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Well, here is the update I promised back in September. The "package" did come out and I am going. Last day is this Friday. Things have been fast and furious, trying to get all of my ducks lined up, paper work processed, work transitioned, and projects handed off. This week, I am just waiting...

You are right Panhead. The decision has become more emotional than financial. The entire decision may be made easier for me as the company will have a voluntary package to leave employment. No details, but the rumors are fast and furious. Should happen before end of year. The package would give...

Thanks for the input Proud_Texan (me too, btw). Only debt is the auto and house. Everything else is paid off. We have planned for this for some time. My only concern is the final jump. I am not any closer to making the decision to go as I was two or three weeks ago. Funny thing is I have made up...

Hmmm....Ted, never expected a response like that. What I drive does not reflect my comfort level for retirement. The funny thing is most people think the Hummer cost 100K. They do not. We have been lucky on several real estate deals and we are not wealthy. The government issue has nothing to do...

All excellent posts. The wife and I are now practicing living on a tighter budget. Just this morning, I bought a hair cutting kit. Worked great. You cannot tell the difference in "my" hair cut from a $10 professional job. Of course it helps if one wear their hair short any way and is balding...

Excellent point earlyout. My options are to take the low GATT rate in November or wait for another eighteen months. Then there is the possibility of the rates going up, reducing the lump sum. I always had an ace in the hole by doing some contracting in the telcom field. Unfortunately, all of...

Thanks JohnGalt. I feel once I make up my mind, things will be just fine. I guess it is just making that final decision to start all of the paper work. Funny thing, the boss, who I told in confidence, is starting to dangle a couple of carrots. And you know, I don't want those carrots. After...