Michael Cash wrote:
> On 5 May 2006 02:08:00 -0700, "MMike" <mike@gaijin-in-japan.com>
> brought down from the Mount tablets inscribed:

> >It's difficult to discuss issues even with single long termers. The fun
> >is GREAT, and a good release, but I would also like to find those who
> >are planning to spend the rest of their life living here.
>
> There are probably several of us who will end up in that situation,
> but it isn't from planning, I would bet. I doubt any of us planned to
> be here as long as we have.

18 months was the "plan" in my case. No major regrets though.