JR typed:
Well, it looks like the calcs I made that led me to try an early
semi-retirement were, um, somewhat overly optimistic. AND the
only decent job in my field I've been able to find is all the way
across the country, in Washington DC (aka The Belly of the
Beast).

So, leaving aside for the moment at least the whole question of
life, as in having to work for a living, sucking big time....

...it appears there are a lot of small secluded Appalachian
mountain streams in my future,
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From one West Coast transplant to another, it ain't all that bad. After you
get settled a bit, think about a nice retreat to New England. I'd love to
show you George, Gary, and Stan's favorite spots. ;-)

BTW, my lovely wife (of 32 years today) said just the other day, "You really
should think about going to that Penns thingy." Either she's very intuitive
or incessant whining works.
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TL,
Tim
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