playbook:

Yes it is, and thanks so much for your reply.  I'm glad you're back.

You are welcome.  Had to take a break for awhile due to illness in the family :( 

playbook:

After reading a recent post on the Vanguard Diehards forum I wondered about my approach to dividend projections for the future. 

Which thread? 

Take a look at their 10 year dividend history on the AF web site if you haven't already.  I find it helpful.

http://www.americanfunds.com/funds/historical/distributions.htm?fundGroupNumber=12&fundClassNumber=0&year=2008

http://www.americanfunds.com/funds/historical/distributions.htm?fundGroupNumber=6&fundClassNumber=0&year=2008&dispatch=&doDistributions=Show+distributions