@justthatgood.
I hear ya. The GM plant in my area is slashing hundreds of jobs. Except for gas prices, that's all I hear about 'round town.
I've worked in an automotive industry related software company for over 7 years. My wife still works there. I consult for them at the moment. Everybody is making cuts.
Most of the money I made selling my Amigas on eBay since March has gone into savings. Other than a few dollars to charity, the economic tax refund we got went to savings too.
I was thinking of re-siding the house and putting in new windows, but that's on hold indefinitely. If it's still good enough, it's not going to be changed.
Hope you don't loose your job Red. I'll keep you in "mind".
Fester