Hi Lee,
Once or twice similar thoughts crossed my mind recently, so I think I understand how you feel. I thought of going totally visual, as well is selling all gear and putting funds towards an access to a remote site.
I think you could quickly get bored with imaging super wide fields, but I might be wrong. If it is really only the lack of clear nights that is getting in the way, then two possible solutions would be hiring a spot for your rig in a remote observatory or paying for accessing remote telescopes with some top skies.
I'm truly sorry that you are not getting much use of your equipment, particularly after significant recent investments. It has been about 5 months since the last time I took the scope out - I accepted that imaging in NQ is only possible for about 4-5 months / year, so I got a tinny to keep myself busy during the wet and humid season
