Just wanted to say thanks to all those blogs who still keep links up to my blog.

It’s been some rough times, and I’m slowly starting to feel like I’m getting things organized again.  I appreciate it.

PFBlogs.org still considers me a friend.

It almost feels like coming back to your hometown after being away for at least 10 years.  So much has changed in the blogging world, and it hasn’t even been a year! In someways, it feels awkward, but at the same time, exciting. I’ve got so much to catch up on.

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Just wanted to wish everyone a happy, safe holiday season.

I know I’m looking forward to the new year…Are you?

Yes, I’m still around. No, I haven’t forgotten about my blog.

Lifes been interesting the past couple of months, and I want to thank all those who have commented and wrote to me. I appreciate it a lot.

I wanted to let you all know that I will be taking a brief hiatus from blogging. I plan to refocus on blogging at the end of this year. I have so many “Drafts” saved up, but no time or motivation to continue at the moment.

I may still post on occassion, but it will be infrequent, so I apologize in advanced.

I wish you all the best! And may Thanksgiving be spent with family and friends…

Regards,
FF&B

PS Brownie has been doing very well! He graduated from “Advanced class” and is now enjoying his “winterbreak” haha. Take care until the next time.

I’ve decided to alter my links in the right sidebar.  The “Great PF Blogs” section shows PF Bloggers who have helped contribute so much to my site by commenting.  These fellow PF Bloggers have contributed over 20 comments each!  So, I’m creating a section dedicated just to them.  As more pass this threshold, I’ll gladly add you to this section.  I hope it grows!

Then when “Great PF Blogs” gets past 20 links, I’ll create another section called “Great Great PF Blogs” where folks who have commented over x number of times get added, and so on!  Great Great Great.

The “More Great PF Blogs” section contains links to bloggers limited to 30 at a time, and displayed in random order.  To be added, just contact me. Great :).

Let me apologize to any commentors I haven’t responded to yet (D).  I’ve been overwhelmed in recent days…so blogging naturally has moved to the bottom of the priority list.

I have so much to catch up on!

• Poll Analysis, 2 of them
• NFL Week 5 Results
• Boglehead Project

I can say that I’ve recently re-adjusted my 401k to a conservative focus.  Why?  Well, I hit the 7% mark, so I decided that since I’ve reached the upper limit of what I wanted to hit this year, I’m not going to be greedy and try to make even more.  I’m looking for a knockout punch here, just steady, safe gains.

I hope to be back to blogging shortly…in the meantime browse the archives please!  My October Contest includes all comments, even on old posts.

I’ve been asked the question a few times, so I thought I’d just make it a post…that way I can refer people to it instead of crafting a new email everytime.  Work smarter!  Not harder.  That’s my mantra…okay, lazy fits well too :).

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The Freedumb Contest
October 2006

Win up to $40 (US Dollars) in Amazon.com gift certificates.

It’s obvious, my readers have helped to motivate me to blog, so I want to give back.  Yes, I’ve made some money from my blog, but trust me, I haven’t seen a single check yet, so the amount of prize money is very close to how much I’ve made.  But I love feedback even more, so I want to thank you.  And please, tell others to visit and participate!

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Thanks to Frugal over at My 1st Million At 33 for digging my article “The Right Way To Quit Your Job and What To Do After.”

He’s hosting the Carnival of Business this week, so be sure to stop by.  I’ll be posting a couple of posts on this topic in addition to my normal ’schedule’ this week.

JLP has posted the first “How To…” guide.  It’s a great collection of “How To..” articles from around the PF world.  Stop by AllFinancialMatters and check it out as well!

Be sure to check back through the week…this should be an interesting one!

Thanks to Tim at HelpYourMoney.com for the interview.  Check it out.