Thanks to everyone for the kind words and the private messages/emails etc.
However I just wanted to post here again so no one has got the wrong end of the stick. Nothing disastrous or bad has happened, my health apart from my back is fine.
The reason for the sale is two fold. The first being I need the cash for some emergency repairs to my house, and the second which has coincided with my decision to sell is that through a family contact I have access to a cabinet makers workshop and therefore don't require my machines which means I can sell and sort the house out. I'm still keeping all my good hand tools along with my router, sander, jigsaw and various other tools. All it means is that my stock prep and machining will be done elsewhere locally which free's up more space in the shed to indulge in other hobbies and keep it just for hand tools.
I apologise if my first post gave the impression something more serious happened, that wasn't my intention, I just didn't wont to go into all the details.
However, if this complete auction doesn't sell, I shall be selling the various items off seperately in the new year and I have made a note of those of you who have expressed an interest in the PM's.
Thanks again though to everyone for the kind words.