Hey - thanks guys!
It's good to see that people on this forum, whether already there, or trying to get there are supportive
I think that by your 30's you are much more sure/realistic when considering such large financial adventures - and many of us by that time have worked in non 9-5 jobs so have some idea of what is involved.
I just hope that we can all make it - I'm going to give it a damn good try!
TSR