stuff for the edit. Many thanks Keith