Thanks people. I haven't deleted this thread as promised, because to be totally honest I'm thoroughly enjoying reading all the nice comments.
MikeSamuel , I'm hoping to be able to instruct parttime, ie get paid to fly helicopters while I carry on with everything else I do. At the moment I don't have anything definite, though a few possibilities. However, if anyone really wants lessons from me, schools will always employ you if you bring your own students. Moderators, I'm not advertising, merely stating a fact.
I'd like to do a bit more f/w flying too, now that I might have the time...maybe do a taildragger conversion and/or buy a share in something. But not yet. I'm somewhat broke and tired right now...maybe next year....