"Jeff Dougherty" wrote in message
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Now, yes, people of my generation do manage to pay for $150 sneakers
and multi-thousand home stereos. I suppose I could as well if I were
so inclined.

Exactly. Your inclinations run (no pun about sneakers intended) in a
different direction.

Hmm...

(And yes, I will be back in flight school. Have to get that pesky
medical school and residency out of the way first, but no matter how
long it takes, I will be back.)

I'd say that your goals are rather more challenging than most of your peers.
That MAY be a factor. Costs may also be a factor, but I'd wager it was a
strong combination of both in your case.

When you're back, we'll be here waiting to hear from you.