but I'd rather remain poor and ignorant.
I'm tempted to say "and you will lad,you will!" but seriously I've not met a successful trader who hasn't put a great deal of time and effort into becoming successful.
Compared with which the effort of driving a few miles north of Watford is negligible.
Of course there's always the danger of being attacked by the spearbearing, woad covered inhabitants - perphaps thats putting you off.