Finally a response from the charming David Howie - see below the email sent to me from his personal email address.
From: DAVID HOWIE
Date: 17 January 2013 10:49:11 AEDT
You have a very sad and pathetic life dont you?
I would urge you to seek professional help, or just get a job or a hobby, something to keep you busy,
rather than wasting your time telling little lies and telling long tales.
Also, all the publicity has helped my website's Google rankings, many thanks,
the extra business has been great at this usually quiet time of year.