[lowbuck]

So true, in America my wife and I would easily be in the top 5% (or better of the highest earners. In Germany we are, however, easily in the top 5% of taxpayers!! Sad, but true.

[poobear]

Good luck to you in Germany. I always look forward to the Nikon/Europe gig I do each year (in America). The most successful are the German representatives. Excellent work ethics. I sent one of my favorites to ' Bass Masters ' here in Orlando. He said, "Man, if only I could have access to maybe 1/4 of the ammunition and guns in Germany" and I said, look closer dude. He bought with his Euros Christmas for 2007 while he was here.

Anyway, most Europeans are taking advantage of the value of the Euro because they wonder how long it will last. Meanwhile they're standard of living is sub-par to ours. Perhaps we should be a bit more appreciative, I know I am.