[Chick-with-a-brain]

Larry, I don't know where you live. But $80g's a year doesn't get you very much in D.C., especially when you're supporting a family. And when that $80,000 suddenly disappears you're left with a big, and I mean big, mortgage. Homes aren't cheap in Columbia, MD.

[LarryLied]

But $80g's a year doesn't get you very much in D.C., especially when you're supporting a family

I know, I know. I am just depressed I guess. My mom's pension and SS amount to 11K. Her medical expenses are over 8K a year. Last year I had to hire an accountant because the IRS audited her (she sold a couple grand in stocks at a loss and didn't report it). I've had my fill of government workers complaining about what they make or how poor they are. But look on the bright side , my bitching got a lot of replies and perhaps Linda has been helped. I hope so, I hold no grudge against her as a person.