>And also remember the Whil Hentzen rule - it is better to turn down a client and be sorry than to take a client and be sorry.

I'm gathering you read his book on being a software consultant. That book ain't shabby. That is the only book I've ever read
on being a consultant, and maybe the only book I'll ever need. I still use his "Functional Specs" method and his templates
for engagements.. lol.