Those days were good days, my dad had his job for 40 years, my grand dad too, that was to be a great thing back then to work up in seniorority (sp?) sad to say it is all in the past now, my husband , like others all sit on the edge, times are no longer secure, and when you reach the age of my husband, like you, it is unfortunately the thing we all have to deal with, it stinks, but never allow this to make you lose faith within yourself, and try to keep a positive feel out there, I am sending you positive thoughts and energies, dear friend.
Take care and please hang in there, I know what a rough time this is, we been through it and are most likely going to be through this crap again, possibly end of year or 2005, who knows, it is like spinning the wheel of fortune at a casino.
Sorry for the dark reply, but we are all cheering for you.

((((((((((((((((((((( bptoo )))))))))))))))))))))))

In giving advice seek to help, not please your friend
SOLON