We live in the same world my friend. I have only just finished a complete cylinder head overhaul, its taken nearly a month to complete the work due to my work patterns and time constraints with the head being away.
Was worried at first with the car not running, and a flat battery did hold the process up, but the following day, I started the car, let it idle for a time, then went for a good drive. Nothing overly spirited, but never the less I was grinning ear to ear because my pride and joy was back.
YAY!!!!