BigJohn's Account Talk

[jpcavin]

John
One of the things I value about you is that you explain things in a way that all the "little people" (myself included) can understand.
Thanks for sharing, even if you are stuck in "G". :toung:

 

[BigJohn]

From my Yukon Blend Coffee Grounds: I am smelling a late day sell-off...

(or it could be my egg salad that I forgot to refrigerate...)

 

[JTH]

From my Yukon Blend Coffee Grounds: I am smelling a late day sell-off...

(or it could be my egg salad that I forgot to refrigerate...)

As long as the Wishire 4500 closes below 703.55 but maintains its higher high/low, I'll be satisfied.

 

[FAB1]

From my Yukon Blend Coffee Grounds: I am smelling a late day sell-off...

(or it could be my egg salad that I forgot to refrigerate...)

My Eight O'Clock grounds said: Buy American.

 

[BigJohn]

From my Yukon Blend Coffee Grounds: I am smelling a late day sell-off...

(or it could be my egg salad that I forgot to refrigerate...)

Must have been the egg salad...

 

[BigJohn]

A nice strong finish across the board...CONGRATS to all who were in the market, especially those who weathered the last week with little to point to as encouraging.

And on a completely unrelated note...this is one of the best articles I have read in years...those with daughters (like me), pay particular attention>

http://www.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/04/19/granderson.children.dress/index.html?hpt=C2

 

[BigJohn]

I'm BAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKK. Not that anyone cares, but had an IFT and jumped into S. Best of Luck to all...

 

[jpcavin]

Finally!!! Been wondering what your next move would be if you were here. It's has been like waiting for the sage of Omaha's next move. :laugh:

 

[BigJohn]

Finally!!! Been wondering what your next move would be if you were here. It's has been like waiting for the sage of Omaha's next move. :laugh:

The "sage" has been grinding his teeth for the last 3 weeks regretting burning up the IFT's so early in the month, but it was a good lesson and didn't cost me anything... Decided to stick with my plan, S fund was down 1.25% right before the deadline...so I went in. As has been the case recently, the S is now clawing back some of the loss...oh well. Still over 12% for the year and now have a reason to pay more attention.

BigJohn

 

[jpcavin]

The "sage" has been grinding his teeth for the last 3 weeks regretting burning up the IFT's so early in the month, but it was a good lesson and didn't cost me anything... Decided to stick with my plan, S fund was down 1.25% right before the deadline...so I went in. As has been the case recently, the S is now clawing back some of the loss...oh well. Still over 12% for the year and now have a reason to pay more attention.

BigJohn

So no more I Fund for you?

 

[BigJohn]

So no more I Fund for you?

It was a tough call...and against my plan for the year. However, the S was taking more of a hit pre-deadline and has been the workhorse for the year. So I thought I would throw in with the masses...hope they don't mind the company.

 

[JTH]

I'm BAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKK. Not that anyone cares, but had an IFT and jumped into S. Best of Luck to all...

I care, I am a bit surprised with this entry, but who am I to doubt the moves of someone whose proven to be a consistent "duh" winner? I didn't have enough data to give me what I needed to make an entry, perhaps tonight I'll be closer to making a decision. You're move may be brilliant

 

[JTH]

BigJohn, if you don't pass me up today, I'll have a little chuckel, seing how we'll both be in the S-Fund, neck n neck

 

[JTH]

I gotta admit, I was not expecting the downside action in the latter half of the day, I was expecting you to pass me up by a marginal amount.

 

[BigJohn]

I gotta admit, I was not expecting the downside action in the latter half of the day, I was expecting you to pass me up by a marginal amount.

Surprised me as well...oh well, so what is the old saying? A rising tide lifts all boats...happy to have the company in the S fund.

 

[BigJohn]

Are we going to continue the trend of strong openings only to see the bottom drop in the afternoon? Not today...at least according to my Yukon Blend grounds in the bottom of my cup.

 

[nasa1974]

Are we going to continue the trend of strong openings only to see the bottom drop in the afternoon? Not today...at least according to my Yukon Blend grounds in the bottom of my cup.

BigJohn, Let's hope your coffee grounds are better than tea leaves. :nuts:

 

[BigJohn]

BigJohn, Let's hope your coffee grounds are better than tea leaves. :nuts:

Holding on....Holding on...9 more minutes....

 

[jpcavin]

"I" coming from behind in second place...almost neck to neck. Anything can happen in 5 minutes.

 

[BigJohn]

A poser: last month I kicked myself for burning my two IFT's early in the month...now it crossed my mind again to lock in yesterday's gain and hope today stays where it is. I would pocket about a 2% hit in a matter of days if today holds.

I know what BT would say...any other thoughts?