Thank you everyone for all the kind comments. It is much appreciated and the support really make all the effort worthwhile. It is thrilling to see myself on the homepage and has been fun sending the link to my non poker friends.
I have had plenty of time now to think about poker and money. I am withdrawing most of the money to pay off credit cards, pay for a new car (I need one) and am saving a load for holidays (maybe one in vegas).
As for poker, I am pretty much going to keep on playing the same stakes as I am at the moment. I am winning steadily at these stakes and wont let a single result promt an increase. I will only play a sunday major if I have the time to play one, which given how long they take, will be quite rare.
I will increase my budget for qualifying for live tourneys and will treat myself to a few £300 and £500 deepstacks and maybe a £1K as well.
I play primarily for the enjoyment of the competition when it comes to poker and want that to continue.
thanks again