Hoover I’m with you. Being out for nearly a year on LOA was a good exercise in reflection. It was the first time I ran out of currency on an airplane in over 30 years and found “hmm I actually have other interests.” LOL.

If they are going to reduce the lines and speak out both sides of their mouth, I’m fine with giving a trip away instead of picking up extra. I have one mortgage and that’s it—time to enjoy life instead of waiting for retirement to do it.

We have resolved to maximize our vacation and travel extensively. Enough of this.