Since my life total after a couple of years of trying is still less than 200, is there anything in the rules to stop me having a pager alert list? lol
It justifies the cost, and makes me sound (almost) competent. Where else can one get osprey, Pomarine Skua, Hoopoe, Short Toed Treecreeper and Purple heron while at work?
What you mean it's cheating? 
You can't count negative news ...
With all the money you'd save in petrol you'll be able to afford the pager service!