Curse the failing economy!!! I just got laid off. I've been working as a custom boatbuilder for the past 3 1/2 years and orders at my shop have finally dried up to the point that they could no longer support their workforce. Five out of six boatbuilders were let go. The last one left is only going to be around long enough to finish the remaining order and then he's gone. I'm really depressed. I live in Albany, NY so there isn't much prospect for finding another boatbuilding job. I suppose I'll have to start searching for a new career. It was fun while it lasted, however.