Ok, so I've been on furlough since august, and I want to get up and go fly a GA plane again. I know I'm considered current as a 121 guy, but when do I need to have my instrument reqs done to stay current. Do I start the 6 month clock on the date of my furlough (Aug 1), or my last checkride (Feb 08). I was instrument current on my last day of work. Also, I'm sure I'm in my grace period, if anything, so can I go up by myself, or do I need a safety pilot to go up in IMC. 61.57(c)&(d) is vauge on the subject. Any help would be appreciated.