AB this state is in a deep rut, look at the guiding situation here these days, all the guys I know are struggling to make ends meet. Selling off their outfits because they are'nt getting enough business to make it pay. The economy is shot, and people are hurting. You should know that from where you live, Aroostook is barely hanging on. I know plenty that live there, have family there, guided there for some time, and have heard the stories from many.
I was born here, raised here, and run a business here, so dont tell me Im a flatlander. I am a guide, do pt work like I said, have a small customer base, and do it as a hobby, like most, probably even you, oh I forgot you are'nt one, just aspiring. Dont know how to bait and kill bear, Ive guided more kills than live one's you will see in a lifetime, well in your case maybe two. Use to be nearly FT, couldnt make it pay, so I gave it up as I said, how conflicting is that. Go piss on someone elses shoes!!
Like I told you before, never back the dog into a corner, yes he bites!!