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Lots of really good information here. Thanks everyone for contributing!

Universal definition of wealthy: I am poor, the person who has $1 more than me is wealthy!

I had a lightening strike a number of years ago. In my case nothing that was on a surge protector was damaged, but items not protected were damaged. My 2 cents for the average homeowner: 1. Install surge protectors on any electronics such as TVs, computers, phones, etc. Get the highest joule...

Some great advice from everyone here. When I started to consider the possibility of FIRE, I talked to some people I knew who had already done so. They all seemed to bring up the same two points: 1. You don't need as much money as they tell you. 2. I wish I would have retired earlier.

Like a lot of others I gave two weeks notice. At my workplace this was the best decision, but you will have to base you announcement date based on yours. Keep in mind that you should be placing your needs above your employers. When I picked a firm date in my mind, the time to get to that date...

Congratulations Packman! I echo CJs comments. The days before ER seemed to drag, but this last month has just flown by. Life on the other side is good.

Thanks for posting this update. It is nice to see what is happening in other "worlds". Good luck in your new home building project.

Thanks for the update walkinwoods. I always wondered how people were doing that went out just before/during that downturn. If you can survive that you (and we?) can survive almost anything. Congradulations!

Thanks for the good wishes CJ, also wish you well this first Monday of not going to w**k! NW Landlady and DH - hope you enjoyed the dinner. Just wait until the 30 days are up, a great feeling then!!

My brother (retired military) alerted me to this about a year ago. He has been with them from the beginning of his career and has always been very pleased with their service. They usually received very high marks on surveys as well. Until recently I was not eligible, but with their new...

Yep, I officially done turn green today. Went in Friday evening and had pizza with the last of my coworkers. Cleaned out the last of my personal effects from my office and turned out the lights on my way out. Over 37 years and now I am ready for whatever comes next.

Congratulations Dessert! I am sure it feels great. I still have a WHOLE MONTH to go. Seems like time is slowing down. Where is that fast forward button when you really need it?

Nothing special planned. Just an overwhelming sense of relief!

Scheduled to turn green on 1 May at 57.