Mark,

Three years ago,I used a very similar approach with my investment strategy, and bought into the hype surrounding Noront. I was looking to retire around the end of 2008.

Well, unfortunately I am still working and a hell of a lot poorer today.

I find some of the thinking on this forum, remarkably similar to the Not forum of three years ago.

I think this is what Snug was trying to convey(my thoughts, and if it was not yours Snug my apologies).

Remember to have an exit strategy of your own, not one of hyped up numbers, we all wish for.Or worse yet, one lower than where we are today.

I wish you all the best, and hope you get to retire two years early.

RR