Mick,
Don't get to check in much anymore, gonna get better soon. Your story is pretty personal with me, a motorcycle wreck took my knees (20 years later, arthritis) Knee replacement they don't wanna do, yet, so what now ?? I became an electrical inspector with an engineering firm, been a real good way to make a living, and I was surprised how much it was worth, lotsa opportunities.

Also was self employed for 12 years,had up to 20 employees, but the "depression" of '90 made me just close up shop, people were taking work for the cost of my materials, I can go broke better fishing thanks. Also been teaching for 17 years, and always hold that out as an option.

Been working at Dulles airport for 2 1/2 years, just quit there to go to the Pentagon....hmmmm, doesn't seem all that smart. George