[mitchntx]

Since about 30, I've been saving, scrimping and hoarding pennies, working 2 jobs, 3 sometimes, all so that I could retire at 55.

Everything ... mortgage, debt, housing amenities, shop, tools ... everything was set up on this idea that I could retire with reasonable comfort and then work as I wanted, when I needed and do what I liked.

The last year has seen that dream slowly dwindle into the reality that I will have to work at this stinking job till I'm a hundred and 55. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

My job is great ... been there since March of 1982. I really like what I do. Unfortunately it comes with it's share of migraine headaches, mostly with the title of Manager attached somewhere.

I was talking with a very good friend yesterday and he made some really good sense. Might as well pull all the money from market accounts and buy a new car. The drop in value couldn't be any worse.

Oh well, just thought I'd rant a while ... kind of feeling sorry for myself. So I want all of you to feel bad, too. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/drink.gif)

[ledfoot2]

I feel for you Mitch. Two years ago I was racing a Corvette that rode safe and sound in a 30ft. enclosed trailer, pulled by a motorhome, now I am piecing together a $5000 Trans Am that has to fight the elements on a open trailer behind a pickup.

At least your situation can be fixed, I am knee-deep in dirty diapers and screaming kids.

Listen to this horror story: 4month old, 3 year old, 5 year old and the best of all 12 year old girl!

I have 18 years before I can even think about quiet in house, financial prosperity or retirement seems like a pipe dream for me.

Let's see, I'm 35, so in 18 years when my youngest is going to college, I will be 53.

Score for me too!!

How about you throw me out the window first, and then you can go.

With my luck, I will just have to go back to work with a broken leg and a demotion because I can't work as hard because I have a broken leg (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif)

Hang in there. From some point, the only way left to go is up.