Thanks everyone for the encouragement ... I'm really VERY ready to dive in head first, as I always do. In fact in the first week back, I booked two private parties from people who saw me at two other affairs (a benefit of working clubs), so I'm off to a great start. Summer is booked solid, and I'll start addressing the fall in a week or so. I want to enjoy my pool a little!
And Gary ... the NH circuit is definitely on my call list. I already have a few booked in the coming months.
I'm even thinking of getting a PA4x ... although I don't love the idea of a "silent slab" instrument. I'm so spoiled by on board monitors .... so much to ponder.