Mike in orange,

Good luck in your new life. Some dream a life and some live the dream. And, as you pointed out, it ain't about money.
I can relate. 20 years ago, I left the corporate world to follow my dream. Poor as a church mouse now, I'm happily working 12 hours a day. I tell people "I'm retired".... and when they get that perplexed look I finish with "and now I can do what ever I want."
You'll never believe it, I am in commercial print, advertising and direct mail. Go figure.

Most folks go through life trading time for money. Hardest work there is.
Enjoy you new "retirement." and remember, it ain't work if you like it.

roadster with a stick