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It's a wonderland of joy to have 'two peas in a pod' at #438 and #439. And it taint my fault. Watch'em hold hands into the sunset. Yup, real hope and change is what we need. A new beginning in 2011.
 
Birchtree said:
That answer will become obvious soon enough - remain patient.
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Really really really patient .....:) I'm hangin'strong until I see a change in trends. I'm up 7.11% in 5 weeks since joining the tracker. I'd say that the rug will get jerked out from underneath me soon, real soon.
 
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I have to say you are going to need arm surgery patting yourself on the back so much. LOL Just kidding. You have to admit it's all relative. You are the only person I even hint at net worth. It just doesn't seem the thing to do but what ever floats your boat.

Speaking of boats, I hope your tugboat and "aircraft carrier" are floating on money. Who really needs water anyway with all that cash.

In all seriousness the best thing I did was get out of law. Since 08 I almost had a 50% bump from our previous discussions. My father would have been very proud although he wasn't the kind too show it but was a very loving man in his own way.

Being able to buy (within reason) pretty much anything you want is very rewarding but at times boring.

The best thing if you can believe it is giving it away to some very worthy causes myself the self proclaimed dog lover that I am.

Hopefully you will increase your holding significantly but only your"crystal ball" will tell.

cayman

Below, Leeann Liebenberg of SA has been a very instrumental spokesperson for many of mine and other worthy causes.

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Best of luck to all on this site.
 
for those that follow John Hussman he recently talked about 5 conditions that have occurred over the past few weeks.
1) S&P 500 more than 8% above its 52 week Exponential Moving Average
2) S&P 500 more than 50% above its 4 year low
3) Shiller P/E greater than 18
4) 10 Year Treasury Yield higher than 6 months earlier
5) Investor Intelligence Advisory: Bullishness > 47%, with Bearishness < 27%

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What these Signals mean is that a correction of 10% or more has a high probability of occurrence as we move into 2011 and that it's not a good time to be chasing the market higher and taking new positions to the Long Side.
cayman :)
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84 Birchtree

Ouch!! OW! Dang! Arghh. Again the I fund has been a cruel taskmaster.

But what goeses down mustss come up, my Preciousss, oh yess we can tastes that succulent beef, is it scrumptiously crunchable?
 
#470 FAB1 would it be OK if #449 amorba and #450 prometheus meet you around #460 for dinner?

Sonders sees big gains for the stock market early in 2011.
 
Birchtree said:
#470 FAB1 would it be OK if #449 amorba and #450 prometheus meet you around #460 for dinner?

Sonders sees big gains for the stock market early in 2011.
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Chure man!

I know where I am on the tracker - but I didnt say I would make #38 by years end, did you? I hope to end up out of the RED thats my "goal".

I dont think its impossible for ya ta achieve that, BT - but with all them traders up above ya in equities - even if its the S fund - your goal is a long ways away. Looks like C,S, and I are all running about neck & neck.

Gonna have to be a bunch of running to G fund for you to ascend that far b/c right now all of you are going up (or down) as whatever the day may bring.
 
I've been doing a little shopping this morning for those sweet splendid wall flowers: TREX, ACI, BKH, FLO, UGI, UDR, AKS, FE. And I'm currently racking buying power for tomorrow so I can keep on buying until I drop. I'd like to buy all my flowers today but money is limited so I have to go with what the market provides because I'm not selling anything at this point. I have 53 more sweethearts on my list and I'll get'em all before the year ends.
 
My friend it's all about the liquidity - there is just so much of it floating around looking for a solid landing. Money managers are under pressure to get invested instead of being stuck on the platform. I'm trying to buy everything I can - tomorrow looks strong for nice buying power. That snowdog Caymanbrac has a $20M account working in his favor - an inspiration for achievement.
 
Birchtree said:
My friend it's all about the liquidity - there is just so much of it floating around looking for a solid landing. Money managers are under pressure to get invested instead of being stuck on the platform. I'm trying to buy everything I can - tomorrow looks strong for nice buying power. That snowdog


Caymanbrac has a $20M account working in his favor - an inspiration for achievement.
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Thanks Birch !!! I'd say Part I is right on target.



Now for Part II - Let's not forget the larger part of his 'inspiration and achievement' --

1. He is carrying on one of the greatest achievements his father ever did

2. The more you do for the 'innocent' and the 'helpless' - the more you stretch your heart and life -- that's all the more you're going to get back.

Bottomline -- the more you give - really give in the right Spirit - is all the more you get back.

$20M is enough for him to fly us in the wilderness of Alaska for the greatest paint ball war ever !!
 
My daughter and new son-in-law are on vacation at Epcot in Orlando. She says to me the other day what am I going to do with all those stocks if something happens to you. I told her she was the one working on an MBA and she better figure it out - how's that for an incentive. My son-in-law asked me to help him straighten out his USSA account - we took his money market dollars and bought 8 dividend paying stocks. And he will sell his metals mutual fund in the next two months and DCA into his large cap fund and his international fund. It was fun to be able to help.
 
At some point this afternoon I need to get motivated and go out and mow up more of my leaves in 74 degree weather. My moto is no leaf left behind - I use them to make sweet smelling compost.
 
Birchtree said:
My daughter and new son-in-law are on vacation at Epcot in Orlando. She says to me the other day what am I going to do with all those stocks if something happens to you. I told her she was the one working on an MBA and she better figure it out - how's that for an incentive. My son-in-law asked me to help him straighten out his USSA account - we took his money market dollars and bought 8 dividend paying stocks. And he will sell his metals mutual fund in the next two months and DCA into his large cap fund and his international fund. It was fun to be able to help.
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You're wonderful Birch -- and by far the greatest help you give them is NOT this few hours of advice --- but the example of your life.

Today's generation has a very hard time understanding this Birch - and everyone is way too obsessed with striking it rich overnight. Their greatest fault by far is their lack of patience -- and losing the ability to step back and see the bigger picture. There is way too much impulsiveness and that's pretty much all they know.

Yeah, it's weird .. our days are numbered ... but I most certainly believe the 'very best years' for me are just getting started.

Your example goes way beyond 'today's advice'. Dividends are largely overlooked -- I mean they are basically unheard of in the general thinking - which is why they're such an excellent choice -- especially as it's been over the past few years.

Hope they're doing well Birch. Give her a hug for me and let him know I'm watching .....

Well off to lunch
 
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