jeff wrote:

One odd thing is that our boat, which depreciates 5-10% a year was
actually our best investment last year!

Ha! I had an airplane like that - it nominally doubled in value in the
five years I owned it. But I should mention annual CofAs, a tire here,
a transponder there.... :-)

Brian W

, jeff wrote:
BTW, one slightly unexpected issue with taking a long sabbatical is that
we have had absolutely no desire to work since returning. *Fortunately
all of our assets are in real estate and the stock market, so our future
is secure!

And you can take that to the bank!

DSK