Rob,
I had email contact with Barry, maybe about twelve months ago, to enquire about his trading status. He got back to me saying he was still in business, but made the same statements about having a full-time job etc. I didn't work up the courage to risk placing an order, given that I have seen several comments around, similar to yours regarding lack of contact. My advice would be to give up the 'ghost'.
If Barry is serious about his business, I would have thought he would monitor this Forum also. So if you are reading this Barry, this is your opportunity to reply.
It is a shame, because his predecessor, Paul Beaver I believe, had outstanding Service and Product.
Nige