Welcome to the forum. Great introduction post. What in the heck does a 3 year old do at a furniture store? No child labor laws where you grew up? (just messin' with ya, I assume you meant 13)
And I'm curious, why does Greely smell? Dairies?
Welcome to the forum and 'Cajun' Country!!
Check out the classifieds, theres a Louisiana boy from Lake Charles (Scootdawg) that has a big bore motor and a Novi 2200 for sale. I will personnally vouch for the blower as I intended to purchase it myself, but I ran into a snag myself and have to wait a while. The engine he purchased on here from another forum member and I am sure he can give you some perticulars (AbdullahGT500)
http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104797
Welcome aboard and sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders.