OK, so,,,
The general consensus so far seems to be that this Ultimate Work Bench is not only acceptable but actually has been in practice for some time.
AAAAhhh, CHR... I knew I was in the right place!
I tried to join the Hippie Club, I haven't seen them that excited since Earth Day. They sputtered something about my burning in Hell for driving a #!*&$@# 10 MPG high emission vehicle and rejected my application. Don't let them fool you, they are not as peaceful as you might think....

To answer your questions, Jerilynn:
Q. How tall am I?
A. 5'5"
Q. What is my most valuable tool?
A. I would have to say besides my head and my hands, it would be my air compressor. Although I wish I had a bigger one. (Where have I heard that before?)