Inspired or just plain foolish!

We have now decided when we will be moving to Spain and I've added it to my diary so I am in countdown mode.
I now need a plan!
I have appointments with several franchise companies - still open minded but leaning towards two in particular.  I seem to live my life in a constant state of indecision - is this the right route or should I just look for jobs?  All the advice says not to rely on getting work - perhaps it is better to work for myself?  Researching if there is a market for any of the franchises I am looking for and what is the competition?  What is involved with setting up in business in Spain?
Even my psoriasis has flared up!

The plan is to move during the last two weeks of February next year.  We will need to rent a property on long term rental as we have now decided to give up trying to sell our house in the UK.  When should we do this?  I think that January will be soon enough and we plan to come over to Spain then too - so we can look.  If anyone thinks that is too late - please tell me.

I plan to take the dog for his rabies jab next month and we have started to sell off stuff that we don't want.

Adrian (husband) is retiring at Christmas so he will be able to start getting packed up but all the writing to people, sorting out legal stuff etc. will all be down to me.  Need to start looking through my filing cabinet and sorting out the years of dross that is stored there!

If only it was easy as just making the decision and then going.

Family have divided into two camps - the 'you'll never go' camp and the 'oh no - so you're really going' camp.
Each presents its own problems.  

Not looking to wish my life away - but it would be great to be able to skip the next six months.

Well we had a very interesting Saturday spent at a Franchising show which looks like the way we may proceed.  Of course not everything would be transferable to Spain and we need to spend some time looking to see if what we decide to do is practical and viable for us.  I need to be looking at Spanish franchising too I know.

What I do know is that I dont really want to run a retail outlet, bar or restaurant but that only narrows it down a certain amount.  I am an HR manager & quality/environmental consultant by trade now - but thats not necesssarily what I want to do in Spain. (is it best to stick to the devil you know or go for a complete change?)

Basically I need to make some decisions soon because I cant afford to live the Life of Riley in Spain for too long after we move without earning some money.   My husband's pension won't stretch quite that far!

We have had some really good comments about what to bring and what not to bring - thanks everyone who replied.  Its changed my perspective somewhat and I am not panicking so much about having to get rid of everything.  I think we will now bring more that we first intended and especially some tools - which has made my husband a happier man.

I feel that we are getting nearer now and the butterflies are starting to flutter a bit.  I am trying to be prepared as much as possible without using it as an excuse - or we will never be ready.  We had a frost this morning - its only 6 October and I had to scrape the car - bet its not frosty in Spain!