We both work for economically unaffected employers. However, because Thom took six months off last year so we could travel through summer, we've become somewhat cost conscious. We want to build up that reserve so we can do it again. We're not doing any traveling this summer because I have a big event coming up in August that I'm training for.

We don't get bonuses in my line of work. With California's woes I'm not even sure we're going to get a COLA raise this year. Thom did just get a bonus for something he created and I expect he'll get a raise.

Thom started commuting by motorcycle a couple of years ago, more to save time than gas. I usually ride my bike to work. Although because of my hamstring issue and training for this tri I did drive more this spring than normal. My job is only 1.6 miles away by car though. I actually make it longer when I ride.

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