Stargrinder, thanks alot man, that's a big inspiration!

Jyms, thanks for reading and offering your advice. My belief is that variance is far less live than online, due to the greater edge a decent player has over the field so that's factored into my plan of action. I don't believe br will be an issue for me with this, but I will be the first to admit it is if it comes to that in this op!

HarleyGuy - thanks for your support, really do appreciate it! It takes me about half an hour to get to the Casino from work, and about an hour and half to get home. I don't plan on doing much else apart from playing poker and working over the next 6-8 months. Maybe taking one day or so off every couple of weeks. So I should be able to fit it in. I think the first couple of weeks are going to be a little experimental as I see how I feel from the schedule etc... and I can always modify things if it's too much as the weeks progress.

Thanks again everyone for your comments, makes a big difference! I don't have any poker playing friends, so it's great to have your input and share my live op with you all. GL at the tables!