Hi I am fairly new to the forum....I have 148 days!!! I am so relieved to share the excitement with people who understand what all the fuss is about! My family and co-workers are ready to strangle me! Not a day goes by I do think about our trip! My trip is completely planned, including airline tickets. It's real motivation to save money. Too bad I cannot make the same commitment to my retirement plan. (I'm in banking and have never practiced what I preach!)