gpowellpec,
An interesting study in contrasts, you and I. It illustrates the range of people who participate in this forum---
I have been at the same place for 21 years, have lots of formal technical training, and with the exception of 2 Carribean vacations('84 & '86) and 2 weeks instrumentation training in RTP, NC('86), have never been anywhere. I have accumulated a decent retirement package and lots of vacation time. However, your career/lifestyle seems rather appealing, and in fact, I have often wondered if I would have preferred something similar. I guess the grass is always greener...
