Well, good afternoon, @oknowwhatpixie, and welcome to Connect. I like your screen name. Sort of sets your mind before you begin reading.
Let's start with an answer to the question about drug holidays. Here is the Mayo Clinic policy.

"We will often suggest a drug holiday in lower-risk individuals after 5 years on alendronate or 3 years on Reclast. In high-risk individuals, we use alendronate for up to 10 years and Reclast up to 6 years before a drug holiday. Drug holidays only apply to bisphosphonates (alendronate, ibandronate, risedronate, zoledronic acid) and not other osteoporosis medication classes."
Dr. Robert A. Wermers, M.D.

Just to clarify, Fosamax is also alendronate. I want to share with you that in June this year, I will finish my second year on Fosamax. I have never had any side effects or digestive issues, and Dr. Wermers is my doctor at the Mayo Clinic. And....I do think that your words "ok, now what " characterize my continuing battle with aging.

However, I don't want to miss a day of joy and nature. Good luck with your program plan. Let me know how it turns out.

May you be safe, protected and free of inner and outer harm.
Chris