My mechanic came here from Romania in 1987 to go to college. He brought his wife and had two kids by 1991. He worked as a "shade tree" mechanic to support his family and put himself through school. After school he opened a small shop and began the American dream. I remember him complaining, after a few years of competing in the great "rat race", about how Americans worked way too hard. However it didn't take him very long to see why we work so hard (compared with the work attitudes of Communist Europe where he came from). He now has a large shop, ski boat, and a glider type airplane. He doesn't complain anymore...
Enjoy your retirement Denny and the rest of the Bolter retired as well, you've earned it! I'll be there with you when ever my wife quits spending money. ,