I liked the advice that Tech gave, suggesting networking with everyone you know in the region to chew on what type of business/vocation is missing, or is being done so poorly that everyone using it will flock to a new guy doing it right. The guy who understands that it's the people first, and the product/service second can generally do well, as long as the product/service is something people need. You've gotten to know a lot of people over the years, fixing their cars & trucks, and they may hold your answer.

On the three seasons thing, I applaud anyone who makes that move and adjusts. In the USN I was in Corpus Christi, TX and after the second "Winter" season of warmth I realized that my funk was because my body clock was looking for four seasons, not two or three. When all you've known is the cycle of Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter it can be quite depressing to have that life cycle altered. Works for some, but it didn't for me. Of course, now that I'm getting older the Winter cold, snow and ice is more of a hassle....