>That is a very good idea, and something to think about. However, at the very least I feel I need to have at least a good handful of really strong possibilities before I would think of it. Thanks again!

I agree with Ken. I've checked "rash" on wikipedia, and yep, it's a bad thing, highly unrecommended.

>>As an outdoor type, you can relate to "having one foot in the boat and the other on the dock" Not much fun when the boat starts to drift. <s>
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>>One thing you might consider is the possibility, as Tracy suggested, that your current employer could replace you with a consultant (namely you) and you could continue your current work on better terms. Motivation for your employer might be the reduction in his payroll tax and benefit costs. He would only pay for what he actually needs. You would probably have to compromise on your hourly rate for a while with that client but....
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>>But, don't let me be the one to urge you into something rash, I know what it is like to be without a gig and have bills to pay.