>...There is also something to be said for knowing exactly how much money is going to come in each month. <g>

I'll admit that's one thing I do miss from time to time. The trick in this game is to find the right balance between the time you spend on business development and the time you spend on production, so as to keep the pipeline full while still generating current income. Throw in the time you spend learning and improving technical skills and you've got a pretty full plate.