Redsnail,
I kept my IR upto date until My last renewal being at the beginning of September 2001. I thought I would save the money this year until I thought there was at least a chance of an interview and then look at getting the renewal done.
I believe I have dealt with my past and am ready to get on with my future with these lessons learnt. I would obviously love the opportunity to get back into the RHS of a Dash or something similar, but as I have said I do not see this happening in today's aviation climate until I have found a way to reassure or prove to potential employers that I am less of a training risk than anybody else they may look at with similar hours.
So, what should I do retraining wise with this cash?
At the moment I am thinking the best Idea is to go and move into a pub until I have spent the lot.