Welcome, Joel. You wrote: ” I have a very large shop, plus raw materials and supplies. I hesitate to give up much of the shop for several reasons.” What kind of “stuff”? The kind that can make you money? Well, that’s a GOOD thing! Skilled manual labor is always in demand and is a great way to barter for items that you might need in the future. You paid for your supplies and tools with “yesterday’s money”; trying to replace them at current cost would be a bloody fortune if you dumped them and then realized your mistake.
Have you ever thought of relocating your dream North of the Mason/Dixon Line? There’s tons of foreclosed homes in Michigan with great water, clean air and low population. Your dream might still be able to happen if you “Go North, Young Man!” ;)
