[Monkey Face]

I figured it would come to that sooner or later.
I think it is something you would not only excel at but something you would enjoy immensely. And for some reason, I have this image in my head of DC, slaving away at the bellows, white hot metal in tongs...yah...great image!!

Perhaps once things settle down for you....

Are you planning to put your house up for sale this year?

[Dead Corpse]

Actually, I'd probably use either a treadle rig for the bellow or an electric. Blacksmiths have a tendancy to either make due with junk or make it themselves. I've heard of people using a hairdryer for a bellows motor in a pinch.

Yeah... Perhaps.

No. I think we have axed that plan for now. We are pretty much decided on having another child, so maintaining the health insurance through my company is kinda mandatory.

We'll see, but we may actually try and find some "investment" property down here. 20-30 acres unimproved in the middle of no where. It'd be perfect for hunting, shooting, and possibly a small building for a forge. ;-)