If it's going to cause tensions or other problems with the family then don't do it. Unless you value running the BGR more than you value the wishes of your family. That's my two penneth, from a family man who would LOVE to do the BGR but is not willing to cause domestic upset to the degree necessary.
Quote Originally Posted by Simon.B View Post
Maybe I'm naive, but as a newcomer to this I would have thought it was pretty good strategy to help others out first, as this will get you experience and, hopefully, some contacts and potential future supporters.

This is possibly an even harder sell to the family, however: "Look after the kids will you while I swan off for the weekend to help out a stranger I've met on the internet"...