WWW, I had stopped posting on this thread because there will always be those 'who know better'. Over the years on PPRuNe we've seen people come and go and various opinions.
Luckily, there are some who can see the wood through the trees. I, for one, wouldn't wish to put people off pursuing a dream, as i'm sure a lot of us have once done, but people still won't agree with you.
I wish I had the money to copy your gamble. (not much of a gamble I feel)
If you get this right, will the naysayers desist? Probably not. They'll still have their heads jammed firmly in the sand.