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Most La Quinta hotels allow one pet and they rated highly in Consumer Reports. Definitely take Pyewacket for a few short rides in the area to get used to riding in the car. I don't know about safety but cats love to be out of the carrier, just don't let them get under the driver's feet. Mark

Thanks yakers and ladelfina, I found and deleted the cookies. Annoying that the list could not be searched, and the (only partly for some odd reason) alphabetical order put the offending cookies far down the list; I missed them the first time I looked. Looks like an area Apple should look at...

A few months ago I found I was unable to log in to the forums, getting this message: "You were unable to login. Please check your cookie settings." Changing my cookie settings did not fix the problem. I tried again recently and discovered I could log in fine using the old Internet Explorer...

Congratulations CyclingInvestor, I know exactly how you feel. Not to go on about myself, but our situations are very similar, so I'm going to go on about myself... I retired 11 months ago. I spent many happy years programming simulation computer graphics, mostly in a computer room off to...

November fixed rate is 1%

I don't know where this originated; I received it in an email from my recently retired dad... I worked forty-five years for someone else so that I could retire. I dreamed of sleeping late And sitting by the fire. I dreamed of long vacations, Enjoying stage and song. But, let me set you...

I was just notified I have been approved for the buyout! Thanks everyone for their thoughts and comments, it really helped having some different opinions to think about. Excited and nervous!!!!!!

I grew up in California and have lived in Alabama and Tennessee for 25 years; here are what I see as the pros and cons... Pros: Low home prices Low income and property taxes Plants thrive, very green except Winter Fewer people, less traffic People generally more friendly Cons: High humidity...

I've decided to apply for the early out Tuesday; just have to hope I get one of the two slots available for my job description. I should know by July 21. I've been surprised how supportive my friends and family are for my decision, most seem to think it's a good choice. Scary. Practiced...

Youngest and quite possibly the most foolish :-). Thanks for the info, I agree it's nice to have options. Right now I'm leaning toward taking it because I'm just going crazy spinning my wheels and not having time for the things that are important to me. On the other hand it's possible I could...

They've announced the early out; I have until July 15 to make my decision. Even if I decide to go (which I'm leaning toward) there's a chance I'll get bumped by someone with more seniority. I guess I'll spend the next few weeks working and re-working my budget.

th, Other Renderdogs could be me but not all; seems to be a popular nickname oddly enough. TromboneAl, I was thinking exactly along those lines myself this morning; maybe the best and wisest path. Of course as soon as I moved in I'd probably get married :-)

For me the (happy) problem is my work is good by many measures. The only reason I'm considering ER is I'm incredibly spoiled and demanding. After leaving the government I don't want to work for anyone but myself.

I'd be happy to retire in a few years but that will probably not be an option. My agency will likely offer a (rare) optional early retirement this month but if I don't take it I'll probably have to work until I'm 55 (for an immediate annuity). The CSRS is commonly known as the "golden handcuffs."

Some great comments and recommendations, thanks! The timing for me is obviously sketchy. I've always loved my work and never thought about early retirement until a few years ago, which is why I don't have much personal savings. Currently I have no debt other than the house and I actually do...

Hi All, I'm a single Government employee who may have an opportunity to take an early-out at 45, roughly a $35K/year pension. I have a house I like a lot and want to keep, so my first 10 years in retirement would be very tight (though I live very inexpensively) with a $20K yearly...